1987 flstc
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I think the dealer only gave <$3000 for it.
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NADA for that bike in "very good" condition is $5895. Super low miles on a bike that old, just means it has done nothing but set up it's whole life...which causes a multitude of problems....currently up to 3k on the rebuild of a 83 shovel motor that "only" had 13k actual miles. If you gave 5k for it and had just one problem, you would have more in it than you could sell it for...so that is not a screaming deal.
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From: Oxford, Nc
NADA for that bike in "very good" condition is $5895. Super low miles on a bike that old, just means it has done nothing but set up it's whole life...which causes a multitude of problems....currently up to 3k on the rebuild of a 83 shovel motor that "only" had 13k actual miles. If you gave 5k for it and had just one problem, you would have more in it than you could sell it for...so that is not a screaming deal.
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I reckon the above are delaying tactics, while someone sneaks in and buys it under your nose...... 
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From: South Carolina
I have put a few miles on a `80s era Softail.
The bike is not a collectors item, and it is way overpriced.
Don`t get too wrapped up about the low mileage, it is no cause for concern as long as the bike wasn`t stored outdoors; besides, there is no way to prove the actual mileage on the bike. My `89 has gone through 3 speedometers...
That bike does not have the modern starter system (it has the old Shovelhead setup, with the solenoid mounted to the inner primary cover).
It has the old tapered mainshaft and clutch hub configuration, the low output alternator, and butterfly type carb.
It has the old trouble plagued front pulley configuration, and a 28 year old drive belt.
The bike is going to need new shocks (500 bucks easy)
Fork Springs.
Master Cylinders and Calipers will probably need to be rebuilt.
Unless the price is about 4 grand, I would look for a `94 or newer.
The bike is not a collectors item, and it is way overpriced.
Don`t get too wrapped up about the low mileage, it is no cause for concern as long as the bike wasn`t stored outdoors; besides, there is no way to prove the actual mileage on the bike. My `89 has gone through 3 speedometers...
That bike does not have the modern starter system (it has the old Shovelhead setup, with the solenoid mounted to the inner primary cover).
It has the old tapered mainshaft and clutch hub configuration, the low output alternator, and butterfly type carb.
It has the old trouble plagued front pulley configuration, and a 28 year old drive belt.
The bike is going to need new shocks (500 bucks easy)
Fork Springs.
Master Cylinders and Calipers will probably need to be rebuilt.
Unless the price is about 4 grand, I would look for a `94 or newer.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Jan 29, 2014 at 03:59 PM.
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