Buying a Harley
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Buying a Harley
I've always been a Harley lover but was living on a Honda Shadow budget. I am now pulling some money together to get a bike I can tour with and love riding. The Missus and I did not enjoy long rides on the Shadow.
I am considering a 1994 Ultra Classic, 13,000kms on the new engine. I'm not above some wrench work but am not a mechanic either. Some folks say to get something newer as they have fewer issues than older bikes. This one has a lot of adds to it and is running around $10,000. I'm seeing newer bikes with lots of mileage on them for just a bit more. I know this guy too and he's a stand up guy and is only selling as he has stopped riding. Bike has sat for 2 years but has been well maintained and is show room quality.
Thoughts?
I am considering a 1994 Ultra Classic, 13,000kms on the new engine. I'm not above some wrench work but am not a mechanic either. Some folks say to get something newer as they have fewer issues than older bikes. This one has a lot of adds to it and is running around $10,000. I'm seeing newer bikes with lots of mileage on them for just a bit more. I know this guy too and he's a stand up guy and is only selling as he has stopped riding. Bike has sat for 2 years but has been well maintained and is show room quality.
Thoughts?
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I've always been a Harley lover but was living on a Honda Shadow budget. I am now pulling some money together to get a bike I can tour with and love riding. The Missus and I did not enjoy long rides on the Shadow.
I am considering a 1994 Ultra Classic, 13,000kms on the new engine. I'm not above some wrench work but am not a mechanic either. Some folks say to get something newer as they have fewer issues than older bikes. This one has a lot of adds to it and is running around $10,000. I'm seeing newer bikes with lots of mileage on them for just a bit more. I know this guy too and he's a stand up guy and is only selling as he has stopped riding. Bike has sat for 2 years but has been well maintained and is show room quality.
Thoughts?
I am considering a 1994 Ultra Classic, 13,000kms on the new engine. I'm not above some wrench work but am not a mechanic either. Some folks say to get something newer as they have fewer issues than older bikes. This one has a lot of adds to it and is running around $10,000. I'm seeing newer bikes with lots of mileage on them for just a bit more. I know this guy too and he's a stand up guy and is only selling as he has stopped riding. Bike has sat for 2 years but has been well maintained and is show room quality.
Thoughts?
Dirt don't hurt
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You might try posting that in the EVO section.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-classic-models-84/
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-classic-models-84/
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I am waiting to get the rest of the details. I am seeing others going for $1500-3000 cheaper. as soon as I have some, I'll feed it to you guys for your feedback. Thanks.
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RebRob wrote:
"Some folks say to get something newer as they have fewer issues than older bikes."
13,000 on a "new" engine?
I think you should look for something newer.
A lot fewer issues than a bike that's 22 years old.
"Some folks say to get something newer as they have fewer issues than older bikes."
13,000 on a "new" engine?
I think you should look for something newer.
A lot fewer issues than a bike that's 22 years old.
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I've always been a Harley lover but was living on a Honda Shadow budget. I am now pulling some money together to get a bike I can tour with and love riding. The Missus and I did not enjoy long rides on the Shadow.
I am considering a 1994 Ultra Classic, 13,000kms on the new engine. I'm not above some wrench work but am not a mechanic either. Some folks say to get something newer as they have fewer issues than older bikes. This one has a lot of adds to it and is running around $10,000. I'm seeing newer bikes with lots of mileage on them for just a bit more. I know this guy too and he's a stand up guy and is only selling as he has stopped riding. Bike has sat for 2 years but has been well maintained and is show room quality.
Thoughts?
I am considering a 1994 Ultra Classic, 13,000kms on the new engine. I'm not above some wrench work but am not a mechanic either. Some folks say to get something newer as they have fewer issues than older bikes. This one has a lot of adds to it and is running around $10,000. I'm seeing newer bikes with lots of mileage on them for just a bit more. I know this guy too and he's a stand up guy and is only selling as he has stopped riding. Bike has sat for 2 years but has been well maintained and is show room quality.
Thoughts?
For instance I just pulled up craigs list for London ON
04 Road King $11K CAN with 9400KM
https://porthuron.craigslist.org/mcy/5697406071.html
09 Heritage 18,000 mile $10,500
https://porthuron.craigslist.org/mcy/5680830832.html
08 RoadKing Classic 6630 miles $11,500
https://porthuron.craigslist.org/mcy/5689345703.html
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Buying a Harley
If you have a line on a '94, with a new EVO? Don't let it get away. That is the most reliable motor you can own. Time proven! Saved HDs bacon too bout that time. You will not be disappointed. And if you & your wife have ridden highway miles on a Shadow? You'll live that EVO. They are simple motors. Manuels are everywhere. Parts are everywhere. '94, kick & electric start, right ? 4 speed ? If you don't get that bike, please send me a msg w/contact.info. Please