Hello All,

I’m an experienced motorcycle rider and consider myself a bit of a gearhead but I’m completely new and rather unfamiliar with the Harley Davidson cycles.

I’m looking at purchasing a 2001 HD Road Glide FLTR (carbureted not injected) with roughly 50,000 on the odometer. The bike would be purchased from a trusted acquaintance and I firmly believe the maintenance has been kept up. I am wondering if there are any known/common major issues I should be aware of, or anything specifically that I should watch for that would prevent me from the purchase of this motorcycle? 50,000 seems like a lot of miles on a bike, is there lots of life left, or is she well over the hump?

They are a bit of a collector and looking to trim back a few bikes in their inventory. Bike appears to be in very good to excellent condition with lots of extras. Telling me “it’s a steal” asking me for $4500, based on a bit of reasearch it seems to be more than fair for price.

What are ya’lls thoughts and opinions? Should I pull the trigger on this?

Regards,
F*****g Newbie

 

That seems to be a fair price. 50,000 isn't the end of the road, but it probably needs lifters and a few things freshened up. If you know the seller and believe the bike was taken care of, I would say go for it if you like it.

 

Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. If you're looking for a bike, that Road Glide should serve you well.

Maybe check the cam chain tensioners, unless he already as done this.

 

Hell yes! If it speaks to you.

Wish I could explain that in normal terms, but that's about the best I can do. I've bought too many motorcycles through the years (yeah, like that's really possible) and those I had that first unexplainable impluse to buy, have never been a regret.

Hmmm, now that I think about it, that was pretty much all of em.

 

if your a gear head I would certainly go for it at that price. get a manual and have some fun.

rk classic.

 

Thank you! I wasn't aware of this issue, looks to be something I would be comfortable swapping out with the upgraded replacement gear kit myself if he hasn't had it done already. I'll put it on the list of things to ask him about.

 

50,000 miles? Heck, that's just getting broken in! Especially if it's been taken care of. Buy it, and enjoy! Welcome.

 

Among my other bikes I have owned an 05 Road Glide, an 08 Road Glide and now a 2017 Road Glide. I sure wouldn't tell you no. Great bikes!!!

 

2001 FLTR has the TC-88 .... either your friend has updated the cam tensioners... or you should...
50K......... just a bit past broken in....with proper care, will last will past 100-150K, and parts are available to rebuild for as long as you live

 

For sure, if it has not been done it looks to be pretty devastating if it fails... it would be the very first thing I do to it. I'd beat him up a bit on the price if it wasn't already taken care of, but at $4500 I don't think I would have a right to do so