Too many miles?
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2019
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From: Iowa
There are a lot of dealers that think anniversary and limited paint set bikes are worth a couple extra grand. I have 3 within a 100 miles of me that are like that. Even though most of the time those bikes MSRP already have that calculated into the cost. Look on cycle trader or hell I've even heard a couple good things about rumble on . There are a lot of other better deals out there.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Ponce Inlet
May be a great bike, but that’s a lot of money. Pricing may vary by area, but this is an example of bikes near me.
https://orlando.craigslist.org/mcd/d...872365651.html
https://orlando.craigslist.org/mcd/d...872365651.html
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Florida's gorgeous East coast
As previously pointed out, that "110th Anniversary" thing has ZERO meaning except to the dealer who wants to use it to try to milk a few more bucks outta you. That's especially so if you ever wanted to do anything that altered it from bone stock.
At 35,000 mi. you're VERY quickly going to leave "low-mile-world" and find yourself in "keeper-world". In other words...35k isn't an issue if you're buying this bike to keep for many years and 100,000 plus miles. Being that it's your first Harley though...you might not know the answer to that yet.
At 35,000 mi. you're VERY quickly going to leave "low-mile-world" and find yourself in "keeper-world". In other words...35k isn't an issue if you're buying this bike to keep for many years and 100,000 plus miles. Being that it's your first Harley though...you might not know the answer to that yet.
Grand HDF Member
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From: Tampa
FYI to the OP: Line up your own financing with a local credit union and hit the private used bike market. Most HD dealerships offer absolutely zero added incentive to buying a used bike, unless you're into paying for piece of mind even if it's false. Hell, half of them don't even do an "inspection", they just give it a bath and pop it on the internet/showroom floor.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: NorCal Rocklin
No top end needed
Think about it, that bike you are looking at gets ridden which is good because all the seals in the engine are still in good shape compared to a low mileage 10 year old bike.
Think about it, that bike you are looking at gets ridden which is good because all the seals in the engine are still in good shape compared to a low mileage 10 year old bike.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,227
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From: St. Louis, MO
Hi, I'm currently looking at a 2013 110th anniversary Dyna Wide Glide, BTW, it would be my first Harley, dealer wants $11,900, with 35,000 miles, is that too many miles for the price? Will the top end need to be rebuilt sooner rather than later??
Overall the bike does look to be in great shape, I'm just concerned about excess mileage.. ideas??
Overall the bike does look to be in great shape, I'm just concerned about excess mileage.. ideas??
Last edited by Dan28; Apr 25, 2019 at 02:12 PM.
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From: PNW
And yeah, that's stupid expensive for the "Anniversary" Glide. Not even sure what makes that one different.
Banned
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From: Straight Jacket Memories and Sedative Highs
All 3 of my bikes are over 35k. My miles, except one around 35k tht I bought cheap and put 10-15 on. Point is I feel better about higher mileage when I am knowledgeable of bike. Not that, really prevents any wear.
All that said, people buy bikes, and don't ride them. It wrecks the prices for the rest of selling, but leaves lots of bikes to buy.
Myself I don't want anything to low. Need to work the bugs out.
All that said, people buy bikes, and don't ride them. It wrecks the prices for the rest of selling, but leaves lots of bikes to buy.
Myself I don't want anything to low. Need to work the bugs out.