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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 07:12 PM
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Has the estate set a price? How many miles show, and have the cases been opened? Condition inside the tank? Does it turn over and have you heard it run? Sign of rebuild, etc? Lots of variables to consider when pricing any bike, as you probably already know. From the photo, it looks well cared for.

Have you seen this yet?

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...E-FLH-96666131
Just from the picture in CycleTrader 10k seems very reasonable. The bike I’m looking at is under 35k miles and I know both owners so that mileage is totally legit.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 07:16 PM
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I just saw one listed at $11,000 in ridden condition but all original. And some with the cash were seriously looking at it. Gone now.
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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 08:06 PM
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Just from the picture in CycleTrader 10k seems very reasonable. The bike I’m looking at is under 35k miles and I know both owners so that mileage is totally legit.
Just by what I've gleaned from prices on other sites, and if this bike is original, well maintained and has those original miles, I'd say you've got quite a find on your hands. I'd take yours over that reconditioned one on the Trader every time. Like they say, they're only original once. I think your gut will dictate the price when you get the chance to check it out thoroughly. I paid about $8K more than my vintage MOPAR was worth in the book, and I was happy to fork it over. Hope you snag her! More pics are mandatory if you do.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Zero-Hour
Just by what I've gleaned from prices on other sites, and if this bike is original, well maintained and has those original miles, I'd say you've got quite a find on your hands. I'd take yours over that reconditioned one on the Trader every time. Like they say, they're only original once. I think your gut will dictate the price when you get the chance to check it out thoroughly. I paid about $8K more than my vintage MOPAR was worth in the book, and I was happy to fork it over. Hope you snag her! More pics are mandatory if you do.
Thanks for the positivity Zero-Hour. I’ve seen her many times and can attest she is 100% stock, nice place to invest a few bucks. I’ll keep you posted for sure
 
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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 08:28 PM
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Estate sale figure 5 to 7 grand maybe 1K more for your area on that bike. While it isn't 100% bone stock she's probably in the 90% + area. Cleaned up lose some the extra lights 11 to 12K is possible, lot of factory ordered extra's you don't see anymore on it.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 08:31 PM
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Is the color original? Lack of badging makes me wonder. Just an interested observer here.
 
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Someone here was selling (or is still maybe selling) a ‘73. Sadly, it was/is one of those “make me an offer and I’ll consider it” deals instead of an actual price, so no idea what they were/are asking for it.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/motor...-for-sale.html
 
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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 09:22 PM
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Is the color original? Lack of badging makes me wonder. Just an interested observer here.
I never saw it a different color and I know the purchasing owner. That’s definitely a good question....why no HD badge on the tank?
 
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If it is a 1972 it should have a disc brake on the front
 
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Old Jan 2, 2021 | 09:40 PM
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Is the color original? Lack of badging makes me wonder. Just an interested observer here.
72 had an off bronze color but they did have raised tank badges that screwed on, wasn't smooth tanks. Could be a repaint after a little bondo to hide badge rails., tanks had white & black decal stripes too.

 
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