Heritage
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 46
Likes: 32
From: Kelowna BC,canada
Heritage
Hi all new guy here with a real dilemma I joined on here for for a couple reasons one of which is I'm looking for a little help, I bought a 1997 Heritage softtail beautiful bike problem is it only has 7 miles on it yes just seven miles. Story goes this guy bought the bike new in late 96 and was on his way to Alaska through British Columbia and had problems with his pick up so he sold the bike to pay for repairs, I have proper papers and customs documents so it wasn't stolen. The problem is do I ride it or is there someone out there that would like to have it because of it being newish?
Randy
Randy
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 46
Likes: 32
From: Kelowna BC,canada
Randy
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 46
Likes: 32
From: Kelowna BC,canada
She's never saw daylight until my nephew bought it,rode it home the two blocks and when I loaded it in my truck to take home no cracks in the tires but ya should put new ones on probably has flat spots from sitting so many years and totally agree with fluid change.
Randy
Randy
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,107
Likes: 405
From: Halifax,NS, Canada
I'd ride it for sure. Make sure you go over the bike first. Change fluids and tires, and it wouldn't hurt to check that no critters made homes...air filter, exhausts etc..!
Mac
Mac
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 10,035
Likes: 10,766
From: SE Michigan
it would be cool to have it, but if you are thinking it's more valuable because it has sat, I think you are going to be disappointed
bikers are typically more impulsive than the general population....risk takers, thrill seekers, emotional decision makers....you get it
bikes are not necessary, usually
a lot of folks really love the idea of owning a bike, but after buying one, realize they really don't like riding bikes, just standing around at bars with other guys and their bikes playing grabass
for that reason, it's not unusual to find a bike that a guy impulsively bought, but could not afford or doesn't want.....the original owner of that bike was clearly that kind of guy, if he couldn't handle his financial **** and can't fund a repair on his vehicle without selling his bike, he had no business buying it in the first place
Some things on that bike are mint and you'll realize the lack of wear and tear by owning it, but not by selling it.
Get it up to snuff and ride it, brother!!!
bikers are typically more impulsive than the general population....risk takers, thrill seekers, emotional decision makers....you get it
bikes are not necessary, usually
a lot of folks really love the idea of owning a bike, but after buying one, realize they really don't like riding bikes, just standing around at bars with other guys and their bikes playing grabass
for that reason, it's not unusual to find a bike that a guy impulsively bought, but could not afford or doesn't want.....the original owner of that bike was clearly that kind of guy, if he couldn't handle his financial **** and can't fund a repair on his vehicle without selling his bike, he had no business buying it in the first place
Some things on that bike are mint and you'll realize the lack of wear and tear by owning it, but not by selling it.
Get it up to snuff and ride it, brother!!!
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 46
Likes: 32
From: Kelowna BC,canada
I agree I justed to get some opinions because I myself would think it's cool to own such a low mile bike, just wondering if it's something special or just another Heritage with low miles
Randy
Randy