Need some advice: looking to purchase a Street Rod
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Need some advice: looking to purchase a Street Rod
Hey everyone,
New here and still learning the site so apologies if this is in the wrong place.
My fiance just passed her MSF course and we are looking to get her on a bike ASAP. She doesnt have very much experience on bikes, but she liked the Street 500 since she can get both feet down... I also think she's leaning towards it since thats the only experience she has on a bike. However, she realizes the Street series isnt the "end all, be all" and that there are likely other bikes out there that would be just as suitable or better, so she's open to many options.
We have found a "mint" condition Street Rod 750 a few hours away.
2017 Street Rod with 182 miles on the odometer, one owner, garage kept, and they want $5,000 for it. The seller bought it for his wife who cant ride due to a prior injury, they bought this bike hoping it could be a good one for her but it just didnt work out, so its barely been ridden and now they want to sell it.
I did a recall check on the VIN through Harley. The bike has had the recall work done for the bad brake calipers - the recall work was done in December 2018 at the dealership before it was purchased.
So that means the bike was put on a dealership showroom floor some time in 2017, sat at the dealership unsold for a year, bought by these folks some time in 2019, and then barely ridden.
I've been doing my research on this bike but need more insight since I'm not the most current on HD stuff. First glance, this bike looks like a great deal but I'm hearing some negatives about the Street series and given its age and the mileage...my gut feels skeptical about it.
So, whats the deal with the Street Rod?
New here and still learning the site so apologies if this is in the wrong place.
My fiance just passed her MSF course and we are looking to get her on a bike ASAP. She doesnt have very much experience on bikes, but she liked the Street 500 since she can get both feet down... I also think she's leaning towards it since thats the only experience she has on a bike. However, she realizes the Street series isnt the "end all, be all" and that there are likely other bikes out there that would be just as suitable or better, so she's open to many options.
We have found a "mint" condition Street Rod 750 a few hours away.
2017 Street Rod with 182 miles on the odometer, one owner, garage kept, and they want $5,000 for it. The seller bought it for his wife who cant ride due to a prior injury, they bought this bike hoping it could be a good one for her but it just didnt work out, so its barely been ridden and now they want to sell it.
I did a recall check on the VIN through Harley. The bike has had the recall work done for the bad brake calipers - the recall work was done in December 2018 at the dealership before it was purchased.
So that means the bike was put on a dealership showroom floor some time in 2017, sat at the dealership unsold for a year, bought by these folks some time in 2019, and then barely ridden.
I've been doing my research on this bike but need more insight since I'm not the most current on HD stuff. First glance, this bike looks like a great deal but I'm hearing some negatives about the Street series and given its age and the mileage...my gut feels skeptical about it.
So, whats the deal with the Street Rod?
Road Warrior
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From: Madisonville, La
If it's real and not a scam it's a good price for the bike. As you know all streets are longer in production and never were a big seller. For 5k on a low mileage bike she could get at least a couple years use as she gets more riding experience. Later either keep it or move on to a different bike and still get 3-4K for the street. There's always a market for "beginner" bikes in the under 5k range. Being a street it may take a little longer to sell but it will sell.
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A lot of people don't like 'em. But it seems like a good deal for a lightly used bike. If your wife feels good sitting on it, then that is a plus. She's the one who has to be happy and comfortable. No one else matters.
I know that I wouldn't sell my '14 Triumph Bonneville for 5K, and it's in the same class of bike.
I know that I wouldn't sell my '14 Triumph Bonneville for 5K, and it's in the same class of bike.
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The seat height is much higher on the Street Rod than it was on the regular Streets. About 3.5 inches. If she liked the Street because she could get her feet down, that's probably just not going to be the case on the Street Rod.
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Road Master
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Yep, the seat height may be a thing, but HD sells a reach seat for them if you need one. They were a great improvement on the basic Street, peppier motor, better brakes and finish wise a bit more refined. The motor is an absolute peach, very willing with the different cam HD put in them. Gear change is still a bit Harley-ish, not as sweet as any Japanese offering. Handles well and is very forgiving, no nasty surprises. The only real bad part is the footrest position on the right side. It gave me flexor cramps after 5 minutes of riding, but you get used to it.
Could you do better than buying a Street Rod? Oh yes, but on the other hand you could do a lot worse.
Could you do better than buying a Street Rod? Oh yes, but on the other hand you could do a lot worse.
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From: Pennsyleffinvania
Look up the NADA guide for the low retail "value" of the Street. Then divide that by 1/2. That's what's worth to a dealer, if they want it at all. Take a look at all of the 300cc bikes out there. BMW makes one that is very nice for about $6K brand new. It's also a bike you can get a loan on easy, and is light and easy to ride.
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$3,500 tops . If you buy you are stuck with it. HD wants the Street removed from history.
Find a used Honda shadow . It will be low cost ,easy to dump if she decides not to ride . If she want st keep riding easy to sell and move on.
I have a street I picked up a good while back from dealer with 320 miles on it real cheap.
Find a used Honda shadow . It will be low cost ,easy to dump if she decides not to ride . If she want st keep riding easy to sell and move on.
I have a street I picked up a good while back from dealer with 320 miles on it real cheap.