I'm looking at buying a Harley (non sportster) to try out. I'd like to ride it for a season and sell it when i'm done (or maybe keep it). I prefer to break even or maybe make a profit (i'm "thrifty")
106 000 KM (65 000 miles).
Sat for a few years, clutch cables and few odds and ends done, seller road it all summer.
He told me it has a bit of valve noise and some oil coming from primary
i am good with a wrench, not knowledgeable on Harleys though. Figure i can handle it
I would say if it runs decent, you can't go too far wrong at 4 grand. Of course if it requires serious work, dollars can add up real fast. I have yet to come across a big twin Harley for that low a price in any condition on the west coast so I would probably go for it.
1. Based on what his garage looks like, I'd keep looking.
2. Don't plan on making any money, or breaking even if you decide to sell. Unless you are willing/able to finance the pool of "cash in hand" buyers is pretty small.
1. The cam bearing was a concern and H-D extended the warranty to 50,000 miles.
2. The cam chain adjusters could wear out and fail, sometimes with low mileage.
3. If they were EFI engines, the used the M/M units and if it fails parts, as well as tech's who know how to make them run properly are hard to find.
if it needed 2500 CDN to get it into great shape do you have the money and since parts are hard to get in the USA, I can't imagine getting them in Canada is going to be any easier.
No. I sold my 2003 FLHTCUI, which was running fine, with a new rear tire, for $4,500. Because the rear seal was leaking. That was one repair, other than that there were no serious problems with my bike. I had 52k miles on the bike, and it was always serviced by a professional mechanic, indy or dealer.
The particular bike was the cheapest big engine Harley I've seen advertised for about 5 months. But, they do come up from time to time. There are several other similar bikes to that one for sale right now, all about 30% more and probably all in same condition. Having said all that, I am going to hold out for a seller who is a bit more on the up and up.
1. Based on what his garage looks like, I'd keep looking.
2. Don't plan on making any money, or breaking even if you decide to sell. Unless you are willing/able to finance the pool of "cash in hand" buyers is pretty small.
good luck.
Wait a minute, I resemble that remark!
Despite the superficially chaotic appearance of my garage, the motorcycles residing in it get very good maintenance - much better than the manufacturers recommend and with much more love and attention to detail than they would at the Stealerships.
Originally Posted by Uncle Peepers
It's a pretty good deal if, and only if, it has a carb and not the MM fuel injection.
+1 on the MM injection - run Forrest, run!
Originally Posted by 2AMGuy
The 2000 T/C 88's had three issues:
1. The cam bearing was a concern and H-D extended the warranty to 50,000 miles.
2. The cam chain adjusters could wear out and fail, sometimes with low mileage.
3. If they were EFI engines, the used the M/M units and if it fails parts, as well as tech's who know how to make them run properly are hard to find.
That being said, I have a buddy who is very resourceful and handy; he has an older dresser with MM injection and he somehow got it to run and keeps it running. YMMV.
09-12-2021, 12:39 PM
Is this 2000 roadking a good price?
