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Old Nov 1, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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I think $5k is still on the high side. I'd go $4k to $4.5k, but that's probably about it. I looked at an '81 FXS w/ 27k miles on it about 4 years ago. Guy wanted $4500 for it, but would have probably taken $3800 - $4000 for it. Wish I had been in a better position then (financially) because I would have bought it. I'll get an old shovel some day.
 
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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pre evo would be a no-go for me..........
 
Old Nov 1, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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what ever you are willing to pay for it. He can ask what ever he wants but getting that is a different story. Also you have to look around in one area of the country and might get 7,000 in other he might not be able to even sell it.
 
Old Nov 2, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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I picked up an 81' FXS this summer for $4500. 35k miles, fresh top end, and in pretty good shape. I'd talk him down or move on.
 
Old Nov 2, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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[QUOTE=Sled28;5796993]Just a quick one. I am looking to start a new project for the winter, I came across a this 1981 FXE. The bike is fair to good condition minus the fact it has been some what molested. It starts runs and drives. the millage is anyones guess. He is asking 7G, I am interested in other opinions or other things I should look closely at before jumping the gun. I got a big carrot in my jeans for an older shovel or pan! But I have never owned one before....

..So please feel free to chime your .02 cents in!

Nice looking bike, but it's not an FXE.
 
Old Nov 2, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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Go to Shovelhead.us and check their classifieds.
 
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