Whats it worth??
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Whats it worth??
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!
..So please feel free to chime your .02 cents in!
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Compare pricing with other shovels here: http://www.walnecks.com/. They are a classified cycle trader magazine that deals with mostly older stuff. Also do a search on the internet for that same bike to get comparison pricing.
If it was me, I would not put out $7k for that thing. I've seen really nice EVO's go for less. I'm not talking sporties either. I wouldn't put out more than $4k for it. That's a long way from $7k. Shop around before you buy.
If it was me, I would not put out $7k for that thing. I've seen really nice EVO's go for less. I'm not talking sporties either. I wouldn't put out more than $4k for it. That's a long way from $7k. Shop around before you buy.
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I think your model designation FXE is incorrect. FX was for Superglide and FXE was Superglide Electric Start. Definately not a Superglide front end and there is a kicker. Nice looking Shovel, probably 80", but a little pricey.
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I'm no expert either on older machines, but you can get a much newer Evo Glide for way less than $7k. I would think it's a $4k to $4.5k ride.
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Offer the seller $4500.00 and leave him your phone number. He'll never get 7K for that bike unless Stevie Wonder decides to take up riding.
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That's why I said "molested" It is a FXE, with electric start as well as the kicker. The front end has been swaped out as well as the primary drive. It has BDL belt inside the cover. I'm looking to offer this guy 5G and see what happens. I already have a scoot; If bites then I will have two.
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Not a bad looking bike. Think your offer of 5 is a fair market value as long as you do not intend to take it back to stock configuration.
How many miles on the motor/tranny since rebuild? Pipes are blued a little to much for my liking but re-jetting the carb can fix that.
And forget the 'recommendations' on an evo. You get a pan or shovel you won't look back. They take a bit more maintenance but they are a blast to ride.
How many miles on the motor/tranny since rebuild? Pipes are blued a little to much for my liking but re-jetting the carb can fix that.
And forget the 'recommendations' on an evo. You get a pan or shovel you won't look back. They take a bit more maintenance but they are a blast to ride.