Low Miles???
Road Master
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From: MN
Low mileage bikes are not out of the norm. Some are trailered more than riden, some just scare the owners and some are in the garage that are meant to be shown off during a barbecue. It's a phenom that started in the early 90s or so.
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From: West Texas Sandhills
I bought an 05 FXST back in September with 4700 miles on it. That averages out to about 800 miles a year. The guy I bought it rode it for about a year and parked it in garage. I can't understand why someone would buy a bike and not ride it. Hell, I have ridden the wheels off of my 06 Heritage Classic
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
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From: Paradise (almost, Florida )
Remember guys, when buying a low mile bike, that is actually BAD on the bike. I have a 2003 VROD that I got a few months ago from an 80 year old guy. Had 5,000 miles on it when I got it. Obviously it is mint as it can be, but for the first 1,000 miles I rode it, it leaked oil and radiator fluid after each ride, then it all dried up and quit leaking. It's as if the gaskets needed re-lubed or what not./ It doesn't do any engine any good to just sit.
I'd be afraid of my buddies 1998 Heritage with 900 miles on it. But I'd still buy it at the right price, knowing it may need some work.
I'd be afraid of my buddies 1998 Heritage with 900 miles on it. But I'd still buy it at the right price, knowing it may need some work.
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From: Kingman, AZ
Bought my wife's 3 y/o 2007 RKC last May with 1385 miles. Was surprised to hear the owner had traded it in on a new EGC. Stock engine/pipes and lots of chrome add-ons by original owner and a new C&C seat.
No idea of his story but appreciate him taking the depreciation hit!
No idea of his story but appreciate him taking the depreciation hit!
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Kentucky
I always question while looking through ads for bike how can you see something like a 2002 with 500 original miles or a 2000 with 600 orginal miles. I wonder what the story was behind the bike and why the original owner bought it and never rode.
Anyone have storys of situations like this?
Anyone have storys of situations like this?
Another explanation might be a REAL poser - the kind who has the bike and is afraid to ride it farther than the bike night 3 miles from home, where he can play biker once a week, 4 or 5 months a year.
Last edited by brenn; Jan 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM.
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