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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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I am going Tuesday to check out a 2004 Electraglide Standard, 22000 miles pretty much stock. Aside from the usual stuff is there anything out of the ordinary I should know or look out for? I think I can get it for less than $8500 so I am willing to have some leway on condition
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Originally Posted by nkfd13
I am going Tuesday to check out a 2004 Electraglide Standard, 22000 miles pretty much stock. Aside from the usual stuff is there anything out of the ordinary I should know or look out for? I think I can get it for less than $8500 so I am willing to have some leway on condition
Thanks for any info
NADA average retail is $9050. Low retail is $7765. Sounds like a pretty good deal.
 
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looked at it last nite,, looks pretty much like a brand new bike, picking it up saturday for $8500
 
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check the cam tensioner shoes immediately. mine were trashed at 24000 miles. switched to gear drive.
 
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NKFD13, I think you made a damn good decision! I know you'll love it.
 
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thanks guys I think we will like it also.Katiedog, how do you know if the cam tensioners are worn?
 
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When you have an oil change done cut the filter in half. If a lot of plastic is inside they may be heading for trouble.
 
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good deal!

enjoy it.
 
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If it looks to be in good condition (paint, chrome, etc.) & timely oil changes I think it's a good deal.
 
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it looks to be in great condition from what I can tell, no leaks or dirt/grime anywhere so I think I am getting a pretty good deal. So is there anything I should look at doing aside from fluid change once I get it home?
 



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