Considering Trading
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Ma
I would make the trade and ask him for an additional $500 to $1000. (Don't hurt to try) If I already had a bike, I may consider an even trade, but you need to ask a bunch of questions and run it.
It's definitely a softail, not a touring bike... looks like it has a Deuce tank.
If you get it, get rid of those bags and the seat. Get a solo seat. Cut whatever rear fender is there back to just below the struts... give it the "bob job".
It's definitely a softail, not a touring bike... looks like it has a Deuce tank.
If you get it, get rid of those bags and the seat. Get a solo seat. Cut whatever rear fender is there back to just below the struts... give it the "bob job".
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: navarre ohio
i would trade in a second..the harley is worth more in parts then a vtx..its probably an ultima (build it your self kit bike) 7 years ago they were $12k dealer price..paint and the few parts needed arnt much to finish..i would trade a pretty nice shovelhead for the bike as is because i really want a softail if it was local..if you dont know how to work on/ finish the bike you might be better off with what you have.i would still make the trade my self,i built my first HD from 12 boxes of parts and no help..
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,896
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From: North Lima, Ohio
Mine is a rebuild and it came with a clean title. Not salvage. It was a pretty easy rebuild but it was a killer knowing I had it and wasnt able to ride it. Had to buy alot of parts that took time and then waiting on the paint job then reassembly. I did it for the price and I saved a ton of money when money was tight to begin with. I was 17 years without a bike so I took a chance. Would I do it again? Probably not. But then again, The wait and work was worth it in the end. I have a very low mile dependable rebuilt motorcycle that is titled "Harley Davidson". Your situation is different. You have a rideable bike right now. A dependable one to boot. Keep it and find something you really want and wont have to work on. But like others said. If you want a project.. Go for it. Just keep in mind the down time and headach's that go with it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: southern indiana
I'd keep what ya got...............jmo
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: anacoco, la
he doesn't say how much he wants for it in his ad. if its cheap enough, buy it, keep your current bike, and have fun getting it 100% (i mean, how hard could it be? one of the major things missing is a gas cap 
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Stage I
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1
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From: mooresville, nc
I had an assembled bike and had all sorts of problems. Stuff I didn't think of:
Wiring diagram for trouble shooting, parts, reselling (almost impossible). insurance was tough to find. Had to have certified inspection and could not get collision coverage that covered the cost of the ride. At the end of the day I would wait for a deal on a titled HD. 1200 Sprotsters are not a bad ride and have plenty of GO.
Wiring diagram for trouble shooting, parts, reselling (almost impossible). insurance was tough to find. Had to have certified inspection and could not get collision coverage that covered the cost of the ride. At the end of the day I would wait for a deal on a titled HD. 1200 Sprotsters are not a bad ride and have plenty of GO.