Looking to buy a Harley Softail... suggestions?
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YES, you should talk them down or keep looking, chrome trinket add nothing to value. Bike that are SELLING are going for half way between trade and retail. Trade just under $10k and retail is $13,365, so $12k tops. No way it's worth over $13k.
Not true for everyone. After two yrs of trying to like it , I recently just SOLD my streetglide and went BACK to a Heritage classic. I'm way more comfy on my Softail. And I'm 6' . Different strokes I guess .....
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Well, I took your advice and looked to get a 2008+ Softail, but after looking over a bunch of bikes at a local dealership I really was drawn to a 2002 Fatboy with only 5k miles on it. The bike was beautiful with Tons of chrome, saddle bags, and a sweet custom flame paintjob. They are asking 13k, but I'm sure I can talk them down somewhat in price... maybe to 12 or 11, but I'll try for lower. What do you think about that deal? It looks like most 02 Fatboys out there are asking for like 9 or 10k. They had sold out of the Switchbacks, but should have another one in stock in time for my return visit.
I'm planning on test riding soon.
Thanks!
I'm planning on test riding soon.
Thanks!
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Here's a better picture I took myself. Yeah, if they are willing to deal I think this bike would be a great purchase (still have to test drive it though). The only think I don't like is the the bike was also lowered a little bit, which from what I understand makes the bike a bit more still and uncomfortable over the long rides... but I don't speak from experience. Does it?