how many miles is high?
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: West Liberty, Ohio
how many miles is high?
I am getting a HD soon, have not ruled out used. I have searched but have not came across any answers to any high mileage issues or what is high mileage? I know my F6 can go over 200,000 and not need anything. should I be concerned with an 2008 road glide with 30,000 miles? what would any issues be, will there be any noticeable noise anywhere? It's at a dealer and if they offer warranty I guess it doesn't matter as much.
thanks for any help
thanks for any help
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30,000 miles on a well maintained bike that has had regular oil changes should be no problem. I don't even think 10,000 miles per year on a bike designed to tour would be considered high mileage.
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Miles would not bother me as much as maintenance. If the maintenance is kept up then 30k would be not big deal. I would asked to see if they have detailed records of the bike. If it was serviced by them they should. I keep all my records of services I have done since it doesn't go to the dealer for service
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If the price is right then 30k miles on the bike wouldn't be bad.
There are a ton of used bikes out there with less than 20k miles on them at a good price.
And that's the way I would go.
There are a ton of used bikes out there with less than 20k miles on them at a good price.
And that's the way I would go.
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Road Warrior
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From: West Liberty, Ohio
I am seeing a lot of 07 up road kings under 10K miles, but this road glide popped up Mirage Orange and got my attention for $8K less than a new Orang road king even though I prefer king looks. the gilde reminds me more of my '82 CBX with that fairing ! and I do like gadgets/toys.
I was talking to guy at our toy run today and he mentioned at some point harley changed valves/lifters design ??? and they needed replaced at 50K
what is that about, earlier design??? this is a 96"
thanks
I was talking to guy at our toy run today and he mentioned at some point harley changed valves/lifters design ??? and they needed replaced at 50K
what is that about, earlier design??? this is a 96"
thanks
