Barn Find
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
"TXSwed" ... I've been there when Dale has pulled some of his really old scooters and fired them up and went up the hill for a ride ... What a great guy and a great place too.
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My '03 had 900 miles on it when I bought it 2 years ago. Pretty low for 8 years.
The only issue I had was a fork seal that had begun to leak slightly. Easily replaced.
For safety's sake, change the tires. They may hold air, but the rubber WILL be stiff and have less grip than fresh tires (plus, tires have gotten better).
Battery may also need replaced.
The only issue I had was a fork seal that had begun to leak slightly. Easily replaced.
For safety's sake, change the tires. They may hold air, but the rubber WILL be stiff and have less grip than fresh tires (plus, tires have gotten better).
Battery may also need replaced.
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From: Republic of Texas
+1 You covered it all. The only thing I could add is for the OP to not overthink this.
Change the gas & oil , lube the cables , check the tires for air , dry rot & sidewall cracking and the ride blue hell out of it , it's an 05 it hasn't been sitting 20 years there will be no issues inside the motor unless it had them before it got parked the guys who think it's possible are telling you tales they heard about and have no first hand experience with .
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Joined: May 2012
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From: S.E. PA.
I call it a barn find because it's in a barn and covered with dust.
It's a bare bones springer no extras.
The owner told me he gave up the idea of riding because he felt like he had a target on his back. Couldn't handle traffic I guess.
He's asking 12 I thought he was way high but figured I'd ask opinions here before I insulted him.
It's a bare bones springer no extras.
The owner told me he gave up the idea of riding because he felt like he had a target on his back. Couldn't handle traffic I guess.
He's asking 12 I thought he was way high but figured I'd ask opinions here before I insulted him.
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From: Georgia
We bought an 05 FX Springer two years ago for 8500.00 here in Ga. Bike was spotless and needed absolutely nothing.19k for miles.I would be happy to pay near that today. 12 is out of reach even if the guy did all thats suggested by many above including spotless detail job.
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