Looking at a 2001 Fatboy. Is it worth the price?
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Looking at a 2001 Fatboy. Is it worth the price?
Flawless condition, 7K miles, V&H long shots, Anniversary Model. Worth the $9,500 asking price? What do you guys think? Thanks for any suggestions!
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Things are worth what your willing to pay. Are you willing to pay that? I paid 6 grand for my 2002 wide glide with 16000 on the clock so at first thought the fat boy doesn't sound out of ball park for description u provide. After buying a bike of that age myself, they can look good and have hidden problems. Age becomes a factor more than miles. 7k miles in 13 years mean ALOT of sitting. sitting around is the worst thing for a machine IMO.
Don't let me scare ya though....May be a great bike! Just look it over real good and don't be surprised if you find a few fixes needed due to age. I bought a older bike because I wanted simplicity and a carburetor I can fix myself instead of computer gadgetry.
When I looked at mine I got so excited I missed a few things. Carb was leaking gas, exhaust missing a bracket, only one throttle cable. But stupid me got it all fixed and enjoying the hell out of it. Moral of the story.....take your time
Don't let me scare ya though....May be a great bike! Just look it over real good and don't be surprised if you find a few fixes needed due to age. I bought a older bike because I wanted simplicity and a carburetor I can fix myself instead of computer gadgetry.
When I looked at mine I got so excited I missed a few things. Carb was leaking gas, exhaust missing a bracket, only one throttle cable. But stupid me got it all fixed and enjoying the hell out of it. Moral of the story.....take your time
Last edited by JohnnyRebKY; Jul 3, 2014 at 05:48 PM.
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Things are worth what your willing to pay. Are you willing to pay that? I paid 6 grand for my 2002 wide glide with 16000 on the clock so at first thought the fat boy doesn't sound out of ball park for description u provide. After buying a bike of that age myself, they can look good and have hidden problems. Age becomes a factor more than miles. 7k miles in 13 years mean ALOT of sitting. sitting around is the worst thing for a machine IMO.
Don't let me scare ya though....May be a great bike! Just look it over real good and don't be surprised if you find a few fixes needed due to age. I bought a older bike because I wanted simplicity and a carburetor I can fix myself instead of computer gadgetry.
When I looked at mine I got so excited I missed a few things. Carb was leaking gas, exhaust missing a bracket, only one throttle cable. But stupid me got it all fixed and enjoying the hell out of it. Moral of the story.....take your time
Don't let me scare ya though....May be a great bike! Just look it over real good and don't be surprised if you find a few fixes needed due to age. I bought a older bike because I wanted simplicity and a carburetor I can fix myself instead of computer gadgetry.
When I looked at mine I got so excited I missed a few things. Carb was leaking gas, exhaust missing a bracket, only one throttle cable. But stupid me got it all fixed and enjoying the hell out of it. Moral of the story.....take your time
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I bought my 2002 Fatboy two years ago for $7500. Had 13000 miles and came with Corbin seat and V&H Longshots. Be sure to change the brake fluid.
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