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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 06:01 PM
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Hey Everyone, first time posting. Im looking at buying an 03 electra with 80000 miles. Its had the 80000 mile service and everything in the lower end was replaced. The compression on each cylinder is 150. Should I be concerned about the high mileage? The price is low for it.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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don't be worried about milage, if something wears out, replace it...if something breaks, fix it. That's why you still see 50's and 60's Panheads; 70's and 80's Shovelheads, 80's and 90's Evos still runnin' down the roads.
 
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Most items are pretty easy to take care of SHOULD something happen. Between a shop manual and help you can get on here it's all doable. Not to be overly nosey but if you don't mind me asking, how low is the price? I have an 04 for sale with half that many miles and a ton of extras.
 
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