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Old May 8, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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Hey guys, I am looking at a 2011 street glide that was fished out of a Louisiana bayou, the ignition lights up but no starter......wondering what kind of money to offer for it, sitting in impound yard right now waiting on a title, any ideas or should I just let it go, I know a soggy computer is not good......
 
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You couldn't give me that bike..
 
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Old May 9, 2014 | 07:10 AM
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Weigh it and take the total tonnage X $180. so in other words about 0.4 X $180 will give you a safe value
 
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Old May 9, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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Sounds like a frame up total rebuild to me.
 
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Amos Moses? We used to sink ATV's all the time. Just take them out, drain the oil, replace the oil start and run 5 minutes, repeat. If we let them sit for a few days usually the engine would be ruined. Chances are this is going to cost more money to fix than what you could by a good used one for minus all the work. Up to you.
 
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Saltwater can do so much damage even long term.. I would run from that deal..
 
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that was my thoughts as well, thx guys!!
 
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What would you pay someone for a frame plus a tank and fenders and some rims and tires?

That would be my offer. If you get lucky you win big. If not you still get something of value for what you paid.
 
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