I would buy that bike if I already had another one that was a low maintenance daily rider, like an EVO. That way you can take your time and work on it as a hobby until it's road ready.


carl

 

I'd have to be REALLY HUNGRY for a particular bike I wanted to get....for me to take 4k for my blue Shovel.

I was close about a month ago, that NationalPowerSports place up in New Hampshire had a sweet Evo powered Softy Heritage....setup quite old school looking....it was really catching my fancy, low price too. I've been jonesing for a Softail lately....really craving one. Heritage, or Springer. Heritage first...just love them big ol' fenders.

 

Stone -- i wouldnt let my scoot go either -- not for any price --


its apart now - i scored a set of trock 3.8125 cylinders and now its gonna be 97"

 

It all depends on what you can buy it for. If the bike is complete, motor is free, I wouldn't give no more then $2.5k. The reliability on any old bike is determined on who wrenches on it. If you purchase it, your next investment should be a HD service and a HD parts manual.
A friend who also lives in central Pa (has several shovels), recently picked up a 67FLH that's been setting in a garage for 23 yrs. The second day he started working on it, he brought her out of a 23 yr coma.


If you want some one to go with you to check it out. Send me a pm, I'm sure my friend who lives in central Pa. will go with you to check it out and give you his opinion.

 

...which is why I would suggest you you will probably not own one in the near future.

 

ROTFLMMFAO!!!!!!!!


I bought my 1979 FXE for $2500 the dude had it out front of his house with a "faor sale" sign for $5000 he kicked and kicked till I could smell fuel-- I told him


"dude.. im believe ya it runs,but heres the deal put the bike on that trailer and bring it to my house and i'll give ya $2500 he did..


this was in 2006 -- I found a broken wire -- fixed that and it started -- ran ok to--


took it apart and found that it had flowed and ported heads and the valves ad been un shrouded -- rowe valves -- it had .010 pistons ( 80")


and a siftom #112 cobra cam--


I did a bunch I could have just rode it with some slight clean up but I chose to go through it and the tranny..


its now today a 97" engine

 

Read CZshooter's original post and the condition of the 1970 EG he seen pix of.


"From what pics I've seen of it, it has 15,000 miles, and is in pretty rough condition cosmetically. Its been in storage for a long time, unridden, seat falling apart, wheels are rusted/pitted, etc. No idea on engine, fuel tank, etc. New tires & brakes, go over wheel bearings, etc, are a given."


Any more then $2.5 K, would be determined by looking at the speedometer. Tomany so called low mile HD's have repop speedometers.
The inexperienced and also some experienced HD guys are fooled by a low mile repop speedometer.


The market on 1970 to 1972 went soft, 1973 and later shovels went way down in resale value. Recently the only old HD's that have climbed in value are original 1966 to 1969 genny's.

 

My 70 FLH, full dress with 31,000 miles cost me $1500.00. Miss it more than my first couple of wives...

 

I know that to be true where you are located...Here in the center of Michigan??? Not so much. Next time I'm over there I will be watching the Market!!!

 

my exact thoughts carl. i also have a 2003 roadking that is my daily rider. i found this 1970 flh for 2000.00. i could not pass it up and hope to enjoy it around town and for local bike nights etc..