looking at a 2000Electra Glide with 69000 miles on. The bike looks like new yet, asking $6800.
Fuel Injected
Lowered front (Progressive Nitrogen springs)
Lowered rear standard lowering block
Pull back handle bars
Cams
Push rods
Screaming eagle breather
Tuner
Python true duals
High flow oil pump
2 windshields (1 high and 1 low)
HD storage cover
Battery tender

Think this is a fair deal? And should the mileage concern me?

 

I'd expect an almost 18 yeah old bike to have at least that many miles. I wouldn't worry about that.

 

I had a 2000 UC and it served me well.

The "downsides" to that bike is the MM EFI System, and being able to diagnose, repair and find OEM parts for it, and also the cam chain adjusters that WILL need to be checked and replaced at 25-30,000 mile intervals.

If you like the bike and plan to keep for a long time, the EFI System can be updated (replaced) as can the cam chain adjusters but you're look well over $ 2 grand + to do so.

You either spend money for a bike payment, or you spend money on parts and labor to keep an older model on the road.

 

It's about one thousand to fifteen hundred dollars too much.

I don't like lowered suspension.

It's always best to buy as close to Stock as possible as the quality of the work, especially internal engine work, is unknown.

A big plus would be to have records and receipt from all parts and service.

The MM is ok, but once you start modifying or stuff starts not working right with it, then it becomes a hassle.

Overall, I think I would pass on that bike, but it is hard to say without seeing pictures, listening to the engine run, and riding it.

A late 90's carbureted Evo can be had for less money and is easier and cheaper to work on.

 

Depends a lot on your location. But it seems a little high because of the current market. Try offering five and let him hit you up to about 5,500.

 

after reading your list of things done, the cam chain tensioners may have been done. I would confirm this with the seller (reciepts for parts will do this). That is the big issue with the bike and mileage. I have a 2000 UC that has just a tick over 90k on it, so mileage isnt a problem as long as the maintenance has been done. The so-called upgrades are your choice. I go for as stock as possible, so they dont add to value to me (in fact they detract from it). For the record, I paid $4900 for mine 8 months ago, so IMHO he is about a grand too high. as the poster above said, offer 5k, and go as high as $5500-5800, but only if the cam chain tensioners have been done. If they have not, 4800-5200 max to me, as its not cheap to get done.

 

Since the cams have been changed, the tensioner issue may have been handled. Hopefully replaced with gears. I've owned several bikes with the MM EFI and never had a problem, but the engines in those bikes were stock. The bike has reasonable miles & has to sound good with those Pythons! In my market, a dealer would be looking to pay around $4k, so I think offering $5k would be plenty.

 

Agreed with above BUT make sure that the maint work is current, the tires etc are good or your in a 7500 bike before the day is over and 7500 buys a lot of bike..