I've been looking for a paint shaker Sportie. Solid mount, Peanut tank - either late Shovel, Evo or possibly early TC. Im willing to take on a project that does not require a motor/tranny job or anything major. Im thinking a solid, clean, running bike would be 3000 to 3700 maybe a little more for a good Shovel. Every POS I looked at was 2500 to 3k as a starting point and these scoots needed WORK. Am I low? Is everyone else crazy?

Bike I looked at today was an 85. Original paint was for $hit, bad tires, untrue rims, mouse eaten seat, very chaffed exposed harness, leaky brakes, bad battery, chaffed cables, pitted chrome - but the motor and trans were strong. The bike belongs to a friend of a friend and quote - 'He wants to get rid of it'... I ask how much he wants, I get a firm 3500.00. I was told 6 or 7 guys saw the bike and offered 1000.00 or so.

Am I nuts? Is everyone else nuts? Or did prices jump and I didnt know it?

 

You're not nuts.
When you want to buy it, everything cost $3500.
Once you own it, it's worth $1000.
The end.

 

LOL...

 

I'd pay big money for a TC Sportie.

 

For a bike that's supposably a 'girls bike' they sure want a lot of moolah for them ! I've been looking up here in Canada and running in to the same problem...b.

 

Wait until the end of April. Bike week seems to be the reason here for markups around here. Craigs list usually has a ton of good condition Sporty's for under $3000. I have no idea where you are but there are a few in the Orlando area. I tried to find "big blue marble" but google couldn't find it.

 

I've never seen or heard of a Shovel or Twin Cam Sportster! No wonder they want so much for them! They're a rare breed! Good luck finding one, since there's no such thing, but if you ever do, post a pic!! LOL

 

Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster - $2000 (DeLand) hide this posting

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2000 harley davidson 1200 sportster


VIN: 1HD1CHP34VK112406
condition: salvage
engine displacement (CC): 1200
fuel: gas
paint color: black
title status: salvage
transmission: manual
2000 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportser for parts. Engine, transmission and wiring harness still intact. Bike was damaged in a wreck but there's still plenty of good parts. All original , under 13,000 miles. Make me an offer.

• Here's one for ya!

 

10 Sporty's on CL in Central Florida for under $3K. a bunch of clean Sporty's to be had @ $3 - $3,500. They are out there....ready for Bike Week lol

 

Ok commando - let me be more precise - IRON HEAD, Shovelhead era, TC Era, Evo Era - You knew what I meant. Thank you for your excellence in service. WTF is everyone a smart *** - oh I know, because they can. I know - Its the HDF, I know because you wouldn't know me if you tripped over me...