1990 Fat Boy Value??
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From: Bumfuk Egypt
Nice shape bike, but that's all I would pay as well, if that. I'm sure there are others that would pay more though. There always is. I have a buddy riding a 1990 Softail Heritage still, but not nearly as clean as the one posted.
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From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
Think I would test the market at the 8K range before settling lower. That is a very clean bike with very low miles on it.
One could argue that well it is just a Softail platform with some different finish on it. But what is nice is that your 90 is the first year for the FatBoy and the only year MoCo did the FatBoy in that manner.
Think I would call the HD Customer service to find out how many of your model were produced. For 1990 there were three Softail models available, the FLST, FLSTC and the FLSTF for a total of 24,238 Softails. The total production run for 1990 was just shy of 60K units. So under half were Softails. HD at this point had not gone bat$hit crazy and pushed production numbers to six-digit figures, so I think that works in your favor. And if even one-third of the total number of Softails were the FLSTF models, that means that somewhere out there there might be 8K still running around. I would also wonder how many are still in stock configuration? Probably damn few, which adds value to your bike.
NOTE:
Just did a C-List search for 1990 Softails. There were no models like yours for sale. There were several FLST/C models that ranged from 5K (modified) to around 8K (stock or almost stock). Only FLSTF on the flea that was stock but with 8X the milage. The seller was asking 14K obo. From his add he states that there were only 1441 produced (this can be verified as true or not by calling HD Customer Service). If that is the case then it does fall into the rare category and adds value.
And since you now live across the pond, what about importing it to Europe and sellling it there. It will definitely bring better money. I know there are import fees and suchbut it might be worth it to maximize your profit.
One could argue that well it is just a Softail platform with some different finish on it. But what is nice is that your 90 is the first year for the FatBoy and the only year MoCo did the FatBoy in that manner.
Think I would call the HD Customer service to find out how many of your model were produced. For 1990 there were three Softail models available, the FLST, FLSTC and the FLSTF for a total of 24,238 Softails. The total production run for 1990 was just shy of 60K units. So under half were Softails. HD at this point had not gone bat$hit crazy and pushed production numbers to six-digit figures, so I think that works in your favor. And if even one-third of the total number of Softails were the FLSTF models, that means that somewhere out there there might be 8K still running around. I would also wonder how many are still in stock configuration? Probably damn few, which adds value to your bike.
NOTE:
Just did a C-List search for 1990 Softails. There were no models like yours for sale. There were several FLST/C models that ranged from 5K (modified) to around 8K (stock or almost stock). Only FLSTF on the flea that was stock but with 8X the milage. The seller was asking 14K obo. From his add he states that there were only 1441 produced (this can be verified as true or not by calling HD Customer Service). If that is the case then it does fall into the rare category and adds value.
And since you now live across the pond, what about importing it to Europe and sellling it there. It will definitely bring better money. I know there are import fees and suchbut it might be worth it to maximize your profit.
Last edited by panz4ever; Mar 24, 2016 at 10:06 AM.
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That is a very clean bike and being original paint, with a bit of a pedigree given the rumors as to what the bike paint scheme and name meant, I think you'll find a buyer well north of $5k.
If I was selling it, I'd go on eBay and auction it with a pretty high reserve to test the market. You might get an overseas buyer with silly money who wants a nearly new first year Fatboy.
If I was selling it, I'd go on eBay and auction it with a pretty high reserve to test the market. You might get an overseas buyer with silly money who wants a nearly new first year Fatboy.
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That is a very clean bike and being original paint, with a bit of a pedigree given the rumors as to what the bike paint scheme and name meant, I think you'll find a buyer well north of $5k.
If I was selling it, I'd go on eBay and auction it with a pretty high reserve to test the market. You might get an overseas buyer with silly money who wants a nearly new first year Fatboy.
If I was selling it, I'd go on eBay and auction it with a pretty high reserve to test the market. You might get an overseas buyer with silly money who wants a nearly new first year Fatboy.
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From: Pennsyleffinvania
Keep the bike, ship it over, enjoy it, and if you want to sell it over there you may do better.
The realities in the US are that you have to find a cash buyer, that wants a beautiful 1990 era bike, that is willing to pay more for it than a newer bike.
If you like the bike, I'd sure keep it, you'll never find one as nice for what you will get for it.
The realities in the US are that you have to find a cash buyer, that wants a beautiful 1990 era bike, that is willing to pay more for it than a newer bike.
If you like the bike, I'd sure keep it, you'll never find one as nice for what you will get for it.
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I cannot blame you and if I was you that's what I'd do. There are freight forwarders who can do it I"m sure. And it'll be a real head turner in Europe.
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SIXCARBS? You a CBX or Valkyrie guy?
I would think a bone stock 1990 Fatboy would bring in excess of $10K in the states and much more if you brought it to Europe. I'm with you, I'll buy that bike all day long for $5K. that thing is a classic/collectors piece.
I would think a bone stock 1990 Fatboy would bring in excess of $10K in the states and much more if you brought it to Europe. I'm with you, I'll buy that bike all day long for $5K. that thing is a classic/collectors piece.
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I just paid $5K for a '99 FB with 18K on it. There are devoted EVO guys out there an if you find the right one you might get your $8K or more....post in the evo section an see what they say. If I owned it an could only get 5K out of it I'd just keep it...it's a beauty
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I have watched these sell for years as I am always interested in the unique older HD's such as this FB, Daytona's, Sturgis, etc.
I have seen them rough go for about $6500 and on the high end $10500. The prices of collector type bikes ebb and flow on the economy and remember it only takes one! If you get a FB collector or someone that just thinks he has to have it then who knows what could be paid. If I owned it I would not let it go for less than $9900. That is def on the high end but go find another one like that!
I have seen them rough go for about $6500 and on the high end $10500. The prices of collector type bikes ebb and flow on the economy and remember it only takes one! If you get a FB collector or someone that just thinks he has to have it then who knows what could be paid. If I owned it I would not let it go for less than $9900. That is def on the high end but go find another one like that!