Buying a Used Fat Boy/Heritage
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Buying a Used Fat Boy/Heritage
Hey guys/gals
Been wanting a Harley and finally find a few I think I can afford.
1. 1996 Fat Boy $5300 Private Sale
Pros: One Owner, Garage Kepted, 14K Miles, All service records, Tons of Chrome, V&H Longshots, Windshield and Bags, Mustang seat, 2 Tone Paint
Runs Good, shifts good
Cons: 1996 (20 years old)
2. 2006 Heritage Classic $6500 Private Sale
Pros: 2006 Model, 21K Miles, Windshield, Bags, Standard Chrome, Runs Good, Shifts Good. Pretty much stock
Cons: Seller bought at auction from Bank, No records,
3. 2002 Fat Boy $7200 Private Sale
Pros: 29K Miles, Stock Fat Boy. Windshield and bags, Runs/Shifts good
Cons: Some records, needs Tires
4. 2005 Fat Boy $6500 Private Sale
Pros: 2owner, V&H Cruzersservice records, moderate chrome, Windshield and bags, 19K, 15 Anniversary Edition (Black/Gold)
5. 2007 Fat Boy $8500.00
Pros: 23k, Stock Fat Boy
Con: Located in St Lucie abou t600 miles away. Dealer (Budz)
All 4 look very nice! Not sure about the cam tensioner issues, need to read up more on that. I definitely what FI though.
I have 6K can get another 1200 from wife if I have too.
Please chime in: What say you!!
Thanks
Cigardave007
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Been wanting a Harley and finally find a few I think I can afford.
1. 1996 Fat Boy $5300 Private Sale
Pros: One Owner, Garage Kepted, 14K Miles, All service records, Tons of Chrome, V&H Longshots, Windshield and Bags, Mustang seat, 2 Tone Paint
Runs Good, shifts good
Cons: 1996 (20 years old)
2. 2006 Heritage Classic $6500 Private Sale
Pros: 2006 Model, 21K Miles, Windshield, Bags, Standard Chrome, Runs Good, Shifts Good. Pretty much stock
Cons: Seller bought at auction from Bank, No records,
3. 2002 Fat Boy $7200 Private Sale
Pros: 29K Miles, Stock Fat Boy. Windshield and bags, Runs/Shifts good
Cons: Some records, needs Tires
4. 2005 Fat Boy $6500 Private Sale
Pros: 2owner, V&H Cruzersservice records, moderate chrome, Windshield and bags, 19K, 15 Anniversary Edition (Black/Gold)
5. 2007 Fat Boy $8500.00
Pros: 23k, Stock Fat Boy
Con: Located in St Lucie abou t600 miles away. Dealer (Budz)
All 4 look very nice! Not sure about the cam tensioner issues, need to read up more on that. I definitely what FI though.
I have 6K can get another 1200 from wife if I have too.
Please chime in: What say you!!
Thanks
Cigardave007
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nothing wrong with the 96 evo...evo's will go forever if you take care of them. the stock cam is a dog but a cam swap an carb jet will make it a nice runner. Cam change in an evo isn't that hard I just did it.
the early twin cams have the cam tension pads you have to watch. you can upgrade them but it's a decent DIY job. also some guys complain about the early EFI systems. I like efi bikes for convience myself.
the early twin cams have the cam tension pads you have to watch. you can upgrade them but it's a decent DIY job. also some guys complain about the early EFI systems. I like efi bikes for convience myself.
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nothing wrong with the 96 evo...evo's will go forever if you take care of them. The early twin cams have the cam tension pads you have to watch. you can upgrade them but it's a decent DIY job. also some guys complain about the early EFI systems. I like efi bikes for convience myself.
As far as tensioners go, I checked and had to replace mine at 19,000 miles, along with the inner camshaft bearings. My buddies 2000 Road King went 70,000 on the stock set-up. It would be a plus to know if these items were done on any you're looking at.
I prefer carbs myself. I like the sound of the bike and it's simple to work on.
Also, don't be afraid to negotiate. It's a buyers market and you've got cash.
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As said the 96 would be a great choice, proven and when set up right sound great, I am partial to a Heritage but a pro to the 07 FB is tensioners are not an issue and efi is great for being carefree
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#4. Lowest miles, good options, anniversary model, and (most importantly) service records.
Since you said you wanted Fuel injection, the '96 (#1) is out. I'd verify the others are for sure with some phone calls.
#2 is too much a crap shoot coming from a bank auction, you don't know how long it's sat.
#3 is too expensive compared to the others.
#5 is not worth the drive or the extra $2k compared to #4.
Since you said you wanted Fuel injection, the '96 (#1) is out. I'd verify the others are for sure with some phone calls.
#2 is too much a crap shoot coming from a bank auction, you don't know how long it's sat.
#3 is too expensive compared to the others.
#5 is not worth the drive or the extra $2k compared to #4.
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I've said this before, go take them for test rides. Which one "feels right?" Anytime I buy a bike or truck, I know when I take it for the test drive if this is the right one for me. It's hard to explain, but I know almost instantly.
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Look at what can you afford, choose the bike with the lowest mileage that you feel the most comfortable on. If they all will need a different seat and handlebars to feel right than price becomes of higher importance.
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I know exactly what you mean. Among other things you can hear and feel what kind of condition it's in/how well its' been taken care of.
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Hey CigarDave welcome to the forum. I know you from the Volusia forum.
I'm partial to the Heritage only because I love the classic look. If you have any concerns then I would have a mechanic that you trust look at it.
By the way I checked Budz Chrome and I think they sold that Fat Boy.
Good luck
I'm partial to the Heritage only because I love the classic look. If you have any concerns then I would have a mechanic that you trust look at it.
By the way I checked Budz Chrome and I think they sold that Fat Boy.
Good luck
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I am biased but a carbureted Evo is hard to beat, even more so in a sea of twin cams.
Great bunch of guys in the Evo section of this forum by the way.
It doesn't take much to get an Evo to wake up and it is so simple you can do it yourself. No freaking downloads, expensive programmers, etc. Adjust the carburetor with a screwdriver.
As for as the ride, it is a more elemental visceral experience where you know you are riding something substantial and not an overpriced sewing machine.
If you opt for a fuel injected bike, get one with the Delphi injection instead of the MM. The MM was the first generation of fuel injection. While not bad, it just left something to be desired.
Great bunch of guys in the Evo section of this forum by the way.
It doesn't take much to get an Evo to wake up and it is so simple you can do it yourself. No freaking downloads, expensive programmers, etc. Adjust the carburetor with a screwdriver.
As for as the ride, it is a more elemental visceral experience where you know you are riding something substantial and not an overpriced sewing machine.
If you opt for a fuel injected bike, get one with the Delphi injection instead of the MM. The MM was the first generation of fuel injection. While not bad, it just left something to be desired.