Valuation...1993 Heritage softail classic
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Valuation...1993 Heritage softail classic
Hi Guys,
Live in the UK and thinking of buying a 1993 Heritage softail classic from a friend. In his own words "It's a Heritage Softail Classic 1993/4 . New Tyres (10 miles)and Battery . Looking a bit tired in places needs some care and attention . Only non standard part are handlebars where I fitted Road King Bars , found them more comfortable". Unsure of mileage at the moment. What sort of price range do you think I should be looking at approx...No idea what to start at.....or is there somewhere on line I can just put in some details and get some idea of the price...would suspect it is below average condition. any help appreciated.
Phil
Live in the UK and thinking of buying a 1993 Heritage softail classic from a friend. In his own words "It's a Heritage Softail Classic 1993/4 . New Tyres (10 miles)and Battery . Looking a bit tired in places needs some care and attention . Only non standard part are handlebars where I fitted Road King Bars , found them more comfortable". Unsure of mileage at the moment. What sort of price range do you think I should be looking at approx...No idea what to start at.....or is there somewhere on line I can just put in some details and get some idea of the price...would suspect it is below average condition. any help appreciated.
Phil
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I don't know about pricing in the UK, however, in the US I start by looking at KBB https://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harl...-classic/1993/
Then I look at local sales to get an idea of what others are asking for their bikes.
If the bike is below average you have to consider the amount of care or the lack of care the bike has had and what you may have to deal with after the purchase. In the end you may spend more than the bike is worth vs. just spending more upfront and getting nicer, better cared for bike.
Just my opinion.
Any photos?
Then I look at local sales to get an idea of what others are asking for their bikes.
If the bike is below average you have to consider the amount of care or the lack of care the bike has had and what you may have to deal with after the purchase. In the end you may spend more than the bike is worth vs. just spending more upfront and getting nicer, better cared for bike.
Just my opinion.
Any photos?
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I use Blackbook Powersports for valuations. It gives a good snapshot of the bike's value, including wholesale, finance advance, and trade-in values... of course, that's in the USA..
Year:1993
Make:Harley-Davidson
Model:FLSTC Heritage Sftl Clsc
Model Type:Cruiser
Displacement:1340
Cylinders:2
VIN:1HD1BJL4P
Finance Advance:$3,855
MSRP:$12,774
Avg Retail:$5,375
Auction Wholesale$4,025
Clean Trade:$3,965
Fair Trade:$3,070
I have no idea how Harley prices are affected across the pond..
Those EVO softails were strong running bikes. I had an '89 Heritage Classic. I put 30K miles on it in 3 years. I had to do nothing to it but change fluids... it was a great running, reliable bike.
If that bike is in good condition and well cared for, it could be a gem....
Year:1993
Make:Harley-Davidson
Model:FLSTC Heritage Sftl Clsc
Model Type:Cruiser
Displacement:1340
Cylinders:2
VIN:1HD1BJL4P
Finance Advance:$3,855
MSRP:$12,774
Avg Retail:$5,375
Auction Wholesale$4,025
Clean Trade:$3,965
Fair Trade:$3,070
I have no idea how Harley prices are affected across the pond..
Those EVO softails were strong running bikes. I had an '89 Heritage Classic. I put 30K miles on it in 3 years. I had to do nothing to it but change fluids... it was a great running, reliable bike.
If that bike is in good condition and well cared for, it could be a gem....
Last edited by hattitude; Sep 13, 2019 at 04:37 PM.
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I had a 94 Heritage Special for 25 years and over 200,000 miles. Best bike Harley ever made IMO. Id still be riding it if a careless driver hadnt taken me out last spring. Yes I have a new Heritage, but, to me, its just not a real Harley for too many reasons to go into here.
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