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Old Dec 7, 2020 | 09:18 AM
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So I have been looking at 2 different bikes,

1. 98 anniversary edition, mostly stock with 17K miles asking 4800 clean bike new tires, but would need painted from a couple dings and new exhaust needed.
2. 2002 54K miles, all new LED lights, nice dent in the tank, hydraulic lifters and cam tensioners and dyno tuned done last year. He bought it with 48K miles in march 2019. new chain and oil, new tires, and 1 1/2" apes asking 5800

any pros/cons on either bike?
 
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Keep looking. Many great bikes out there with low milage in mint condition. Lots of good deals will be out there this winter.
 
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Neither one jumps out as being a great deal. And always listen to your Bartender, lol
 
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Neither.. theresbetter out there
 
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Originally Posted by superdad88
So I have been looking at 2 different bikes,

1. 98 anniversary edition, mostly stock with 17K miles asking 4800 clean bike new tires, but would need painted from a couple dings and new exhaust needed.
2. 2002 54K miles, all new LED lights, nice dent in the tank, hydraulic lifters and cam tensioners and dyno tuned done last year. He bought it with 48K miles in march 2019. new chain and oil, new tires, and 1 1/2" apes asking 5800

any pros/cons on either bike?
Hard to say without pics.. But between the 2, I would say the 98.. Very reliable Evo... $4800 ain't bad in my area.. Try it for $4500.
 
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