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A small introduction: I am from The Netherlands and will stay for one year in Jacksonville, Florida. During my time here I would love to ride a Harley to go touring on the weekends, which I can import home after a year. I am looking on a little advise for potentially buying a 2007 Heritage Softail: LINK.
Which I will go and check out this afternoon.
It seems like in really good condition with low mileage, and it was serviced last June at a HD dealer. Do you think this is a reasonable price? Any specific things I should be aware of when buying a 2007 Softail?
Great looking bike! I have a 2008 and love mine.
It seems a bit expensive but you can always negotiate.
KBB average retail if bought from a dealer is $8210.00.
NADA average retail is $7365.00.
Neither price accounts for options or add-ons.
If you do get it, I suggest a saggy bags kit to make those saddlebags look like new. Good luck!
Thank you! And I appreciate the little research you've added. I was not aware of these pricing websites, but they will certainly come in handy while negotiating.
It's a very good find in my eyes, obviously if you can get them lower then by all means do. You're most likely going to want to remove the Marine Corp covers, so that can be a bargaining chip too, ask them if they have all the original parts, if they have a tuner or had a Stage 1 done. . I paid $8000 for an 05 with just under 8000 miles on it about 4 years ago. That bike is very clean, a lil love to the saddlebags and they'll look brand new again. Start low, bring cash. No more then $8000. But I don't know the Florida market, that's an $8000 bike all day here in the Northeast.
Thank you! It is good that you mention the Marine Corp covers; wasnt too sure whether these are stickers or some sort of 'special edition' Harley. I will definitely need stock exhausts if I want to bring in for motorcycle inspection in The Netherlands, so will add that to the bargaining.
Will see how it goes; saw plenty of other good options around (but this color is really cool as well).
Unless the Netherlands have some type of noise ordnance then those pipes should be fine, providing it's been flashed. If not, you may have a **** ton of popping on de-acceleration.
Originally Posted by DutchJaxHarley
Thank you! It is good that you mention the Marine Corp covers; wasnt too sure whether these are stickers or some sort of 'special edition' Harley. I will definitely need stock exhausts if I want to bring in for motorcycle inspection in The Netherlands, so will add that to the bargaining.
Will see how it goes; saw plenty of other good options around (but this color is really cool as well).
We need to view TODAYS market and the books do not take that into account. Im in the insurance biz and we use the books then theres replacement reality. In todays market with a clean low miles unit, that is maintained and ready to ride, it's slightly high but fair. Me, if I wanted this bike, 8k is my number 8250 if it blew my dress up and below service items were in check..
Other than the usual when buying any bike, these were pretty solid. You need to check age of tires, when the brake fluid was changed, plugs, wires, battery age etc. If it needs this / these you can be looking at a 1000 dollar bill
You need to SEE what was serviced (He has the invoice?) - I looked at bike where 'serviced' meant air in the tires and lubed cables....
Thank you! It is good that you mention the Marine Corp covers; wasnt too sure whether these are stickers or some sort of 'special edition' Harley.
Not a "special edition Harley", but rather look like custom covers. They offer them for all branches of service...
Be advised a new OEM derby cover is about $60, the OEM cam chest timing cover is about $20, and new OEM air cleaner cover $60.... aftermarket or HD custom covers run more, Derby - $75+, timing cover- $30+, Air cleaner- $80+
Also, the kits to fix those bags, good ones anyways are over $100, and new bags, if available, are big bucks... $400+ per bag.
Not a ton of $$ to change out, but every little bit adds up... especially if you need to change out the exhaust too...
Good luck with your shopping...
Last edited by hattitude; Oct 20, 2021 at 09:35 AM.
I see there is a pending designation on the ad. Is that you? Bike looks good but it’s on the high side of the KBB value. High value is 8200 vs 5900 for trade in value. The bike looks nice and the Heritage model pops up often in NE Florida. Good luck
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