Looking at a 1997 soft tail. This bike is in show room condition with 13000 miles on it .The guy will take 10000 bucks for it.
Is there any problems with this particular year that i should know of.Im just trying to get a good deal.and i want t o play it smart.

Harry

 

With the way the used bike market is, I think you can do alot better. The bike is 11 yrs old and has an evo motor. I'm sure you can get a newer bike for the same money.

 

My opinion is that is a good deal. It's an Evo (later years of Evo), and it won't have any problem. I think that is better than getting a new one with the injection and the tune stories this has, and IMO the Evo is a nicer motor than the Twin Cam (and repeat, that is my opinion and don't want to get in any kind of discutions about this).

If I was you, and you see the bike is fine and you like it, do it.

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Javi

 

well, i almost sold my 06 night train for 12,000$ with only 5000 miles and about 4k invested. luckily the guy backed out and i changed my mind shortly after that. shop around before you jump on the first bike you see. like Tom said. the used bike market is ****!!!! i had mine on ebay like 3 times and the most it got to was 12,200$.

 

I just learned today that it is an Evo motor ,is that good or bad.one of you guys said you liked an evo better.You also said that you did.nt want to get in any discusions on the topic .But now that im learning about harleys please let me know all there is to know.I want to educate myself on them and know the best way to go. i know harley is a great bike but i also know they were **** back in the 80 s i believe.or I should say they were some lemons in the bunch.Any and all info would be very much appreciated.



Harry

 

Another thing you need to think about is that alot of dealers won't work on a bike that's older than 10 years. If you don't work on your on bike,check your area to see if there are good independent shops in your area before buying an older bike.

 

Testing

 

What model softail?
13k miles is low for a 1997, must look like new!
There's nothing wrong with Evo's, a great and strong motor.
Most people that speak badly of evo's never owned one or they're trying to sell you a twin cam!
I think it's worth a second look.
I've have owned 3 Evo's and still own one of them, 1985 FLT, 1990 FLHS and a 1997 FLSTS.
The one I still own is my1997 FLSTS Heritage Springer softail(1st year), 70k miles and still looks as good as a bike with 3k miles.
Some softail models are worth more than others. $10,000.00 for a heritage springer with 13 k miles is apretty good deal, I'd say. Any extras are a plus as well.I like my evo better thanthe stocktwin cam of my my 2003 Ultra Classic. But to be fair, both are stroked with high-pro parts and pieces now. Alone and with other riders I've done 1000 mile days on both as well asleisure rides down country roads for days on end and many solo and two up cross country rideson both. And, YES,both have broke down on road trips and break downs are a part of life on a long road trip when multiple high mileage road trips are taken year after year.

side note,
in 1985 I sold my 1972 XLCH Sportsterfor $3,500.00, bought it new for $1,500.00
in 1994 I sold my 1990 FLHS EG Sport for $17,500.00, bought it new for $9,700.00
in 1997 I sold my 1985 FLT EG Tour for $10,000.00, bought it new for $6,700.00
I'm toying with the though of selling my 1997 Heritage Springer and to be fair, this is the first HD that I won't get all my money back on. But, since I'm $13,100.00 ahead because of the profit on my bike sales, I could sell my Heritage Springer for $6,000.00 and break even on cash and would have ridden for 36 years forFREE! Or, anything over $6,000.00 I get for my HS is profit again. So I haven't lost a dime and have rode a lot of Harley miles in the mean time. Gotta love that!!
But, Yes, because of the currant bike salesmarket.
If you can afford a new HD, maybe that's the way to go. Sales are down ans so are prices. Intrest on loans are low especially on New bikes. Used bike loans have higher intrest and the terms are shorter as well.
good luck with your decision
chappy

 

I just call a local harley dealer and they responded on your post tombeving saying yes they do work on evo bikes.No problem

 

Its a custum I believe .im learning so much about harleys.I feel like a lid that just found love,LOL.

The lady at harley said its probably a custom because i didnt really know .She also said it has 2 cams in it ,is that right .I dont know anything about harleys.But I do know I want one.



Harry