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Old 10-30-2008, 08:29 PM
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Ok guys, I've been trying for over 3 weeks now to sell my Heritage. Its a SWEET BIKE!! I've only had 2 people who were interested in it. But they were just doin some tire kickin'. I dont really think I have the bike priced too high and with everything that is done to the bike, It would cost someone a FORTUNE to outfit a bike like this. What do you guys think a fair asking price is for it. 2002 Heritage Softail Classic, 26k miles. EXCELLENT condition with enough chrome to blind anyone. I've started asking around $14k, then dropped the price to around $13k. Not one single bite. I know it has to do with location and time of year, but man, Its just been alot harder than I thought. Somebody here tell me what to sell it for. Its been on ebay for over 2 weeks now and not ONE single bite yet. Not even a question!!!!!! Damn frustrated!!!





And heres a list of the goodies, Am I crazy or is that ALOT OF STUFF. Someone would have to buy a stock 2002 for like $6,000 to be able to get one looking like this for the same money i'm asking!

S&S .510 Gear Drive Cams
Screamin Eagle Adjustable Pushrods
Mikuni HSR 42mm Carburator, Jetted and dyno'd for the exhaust
Screamin' Eagle Ignition system
Python Staggered Duals Exhaust system
Big City Thunder Monster Baffles
Screamin Eagle Spark Plugs
Custom Front lowering Kit
Harley Rear lowering Kit
New belt within the last 3000 miles
New front and rear Wide White wall tires! Around 1000 miles on them (they still have the rubber whiskers on them!)
New Harley Davidson Front and Rear Chrome Plated Stainless Steel wheels
New Harley Front and Rear Chrome Brake Rotors
Chrome Hot Toppers on all Bolts on chassis and engine
New Harley Davidson Chrome Front end, Lower Legs, Cans and Upper tins
New Harley Bullet style Front turn signals
Harley Chrome profile Trim Rings for Headlight, Passing lights, and turn signals
Screamin' Eagle Fatboy Handlebars with Mini Tachometer Riser
Harley Chrome handlebar controls,
Harley Chrome handlebar switches covers and switches
Harley Chrome Clutch and Brake levers
Harley Chrome Clutch end and Brake line Covers
Harley Chrome Billet throttle cable clamps
Harley Skull Hand Grips
Harley Smoked front turn signal lenses
Custom Billet Aluminum Chrome Mirrors
Harley Skull LED fuel gauge
Harley Chrome Head Bolt Bridge Covers
Harley Chrome Cylinder Base cover
Harley Chrome Transmission Interface cover
Harley Chrome Bullet Rear turn signal conversion
Harley Chrome laydown license plate bracket
Harley Chrome Front and Rear fender tip light covers
Harley Chrome Frame inserts
Harley Chrome Toolbox
Harley Chrome Lower Belt guard
Harley Chrome rear axle covers
Harley Chrome Front axle bolt covers
Harley Chrome Rear Pulley
Harley Chrome Skull Derby Cover
Harley Chrome Skull Timer Cover
Harley Chrome Skull Air Cleaner Cover
Harley Chrome Rear Master Cylinder Cover
Harley Chrome Skull Rear passenger pegs
Harley Chrome Nostalgia Floorboards
Harley Chrome Nostalgia Brake pedal cover
Harley Chrome Nostalgia Shifter Pegs
Harley Chrome Front Fender Skirt
Harley Chrome brake caliper inserts
Custom upholstered Seat, fender bib, and tank bib
Saggy Bags Saddlebag kit installed in bags
Harley Quick detatch saddlebag kit
Quick release windshield
Quick release passenger backrest
Stock 2up seat
Stock saddlebags (MINT CONDITION)
I'm sure there is more stuff too but I just can't think of anymore off the top of my head.
 

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Old 10-30-2008, 08:32 PM
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Try getting a loan!!! It doesn't matter how much you invested into the bike..... Thats why Harley Sales are down.. Bikes are not on the necessity list, so either you will pay high interest or not get the cash to buy. Got my loan back in Feb/March of 08,,,,, miss the BS by the skin of my teeth....had I waited till now............I wouldn't be able to either get a loan or afford one.
Its the value of the bike when you bought it....how much would it be worth?? Strip everything off it you paid for and ebay it as parts.
The other factor,,, You have a awsome bike!!!! but many can buy new Harley's in the same price range,,, without thinking of whats truely invested into the bike your selling........ I realize it! I feel your pain!!!
 

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Old 10-30-2008, 08:33 PM
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It's just the current economy. I had the same issues with my YZF600R. Had it priced $500 below low retail, ultra low miles and about $1500 in extras. I got a couple of offers to trade junk cars so I pulled it off the market after 3-4 weeks. I'll put it up again and if it doesn't sell I'll ride it before I give it away.
 
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1. economy
2. time of year


good luck
 
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Well, prolly cause it is not a black bike...evry 1 knows black bikes are the best
 
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Originally Posted by owleyes
Well, prolly cause it is not a black bike...evry 1 knows black bikes are the best
LOL!! Yeah, I know the economy is taking its toll on everyone right now, Hell thats why I'm selling it. But there are still ALOT of people out there buying bikes, I'm just half tempted to give it away to charity! LOL, No I'm not serious about that one. But I'm just frustrated right now.

I just dont know how low I have to price this thing to get some interest in it.
 
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Originally Posted by owleyes
Well, prolly cause it is not a black bike...evry 1 knows black bikes are the best

Very good point...

BTW, that is one sick Heritage, if I had the dough I'd be all over it!
 
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Beautiful bike. if you can wait, be patient, someone will want it...
 
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I would buy it, the wife said.........................NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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I'm hoping so, I mean my wifes custom Pink/Black sportster had people all over it the first 3 days I listed it in the classifieds here. I was asking retail price for it too! I know that people here remember this bike, It used to belong to Marsh, I traded my beloved RKC for this bike, Heck, looking back at things, If I had realized that I would have to get rid of this bike so quickly, I'd have just kept the RK, It would have been MUCH easier to sell I think,

Heres a pic of my old RKC, I traded Marsh straight up for his heritage!

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