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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 05:15 AM
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Local dealer has just taken in an "01 FLSTC. Clean and obviously well maintained. I was there when it in came in, before dealer has had a chance to prep. Really looks nice.
60,000 miles. What do all think?
I hear lots of numbers thrown around for the life of these motors.

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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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John,

You left out the most important number...What's the cost?
I'd buy a 60K bike for the right price and pass if the cost is too high.

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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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For an '01 that is not a lot of miles just a little over 6k per year. Like what was said above... what is the price? You can go to kellybluebook.com put in the info and see what it is worth.

I came up with $7890 trade-in and $10750 retail. I think the retail price is some what high... but I guess it depends on how bad you want the bike.

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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 05:04 AM
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Looking to get it for less than 8K.
I had the same number in mind you came up with for the trade value.
 
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60K on an "01" does not seem bad at all... Heck, I have 40K on my 08
 
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Carb or EFI?
 
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Carb.
 
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Carb is better on a 2001. Check for a leak between the primary and transmission by reaching behind the underside of the primary where the main shaft and stuff come through. It can be a costly fix. Just ahd to deal with this on my 2002 with 52K.

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Check the swing arm. They have been known to crack around 60K.
 
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If the price is Right Get it. I just baught a 2000 FatBoy with 108,500 miles on it. of course it only cost me 4,500 so I couldn't pass it up.

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