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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Default 05 DELUXE....Things to look for?
Hey all,

Very new to the forum and newer to HD. I am looking at two different 05 Deluxes and was wondering if there are any *known* issues to look out for?

Both are fuel injected (as I understand carb. was also available that year).

Now, here's the kicker: one has only 800 miles on it...is bone stock and they want 12,400 for it. The other has 11K miles on it with some small mods (exhaust, chrome accessories....nothing big) and they are asking 13,995 for it.

My gut is telling me to go with the bone stock one mainly because of the miles.

Any thoughts, advice? Known problems with the 05?? Again, I am a newb so be gentle!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Thats a no brainer! 800 miles is still under the break in. Thats still a new bike man. SCREW the other one!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKnCHRME09Deluxe
Thats a no brainer! 800 miles is still under the break in. Thats still a new bike man. SCREW the other one!
Yup...that's what I'm thinking. One of the benefits of buying from the other dealer (with the higher mile 05) is I get free winter storage (not sure how much that's worth really).

Other than that...are there any known issues with 05's in general.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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I've had my 05' since new, never had a problem with it so far! knock on wood! First time you scrape the floorboards might spook you a bit, but I am really happy with it! 100% stock w/ 800 miles I'm with everyone else!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:02 AM
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Only thing i heard about the 05's is some have a fuel line from the pump that gets a hole in it and makes a sucking spraying sound but i think its all models and years my homie had the same thing on his 04 softie
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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There is issues with every bike and everything in general.I would rather deal with the issues of a stock 05 than a new bike!!
 
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Early 05's had a valve guide seal issue. Had mine fixed under warranty.
 
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+1... I also had issues with the valve guides.

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Early 05's had a valve guide seal issue. Had mine fixed under warranty.
 
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Inquiry about the service performed, usually a 1,000 svc is performed but with 800 miles, I would insist it be completed.
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Check the rear spokes.There was some problems with 05 and 06 with the rear spokes coming loose.Should be checked at the 1k service.I know from experience on this one.
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