Hello from a newb need advice
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Cruiser
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Hello from a newb need advice
I will be getting my bike endorsment shortly and I want to know if this is a good idea and buy. 
I've got a friend who is selling his 2004 Fatboy FI with detachable windscreen, backrest and bag rack. It has 2700 miles on it and comes with a 10,000 miles service agreement. Its been kept in the garage he's asking 11K. Is this a good deal? Is this a safe bike for a first time owner?
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Be gentle its my first time ; )
Thanks
Papi
I've got a friend who is selling his 2004 Fatboy FI with detachable windscreen, backrest and bag rack. It has 2700 miles on it and comes with a 10,000 miles service agreement. Its been kept in the garage he's asking 11K. Is this a good deal? Is this a safe bike for a first time owner?PS
Be gentle its my first time ; )
Thanks
Papi
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I will be getting my bike endorsment shortly and I want to know if this is a good idea and buy. I've got a friend who is selling his 2004 Fatboy FI with detachable windscreen, backrest and bag rack. It has 2700 miles on it and comes with a 10,000 miles service agreement. Its been kept in the garage he's asking 11K. Is this a good deal? Is this a safe bike for a first time owner?
PS
Be gentle its my first time ; )
Thanks
Papi
I've got a friend who is selling his 2004 Fatboy FI with detachable windscreen, backrest and bag rack. It has 2700 miles on it and comes with a 10,000 miles service agreement. Its been kept in the garage he's asking 11K. Is this a good deal? Is this a safe bike for a first time owner?PS
Be gentle its my first time ; )
Thanks
Papi
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Fatboy is a good start Id think. If you dont get this bike off your friend just dont get anything too small that youll regret in a year (something youve outgrown). The fatboy you wont outgrow.
As far as a safe bike......every bike is a safe bike as long as its been maintained. Its the operator who may or may not be safe.
Good Luck and I say got for it if thats the bike you want.
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Hey, sounds like a good deal. Low miles, great choice of a harley, and like said before, be sure not to buy to small. That way you wont have to get something bigger. Welcome to the FAMILY.
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Sounds like a good deal, but try to get it for 10. What other 'goodies' has he installed on it? Exhaust, etc?
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2700 miles. It sure hasn't been on the road so it must've been in the garage 
. Only way to know if it's a good deal is to shop around for similar bikes. Check on Ebay or wherever. FYI, I have an 08 and I'd be lucky to get 11k on a tradein.
Far as whether it's a safe bike for a first time rider, it depends. Many have started out on even bigger bikes and done fine. Others have started on smaller bikes and have not lived to tell about it.
I rode dirtbikes (chased by the cops a few times on the street too
) in my younger days. After about a 30 year break from riding anything I bought my Heritage. Took it slow and stayed in my comfort zone and knock on chrome, I've done fine.
My wife's only prior riding experience was on Honda 90s as a teenager. At 50+ she took the MSF course and started out on a Deluxe. She's done fine too. But she had a good coach
YMMV
. Only way to know if it's a good deal is to shop around for similar bikes. Check on Ebay or wherever. FYI, I have an 08 and I'd be lucky to get 11k on a tradein. Far as whether it's a safe bike for a first time rider, it depends. Many have started out on even bigger bikes and done fine. Others have started on smaller bikes and have not lived to tell about it.
I rode dirtbikes (chased by the cops a few times on the street too
) in my younger days. After about a 30 year break from riding anything I bought my Heritage. Took it slow and stayed in my comfort zone and knock on chrome, I've done fine. My wife's only prior riding experience was on Honda 90s as a teenager. At 50+ she took the MSF course and started out on a Deluxe. She's done fine too. But she had a good coach
YMMV
