Besides the MSRP on these bikes always check out the hidden costs too. I've heard of dealers charging really high set up fees and other fees that were way out of line with the norm, but would sell at MSRP and you would thing you were doing allright till you check the paper work after the sale.

 

My '05 Deuce cost $18,400 w/FI and two-tone paint. I'm fairly certain that price is/was MSRP. I got nothing extra.

There still seem to be plenty of '05 bikes sitting on the showroom floors of dealers all over. I think that I would be a little concerned about purchasing an '06 after all the information regarding EPA regs.

Either find yourself an '05 bike or hunt for a used bike in great condition.

 

Here's the printout for your bike, sounds like a decent price overall

DIMENSIONS U.S. UNITS
Length 95.4 in.

Seat Height

Laden(1) 26.0 in.

Unladen N/A

Ground Clearance 5.6 in.

Rake Steering Head/Trail 32.0º / 5.0 in.

Wheelbase 66.6 in.

Fuel Capacity(2) 4.9 gals.

Oil Capacity 3.5 qts.

Weight

Dry Weight 645.0 lbs.

Running Order N/A

POWERTRAIN
Engine(3) Twin Cam 88Bâ„¢

Displacement 88.0 in.³

Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.00 in.

Engine Torque(4)(5) 85.0 ft. lbs. @ 3000 rpm

Fuel System(6) Carburetor or Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

Compression Ratio 8.9:1

Miles per Gallon(7)

Carb. 50 hwy / 42 city

ESPFI 50 hwy / 44 city

Primary Drive Chain

Gear Ratio (overall)

1st 10.110

2nd 6.958

3rd 4.953

4th 3.862

5th 3.150

WHEELS/TIRES
Wheels(8)

Front Steel laced

Rear Silver cast aluminum disc

Tire Size

Front MH90-21 54H

Rear 160/70B17 73V

ELECTRICAL
Electronics Optional security system

Instruments Electronic speedometer; odometer; resettable tripmeter; diagnostic readout

Indicator Lamps Oil pressure; engine diagnostics

CHASSIS
Brakes (diameter x width)

Front 11.5 in. x 0.20 in.

Rear 11.5 in. x 0.23 in.

Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168) 33º / 37º

Exhaust System Over/under shotgun with shorty duals

COLOR OPTIONS(9)
Vivid black, brilliant silver pearl, sierra red pearl, chopper blue pearl, lava red sunglo, glacier white pearl, two-tone rich sunglo blue and chopper blue pearl, two-tone black cherry pearl and black pearl, two-tone smokey gold pearl and vivid black, two-tone vivid black and lava red sunglo


UNIQUE FEATURES
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers; stretched tank and chrome front fork; chrome risers with low-rise handlebar; chrome fender supports with hidden hardware; full-length chrome tank console; wire-laced front wheel, 17" disc rear wheel; hardtail styling with hidden horizontal rear shocks; seat inspired by our Badlander® seat; 160mm wide rear tire


PRICING(10)
MSRP

Vivid black $16,995

Pearl or Sunglo $17,280

Two-tone $17,580

Anodized N/A

Wheel option Standard front (laced)

H-D® factory security system $275

ESPFI $400

California emissions

Carb. $290

ESPFI $100

Freight (applies to the 48 contiguous states and Alaska only) $225

 

I’m pretty sure the Cali bikes have the cats already. My question then is have they been modifying the exhaust on there bikes and if so how?

 

I think you are right about the cali. bikes having cats now. It will be interesting to see if they are anything like cars and if you tamper with the cats if they will pass it on an inspection, one thing for sure is that the dealers aren't going to tamper with it after EPA gets done with their fines.

 

The 05 EFI Deuce that you see here was about $18.700 when it was stock. Had the security from the factory also. I would think that you should purchase one for under $19,000. Of...like what was already said....at this time of the year...they are getting scarce. I also wanted to get the 05 because the new ones would probably have a cat conv on them and I want no problems changing out the stock(not even a Harley sound) pipes.

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krenshaw: I have an 03 Deuce and love it. I ride mostly solo or with a kid and it is perfect. Enough power and speed and I love the look. If I was going to ride two up with my wife, I would probably go with a Road King, but it does OK for short trips and she quit touring with me a long time ago.

 

My buddy is a sales man and he told me all 06 and on models will be up to california emissions, cats included

 

Thanks bud, I appreciate the input. I'm the same way... love the look and I can't wait to take a test ride to experience the power & handling. If I ever do any two-up riding, it'll likely be for short trips only as well... Most the riding is going to be solo for me. I've seen a lot of favorable reviews on the deuce... now I just need to get my *** on one and feel it for myself! Thanks again for the input.

 

I have an 04 Deuce with 7600mi. First bike ever. Absolutely love it.
Ordered it in Nov 03 for April 04. Took MSF Class and picked it up directly after passing the class.
New vs Used is a personal prefference. Can get used with low miles and lots of extras for similar price as new stock.
If you still want Brand New maybe wait until fall and dealer will be more helpful in finding exactly what you want.
They have to move what is on the floor. Saw a Purple 05 Deuce at the dealership this week.
Each dealership is different. I chose one 30miles away vs one that is 3 miles down the rode.

The people on this forum know from experience they are usually right on the money.