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Old 07-02-2011, 06:37 PM
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http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/2400606132.html

i think he went down to 7500 on this bike...
i dont like the wheels or the paint too much but it can either all be sold or repainted so what do yall think? ok deal?
 
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Old 07-02-2011, 07:02 PM
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Check the VIN on it first.

I got a buddy with a "Fat Boy Custom" The tins and motor are HD. But the frame and everything else is not.....


therefore, its not really an HD. Keep it in mind.
 
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Old 07-02-2011, 09:53 PM
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The vin should start with ... 1HD
 
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Old 07-02-2011, 11:29 PM
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IF everything ads up I think 7500 isn't a bad deal. I think the bike looks great but if your not in love with it than I say don't buy it!! There's tons of deals to be had out there as I'm a living testement of that! The object of the game is to get a bike that's as close as possible as to what you want( mods, paint,etc)!! Right now is the toughest time to buy as I bought mine in the fall and scored!! Bottom line, let the other guy spend all the money on paint and mods and help him out in a pinch and score a deal!!
 
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with new wheels and paint you would be looking at what, 10-12K invested ? i would keep looking..
 
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Old 07-03-2011, 10:21 AM
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yeah yall make good points i never thought about the vin thing boy id be upset... good to know guys! thats why i post up here.
 
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Old 07-03-2011, 10:26 AM
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Like Froggy says, a good deal might not be so good after you get done changing everything you dont like. If you like everything about that particular one, Id say good price.
 
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Old 07-03-2011, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by fester1
Like Froggy says, a good deal might not be so good after you get done changing everything you dont like. If you like everything about that particular one, Id say good price.
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You could get a stock bike, same year or newer, for 1K or 2K less that would go a long to customizing it to your tastes.
 
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7500 bucks for the bike...
im not sure about paint, lets say 2000 ?...
wheels depending on your financials, and style preferences up to 2000...
so thats like 11,500...
plus other mods im sure youd make...
call it 12 k for easy math...
you could do better for sure...
when in doubt just walk away...
 
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Old 07-04-2011, 07:52 AM
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Looks ok. I would talk him down cuz of the paint. It is so custom that he will probably take what he can get. If he goes low enough you can take what you save and get it painted.

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