2005 Night Train opinion
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Pennsylvania
2005 Night Train opinion
Folks, I have been riding about 5 years now, am 48 years old and got a steal of a deal on a beginner bike. (Honda Shadow Spirit 750). It's time to move on. My question is I found a local seller offering a 2005 Night Train with the custom flame paint from Harley, fuel injection, custom seat and not a scratch or dent to be found, Screaming Eagle parts that were stock at the time, and great pipes. The bike is CHERRY! All this and 1500 miles (yes fifteen hundred). Seller wants $12,500 and most likely would take $11500.
May I respectfully have your opinions on the value and worth of this bike? THank you!
May I respectfully have your opinions on the value and worth of this bike? THank you!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,759
Likes: 3
From: NCWV
Cam chain tensioners are a
Known problem on those. Need to find out if they've been done or not.
But at $11.5-12.5K there are newer bikes on the market. I would say that 05 should be closer to $10K.
Known problem on those. Need to find out if they've been done or not.
But at $11.5-12.5K there are newer bikes on the market. I would say that 05 should be closer to $10K.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 10
From: Hawaii
NT are getting harder to find now days... Hell they don't make 'em anymore. So it depends on what you're looking for '05 are the last year of the 150 "small tire" and 88", 5spd trans... a '06 has the 88", 5spd with a 200 back tire, '07 96", 6spd, and 200 tire.
My trains a 05 so I think mine is worth more "to me anyway" lol
But 1500 is low miles and you won't have to worry about the can tensioners till around 15g to 20g miles.
My trains a 05 so I think mine is worth more "to me anyway" lol
But 1500 is low miles and you won't have to worry about the can tensioners till around 15g to 20g miles.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: illinois
is it the green paint job? id jump on it, actually i did haha...bought mine for 13,000 last april, its an 05 also with fuel injection and only had 1300 miles. but that was from a dealer so im sure you can get it a hair cheaper but im happy. expect to possibly have a few minor problems such as rotted out seals or something because it basically sat its entire life, i picked up a one year extended on mine and it has paid for itself already, had a inner primary seal go and my shocks blew out also, all before i hit 3000 miles.
i too came from a shadow 750, hope to soon hear that you picked it up
i too came from a shadow 750, hope to soon hear that you picked it up
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 10,232
Likes: 9,282
From: Georgia
I'd try to get him in the 10-10-5 range.If you like it for 11500 buy it.Cam tensioner's were hit and miss.I changed cams at 24k on my 05 and there was very minimal wear.With 1500 miles that's essentially a new bike.I'm not a fan of the 200 tire on the later models,just don't like the feel.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 488
Likes: 7
I am a big Train fan, have had a 99 and now an 05. I think they are great bikes. I would try to get in the 10K range on it as well. Keep in mind with a train you often have to change seat and bars to get them comfy if you intend on riding for more than 10 minutes. Once that is done they are great sport tourers. I just did 1550 miles on mine in 4 days.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 530
Likes: 3
From: South Texas
Just like others have mentioned, I would try to pick it up for 10K. I purchased my 08 with 980 miles with the stage 1 upgrade for 12K not too long ago.
Trending Topics
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 486
Likes: 0
From: illinois
Story and Back Again, man im loving those black fat spoke wheels more and more everytime i see your bikes with em...
gonna have to send my wife after you guys when i bite the bullet on buying them cuz she isnt gonna like this "rofl"
gonna have to send my wife after you guys when i bite the bullet on buying them cuz she isnt gonna like this "rofl"
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Pennsylvania
Appreciate the feedback all! It's at a used car dealer and they are selling it for someone and I believe someone offered him 10k and he turned it down. Maybe 10.5 or 11 will work. This bike is gorgeous! I just dont want to make a dumb decision. Again! Thanks for the feedback.