32K Miles: High for a 2007 FatBoy?

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Jun 13, 2012 | 09:38 AM

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I think of Harley miles on a bike similar to miles on a car. A car with 32k is kinda sorta new IMO. Lots of guys with Harleys with well over 100k miles.

I'd be more concerned about the price. New they go for $16.5k and you get the 103. If you bought in the winter off peak time you could easily knock off $1k or more. Hope you like all the adds ons the other guy put on. I'm not wild about the bags, windshield or seat but you might like them. Sissy bar and luggage rack is nice if it's detachable IMO. New they go for $450 ish. Probably could find it cheaper on E Bay or craigslist for half that. Does it have pipes on it that you like or are they stock ?

Wierd thing about Harley dealerships. When you trade in a bike they don't give you a penny more for all the stuff you added to your bike but when they sell it they sure do include all that stuff in the price.

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Jun 13, 2012 | 11:19 AM

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For a 5 year old bike the miles aren't high at all but the price is a little steep in my opinion.

Jun 13, 2012 | 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by scooper321

The title says it all. I can get a really pretty 2007 Fatboy, with lots of goodies for about $12k. The catch is, it has 32k miles. That seems like a lot to me. Is it?

Thanks,
Steve

Sounds like an everyday rider to me.........6,400 miles a year is either several long trip a year or daily riding to work. I purchased an 07 two years ago with 1,500 total miles on it..........it now has 16,000 so I don't think that's too much. Two kinds of buyers, those who buy and park and those who buy and ride......sounds like he was a rider. The dealer should be able to tell you the maintenance history if HD did the work. I keep all my receipts (do my own work) maybe this person did the same.

Jun 13, 2012 | 12:25 PM

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While I don't think that is high mileage ,there are much better deals around. I have seen same year (2007) with lots of goodies on craigslist .They range in price from 10,500 to 13,000 ish. The only difference is they usually have less than 8000 miles most of them have less than 6000 miles MHO.

Aug 28, 2024 | 07:39 AM

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Wayno is a kiwiwayno67

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scooper321

The title says it all. I can get a really pretty 2007 Fatboy, with lots of goodies for about $12k. The catch is, it has 32k miles. That seems like a lot to me. Is it?

Thanks,
Steve

Looks very straight and tidy my bike has 34 thousand ks and it's still tight as very strong bike plenty left in her
I'd definitely want to know survice history and I'm sure you could knock some of price
Real up to you and how happy you are with it but I'd wait till you see the one that takes you and you must have. It's there. Passants is a virtue it will come to you and you will know .
If your questioning it then maybe your concerns are real .
Go with your gut instinct as your guts won't put you wrong

Aug 28, 2024 | 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayno is a kiwiwayno67

He may not take your advice, the Post is 12+ years old......

Aug 28, 2024 | 07:52 AM

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Are you kidding me? I will sell you my 2007 Fatboy for $7300 and it has 19500K on it! I bought it 2 years ago with a little over 10K. It is in PERFECT condition with many new upgrades and new tires waiting to go on soon. Need pics? i will send you some. I will bet you that is sooooo much better than what the stealer is asking!!!