Expect the drivers around you to be the worst possible! 13k, good luck.

 

Driving to work every day through North St Louis I almost die from the bad drivers and bullets lol... Never even crossed my mind to give up my bike.

 

OP

If you are asking a sell price- go to ebay or nada, or craigs list or trader online.

If you want therapy for a BS bike experience- bad drivers, etc, then take the advice- slow down and rethink.

no?

 

Moved from the Chicago area to DC area and he's right. It's freakin' crazy out here.

 

No disrespect, but I dont think I could sell my bike because of some close calls! If anything I would just ride it around neighborhoods and not on the busy streets and freeways.

 

The best tool I have ever found for pricing bikes is the ebay completed listing. It shows not just what people ask, but what bikes actually sold for. And of course, it shows all the completed listing that didn't sell as well, AND how much the asking price was. This is super valuable when looking to set a selling price because if see 7 out of the 30 bikes listed just like yours sold for under $1X,000, and you want $2,500 more than that number, you'll be keeping your bike for years to come. If on the other hand you price your bike consistent with those that actually sold, your likely to unload it quick. Just be prepared to be realistic. The used Harley market is soft right now. You WILL loose thousands of dollars if you sell it, and upgrades are virtually worthless to the bottom line. Best of luck.

 

Good luck in the future! I don't blame you at all in a way...IT IS VERY DANGEROUS OUT THERE, AS WE ALL KNOW...But, I ride extremely defensively and have fun...so far, so good, 30 years plus. BUT many close calls...which I don't mention to the family...example, 2 weeks ago coming back from Atlanticade in Canada, maine turnpike, driver decides to get off same exit as my brother and I and tries to basicly run my brother down on his heritage...I'm next...in front of him...VERY COOL semi driver wales on his horn and forces the moron into the brakedown lane and traps them there for a couple minutes while we gave him the thumbs up and moved on. Those moments do make you think... HATS OFF to all the truck drivers we encountered on our last 2k trip...everyone made the effort to give you some room on the highway...MUCH appreciated on the Trans Canada at night with HEAVY RAIN...Not fun...bad memories erased with beer...LOL If you don't feel it, you are probably making the right call. Have fun.

 

It's a tight-rope we walk (ride) for sure. I can almost guarantee to have to lock my brakes up once a week from some snoozer pulling straight out in front of me. Shakes you up for a few seconds, but you either get back on the horse or you don't.

Most of us who ride have a bit of the dare-devil in us, so we take all that as a learning experience and move on. I can see where it can be a bit too much for some though.

You really got to hand it do those who have really smashed their bikes and bodies up and then get back on the saddle. I'm not sure I could. Hope I never find out.

 

You got to do what you got to do...family comes first and so does your sanity. One thing I can't agree on is people saying 9000 miles is a lot of miles on a newer HD...sheeesh!

 

I lived and rode in D.C. for 16 years and had to travel the beltway and cross the Woodrow Wilson bridge every day. I was actually hit three times in those 16 years, so imagine how many close calls I had! Twice I was hit from behind while in traffic, and once I was clipped just behind my left leg by a guy that ran a stop sign. The last one totaled my bike and caused me to "re-think" my compulsion to ride. After a month, I replaced the totaled bike and got back out there and haven't regretted it. If you really love riding, give it a little while before you sell the rig. That way you won't be second guessing your decision next year when you see some bikers on a back road enjoying the summer breeze and fellowship of the road.