Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new(pre-owned) bike. Probably buying at the end of winter. I am currently riding a '95 evo fx springer. As much as I love it, I think it's time for something else. I have decided to go with a TC. Most likely a Fatboy. My budget is around 12k, so a TC103 is out, I can get a TC88 and possibly squeek into a TC96 for a little bit more. Do I get much more bike with a TC96 as opposed to a TC88? What about fuel injection. I've always owned carbed bikes.

I don't ride much, probably <2k/year. I live in MN, so don't have to worry about changing altitudes. But cold weather, yes. I also do ZERO of my own maintenance (aside from oil changes).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks, Dave

 

Working a deal on an older Electra Glide.
Might have a helluva deal for you on a 2000
Heritage.

 

ChopperExchange is a good site to look. Lots of bikes in all price ranges. Good Luck!

 

I'd def recommend a fuel injected bike. Less mess, especially since you don't do your own maintenance.

 

+1 on a fuel injected bike given your situation. You should be able to find a very good ride for $12k. Just make sure you shop around.

 

 

Where in MN? I'm up by the BIG lake I'm selling my 06 Night Train it's fuel injected just over 12k miles lots of nice parts on her. Selling to buy a Street Glide. Send me a PM if interested.

 

I'm also from MN and bought my Fatboy last November from Chicago Harley. Actually found the bike on Cycletrader. The bike is a 2002 Fatboy with 13000 miles. This bike is in great shape and came with extras like Corbin seat, quick detach windshield, Lindby crash bar, and V&H long shots. Price: $7495. Paid another $350 for shipping from Chicago right to my garage. Comparable bikes in my area were selling for anywhere from $9000-$11000.

 

Go to Ebay Motors: search for Harley. Set for buy it now. When list comes out select nearest to farthest, review, then set it for price, lowest to highest. For 12K there will be a good selection of good mileage Softails and dyna's and even some FL's. Ebay will give you a good overview of what is avail out there. Also if you keep your bikes for a long time, Google Euhardy's Salvage from New London, Wi. They have many rebuilt, low mile branded title bikes avail. They are close to where you live. An example of 1 they have is a clean title, 2005 E/Glide Classic, loaded up with 22K miles on it for $10k. It is a buyers market in late fall and winter, as you are planning on waiting. Bikes will bring more $'s to the seller in spring.

 

I drool over some of the customs on E-Bay all the time. It is a buyers market. Take your time. Good luck.