tempted by a Fatboy
tempted by a Fatboy
just happened to see a bike that was for sale today a 2005 Fatboy SE that was OMG gorgeous, 1200 miles, full of shiny chrome extras, asking $14k but it's been for sale for ages.
I do NOT need a second bike, have a 12 Heritage but man I was drooling. Sigh.
I do NOT need a second bike, have a 12 Heritage but man I was drooling. Sigh.
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i just checked nada and hes really not that far off if it is a true SE FB.. just seems high to me for a 7 yr old bike with garage queen miles.
i would hit him with 12 or a little less and see if he bites since hes been sitting on it so long.
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i would hit him with 12 or a little less and see if he bites since hes been sitting on it so long.
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In the US it would be the time of year, wait until May and you will be paying all of that 14 for an 05 FB, sell it now (this time of year) and maybe 9 would do it.
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I have a few bikes and am never going to say no to another if the price is right and my better half has no issue.
The question is what is it worth to you as it has been sitting a while which either means a motivated or apathetic seller. Want is a big thing and once a seller sees want, especially if not motivated to sell--you may not have much wiggle.
An 05 cvo fatboy with lo miles may be worth $14k if you like the chromed out stuff as it is all there. It also has a 103 motor as well.
If you want a 103" fatboy/lo/slim and aren't concerned about all the chrome and want to add your own touches, you can find a newer bike. I'd find that second bike for comparison sake and use it as negotiating chip.
If the seller is motivated, he/she may go with a lower offer knowing you have a plan b. If seller not motivated, it could make them rethink over time.
That's how I approach buying and is why I wouldn't pay $14k for the cvo.
The question is what is it worth to you as it has been sitting a while which either means a motivated or apathetic seller. Want is a big thing and once a seller sees want, especially if not motivated to sell--you may not have much wiggle.
An 05 cvo fatboy with lo miles may be worth $14k if you like the chromed out stuff as it is all there. It also has a 103 motor as well.
If you want a 103" fatboy/lo/slim and aren't concerned about all the chrome and want to add your own touches, you can find a newer bike. I'd find that second bike for comparison sake and use it as negotiating chip.
If the seller is motivated, he/she may go with a lower offer knowing you have a plan b. If seller not motivated, it could make them rethink over time.
That's how I approach buying and is why I wouldn't pay $14k for the cvo.
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I guess it all depends how much you love it. Special edition, low production motorcycles grab at the heart strings. Thats why they bring a premium and thats what makes them so much sweeter than run of the mill Harley's. I feel I am a great bargain hunter, but I know I over paid for my '05 15th Anniversary Fat boy, but it was exactly what I wanted. I looked at tons of bikes, but I wanted all the features "this" bike had. Big inch motors, Badlander seats, and high flow intakes aren't free, and when they come stock, thats a big plus for me. Plus special edition badging and 24K gold plating really set my bike apart from the sea of motorcycles sitting at the dealer. You sound like thats exactly how you feel about the bike you just saw. Am I wrong? IMHO, with special edition bikes, its hard to say whats a fair price because you are buying a better motorcycle than a base model, and you are usually thinking with heart not your pocketbook. If you feel like you have to go back and look at it one more time, make sure you can afford it. Because it sounds like it may be coming home with you if you do. At least that what happened to me.
Last edited by bikerlaw; Nov 28, 2012 at 08:40 PM.
this is a Screamin' Eagle 103 limited edition, HD made 3400 of these of which 250 went to Europe.
I don't need the bike but it was so darned pretty, red and purple.
I'm in S Fl so it's riding season now, snowbirds are here, garage queens come out for a few weeks till it's too hot for most of them.
I don't need the bike but it was so darned pretty, red and purple.
I'm in S Fl so it's riding season now, snowbirds are here, garage queens come out for a few weeks till it's too hot for most of them.