2008 FLSTN Deluxe or 2004 FLHRCI
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2008 FLSTN Deluxe or 2004 FLHRCI
I have been narrowed it down to Two bikes which I would be happy with both now it comes down to which is going to have been resale in a couple years. I have provided the specs below please let me know what you guys think is a better buy.
Harley-Davidson Model Year 2004 Model FLHRCI Road KingŽ Classic Price *$11,799.00 Color Vivid Black Stock Number: V128328 Miles 19128 DIMENSIONS Length 93.7 in. Weight 710.0 lbs. Ground Clearance 5.1 in. Wheelbase 63.5 in. Seat Height 26.9 in. (Laden - reflects 180 lb. operator weight) ENGINE Engine Twin Cam 88Ž Displacement 88 ci Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.00 in. Torque 86.0 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm Compression Ratio 8.9:1 Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Fuel Capacity 5.0 gals. Clutch Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath Exhaust Cross-over dual DRIVETRAIN Transmission 5-speed Final Drive Carbon fiber belt BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES Brakes Front: 11.5 in. x 0.20 in. dual
Rear: 11.5 in. x 0.23 in. Tires Front: MT90B16 72H
Rear: MU85B16 77H
Pics below....
Deluxe
http://www.thechoppergallery.com/new...00&pov=3023756
Road King
http://www.thechoppergallery.com/new...16&pov=3023753
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Model Year 2008 Model FLSTN SoftailŽ Deluxe Price *$13,799.00 Color WHITE PEARL/BLACK PEARL/SILVER PIN FLAME Stock Number: V123465 Miles 17330 DIMENSIONS Length 94.7 in. (2,405.4 mm) Weight 695 lbs. (315.2 kg) Ground Clearance 4.8 in. (121.9 mm) Wheelbase 64.5 in. (1,638.3 mm) Seat Height Laden: 24.5 in. (622.3 mm)
Unladen: 25.9 in. (657.9 mm) ENGINE Engine Twin Cam 96B™ Displacement 96 ci Bore x Stroke 3.75 x 4.38 in. (95.25 x 111.25 mm) Torque 89 ft. lbs. (120 Nm) @ 3,300 rpm Compression Ratio 9.2:1 Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l) Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath Cooling Air Exhaust Chrome, straight over/under shotgun with dual mufflers DRIVETRAIN Transmission 6-speed Cruise Drive™ Final Drive Carbon-fiber belt BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES Brakes 4-piston front and 2-piston rear Tires Front: MT90-16 72H
Rear: MU85B16 77H OPERATIONAL Rake 32° Trail 5.8 in. (147.32 mm)
Harley-Davidson Model Year 2004 Model FLHRCI Road KingŽ Classic Price *$11,799.00 Color Vivid Black Stock Number: V128328 Miles 19128 DIMENSIONS Length 93.7 in. Weight 710.0 lbs. Ground Clearance 5.1 in. Wheelbase 63.5 in. Seat Height 26.9 in. (Laden - reflects 180 lb. operator weight) ENGINE Engine Twin Cam 88Ž Displacement 88 ci Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. x 4.00 in. Torque 86.0 ft. lbs. @ 3500 rpm Compression Ratio 8.9:1 Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Fuel Capacity 5.0 gals. Clutch Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath Exhaust Cross-over dual DRIVETRAIN Transmission 5-speed Final Drive Carbon fiber belt BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES Brakes Front: 11.5 in. x 0.20 in. dual
Rear: 11.5 in. x 0.23 in. Tires Front: MT90B16 72H
Rear: MU85B16 77H
Pics below....
Deluxe
http://www.thechoppergallery.com/new...00&pov=3023756
Road King
http://www.thechoppergallery.com/new...16&pov=3023753
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Model Year 2008 Model FLSTN SoftailŽ Deluxe Price *$13,799.00 Color WHITE PEARL/BLACK PEARL/SILVER PIN FLAME Stock Number: V123465 Miles 17330 DIMENSIONS Length 94.7 in. (2,405.4 mm) Weight 695 lbs. (315.2 kg) Ground Clearance 4.8 in. (121.9 mm) Wheelbase 64.5 in. (1,638.3 mm) Seat Height Laden: 24.5 in. (622.3 mm)
Unladen: 25.9 in. (657.9 mm) ENGINE Engine Twin Cam 96B™ Displacement 96 ci Bore x Stroke 3.75 x 4.38 in. (95.25 x 111.25 mm) Torque 89 ft. lbs. (120 Nm) @ 3,300 rpm Compression Ratio 9.2:1 Fuel System Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.9 l) Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath Cooling Air Exhaust Chrome, straight over/under shotgun with dual mufflers DRIVETRAIN Transmission 6-speed Cruise Drive™ Final Drive Carbon-fiber belt BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES Brakes 4-piston front and 2-piston rear Tires Front: MT90-16 72H
Rear: MU85B16 77H OPERATIONAL Rake 32° Trail 5.8 in. (147.32 mm)
Last edited by Josh1201; Jan 3, 2013 at 01:15 PM.
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Hello Josh.
I am from SoCal too and I bought my first HD (first road bike actually) a year ago. I visited Chopper Gallery and found an FLSTS Springer I loved. It had 30,000 miles on it, but looked nearly showroom perfect. They were asking $13,900. That was simply too much money for an FLSTS with those miles. Chopper Gallery would only take $500 of their asking price and that was just not a good deal for me. My experienced friends convinced me to pass.
My honest opinion is both those bikes You are considering are a little high on the miles and a little high on price. You should figure either bike would sell private party for pretty close to $10,000 in this economy.
If you remain patient, you will find a bike private party for a lot less. It is definitely a buyer's market.
I ended up buying my 2007 FLSTN Deluxe from Laidlaw's HD. It is literally new condition. It had just under 4,000 miles and I paid $12,900 for it. It came with an HD windscreen and factory sissy bar, brand new tires and fresh fluids. I got a free helmet, a bunch of swag, a 30 day warranty, and MVP discount card (13% off everything I buy at the Dealer). I financed $6,000 and got a solid APR with excellent credit from HD's Bank. Finally, I was treated like a king and the whole process was quick.
Chopper Gallery sells a lot of bikes and the owner seems nice. That is not enough reason for you to spend a few extra thousand dollars at their store and get little or no support down the road...
Best of luck in the search for your new baby.
Mike
I am from SoCal too and I bought my first HD (first road bike actually) a year ago. I visited Chopper Gallery and found an FLSTS Springer I loved. It had 30,000 miles on it, but looked nearly showroom perfect. They were asking $13,900. That was simply too much money for an FLSTS with those miles. Chopper Gallery would only take $500 of their asking price and that was just not a good deal for me. My experienced friends convinced me to pass.
My honest opinion is both those bikes You are considering are a little high on the miles and a little high on price. You should figure either bike would sell private party for pretty close to $10,000 in this economy.
If you remain patient, you will find a bike private party for a lot less. It is definitely a buyer's market.
I ended up buying my 2007 FLSTN Deluxe from Laidlaw's HD. It is literally new condition. It had just under 4,000 miles and I paid $12,900 for it. It came with an HD windscreen and factory sissy bar, brand new tires and fresh fluids. I got a free helmet, a bunch of swag, a 30 day warranty, and MVP discount card (13% off everything I buy at the Dealer). I financed $6,000 and got a solid APR with excellent credit from HD's Bank. Finally, I was treated like a king and the whole process was quick.
Chopper Gallery sells a lot of bikes and the owner seems nice. That is not enough reason for you to spend a few extra thousand dollars at their store and get little or no support down the road...
Best of luck in the search for your new baby.
Mike
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I do thank you for your reply.. I have been searching around and am not in a huge hurry to get into something. I dont have the best credit anymore so these guys were really working with me. I have tried to go to the Harley dealer but challanged credit has become an issue with them. I guess I'm in between and rock and a hard spot. Let me ask you if you had to pick between these two bikes what would you chose. My main issues are the resale as one is 4 years older also the 88ci vs 96ci and 5 speed vs 6 speed. I mainly ride in town for now until I get some more miles under my belt I will look to do some Laughlin runs and Parker river runs but no 1000 mile days. Thanks for you advice.
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Josh:
You will get a lot of different opinions on each bike. Like I stated earlier, I have all of 1 year experience with my Deluxe. There are many people that have owned Road Kings and Deluxes that can point out the differences.
But, if I had to choose base on what you have written in regards to resale, monthly payments and the idea that you may go on some longish rides in the future, I would be all over the Road King. The Deluxe has had a lot of mods done. Some are not necessarily good for resale either. You would likely want a different seat and you would need bags of some sort for the Deluxe too. The Road King looks ready to roll for you.
That particular Road King Classic gets my pulse rate beating a lot faster than that particular Deluxe. That RKC looks bada$$.
Have the owner agree to check and verify that the inner and outter cam tensioners are in good shape. A photo of them would be nice, but written verification by Chopper Gallerey is better.
Finally, insist that Chopper Gallerey deliver the bike to you. That is common practice. You don't want to learn to ride your new hog on the freeway at 65+ mph.
Take it easy around your neighborhood until you are totally comfortable on the bike.
Again, best of luck.
Mike
You will get a lot of different opinions on each bike. Like I stated earlier, I have all of 1 year experience with my Deluxe. There are many people that have owned Road Kings and Deluxes that can point out the differences.
But, if I had to choose base on what you have written in regards to resale, monthly payments and the idea that you may go on some longish rides in the future, I would be all over the Road King. The Deluxe has had a lot of mods done. Some are not necessarily good for resale either. You would likely want a different seat and you would need bags of some sort for the Deluxe too. The Road King looks ready to roll for you.
That particular Road King Classic gets my pulse rate beating a lot faster than that particular Deluxe. That RKC looks bada$$.
Have the owner agree to check and verify that the inner and outter cam tensioners are in good shape. A photo of them would be nice, but written verification by Chopper Gallerey is better.
Finally, insist that Chopper Gallerey deliver the bike to you. That is common practice. You don't want to learn to ride your new hog on the freeway at 65+ mph.
Take it easy around your neighborhood until you are totally comfortable on the bike.
Again, best of luck.
Mike
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Thanks Papa Mike you have helped tremendously I just don't want to regret the purchase and seems like all arrows are pointing to the RKC.. Thanks again..
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I agree with Papa Mike...if you're looking at spending $14K on a 2008 Deluxe, you might as well buy new. My buddy just sold a 2005 FXST with 600 miles on it for $10K even on a private sale. Be patient and scour the internet and local papers...you'll find a really great deal in this economy!
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Thanks for all the responses.. I have been looking around and different sites Cycletrader, Craigslist and other random internet sites and have not come across a better deal on a 04 Road King with the set up I'm looking at. I have found some that are a couple years newer for a little bit more money but are completly stock no upgrades at all. I tought I was getting a pretty good deal as LA Harley for the same Bike is 3k more with again no upgrades at all.