Scared to buy used!
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 521
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From: Colorado Springs, Co.
Long story short, had to sell my 11 Street glide in my divorce last year. I would like to get a new bike this spring as I'm dieing without one.
I think I will go back to the heritage as that was my favorite bike anyways. However, I don't think I can afford a new one and buying used scares the hell out of me.
Was thinking 09-12 model years depending on paint color. How much mileage would be a no go and as far as price best deal as possible of course. What kind of things should I look for when getting used? Was thinking it would be best to try and find one completely stock so I know it wasnt messed with IDK?
Thanks for any info.
I think I will go back to the heritage as that was my favorite bike anyways. However, I don't think I can afford a new one and buying used scares the hell out of me.
Was thinking 09-12 model years depending on paint color. How much mileage would be a no go and as far as price best deal as possible of course. What kind of things should I look for when getting used? Was thinking it would be best to try and find one completely stock so I know it wasnt messed with IDK?
Thanks for any info.
Novice
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 20
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From: Monterey, California
I'm with Tinmarine. I just purchased a 2001 FLSTC this weekend from the original owner. Had 22K on it and he had every maintenance receipt, added parts receipts and original parts. The bike looks like it was brand new and definitely could tell that he loved to baby it. He also threw in tons of extras like Tbags, cover, charger, maintenance lift and so much more.Not to mention the couple selling the bike were just great people. I would say keep an eye out and you will find one that hasn't been ridden like a raped ape.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 366
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From: central WA
The mileage is a tricky thing. I'd as soon spend the same $ on a used bike with 25K on
it that's been taken care of than one with 10K that hasn't been taken care of.
I've been lucky, I reckon, with the used bikes I've bought. I bought a 5 year old 01 Sportser a few years ago that only had 2100 miles on it. Last summer I bought a 04 Softail Standard with 8500 miles. Both appeared to have been taken care of properly, and with that kind of mileage I figgered I couldn't go too wrong. So far, so good.
it that's been taken care of than one with 10K that hasn't been taken care of.
I've been lucky, I reckon, with the used bikes I've bought. I bought a 5 year old 01 Sportser a few years ago that only had 2100 miles on it. Last summer I bought a 04 Softail Standard with 8500 miles. Both appeared to have been taken care of properly, and with that kind of mileage I figgered I couldn't go too wrong. So far, so good.
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