Sold the Heritage...The Hunt begins
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From: Myrtle Beach,SC
The good thing about sportsters is the differences between models are cosmetic and bolt ons. The biggest differences are the 48s and newer customs with the mid glide front ends..........but even that is bolt on 
The 14 is nice but if they added harley hard bags I doubt they would go under or even close to their asking price for the bike. Harley bags are expensive, like 1500 bucks expensive
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...a-02-r91412--1
The 14 is nice but if they added harley hard bags I doubt they would go under or even close to their asking price for the bike. Harley bags are expensive, like 1500 bucks expensive
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...a-02-r91412--1
I got a price of $11600 OTD on a new 14 1200T (sales tax is only $300 here)
Bags are $729 MSRP for the 1200T bag set.
BUt there are usually so many used Sportys I should wait. I did find an 11 Custom with 4K for $6200 with Slip ons and a back rest But its 5 hours away and the owner has no way of getting here and I don't have a hauler
I may have to wait until after bike week to get a larger selection and motivated sellers. Everyone tries to sell their bikes before Bike Week. I just sold mine and it cost me all of $600 to ride since last Summer plus some add ons. I so pretty well selling my bikes privately. But my bikes stay stock except for a Stage I and a few safety items like LED headlighting and pristine and have all records and all work done by Harley for better or worse. Thats what sold mine to my buyer Stock with all records intact.
I may go for the white 08 at $5000. I like the 4.5 gal tank. The only thing I don't like is the color.....white pearl. But for $5000 there is a lot of wiggle room to spend some money on paint. I don't usually chrome out my bikes. Only thing i want is slip ons with DK's torque discs. They were nice on a RK I had.
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I got a price of $11600 OTD on a new 14 1200T (sales tax is only $300 here)
Bags are $729 MSRP for the 1200T bag set.
BUt there are usually so many used Sportys I should wait. I did find an 11 Custom with 4K for $6200 with Slip ons and a back rest But its 5 hours away and the owner has no way of getting here and I don't have a hauler
Bags are $729 MSRP for the 1200T bag set.
BUt there are usually so many used Sportys I should wait. I did find an 11 Custom with 4K for $6200 with Slip ons and a back rest But its 5 hours away and the owner has no way of getting here and I don't have a hauler
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Rog48 found you what you said you wanted...an older 1200C.
I think it was 2011 that the Customs went from the skinny front tire to the fat one. Also, prior to that point all the Customs had laced wheels, not mags.
So if the Custom with a fatty mag is your criteria, then your going to be looking at the newer models of the Custom...or a modified Sporty.
That 2008 white one in the craiglist that you posted has a Custom (4.5 gallon) tank, but it is not a Custom. It is a 1200 Low that had the 3.3 gallon tank replaced with the 4.5.
There are a good many deals to be had.
We just picked up a 2010 48 a couple of months ago... only 3370 miles on it for $5800.
I think it was 2011 that the Customs went from the skinny front tire to the fat one. Also, prior to that point all the Customs had laced wheels, not mags.
So if the Custom with a fatty mag is your criteria, then your going to be looking at the newer models of the Custom...or a modified Sporty.
That 2008 white one in the craiglist that you posted has a Custom (4.5 gallon) tank, but it is not a Custom. It is a 1200 Low that had the 3.3 gallon tank replaced with the 4.5.
There are a good many deals to be had.
We just picked up a 2010 48 a couple of months ago... only 3370 miles on it for $5800.
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I checked not bad $95 one way drop off but....
I have a CRV no hitch....and a Corvette.....no hitch on that either....
I can wait for a local deal. Bike Week is coming....People will be selling to get the big bikes.
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Just to confirm, 2011 was the year the 1200C got its fat front tire. Love mine, but I've never riden one with the skinny spoke wheel.
On a side note, TenMidgets, think the white one might go well with your choice of shoes! LOL!
BTW, glad to see you are not giving the bike up totally.
On a side note, TenMidgets, think the white one might go well with your choice of shoes! LOL!
BTW, glad to see you are not giving the bike up totally.
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Just to confirm, 2011 was the year the 1200C got its fat front tire. Love mine, but I've never riden one with the skinny spoke wheel.
On a side note, TenMidgets, think the white one might go well with your choice of shoes! LOL!
BTW, glad to see you are not giving the bike up totally.
On a side note, TenMidgets, think the white one might go well with your choice of shoes! LOL!
BTW, glad to see you are not giving the bike up totally.
No I am not giving up riding, I am just going back to what I remember loved most about riding....a Bicycle with 70HP. I had the most fun on the smaller bikes and the most comfort on the ULtra and Heritage. I want fun back. Aesthetics be dammed.. Comfort I do need. I am not riding to Sturgis or Charleston for that matter
I almost considered a Yamaha Bolt R Spec. But no accessories and the metric dealer here absolutely blows.....One of the reasons I parted with my perfectly good seven year old Yamaha V Star 1300 for the Road King. My first Harley earned error...
I really want that fatty front end with mid controls. I may have to spend a little more of my Heritage money.
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TBH, I've gone to zippered boots to avoid having to tie the laces. (Arthritis in my hand makes it difficult.)
Love my fat front tire. It tracks well and absorbs some bumps. The custom comes standard with forward controls, which I like. Helps relive pressure on the hip, just got to suck it up going over bumps.
All good.
Love my fat front tire. It tracks well and absorbs some bumps. The custom comes standard with forward controls, which I like. Helps relive pressure on the hip, just got to suck it up going over bumps.
All good.
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If we're talking riding boots, then I have to go with my MX-6 boots when wearing AGV leathers, and know I am going to be riding hard:
If I'm just out and about or commuting in jeans it's either my MX-1's or Sidi's, both are excellent riding shoes:
Congrats on getting back into motorcycles after your sojourn into the minivan world. A Sportster can be a wonderful thing, if configured correctly.
2013 Iron:
490lbs, 103HP/87TQ Hammer 1250/Smash Heads, 30° dome pistons, 10.75:1 CR, Air Hammer w/K&N A/C, SE .575 cams, Baisley ported intake manifold, STM slipper clutch/Müller Power Clutch, Drag Specialties alternator rotor w/34T sprocket, Drag Specialties ISO motor mounts, D&D Bobcat exhaust, custom Trac Dynamics aluminum swingarm, Chainsikle rearsets with custom mounts, Oberon foot pegs, custom 14" Ricor IAS shocks/Intiminators/RaceTech fork springs, custom GLIDE forged aluminum wheels, Avon Storm 3D XM ZR radials, XR1200 front caliper/floating rotor, Braking Wave XR1200 rear rotor, EarthX lithium battery, Burly Clubman bars, Rizoma Spirit bar end mirrors, HD Dual speedo/tach & ergo's - Bikini Fairing/Chin spoiler/Black Diamond grips/Brawler seat. Eats twinkies for breakfast.
If I'm just out and about or commuting in jeans it's either my MX-1's or Sidi's, both are excellent riding shoes:
Congrats on getting back into motorcycles after your sojourn into the minivan world. A Sportster can be a wonderful thing, if configured correctly.
2013 Iron:
490lbs, 103HP/87TQ Hammer 1250/Smash Heads, 30° dome pistons, 10.75:1 CR, Air Hammer w/K&N A/C, SE .575 cams, Baisley ported intake manifold, STM slipper clutch/Müller Power Clutch, Drag Specialties alternator rotor w/34T sprocket, Drag Specialties ISO motor mounts, D&D Bobcat exhaust, custom Trac Dynamics aluminum swingarm, Chainsikle rearsets with custom mounts, Oberon foot pegs, custom 14" Ricor IAS shocks/Intiminators/RaceTech fork springs, custom GLIDE forged aluminum wheels, Avon Storm 3D XM ZR radials, XR1200 front caliper/floating rotor, Braking Wave XR1200 rear rotor, EarthX lithium battery, Burly Clubman bars, Rizoma Spirit bar end mirrors, HD Dual speedo/tach & ergo's - Bikini Fairing/Chin spoiler/Black Diamond grips/Brawler seat. Eats twinkies for breakfast.