2009 Nightster
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Stage IV
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From: Utah
2009 Nightster
Iv been looking at buying a Sportster and like the Nightster line. Iv found a 2009 with 15,000 miles for $4,200. It has no cosmetic issues and is bone stock. Is this a good deal or about average for the mileage given and having no aftermarket parts? Thanks in advance.
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Sounds reasonable to me....did you test ride? May not have cosmetic issues but may have mechanical issues. Just to make you feel good, I bought a 2011 with more than 3X your mileage and only an exhaust upgrade for a lot more than that. But it also depends where you are located which affects landed cost and supply & demand in your area. Good luck.
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Sounds reasonable to me....did you test ride? May not have cosmetic issues but may have mechanical issues. Just to make you feel good, I bought a 2011 with more than 3X your mileage and only an exhaust upgrade for a lot more than that. But it also depends where you are located which affects landed cost and supply & demand in your area. Good luck.
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NADA calls it at $4700-$6200 but a lot depends on your location.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycle...-1200cc/Values
http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycle...-1200cc/Values
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The price sounds good. However I feel the seller is responsible to pay money for the bike to get it in running condition for a sale. I would feel it rude of the seller if I was asking to test ride or even start a bike to buy from someone and they said I have to buy a battery for it when it's their bike and they are selling it. Your choice and you may feel differently, it's just how I feel about it.
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The price sounds good. However I feel the seller is responsible to pay money for the bike to get it in running condition for a sale. I would feel it rude of the seller if I was asking to test ride or even start a bike to buy from someone and they said I have to buy a battery for it when it's their bike and they are selling it. Your choice and you may feel differently, it's just how I feel about it.
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Hmm, and that's if he's honest and lazy. People can always stop by a place after work and buy a battery. Hell I wouldn't be surprised if walmart has he battery you need and they are open 24/7. If he doesn't have the money then he can reduce the price of the bike by a lot. He needs to realize it's a gamble for you to buy a bike you haven't heard run.
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Do you have a buddy with a harley to jump it with? Maybe someone can give advice for jumping it with a car, I haven't had success jumping my sportster with my car but it had a pretty small battery and is a small car in general over here in Japan. It didn't have enough juice even with the car running lol.
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Price seems reasonable but I would definitely not even consider buying it from a private party without hearing it running.. I was extremely hesitant buying one from the dealer that I couldn't ride first, only reason I did is because they had a good return policy (which you won't find with a private party sale).
Maybe see if he'd let you bring a battery charger with you. Hook it up, go out for lunch, and then come back and give it a try.
Maybe see if he'd let you bring a battery charger with you. Hook it up, go out for lunch, and then come back and give it a try.