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Old May 13, 2017 | 08:47 PM
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Hello everyone,

I just moved to US and been thinking to get a bike. I am an intermediate rider skill wise and really in love with sportster.

I found this 2013 sportster on 2700 miles. The mods are below and asking 8500 usd. I checked the bike i didnt see any physical damage. He started the bike it started with no problems. What do you guys think ? Is the price fair ?


Two person seat and passenger pegs - Solo seat included
Drag Style Steel Handlebars - Original included
Rox Speed FX 3ż Black Pivoting Handlebar Risers
Diamond Black Hand Grips
Diamond Black Footpegs - Original included
Front Axle Nut Covers
Swingarm Pivot Bolt Cover Kit
Bar & Shield Rear Axle Cover Kit
Number 1 Skull Engine Cover Kit
Flush-Mount Fuel CapDigital Speedometer/Tachometer Red LED - Original Included
Joker Machine 10-300B Speedometer Relocation Bracket
Front Light Lens Cover - Original included
Chopped Fender Edge Light - Rear
Front and Rear Turn Signal Visor Trim Ring
Vance Hines Performance Exhaust
Screaming Eagle Heavy Breather Air Cleaner Kit
Teardrop Heavy Breather Filter Cover
Smart Security System






Thanks in advance for advices




 

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Old May 13, 2017 | 08:56 PM
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That's a "sportster 48"

Mods don't increase the value. I think you can get a new sportster 48 for around that price.
 
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Minor cosmetic garbage mods and crappy exhaust system. As far as i'm concerned, those mods bring the value down.
 
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i checked the dealer and the new one is around 12500
 
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MSRP on a 2017 black 48 is $11,299.
 
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Originally Posted by Egemen Toprak
The mods are below and asking 8500 usd.
most of the mods are silliness. good bike though. offer 5000- haggle no higher than 7500 then walk. too many bikes on the market for less


 
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