Looking at my first Harley Sportster
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3rd Gear
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I get what you're saying about newer models for same money being out there are there any books/ manuals you recommend? The local Harley shop charges 100$ for a oil change so I'd say learning to do your own maintenance is a great way to save money
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I would not buy any older than 1991. So many differences. Alternator system, head breathers, 5 speed transmission. Buy a 1991-2003. The 1994 is probably the best year of the rigid mount bikes. I have a 1991 I bought brand new, much better than the 1986-1990 bikes.
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I would not be worried about a belt drive you will not be sorry if on the bike you find it fits the bill but is belt drive...as fas info on maintenance and/or repairs my 1st choice is always utube and right here for diagnosis and repair
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I honestly just don't know much about motorcycles is the tune up a cover for deeper problems potentially or is that just what it is ? I pretty much wrote this one off after research unless I can get it really cheap i.e. 1500 lol I figure if you can get it cheap enough you can put a bit in it as with all used machines caveat emtpor
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I honestly just don't know much about motorcycles is the tune up a cover for deeper problems potentially or is that just what it is ? I pretty much wrote this one off after research unless I can get it really cheap i.e. 1500 lol I figure if you can get it cheap enough you can put a bit in it as with all used machines caveat emtpor
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Did you look on here they have a classified section on here saw 2 carbureted bikes under 10k on miles both were asking 3k might be able to get were you need to I didnt look but for a second take a good look