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used 07 1200L...former rental
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RE: used 07 1200L...former rental
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5700 miles for a 2 year old bike? That isn't too bad I put 5000 last year.
I have been told that buying a rental Harley is different than buying a rental car. Just in the fact that most people who rent Harleys either a)own a Harley b)own a motorcycle or c)are trying it out. The first two people supposedly won't be too rough on them because they just want to ride on vacation. B may be rough just to say they beat the S*** out of a Harley and C may be rough on it to see how it handles being beaten on to decide if they want one like that.
I personally don't think I would get one though and yes the price seems high.
5700 miles for a 2 year old bike? That isn't too bad I put 5000 last year.
I have been told that buying a rental Harley is different than buying a rental car. Just in the fact that most people who rent Harleys either a)own a Harley b)own a motorcycle or c)are trying it out. The first two people supposedly won't be too rough on them because they just want to ride on vacation. B may be rough just to say they beat the S*** out of a Harley and C may be rough on it to see how it handles being beaten on to decide if they want one like that.
I personally don't think I would get one though and yes the price seems high.
I also think the majority of people who rent a Harley from a dealer (and are willing to pay what dealer rentals charge) are renting them just for some vacation cruising. They don't beat the crap out of them because they don't want to bust them and ruin their vacation.
As for the OP's question, I think the value comes in when you consider all the extras. If that stuff is important to you, and you trust the dealer (some actually are trustworthy), then it may be a bike to consider, if you can get a price you're comfortable with.
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RE: used 07 1200L...former rental
Extras don't mean jack**** when you sell/trade your bike so i wouldn't pay more for extras when buying a used one. I'd tell the dealer to shove the extras where the sun doesn't shine cause I'll only pay for them if they are new.
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RE: used 07 1200L...former rental
I don't like the limit to a 1 year warranty with that many miles.
If they would honor an extended warranty to 3 years then go for it?
Nearly $9K?
You shouldfind a better deal in a couple of months when the season really starts.
If they would honor an extended warranty to 3 years then go for it?
Nearly $9K?
You shouldfind a better deal in a couple of months when the season really starts.
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RE: used 07 1200L...former rental
lmao 5700 miles in two years , High milage? my wife was averaging 7000 a year on a buell blast. the milage woldnt concern me as much as some noob who dont know how to ride slipping the hell out of the clutch or riding the brakes to much and why does it hurt to run a bike up to the rev limiter its there to keep the bike from over reving so nothing does brake. the big thing is the price , your not to far off retail price for a new bike. better deals are out there.
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RE: used 07 1200L...former rental
I wouldn't touch it with a "10 foot pole". Not only is it way overpriced, there's no way I would buy a rental bike. Too many of those miles on the bike are put on by guys who "rode it like they stole it".
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RE: used 07 1200L...former rental
It has engine guards on it fora reason. Probably has been dropped a few times.
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RE: used 07 1200L...former rental
Appreciate everyone's responses...I am somewhat leery of a former rental, especially not knowing if it was run in properly, whether it was dropped, etc, etc, etc. Wanted your thoughts, got 'em and will follow the advice of the majority. I had thought if they would negotiate a good deal I might be able to overlook the rental part, but not after everyon's responses. Thanks.
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