First Time Owner....
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First Time Owner....
i just turned 16 and gas prices are going WAY up, and all i got to drive around in is a 86 F-150 and it get about 10 MPG....so i need something to get me around and be better on gas, so i decided to get a motorcycle, and i cant just get any motorcycle it has to be a Harley ,There is no substitute.....so ive been doin some research and it seems like the sportster would be the cheapest and looks like a good beginner harley....so is there anything i need to know before i buy one of these, like any known problems???? and about how much do you think i could get a decent one for, my price range is about $4000
Road Master
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From: s.e. Kansas
RE: First Time Owner....
I paid exactly 4k for mine. Just bought it a couple of weeks ago. Had alot of extras already on it too. Its an 86'. You should be able to find something, just keep an eye in the classifieds and look around. You will find a deal sooner or later if your patient.
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From: jacksonville, nc
RE: First Time Owner....
i bought a 97 sportster last year for 4250. lood on ebay, some great deals there look for ones that you can bid on and go a resonable distance to pick up yourself that way you dont have to send off you money to some one you dont know. i just bought an electraglide that way won the bid and showed up the next day and took it home. but if you wait til it gets warm.....the prices will rise like gasoline!! good luck in your hunt!
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RE: First Time Owner....
Howdy, glad to hear that you are in the mood to buy a Harley. I would think that the Sporty would be a good bike to start out with. I've heard that a lot of people have started out with a Sporty and they have fell in love with. Hope that you are able to do the same. GOOD LUCK
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RE: First Time Owner....
fordfan302, Shop around... look the bike over (oil anywhere on the motor, check the inner and outer casings for welded repairs), listen to it run, do a compression test if you can, both holes should be reasonable the same.
Stick around here and gather as much information to make a informed and educated purchase.
Best of luck!
Stick around here and gather as much information to make a informed and educated purchase.
Best of luck!
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RE: First Time Owner....
ORIGINAL: Ironhead
fordfan302, Shop around... look the bike over (oil anywhere on the motor, check the inner and outer casings for welded repairs), listen to it run, do a compression test if you can, both holes should be reasonable the same.
Stick around here and gather as much information to make a informed and educated purchase.
Best of luck!
fordfan302, Shop around... look the bike over (oil anywhere on the motor, check the inner and outer casings for welded repairs), listen to it run, do a compression test if you can, both holes should be reasonable the same.
Stick around here and gather as much information to make a informed and educated purchase.
Best of luck!
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