What's a good average?
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From: Houston, Texas
I do see a lot of older bikes with low, low miles on them. I am talking in few hundreds low. I don't know who owns them or why they got the bike in the first place. But since the OP was asking about the "average" then I guess 2K/yr is a good guesstimate. Mine for example is a 2003 with 8K.
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According to Sept-Dec 2009 NADA Appraisal Guide, 1100cc and larger engine bikes average mileage:
2009 = 6800
2008 = 12500
2007 = 18800
2006 = 24100
2005 = 27800
2004 = 31800
2003 = 37500
2002 = 40000
2001 = 44700
2000 = 48100
1999-95 = 53700
Based on this my 2006 has mileage comparable to 2004.
2009 = 6800
2008 = 12500
2007 = 18800
2006 = 24100
2005 = 27800
2004 = 31800
2003 = 37500
2002 = 40000
2001 = 44700
2000 = 48100
1999-95 = 53700
Based on this my 2006 has mileage comparable to 2004.
Last edited by Primo; Dec 10, 2009 at 05:26 PM.
6th Gear
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I bought my 2002 1200 used with about 12500 on the clock. I have had to replace the tranny already and the tires were dry rotted but I guess you pay for what you get. If I do it again I would look for a bike that has higher mileage around 4000 minimum per year would be my guess. I would never buy another bike that hasn't been ridden unless I know the circumstances. But that is me... hope this helps.By the way I got her last May and had the 25K service done at a Milwaukee dealer on my trip to MO this year. It seems the bike likes it better when she is ridden. Go Figure...
Last edited by Motorcty1200; Dec 12, 2009 at 01:49 AM. Reason: spelling
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I personally really like the Nightster, and I don't think $6500 is too bad. Tell them you will take it for that price "out the door". The engines will run well into the 50,000 mile range, pretty much maintenence free.
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Thanks for the info. The reason that I ask, there is a used Nightster certified by a Harley dealership being sold by a credit union as a repo. It is an '08 Nightster with 4,900 miles. The asking price is $6,500. Deal or No Deal? What do you think? Just "face value", I know there are other factors. No mods, just stock.
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Once again....I'm WAY above "average".
See ya'll at the next fuel stop.
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I have to agree. I would offer $6000 and meet at $6250 (otd). The only question I'd have is about the repo part. Maybe those who cannot afford cannot afford to maintain either.