Is This a Good Deal?
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Thanks to all for the feedback. I listened carefully for noise from the cam chain and primary tensioners. Didn't hear anything unusual. This is about all I can do short of opening up the motor. The bike has been well maintained. It needs nothing, and the mileage is not a concern. I plan to buy the bike.
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I agree with this ^. I have an '07 and bought it while I still had an '04 Dyna with the 88" and 5 speed tranny. The added gear and larger engine are a nice step up, especially for the tourers. However, having said that, there a many pre '07 bikes on the road with many happy riders atop them. Go with your gut instinct. The bike does look very good and the price seems pretty fair.
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There's high demand for baggers in the Chicago and Milwaukee area. Two grand more wouldn't buy much, especially for a bike in this condition. It literally looks and runs like new. 40k miles is nothing. I once had an '83 FLT with +80k miles when I sold it.
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The mileage maybe a non issue for you but others don't want a higher mileage bike. Use it as a tool and offer less. 8 grand would be a good deal at 9 grand I'd wait till the snow starts falling and look for a newer bike with less mileage. He may even still have it by then.
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I think it is a good buy. I would how ever open up that cam cover and look at the tensioners. If the front one is worn you can bet the rear one is worse. I would add that into the price. If they needed changed out.
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I did a quick scan of bikes in the Milwaukee area. Most were much higher. This one is comparable. Maybe worth a look.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/5237032565.html
A 2007 with 64k miles up in FDL if the mileage doesn't concern you. That 6 speed is a big improvement.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/5182083607.html
Nice looking 05 for similar $$ and less miles up in Port
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/5215260606.html
So my answer is yes, seems like a decent deal. But there are others out there.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/5237032565.html
A 2007 with 64k miles up in FDL if the mileage doesn't concern you. That 6 speed is a big improvement.
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/5182083607.html
Nice looking 05 for similar $$ and less miles up in Port
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/5215260606.html
So my answer is yes, seems like a decent deal. But there are others out there.
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