First HD Purchase
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First HD Purchase
Hello HD Forum Members,
I'm look to purchase my first HD after riding Honda motorcycles for the past 15 years. I know fair pricing for the Japanese bikes but when it comes to the HD i'm not that in tune with price. So, I'm looking for some expertise on this forum.
This is what I'm look at:
1999 Harley Road King,Twin Cam 5 Speed. Fuel Injected .Dripping in Chrome,Leather Hard Bags,Rare Factory Purple Paint .Reinhart Duals. Oil Pressure Guage,Quick Release Windshield And Backrest.Runs And Looks Mint. $8,500. Has 65,000 KMS.
Also, what questions should I ask from the owner regarding up to date serving done on the bike?
Is this a reasonable price for end of season buy or can I do a lower offer??
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/city-...ationFlag=true
Thank you all for your input.
Rob
I'm look to purchase my first HD after riding Honda motorcycles for the past 15 years. I know fair pricing for the Japanese bikes but when it comes to the HD i'm not that in tune with price. So, I'm looking for some expertise on this forum.
This is what I'm look at:
1999 Harley Road King,Twin Cam 5 Speed. Fuel Injected .Dripping in Chrome,Leather Hard Bags,Rare Factory Purple Paint .Reinhart Duals. Oil Pressure Guage,Quick Release Windshield And Backrest.Runs And Looks Mint. $8,500. Has 65,000 KMS.
Also, what questions should I ask from the owner regarding up to date serving done on the bike?
Is this a reasonable price for end of season buy or can I do a lower offer??
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/city-...ationFlag=true
Thank you all for your input.
Rob
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$8500 cdn =$6375 usd , sounds like a great deal to me
Dave
Im asking more for mine
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/penti...ationFlag=true
Thats about $6950 usd
Dave
Im asking more for mine
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/penti...ationFlag=true
Thats about $6950 usd
Last edited by Big Dave; Nov 15, 2015 at 09:54 AM.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Baxter- the '99 is now "old".
HD dealers may not be interested in servicing an older bike- or stock parts for it
( try calling your local shops and asking service)
It was the first year for the twin cam- problems incl. cam bearings, cam drive, and on models before 9/98 the pinion bearing.
The early twin cam produced only about 55 HP due to head design
the EFI is not great and many have problems with that - leading to a carb conversion $600~$2000 depending on if you can do it yourself ( as efi parts can be hard to find and yours are all 17 years old...pump, seals, filter, formed lines etc)
that is the final year for single caliper brakes on a 400 kilo bike- they work, but later versions work much better.
realistically- you buy now, you get in a couple of local rides, maybe new years putt...but it'll sit in the shed until march
Nice that he is in Orillia- so less commuting, more like pleasure riding in the country
ask him about the 04- why does he have 2- is he a dealer?
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/city-...ationFlag=true
Mike
HD dealers may not be interested in servicing an older bike- or stock parts for it
( try calling your local shops and asking service)
It was the first year for the twin cam- problems incl. cam bearings, cam drive, and on models before 9/98 the pinion bearing.
The early twin cam produced only about 55 HP due to head design
the EFI is not great and many have problems with that - leading to a carb conversion $600~$2000 depending on if you can do it yourself ( as efi parts can be hard to find and yours are all 17 years old...pump, seals, filter, formed lines etc)
that is the final year for single caliper brakes on a 400 kilo bike- they work, but later versions work much better.
realistically- you buy now, you get in a couple of local rides, maybe new years putt...but it'll sit in the shed until march
Nice that he is in Orillia- so less commuting, more like pleasure riding in the country
ask him about the 04- why does he have 2- is he a dealer?
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/city-...ationFlag=true
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Nov 18, 2015 at 03:52 PM.
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Rob, Mike has great advice here, if it was me I would stretch & look for a later model, the engine, ride & comfort has improved over the years. Good luck on your search, Harley's are a nice bike to ride.
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02 is one of the best years,newer style fuel injection,stronger swing arm,and forged crankshaft, timken bearings.
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totally agree find an 02 touring bike - best year made - change out the plastic cam chain tensioner (either gear drive or 07 set up) and your good QUOTE=bigdumbnoitall00;14578451]02 is one of the best years,newer style fuel injection,stronger swing arm,and forged crankshaft, timken bearings.[/QUOTE]
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