1996 FLHR
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1996 FLHR
Howdy All,
I'm brand new to the forum and had a question for all you "sages." I'm looking to purchase a 1996 Road King from a local private owner. It's in good shape, has matching color hard bags, some chrome added. Nothing outrageous, just a well maintained FLRH with 32K miles. He wants $8K. Is this reasonable? What things should I take into consideration with a bike this old with 32K miles on it? It could probably use a new rear tire within the next year if I ride it as much as I ride my current bike (roughly 90 miles a day).
Eric
I'm brand new to the forum and had a question for all you "sages." I'm looking to purchase a 1996 Road King from a local private owner. It's in good shape, has matching color hard bags, some chrome added. Nothing outrageous, just a well maintained FLRH with 32K miles. He wants $8K. Is this reasonable? What things should I take into consideration with a bike this old with 32K miles on it? It could probably use a new rear tire within the next year if I ride it as much as I ride my current bike (roughly 90 miles a day).
Eric
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From: i live outside Omaha Ne on the Iowa side in the Loes hills, some great places to ride
RE: 1996 FLHR
That is a good question. i have a 1996 Electra glide. they have the EVO engine and i suppose i would look for cylinder leakage or seepage at the base of the cylinders that is an expensive repair , and a good chance to spend some $$ or upgrading at that time.
also on mine i had to replace the carb shortly after purchasing because it was so hard starting the slide was just worn out, does it start hard? other than that just the obvious look , touch , listen
i am asking 9,500 for mine with some engine mods so i think he is fair.
also on mine i had to replace the carb shortly after purchasing because it was so hard starting the slide was just worn out, does it start hard? other than that just the obvious look , touch , listen
i am asking 9,500 for mine with some engine mods so i think he is fair.
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RE: 1996 FLHR
In 2005 I sold a 1995 Roadking with 80,000 on it for 9,500. You should be good to go for 8,000.
One thing to check is the cam bearing. If it has not been changed, you need to do so. Those year models had a caged roller bearing that would fail catastrophiclly. Changing the bearing would be a good time to upgrade the cam to something like an Andrews EV13.
The EVO's with a SE aircleaner, carb rejet,EV13 Cam and a good set of pipes will perform as well, or better than a stock 88TC.
Bill
One thing to check is the cam bearing. If it has not been changed, you need to do so. Those year models had a caged roller bearing that would fail catastrophiclly. Changing the bearing would be a good time to upgrade the cam to something like an Andrews EV13.
The EVO's with a SE aircleaner, carb rejet,EV13 Cam and a good set of pipes will perform as well, or better than a stock 88TC.
Bill
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RE: 1996 FLHR
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Howdy All,
I'm brand new to the forum and had a question for all you "sages." I'm looking to purchase a 1996 Road King from a local private owner. It's in good shape, has matching color hard bags, some chrome added. Nothing outrageous, just a well maintained FLRH with 32K miles. He wants $8K. Is this reasonable? What things should I take into consideration with a bike this old with 32K miles on it? It could probably use a new rear tire within the next year if I ride it as much as I ride my current bike (roughly 90 miles a day).
Howdy All,
I'm brand new to the forum and had a question for all you "sages." I'm looking to purchase a 1996 Road King from a local private owner. It's in good shape, has matching color hard bags, some chrome added. Nothing outrageous, just a well maintained FLRH with 32K miles. He wants $8K. Is this reasonable? What things should I take into consideration with a bike this old with 32K miles on it? It could probably use a new rear tire within the next year if I ride it as much as I ride my current bike (roughly 90 miles a day).
The new owner bought my old bike for $8k off the showroom after it sat there for one day, so with low mileage I would think $8k is a bargain, and if I recall the retail blue-book value is ~$10k. Evos also can make weird noises from the valvetrain, especially with aftermarket cams installed. Mine was no exception, but I just got used to it, and I wouldn't be too concerned. If you hear such clattering, have someone knowledgeable of Evos listen to it before buying, but it probably is normal, especially a louder click out of the front exhaust lifter.
I'd say go for it, but do an inspection for any base-gasket or rocker-cover leaks, and do a test ride if he'll allow it. Get a good friend/mechanic check it out before buying, too.
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RE: 1996 FLHR
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In 2005 I sold a 1995 Roadking with 80,000 on it for 9,500. You should be good to go for 8,000.
One thing to check is the cam bearing. If it has not been changed, you need to do so. Those year models had a caged roller bearing that would fail catastrophiclly. Changing the bearing would be a good time to upgrade the cam to something like an Andrews EV13.
The EVO's with a SE aircleaner, carb rejet,EV13 Cam and a good set of pipes will perform as well, or better than a stock 88TC.
Bill
In 2005 I sold a 1995 Roadking with 80,000 on it for 9,500. You should be good to go for 8,000.
One thing to check is the cam bearing. If it has not been changed, you need to do so. Those year models had a caged roller bearing that would fail catastrophiclly. Changing the bearing would be a good time to upgrade the cam to something like an Andrews EV13.
The EVO's with a SE aircleaner, carb rejet,EV13 Cam and a good set of pipes will perform as well, or better than a stock 88TC.
Bill
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I bought 1995 FLH police, 9k with 42k on the odo, loving it every minute that I am on it. And I love that I did not have to pay $20k for a bike, leaves me with money to buy that second bike for the "bar hop" around town.
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RE: 1996 FLHR
Depending on your physical stature, 96 was the last year of the old frame. 97's were an inch lower. The only problems I ever had with my 96 EGlide was starter drive/pinion related. and my clutch basket blew apart. If the bike has been to a dealer for service in the last 7 years, the fuelcock recall was probably taken care of. If not, put a pingel on it.