08 Road King
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08 Road King
I recently sold my 2003 100 Year Anniversary Model Road King and bought an 07 Street Bob. That was in August of 2015. I liked the Street Bob, it ran great and handled very well but I just never really loved it like I did the Road King. So I sold the Bob a few weeks ago and am now searching for another Road King. So I found one nearby, its an 08 silver Road King Classic. 35,000 miles, Screaming Eagle slip ons, K&N air cleaner, Mustang touring seat, detachable leather wrapped tour pack, new tires and the usual add ons. They are asking $10900, but after talking to the sales guy and making an offer, I am pretty confident I can ride it out the door for $9500.
First question- what should I be looking for in an 08? Any known problems? I have researched them and cant find anything that stands out.
Second question- is $9500 a good price? I have also researched the local bikes and it seems to be a pretty good deal. What say you fine folks?
First question- what should I be looking for in an 08? Any known problems? I have researched them and cant find anything that stands out.
Second question- is $9500 a good price? I have also researched the local bikes and it seems to be a pretty good deal. What say you fine folks?
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NADA retail is $10,500. If you can get it for $9,500 that's pretty good. 35k isn't out of line for an 8 year old bike.
Only negative I'm aware of on an '08 is that all the major Touring model frame improvements were done in '09. If you're not in a hurry, you can probably get on '09 for the same money.
Only negative I'm aware of on an '08 is that all the major Touring model frame improvements were done in '09. If you're not in a hurry, you can probably get on '09 for the same money.
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NADA retail is $10,500. If you can get it for $9,500 that's pretty good. 35k isn't out of line for an 8 year old bike.
Only negative I'm aware of on an '08 is that all the major Touring model frame improvements were done in '09. If you're not in a hurry, you can probably get on '09 for the same money.
Only negative I'm aware of on an '08 is that all the major Touring model frame improvements were done in '09. If you're not in a hurry, you can probably get on '09 for the same money.
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I know this much from experience. I wont buy a bike without having it on the lift and rotating the tire... primarily to see if you have a bouncing belt at the trans sprocket (and to see any leaks/ if I hear any noises).
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First year throttle by wire. There were some hiccups. By now I would think that would have been dealt with. First year for 6 gallon tank which is a plus. Y pipes crack but that's an easy fix either through fullsac for a true dual conversion (cheap) or a complete new exhaust. Not as cheap. Rear tires are cheaper than 09 and up. Lots of bad press about death wobble. I've not experienced it on my 07 and I ride pretty hard. On my 98 I definitely did and it scared the crap out of me. Good luck
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