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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 06:59 PM
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I have been thinking of picking up a older salvage bagger as a project bike. As I was looking I came across a 1997 road king police basket case. I say basket case because it has a blown motor. Is there anyplace to find out if this was a in service police bike? Also what is something like this worth as it sits. I have not talked price with the person and it's not for sale to the public basically a private deal for me. I like being as educated as I can. This will be my first Harley but 4th bike. Thanks for the help.





 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 07:14 PM
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If all you are getting is what is in the pics,not much...
 
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No I get the motor just in boxes. And needs a bottom up rebuild.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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based on the pictures, id say it worth 750 to 1250, if you get the entire engine and saddle bags.

frames go for around a grand if un damaged. that's about all your getting
 
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I will be getting bags, tank and everything. Around 1500 is what I was think because I would put around 2500 for a good motor build
 
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One of them deals where it is old enough to not be worth much and will a while before it might be cool. Newer evo but still a few generations removed. Just depends what ya want for a project/ride.
 
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