Need Purchase Advice !
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Need Purchase Advice !
Been wanting a Touring Model for quite awhile now and have narrowed it down to these three .I want to ask for some Valued Opinions from you all in the Know.I appreciate your time and effort. Pics of Bikes Attached
02 Ultra Classic 30K Miles Original Cam Tensioners $5600 FIRM
04 Road Glide 15K Miles $7500 FIRM
07 Road Glide 33K Miles $7500 Negociable
Thanks in Advance
PackN
02 Ultra Classic 30K Miles Original Cam Tensioners $5600 FIRM
04 Road Glide 15K Miles $7500 FIRM
07 Road Glide 33K Miles $7500 Negociable
Thanks in Advance
PackN
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From: Southern Utah
I'm partial to Road Glides. They just ride so well. All three of this bikes look like decent deals and each has their pros and cons. If it were me I'd go with the '07 Road Glide. You'd be getting a larger motor and the sixth speed transmission.
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I say the 02 because I am partial to those. But I enjoy working on them!!!!
If you are not a mechanic type, I would look for something a little newer 08 with the fly by wire throttle.
If you do like doing your own maint....02. The 02 has manual adjust primary chain. The shifter shaft seal is leaking or soon will be. The primary removal and replace is a job.
Just my 2 cents....
Plus those road glides dont have black motors....lol
If you are not a mechanic type, I would look for something a little newer 08 with the fly by wire throttle.
If you do like doing your own maint....02. The 02 has manual adjust primary chain. The shifter shaft seal is leaking or soon will be. The primary removal and replace is a job.
Just my 2 cents....
Plus those road glides dont have black motors....lol
Last edited by Tarkus60; Feb 4, 2017 at 07:05 PM.
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At first thought ,the blue one due to the low miles. The apes, miles, color/grey wheels and motor kill that bike to me. The 02 would be my second choice if it looks clean.
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I put 75,000 miles on a 2007 RG pretty much problem free nothing big at all. Regardless of all the stuff you may here about them.
It was a gret ride and the second owner had 85,000 on it last time I saw it.
It was a gret ride and the second owner had 85,000 on it last time I saw it.
Last edited by smitty901; Feb 4, 2017 at 07:49 PM.
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This, save for the fact that the 02' has a forged crank and is easier serviced than the later model TBW rides. My 20yr+ factory tech keeps reminding me that my 06' is the last good Harley made. You will be dependent on techs to service the late model rides. (must hook up to computer to tell whats wrong).
The 04' would be nice if you like RG's. 07" opened the door to many a new issues to be delt with. Engine, compensator, rear wheel bushing,etc.... Others will chime in soon.
Personally, I would buy the 02' fix it up a tad and ride it like I stole it.
BOB
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From: duluth, minnesota
try to ride all three, and see which feels best to you. I have a n ultra so I'm biased. the steering is lighter on the road glides than the ultra, but not a deal breaker IMO just different. agree that the cam tensioners need to be eveluated, either budget to get them changed out or plan on opening the cam chest every 15000 to keep an eye on them. they can go a long way,apparently due to chain smoothness, but still require more maintenance again MHO,,, good care and maintenance go a long way to trouble free miles .... Ride safe and often, whichever you choose