Still looking for a Touring Bike for Long Trips. Found a 2009 Road King Police with 70K miles for $5500. Looks Preety Nice and was in Service by Local PD.Owner does not have Service Records unfortunately.What you guys think on this deal? Thanks for all your Valued Advice!

PackN

 

cop bikes can be a problem electrically- some PD's hack off all the cop stuff and leave wires hanging.

some remove nicely.

most PD's have servicing done at HD

check and see if records are available or if the seller is spinning a story

cop bikes can have tough lives, training bikes will have scars all over the lower surfaces
and may also have worn brakes wheel bearings and clutches

mike

 

Wow....that's a lot of mileage on the bike even for that price....I would hold off for a lower mileage bike and spend a little more money.

 

I recently bought a 04 RK w/ 12k miles. $6700. Keep looking for less miles unless you have all the records...

 

I bought one at 85K for 4500 direct from Seattle PD. Bone stock right down to the air cleaner, Dealer tires, and HD dyno oil. I may have paid a few hundred too much in US market terms but it went to Canada where it was a good deal

Removed the Cop wiring and painted it myself.
I planned on going over it and replacing the common wear items, and now have a bike I know is proper, at a reasonable end price. Brakes, tires, wheel bearings, suspension, etc......... are all things that I would replace for my own peace of mind on any bike with high miles.

Keep an eye for new take offs and over time pick up a new top end, and other bits you will need in the future. I have bought everything I need both to rebuild or hot rod from forum members at reasonable rates.

A good platform for building your own bike if you are so inclined. Plan on keeping it as with the mileage it will be difficult to sell - hence you should buy it for a good price

 

I don't know how being a cop bike would effect it. But I wouldn't be worried about that many miles on an '09 or newer if you get a good price

 

I agree with Mike on this one. The cop bikes can be a good deal if taken care of and not butchered when returned to civilian mode. The rest of the bike if properly maintained is up to the task I am just leery of the wiring.

 

I think for the mileage you can talk him down another $500 or 1k. Then I'd go for it