The right Road Glide for me
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Johnstown, PA
The 88 is a fine engine, you won't have any issues running highway speeds. I ran my 06 to 70K plus. The only drawback to an older model is that the other things (Ruber bushings, fork and shock seals etc.) start to dry rot/ wear out due to the age.
If you like the 04, go for it!
If you like the 04, go for it!
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,630
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From: Mountain West, Big Sky Country
Ok all. So I'd like to hear some comments. Pretty confident I am gonna seal the deal on a Showroom 04 RG.
Bike has 20k on the odometer. The Cam tensioners have not been updated( but have been checked as recently as 1k ago and are still looking great.) New brakes , new rear tire , pretty new front tire. All the footrests, grips, and mirrors have been updated to the Harley Willie Skulls. Brand new set of day makers on the front , chrome punisher themed horn cover. Stage one kit(Screaming Eagle Air intake , fuel pak, V and H ovals) Cruise, driver and passenger back rest , quick release tour pack ready. Heat shields on pipes and on the thigh area. Pretty rare metallic gold color not seen too much in these parts. The chrome is all polished like the day it sat on the showroom floor. Really shows owner took pride.
9k out the door is the going price( private party so. O sales tax or dealer fees ). . Feel like the condition, care , and upgrades warrant the premium price. Anybody feel that's way to high? Going with this 04 leaves me cash in my pocket , and possibly room for the wife to grab her own ride by the end of the season.
Bike has 20k on the odometer. The Cam tensioners have not been updated( but have been checked as recently as 1k ago and are still looking great.) New brakes , new rear tire , pretty new front tire. All the footrests, grips, and mirrors have been updated to the Harley Willie Skulls. Brand new set of day makers on the front , chrome punisher themed horn cover. Stage one kit(Screaming Eagle Air intake , fuel pak, V and H ovals) Cruise, driver and passenger back rest , quick release tour pack ready. Heat shields on pipes and on the thigh area. Pretty rare metallic gold color not seen too much in these parts. The chrome is all polished like the day it sat on the showroom floor. Really shows owner took pride.
9k out the door is the going price( private party so. O sales tax or dealer fees ). . Feel like the condition, care , and upgrades warrant the premium price. Anybody feel that's way to high? Going with this 04 leaves me cash in my pocket , and possibly room for the wife to grab her own ride by the end of the season.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 177
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From: Kansas City
Ok all. So I'd like to hear some comments. Pretty confident I am gonna seal the deal on a Showroom 04 RG.
Bike has 20k on the odometer. The Cam tensioners have not been updated( but have been checked as recently as 1k ago and are still looking great.) New brakes , new rear tire , pretty new front tire. All the footrests, grips, and mirrors have been updated to the Harley Willie Skulls. Brand new set of day makers on the front , chrome punisher themed horn cover. Stage one kit(Screaming Eagle Air intake , fuel pak, V and H ovals) Cruise, driver and passenger back rest , quick release tour pack ready. Heat shields on pipes and on the thigh area. Pretty rare metallic gold color not seen too much in these parts. The chrome is all polished like the day it sat on the showroom floor. Really shows owner took pride.
9k out the door is the going price( private party so. O sales tax or dealer fees ). . Feel like the condition, care , and upgrades warrant the premium price. Anybody feel that's way to high? Going with this 04 leaves me cash in my pocket , and possibly room for the wife to grab her own ride by the end of the season.
Bike has 20k on the odometer. The Cam tensioners have not been updated( but have been checked as recently as 1k ago and are still looking great.) New brakes , new rear tire , pretty new front tire. All the footrests, grips, and mirrors have been updated to the Harley Willie Skulls. Brand new set of day makers on the front , chrome punisher themed horn cover. Stage one kit(Screaming Eagle Air intake , fuel pak, V and H ovals) Cruise, driver and passenger back rest , quick release tour pack ready. Heat shields on pipes and on the thigh area. Pretty rare metallic gold color not seen too much in these parts. The chrome is all polished like the day it sat on the showroom floor. Really shows owner took pride.
9k out the door is the going price( private party so. O sales tax or dealer fees ). . Feel like the condition, care , and upgrades warrant the premium price. Anybody feel that's way to high? Going with this 04 leaves me cash in my pocket , and possibly room for the wife to grab her own ride by the end of the season.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Strangely, the older Road Glides get pretty good money around here. I think $9,000 is a fair deal for what you are getting, but not a great deal. Once in a while a 2009 or newer touring bike pops up here in Oklahoma for around $9000. But as said, those 88 Road Glides ask for a premium.
Beary
Beary
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Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Santa Cruz
While I commuted 90 miles one way on my '99 roadglide at 80+ often, that was back in ''99-'00. Today I wouldn't go older than '09 just because the new frame is a lot better and '14 up is better yet. I'm thinking of quitting riding and selling my '09 for $10k+. I'm sure it will take me a while longer...
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: St. Louis, MO
Ive never heard of that site... until today. Now ive seen it mentioned in a few posts. Weird!
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