2008 Ultra Classic
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2008 Ultra Classic
I'm looking for just general input please.
I (might be) working a poss trade deal at my local dealer
Both my 00 Heritage (AND) the wife's 03.
Both cherry (03 only has 7K on it)
Trading 2 for 1 kind of makes me cringe.
The 08 Eg has 45K on it. VERY good cond.
Has the usual extras (has the Garmin GPS, Qk detach TP)
I rode it. Runs good. Stage 1, Rinehart mflrs.
I know the 09 up frame is preferred. I can do this trade and it would be a wash. (+ or - a few $ either way. Not crazy about the TBW, but I guess they all have it now.
Ideas . . . Thoughts? Oh, most important the EG is black (HA HA!!)
I (might be) working a poss trade deal at my local dealer
Both my 00 Heritage (AND) the wife's 03.
Both cherry (03 only has 7K on it)
Trading 2 for 1 kind of makes me cringe.
The 08 Eg has 45K on it. VERY good cond.
Has the usual extras (has the Garmin GPS, Qk detach TP)
I rode it. Runs good. Stage 1, Rinehart mflrs.
I know the 09 up frame is preferred. I can do this trade and it would be a wash. (+ or - a few $ either way. Not crazy about the TBW, but I guess they all have it now.
Ideas . . . Thoughts? Oh, most important the EG is black (HA HA!!)
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From: griffin ga
I have a 08 ultra.. I have 75 K on it now.
Love it.. I have a 09 street glide & a2010 ultra cvo.. the 08 ultra is my favorite..it rides the best out of all my tourg bikes.
I did change the engine in my 08 from the 96 to a 2016 new take out 103 @ 67k
Mainly cause I like power & got a great deal on the new engine.. the 96 is ok.. but the 103 is better.
I know all about the 09 & up frame changes.. the 08 rides better..
Love it.. I have a 09 street glide & a2010 ultra cvo.. the 08 ultra is my favorite..it rides the best out of all my tourg bikes.
I did change the engine in my 08 from the 96 to a 2016 new take out 103 @ 67k
Mainly cause I like power & got a great deal on the new engine.. the 96 is ok.. but the 103 is better.
I know all about the 09 & up frame changes.. the 08 rides better..
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I have an 07 Ultra Classic that I like a lot. The 07/08 thing wouldn't deter me.
But, that deal sounds kinda fishy to me.
Personally I'd look into selling your two separately and look for a private party garage queen. A little more work on your part but I'd bet you'll end up with a better deal and bike in the end.
A quick search of Craigslist here found that your two bikes would bring in between $12k and $16k for the pair. And there were more than a couple of Ultra Classics in the '10-'12 models for $10k-$13k. Most loaded with extras and nearly all under 30k miles.
But, that deal sounds kinda fishy to me.
Personally I'd look into selling your two separately and look for a private party garage queen. A little more work on your part but I'd bet you'll end up with a better deal and bike in the end.
A quick search of Craigslist here found that your two bikes would bring in between $12k and $16k for the pair. And there were more than a couple of Ultra Classics in the '10-'12 models for $10k-$13k. Most loaded with extras and nearly all under 30k miles.
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From: Ashby, Ma
I'm looking for just general input please.
I (might be) working a poss trade deal at my local dealer
Both my 00 Heritage (AND) the wife's 03.
Both cherry (03 only has 7K on it)
Trading 2 for 1 kind of makes me cringe.
The 08 Eg has 45K on it. VERY good cond.
Has the usual extras (has the Garmin GPS, Qk detach TP)
I rode it. Runs good. Stage 1, Rinehart mflrs.
I know the 09 up frame is preferred. I can do this trade and it would be a wash. (+ or - a few $ either way. Not crazy about the TBW, but I guess they all have it now.
Ideas . . . Thoughts? Oh, most important the EG is black (HA HA!!)
I (might be) working a poss trade deal at my local dealer
Both my 00 Heritage (AND) the wife's 03.
Both cherry (03 only has 7K on it)
Trading 2 for 1 kind of makes me cringe.
The 08 Eg has 45K on it. VERY good cond.
Has the usual extras (has the Garmin GPS, Qk detach TP)
I rode it. Runs good. Stage 1, Rinehart mflrs.
I know the 09 up frame is preferred. I can do this trade and it would be a wash. (+ or - a few $ either way. Not crazy about the TBW, but I guess they all have it now.
Ideas . . . Thoughts? Oh, most important the EG is black (HA HA!!)
Put them out in front of your house with a For Sale sign and you'll fetch $16K for the pair without much problem, and then buy a garage queen of your favorite flavor.
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Well, of COURSE you can get a better deal selling them outright! If you make this deal, OP, you are trading cash for convenience.
But keep in mind that this is the time of year where it's tougher to sell than to buy. After both those bikes get sold, the particular bike you are craving may be down the road.
Your decision.
But keep in mind that this is the time of year where it's tougher to sell than to buy. After both those bikes get sold, the particular bike you are craving may be down the road.
Your decision.
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From: farmington ny
Another thing to consider is," your wife content with going back to being a passenger or you going to have to find another ride for her?I have an 08 ultra and i love it.The "T.B.W."has been no problem for me.Then again i have never had an issue with it.when or if it starts screwing up i may have a different opinion about it.I agree with veekness,make a decision and act on it,don't wait to long.
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Thanks for the input.
I'm not sure she wants to part with it.
She hasn't ridden it in 4 yrs but . . . . .
I'm sure some of you know how that sh__ goes.
I'm also thinking it's not that great of a deal.
Any easy slam dunk, but eeeh.
That 03 IS prestine. I'm gonna post a couple
pics on the Softail side.
Plus, I got some other (not so) good news. Her 08
Buick Enclave (w/90K miles) need timing chains.
We just bought it (here @ my work) 6 mo's ago
So I need to get that ironed out before any motorcycle
fun.
Typical huh?
I'm not sure she wants to part with it.
She hasn't ridden it in 4 yrs but . . . . .
I'm sure some of you know how that sh__ goes.
I'm also thinking it's not that great of a deal.
Any easy slam dunk, but eeeh.
That 03 IS prestine. I'm gonna post a couple
pics on the Softail side.
Plus, I got some other (not so) good news. Her 08
Buick Enclave (w/90K miles) need timing chains.
We just bought it (here @ my work) 6 mo's ago
So I need to get that ironed out before any motorcycle
fun.
Typical huh?
Last edited by byersmtrco; Oct 3, 2017 at 01:22 PM.
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From: coastal sc
I wouldn't trade those 2 for that 1. I would sell yours keep hers and find the electra glide u want. I agree with the upgrade to electra glide but not that deal.
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