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'98 Road Glide...worth considering?????

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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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Default '98 Road Glide...worth considering?????

Opportunity to score a '98 anniversary Glide. 50,000 Miles, rough around the edges.
I'm considering it as a low buck distance cruiser for two up.
Thoughts?
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JU

 
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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If the price is right, go for it. There are still parts available and many indy shops that will work on them. Also with the aftermarket support, its relatively inexpensive to make them quick, reliable and keep em that way.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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Does the seller have maintenence records? That's usually a good indicator of what kind of condition the bike is in.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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I have a '98. First year for the Road Glide, and only year with the tried and true Evo. I wouldn't trade it for any Twinkie.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 04:48 AM
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I have a '98. First year for the Road Glide, and only year with the tried and true Evo. I wouldn't trade it for any Twinkie.
Everytime I see 'twinkie' written, I think of those old Buck Rodgers shows. LOL 'dibbie, dibbie', LOL.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 05:21 AM
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May be worth it... look closely at it and check all service records.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 06:05 AM
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If the $$$ is right..... GO 4 IT!
 
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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I have a '98. First year for the Road Glide, and only year with the tried and true Evo. I wouldn't trade it for any Twinkie.
Everytime I see 'twinkie' written, I think of those old Buck Rodgers shows. LOL 'dibbie, dibbie', LOL.
Wasn't that thing name "Twiggy"? Heck, I don't remember. LOL

Oh yeah, Road Glide.....mileage kinda high, but if the asking price is right, do it!
 
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I guess to me it would all depend on how rough your talking and what kinda money the seller is asking???? To me 50,000miles is nothing on a 98 RG. I'd love to have one as a 2nd Bike...
 
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