NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not sure how anyone can give an honest response with the little bit of information you have. Questions I would want to know are:
Has the engine/trans/primary had any work done to it and when?
What is the overall condition of the bike?
Are there any service records for it?
What is the compression reading?
How does it ride?
How does it look (paint/chrome shiney)?
What condition are the brakes/tires?
What extras are included?
Carb or FI?
Is that the dealerships best price or can you negotiate?
I wouldn't worry about the things that appear incorrect (wheels, saddlebag guards, tank emblem). People change that stuff all the time in the name of personalization. There is nothing wrong with a good running Evo if the price is right. If the bike is basically stock and has just been ridden for 60K miles with minimal work, then I agree the price is high.
Help us help you by trying to get more information on it. It may not be a bad deal.
Has the engine/trans/primary had any work done to it and when?
What is the overall condition of the bike?
Are there any service records for it?
What is the compression reading?
How does it ride?
How does it look (paint/chrome shiney)?
What condition are the brakes/tires?
What extras are included?
Carb or FI?
Is that the dealerships best price or can you negotiate?
I wouldn't worry about the things that appear incorrect (wheels, saddlebag guards, tank emblem). People change that stuff all the time in the name of personalization. There is nothing wrong with a good running Evo if the price is right. If the bike is basically stock and has just been ridden for 60K miles with minimal work, then I agree the price is high.
Help us help you by trying to get more information on it. It may not be a bad deal.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 716
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From: West Plam Beach FL
RE: NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
ORIGINAL: kenpobabe
Looking to buy this bike from a dealer but don't know if the money they're asking is appropriate for it's milage. IS IT WORTH IT?!!! Suggestions would be highly appreciated.
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson�
Model Year
1998
Model
FLHRCI
Price
$9,495.00*
Color
Black
Displacement
1340cc
Stock Number:
385TV
Miles
69973
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Looking to buy this bike from a dealer but don't know if the money they're asking is appropriate for it's milage. IS IT WORTH IT?!!! Suggestions would be highly appreciated.
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson�
Model Year
1998
Model
FLHRCI
Price
$9,495.00*
Color
Black
Displacement
1340cc
Stock Number:
385TV
Miles
69973
[IMG]local://upfiles/47794/B2F1F782F2E244EE9557B9E3E0DA5433.jpg[/IMG]
I would pass on this also.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 4
From: SoCal
RE: NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
If the difference between the average retail price (I prefer kbb.com) and the asking price is 10%, then you can negotiate this bike down to what it's worth. That will mean attention to physical appearance,service records, upgrades, riding area (road salt? unheated garage?), and a little money for YOUR independent mechanic to evaluate the bike. Doing your homework may lead to a great bike at a great price. I don't think you'll find that by passing the bike up due to ahigh asking price. The asking price is just a starting point. Everyone wants more - the question is, what is fair?
Novice
Joined: Feb 2007
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RE: NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too old & pricey for the $$$. You will find a better deal. Keep lookin...
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Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
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RE: NEED HELP NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've seen '01 and '02 ultras on craiglist here with half the miles for around the same price or a little less. Pass and keep looking for something with 20-30k on it. Good luck on your search.
