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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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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


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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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It seems High to me.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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i'd pass
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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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


[IMG]local://upfiles/47794/B2F1F782F2E244EE9557B9E3E0DA5433.jpg[/IMG]
Too much money for the miles. Here's theNADA prices for that bike.

http://www.nadaguides.com/default.as...=MC&gtc=MC
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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That's allot of miles for that price. I would have to pass, too.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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Thanks for all the replies, I guess I will have to pass on the bike then
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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It's an EVO
It's got almost 70K & from the pic not much bling-bling \ up-grades
With the current market flooded with used motorcycles they're asking about $2000.00 more then it's really worth

PASS
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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I would pass, I believe it is not a Twin Cam engine
 
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...I wouldn't buy that bike just because of the Air-Cleaner Cover[:'(][:'(][:'(]
 
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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high miles
incorrect wheels for a road king classic..why?
tank missing road king classic badge...why?
chrome saddle bag guards missing...why??
i would not touch it...
 
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