hello all...

i came across a used 2002 ultra at the local dealer, red, 45,000 miles, stage one done, some chrome...was bought, maintained, and traded in at same dealer...so i should be able to get service history, etc...$13,995...previous owner was tall, so seat and windshield would not work for me...the bike has been at dealer for a month or so, so maybe they r ready to deal??

what is everyone's opinion on the mileage?? i think 20-21k would be reasonable for an 02, this is double that...

also is there anything i s/b concerned about?? i have read some other posts about higher mileage bikes and people recommending having bearings checked or replaced?? not sure if i am remebering correctly...

thanks again for the help
willie

 

You'd think that anyone that put 15K a year on a bike probably took care of it.... He didn't want to get stranded 2000 miles from home. Price sounds good even with that mileage, but I sure would dicker (maybe for a dealer warranty, if not cash).

 

Sounds like a decent price, I just bought a 2000 ultra with 30,000 for $13500

 

if properly serviced, milage wont hurt anything, if the bike looks good and its in your price range, i say go for it and have fun!!

 

I agree with Mike. If it was well maintained you should have no problems.



Terry

 

A couple weeks ago - I checked out a 2000 with 6500 miles for $14,900.

The bike was in showroom condition with some nice wheels and pipes just to mention a few of the extras he had.

If I was not set on buying new - I would be buying this bike.

 

Low mileage bikes scare me almost more than high mileage bikes. Being in the car biz a low mileage car sometimes means it was in an accident and sat in a bodyshop for an extended time period, thus the low mileage. I guess I am using the same thought process with bikes. Besides if it is high mileage it must be dependable or else the previous owner would never ride very far! Just my opnion.

 

I agree with most here, If it was serviced correctly go for it. But I wouldn't ever give asking price for anything used. Offer them atleast $2000.00 less then the want. They probably didn't give $10.000.00 for it.

 

thanks all for the feedback...the dealer has been tough on negotiating with used bikes, but i will lowball them...any ideas what to ask for if they dont move on price?? parts /service etc

just got off the phone with service...former owner is a repeat customer, has bought many bikes there...traded for an 06 ultra
all services done
20k -replaced stator
24k -fixed speedo issue
34k- new battery/volt reg
44k- fixed primary squeal/noise --- any idea what this could be? and right before he traded??

it has the upgraded cam bearing design... so replacement not an issue...i think that is what was remembering...

can anyone think of anything else???

thanks
willie