Garage ornament

dawg · 2008-08-20 00:00:08

But I still would like to have THIS (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harley-Davidson-Touring-ELECTRAGLIDE-CLASSIC-1979-FLH-100-FACTORY-ORIGINAL-SURVIVOR-UNDER-1K-MILES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ49996QQihZ006QQitemZ160273905170QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW) I think it would be fun to tool around on.

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Aug 19, 2008 | 07:00 PM

dawg

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Garage ornament

But I still would like to have THIS

I think it would be fun to tool around on.

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Aug 19, 2008 | 08:18 PM

petemac

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Starting bid is 12k, sounds steep for a '79.

Aug 21, 2008 | 09:21 AM

bmorebhoy

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Very cool. And not enough miles for parts to have rattled loose or break.

Aug 21, 2008 | 09:46 AM

frog13

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Originally Posted by petemac

Starting bid is 12k, sounds steep for a '79.

$12 K is a bit high to start, but if it could be had for that, it's not a bad deal. Not a good deal, but not bad either. Prices on shovels have gone down, this dollar amount would have been gotten easier a few years back, but if this is exactly as described, it is definitely a find. I'm broke right now or I might be watching this one.

Aug 21, 2008 | 10:01 AM

Marksman

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You would be paying a premium for the "no miles". Unless you plan on keeping it that way, its not worth the premium. I can't afford a collector only item.
I would ride the heck out of it and destroy the value.

But it is sweet.

Aug 21, 2008 | 10:10 AM

GGC

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Life is short,, if You really want it,, go for it!!!

Aug 21, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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It will be interesting to see if it sells. Not sure I care much for the color...

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Aug 21, 2008 | 11:12 AM

coloradosteve

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That is a sweet classic. Not in love with the color, but otherwise pretty good shape. I'd take one for my garage, although I'd want to ride it, couldn't handle it just for looking at and bragging rights.

I agree, starting price is a bit steep for this market.

Aug 21, 2008 | 11:38 AM

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Very cool. And not enough miles for parts to have rattled loose or break.

But plenty of time passed for things like seals and gaskets to dry out and leak.

Still a nearly 30-year old bike with less than 1000 miles is a find, not something I would want, but I'm sure there's someone out there for this. Hell, maybe the 8-track player is still working....