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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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I went down to the local Harley dealer in Bowling Green Kentucky today. While there I found out they had a 2005 Road Glide with 32,000 miles on it in stock. The bike is decked out and complete with the tour pack, AM/FM CD, alarm, 2:1 exhaust and it sounds very healthy. The bike is a beautiful pewter gray with the black graphic. They are asking for $237 a month for 72 months. I currently have a 2004 1200R Sportster with a great deal of adds and the 4.5 gallon tank. They are giving me $5,000 in trade. I have always loved the Road Glide and this bike is pristine. So, my question to you folks that do have this bike is how does this sound for a deal and is there anything about the 2005 Road Glide I should be aware of??

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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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'05's are good bikes. There were some issues with valve seals, and you are probably aware of the cam chain tensioner thing. I wouldn't pay much attention to the monthly payment, it's the bottom line that counts. You'll be paying 17K at that monthly payment...how much of that is interest? And 5K seems a little low for the trade in my opinion.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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The price for the bike is 16,500, the APR is 10.49. The bike has SE heads, oil cooler and a fancy luggage rack on the tour pack. It comes with the tinted short screen, grips, fancy floor boards and here is a picture of the bike. I guess my insurance will be going up a bunch too right?
 
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+1 on the valve guide issue. I replaced the valve guides in the rear cylinder on my 05. I have not had another problem with it. Love it.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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10.49 APR Is kinda high, see if your bank or credit union would do the financing. my .02
Oh yeah love the color!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Negotiate. They probably gave the previous owner around 13 - 13.5 on the trade. There's room to negotiate on Harleys now.
 
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ahh buy it who wants a skirtster
 
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buy it without trade and get them to sale your sporty on consignment,i've done it twice
 
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For another $1500 or so you can buy an 09! Get your own financing if you need it and sell your Sporty outright.
 
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