Salvage Title
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From: Salt Lake City, UT. Dushore, Pa.
I've rebuilt a FATBOY (salvage title) that my friend went dn. on. Most can be great buys because if there is even a sm mark on something or frame it gets written up. I'm sure it depends on state, financing co. what the resale value is( usually 20% less). I would think you could get it for less. Check w who did the repairs and get a copy of the original estimate. I sold it w no problem, new tank, fenders, lights, handlebar, mirrors etc., all bolt on - off, and she was good to go.
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: San Antonio, TX
Thanks for all the advice...after reading all this, and learning about the insurance, I'm gonna wait and find a good deal on a bike with a clean title. Thanks again for all y'alls help!
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Joined: May 2009
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From: PA
Well it doesn't take alot for a bike to be deemed "totaled". Could be a theft recovery. Could be a bike that had a low speed slide, and the engine guard bent the frame. And its been repaired. You have to ride it and make sure it doesn't track [go down the road on an angle] and be sure everything works. Check the frame neck and welds for rust. If its tweaked, you will find small rust lines where the paint cracked. See if the numbers on the frame and engine match, and if those numbers match the title. If all is good, go for it. Good luck.
As for value, I agree price is too high given the title. Make them a low ball offer to take or leave. Be prepared to own it if you offer is taken.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Wisconsin
Mine was Salvage Title bike, did some research to learn it was a soft lay down all cosmetic (lots of fiberglass) and the engine gaurd, foot controls and so on, on one side. But the insurance totalled it.
I picked it up with 565 miles on it. Had it looked over by HD shop and had it state inspected before I bought it. Have not had one single issue, got 14,000 miles on now. And at the time the same bike on the floor in 07 was $5500 more to buy plus tax.
I'm happy but you need to do your homework.
mps
I picked it up with 565 miles on it. Had it looked over by HD shop and had it state inspected before I bought it. Have not had one single issue, got 14,000 miles on now. And at the time the same bike on the floor in 07 was $5500 more to buy plus tax.
I'm happy but you need to do your homework.
mps
Last edited by mps1168; Jul 14, 2010 at 07:07 PM.
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Many good deals on bikes out there if a person is willing to take the time to look and having cash is the best way to get a great deal. Have fun looking.
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