Purchasing a Road King
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Oklahoma
I recently bought an '09 with 30,000 miles, it's a great scooter and I am extremely happy with it. I am not going to say what I paid because someone will say I got a steal and someone will say I paid way too much. Do your homework, price bikes in your area and buy something you will be happy with. JMO.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 855
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From: Riverside, Ca.
I paid $7,840 for an 07 flhp in jan. It had 37,thousand plus miles on it. The seller was hurting. Just for reference if you'r not in a hurry. Shop around. Found it on E-bay. Bike runs great, uses no oil. I have probably put another grand into it just to make me feel good.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 36
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From: Rhode Island
I just made the jump from Sportster to Road King. I agree with the previous poster, check out prices on Ebay to get a feel for what they're worth.
I also have a friend that had a bike repair(HD) shop. I told him about the RK and listed all the extras it had and the mileage. He told me it was worth around 12,000.
Guy was asking 8400, I got it for 8,000.
98 RK Classic with 11,000 miles.
I also have a friend that had a bike repair(HD) shop. I told him about the RK and listed all the extras it had and the mileage. He told me it was worth around 12,000.
Guy was asking 8400, I got it for 8,000.
98 RK Classic with 11,000 miles.
At this time of year, it's going to be difficult to get a killer deal. Everybody is riding... still, I think the price is a bit on the high side for a bike with that many miles. I bought my '09 in '10, it had 8000 miles and I paid well under 16k from an individual - not a dealer. Dealer prices will almost always be higher.
It is, on the other hand, a Road King which is the correct bike to buy.
It is, on the other hand, a Road King which is the correct bike to buy.
That bike is worth exactly how much someone is willing to pay for it. No more and no less. If you are willing to pay 11k for it, then it is worth 11k. Can't go wrong with a Road King as any year is a great year for them. Lots of 04' and older daily riders out there that folks are happy with. As far a the guys that beat the repo truck to get these great deals, I just have to wonder if the guy could not pay for the bike what kind of attention he paid to the service needs of said machine. I would be worried about that way more than how many miles are on it.
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Joined: Jul 2009
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Hey Everyone thanks for all the great feedback. In the little research I have done, I feel the price on the Bike is not a great price or a horrible price. But I dont feel comfortable jumping on it. I got my sportster for a price that I could sell right now pay it off and still have a few hundred left. That's what I am looking for when getting into another bike. I feel like I would have to get a better deal on a Road King for that to happen.
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,671
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From: Virginia
The mileage averages out to a little over 5700 of miles ridden per year. I put about 9000 - 10000 miles per year on my EG with no problems found. Just keep looking until you find one that just right for you. Good luck with your search.
Hey Everyone thanks for all the great feedback. In the little research I have done, I feel the price on the Bike is not a great price or a horrible price. But I dont feel comfortable jumping on it. I got my sportster for a price that I could sell right now pay it off and still have a few hundred left. That's what I am looking for when getting into another bike. I feel like I would have to get a better deal on a Road King for that to happen.