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Ok, so I had to sell my bike... Tough decision really...
Wanted just to lower my payments.. But was able to sell it and be clear of it..
So...

I found a 97 UC with 137,xxx miles on it... Clean, good shape... Runs rides good....
Understanding that is too many miles...
What would be a good price to lay down for this?
5000- 6000- 6500- 7000
I have been given a number... Not sure if it's too high??
Any advice will be greatly appreciated...

 

Friend just bought a 97 Road King with Tour Pak, extras, all receipts from original owner with 40,000 miles for $6500, let this be a loose guide, I would shoot in the 4500 to 5500 range

 

Bike is 14 years old with 137 k I would think 2-2500

 

keep looking...most bikes with over 50k are going to need some work fairly soon. the bike with 137k ? $2,000 would be a fair offer.

 

4k , if your budget is higher you could find one with less miles

 

Get into it with the certainty that you'll probably be rebuilding or replacing the motor.

Start shopping S&S to see what you like.

Tranny, might as well the 6 speed for the new motor.

swingarm bushings etc and drive belt

wheel bearing every 10,000 miles.

neck bearings

I think that is realistic.

I sold my 1995 EG Classic last year for 6500. It had 80,000 miles but they were all touring, no commuting.
Records from new and runs ( still ) perfect.

buyer got in knowing that at some point he will be looking at lifters, so might as well do pushrods and add a cam.

I sold the bike because i wanted to be able to run 3000 miles from home with out wondering what was going to fail next. It's a different matter if you are close to home- so that deeands on what you think you'll be doing with you next bike.

I dunno Brother, sounds like it might be a handful of problems at that mileage.
You'll start fixing and even with a new motor is still a 15 year old bike with 140K on the chassis.

Mike

 

I also agree that that is too many miles. I would have to get it at a great discount, and figure that
i would be replacing the motor and/ or tranny soon., 3-3500 tops.

 

That would be my range.

 

Keep lookin, that thing is ready for the grave yard.

 

Don't bother with that bike. Here's an example of what could be had for under 8 grand.

http://charleston.craigslist.org/mcd/2536552601.html