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Dec 21, 2011 | 10:47 AM

#11

mrnone

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I got a 05 glide
$8k loaded
$7k keep my stuff
heated seats
tour pak
alpine
oil temp and pressure gauges
billet cam plate high volume oil pump SE hydraulic upgrades 95 inch andrews cams 2 into 1 etc.

Dec 21, 2011 | 10:52 AM

#12

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

Block head- realistically figure out your financing- what can you really spend ?

2.) NO sales tax buying from a private owner in AZ- 9.5% saving right there

3.) how many of these dealers would you want at you house for a BBQ- do you trust 'em- I don't esp Stubbs.

4.) Lots of great bikes for sale on the PHX craigslist. I watch it and a couple of 09 EG Ultras keep popping up ( and not selling)- 1 is in presott, 2 in the east valley. the owners are gonna be ready to deal.

5.) you need to do the home work to decide which model variation you want- which has the features and looks you like. And which year you want--- and why.

PHX craigslist is very active and has some great deals on it.
Put your current bike up for sale and you will soon learn from the callers how to approach a purchase

The procedure you outline in the first post can work--- but will cost you thousands $ more than taken this on your self.

If you want to contact me thru PM I can email you links to suitable bikes ads as the come up.

NOTHING is selling quick here--- saw an interesting ad yesterday for a 2005 road king asking 11K-- the guy has 30K into it with motor work and gobs of chrome.

Mike

Dec 21, 2011 | 01:49 PM

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09FLHT

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Originally Posted by mrnone

That's a cool pic. I like it. HB?
I'm posting from my iPhone. Ya, it's cool to PM me. Anyone can as llong as you come as a friend.

Dec 21, 2011 | 06:49 PM

#14

jjnoble

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I found the best way to get the lowest price on a bike is to just sit in the bathroom until they close up and everyone goes home, then just hop on the bike of your choice and ride home. There might not be anyone to open the door for you but the savings are worth it.

Last edited by jjnoble; Dec 21, 2011 at 06:54 PM.

Dec 21, 2011 | 06:57 PM

#15

agueybana

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From: Virgirnia

try to sell yuor ride on Craigslist or other wedsite

Dec 21, 2011 | 07:34 PM

#16

Montana Cowboy

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From: S.E. Montana

Here's my thoughts: I wouldn't trust ANY dealer as far as I could throw one. Ask yourself this question: Who owned that used bike before you? In what ways was it abused? What was the maintenance history of the bike? In most cases, it's only the dealers (or salesmen's) word on any of it.

Here's whats worked for me: I've had great success and luck buying my last two Harleys following this rule.........search and look at only bikes being advertised by original owners. Make sure they have all the records on their bike. In both of my cases, the owners supplied me with owner's manual, receipts for all maintenance and optional equipment and even original sales contract.

Additionally, both bikes I bought came to me with many stock parts that the original had saved.

When you get there to check out the bike, you'll get a snap shot of whose selling you the bike just by observing how his yard is kept, his garage looks and how he presents himself.

If the guys a foul ball....hell, is bike is probably gonna be a bad deal....but if he traded it in at the dealer......I guareentee....you'll be the last to know.

There are a ton of low mileage well kept bikes for sale. Sell your own, and go out and shop smart.