High Mileage Street Glide - A Concern?
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2nd Gear
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From: Calgary, AB Canada
High Mileage Street Glide - A Concern?
Hi,
Just looking for a bit of advice from any of the motor experts. I'm looking at buying a second bike. I have my eye on an '07 Street Glide with a 110 Screaming Eagle. My only concern is the 70,000 kms (43 500 miles). Should I be? Thanks.
Just looking for a bit of advice from any of the motor experts. I'm looking at buying a second bike. I have my eye on an '07 Street Glide with a 110 Screaming Eagle. My only concern is the 70,000 kms (43 500 miles). Should I be? Thanks.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Easley, South Carolina
Thanks for your service Brother hdvp72
I can only attest to my ride which I bought in May 09 and as of today I have 40,000 and I feel as long as the maintenance has been performed as scheduled and the bike has not just been a closet King there should be no problem. Just keep in mind that I bought my bike to ride and it has not set more than a couple of weeks since she came into my life. Only a motor guy can give you more advice that what I have stated here.
Tom
I can only attest to my ride which I bought in May 09 and as of today I have 40,000 and I feel as long as the maintenance has been performed as scheduled and the bike has not just been a closet King there should be no problem. Just keep in mind that I bought my bike to ride and it has not set more than a couple of weeks since she came into my life. Only a motor guy can give you more advice that what I have stated here.
Tom
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Augusta, GA
If the bike is in excellent condtion, chances are the guy took good care of it and the mileage would not concern me. However, there are a lot of trailer queens out there that have low mileage and in excellent condition too.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Cedar Rapids, Ia
When I traded in my 2006 ultra on my 2010 ultra it had 87000 miles !!!!
Ran perfect, if its been taken care of not a problem!!
I wouldnt of traded except they gave me a smokin deal on the 2010!!
Ran perfect, if its been taken care of not a problem!!
I wouldnt of traded except they gave me a smokin deal on the 2010!!
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: In your head rent free
I'm at 48K on my 10 RK and would ride it cross country tomorrow.
Ride em hard, take care of them when they break.
Look at the small details to tell how it was cared for. Oil leaks, brake fluid damage, rust, scraped engine fins, scratched up bolt heads, will all point to lack of care.
Ride em hard, take care of them when they break.
Look at the small details to tell how it was cared for. Oil leaks, brake fluid damage, rust, scraped engine fins, scratched up bolt heads, will all point to lack of care.
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From: Port Orange, Fl
I'm at 48K on my 10 RK and would ride it cross country tomorrow.
Ride em hard, take care of them when they break.
Look at the small details to tell how it was cared for. Oil leaks, brake fluid damage, rust, scraped engine fins, scratched up bolt heads, will all point to lack of care.
Ride em hard, take care of them when they break.
Look at the small details to tell how it was cared for. Oil leaks, brake fluid damage, rust, scraped engine fins, scratched up bolt heads, will all point to lack of care.
LOL, look at your sig.
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From: In your head rent free
Well,
It's not the year that matters. It's the milage.
Lots of people out there brag about how old their bike is, but neglect to say they only ride it 1200 miles a year.
It's not the year that matters. It's the milage.
Lots of people out there brag about how old their bike is, but neglect to say they only ride it 1200 miles a year.