70k mile FLHS?!?!?
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70k mile FLHS?!?!?
Hey everyone. I just found a 1991 FHLS for a really good price. I am looking for older bike in decent condition that I can work on myself, but still be something that can last me awhile before making a new purchase. The problem that I have is that this bagger has 70k miles on it!!!!!!!
Am I ridiculous for even considering this purchase? Obviously I am on a budget, or I would be looking at newer models with lower miles. The dealer selling it said they ran a compression test and everything was fine. My concern is that I buy this bike and less than one season, I would have to rebuild or do major work to it.
Any advise and help would be greatly appreciated. I am going back on Wednesday to ride it again and possibly make a decision.
Thanks!!!
Matt
Am I ridiculous for even considering this purchase? Obviously I am on a budget, or I would be looking at newer models with lower miles. The dealer selling it said they ran a compression test and everything was fine. My concern is that I buy this bike and less than one season, I would have to rebuild or do major work to it.
Any advise and help would be greatly appreciated. I am going back on Wednesday to ride it again and possibly make a decision.
Thanks!!!
Matt
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Welcome to the forum...
My 2000 Road Glide just turned 110,000 miles on it and I leave for a 5 state tour on July 4th. No worries, as it's all about the condition.
Until the crank goes and you have to split the cases, there really is no rebuilding, just bolting on parts as they need replaced.
Your FLHS wouldn't scare me away, but I wouldn't give a helluva lot of money for a 20 year old bike with 70,000 miles on it either.
What's the asking price?
My 2000 Road Glide just turned 110,000 miles on it and I leave for a 5 state tour on July 4th. No worries, as it's all about the condition.
Until the crank goes and you have to split the cases, there really is no rebuilding, just bolting on parts as they need replaced.
Your FLHS wouldn't scare me away, but I wouldn't give a helluva lot of money for a 20 year old bike with 70,000 miles on it either.
What's the asking price?
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