2006 Ultra Classic
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#12
He's at least $2,000.00 too high. And all those extras are worth maybe $200.00 to the right person. I'd offer $2,500.00 less and see what happens. One thing at your disadvantage and advantage is it's bike season. He can ask for more now but there are also more for sale. And the thing about going for an 09 and the new frame, as far as I'm concerned not a big deal unless you canyon race and really push it. I have the older frame and it's just fine for touring. If you want to hot rod get a crotch rocket.
#13
Price is a little high, but then again, the 2006 bikes were pretty much bulletproof. I'll carve the twisties with anyone, anywhere, and no complaints in the process. The 'handling' issues with the old frame are hit or miss. Some bikes have Em, some don't. If yours does, stick a brace on it and call it a day. At this point, a couple thousand dollars and the right color would be my only concerns....
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#15
It hasn't had the thousand mile service yet. Even though the price might be a little high, it sounds like a great bike to pick up. I had an '06 Ultra and I loved it. At some point, you will have to address the cam chain tensioner issues that were going on around that year. It is well documented on this forum and should not be a problem for another 20-25000 miles
#16
That's a bike with super low miles. The mileage should bring a bit more dollar-wise but he's a pretty optimistic with his asking price. I would try him at $11K-$12K, myself - that's about where that bike should be. Check NADA and Kelly Blue Book, they're on-line and easy.
There were no trans bearing issues - the '06 motor and trans are bulletproof, with the exception of the cam chain tensioners that require some periodic maintenance or replacement (cheap).
Also the tire and frame issues really aren't issues at all - that slightly narrower tire carries that same load as the wider tire (that you can't see anyway) plus it's cheaper to replace.
At $11-12K it would be a great buy. While the EFI is great (big smiles for no O2 sensors or TBW) the bike would garner extra points from me if it had the carburetor.
There were no trans bearing issues - the '06 motor and trans are bulletproof, with the exception of the cam chain tensioners that require some periodic maintenance or replacement (cheap).
Also the tire and frame issues really aren't issues at all - that slightly narrower tire carries that same load as the wider tire (that you can't see anyway) plus it's cheaper to replace.
At $11-12K it would be a great buy. While the EFI is great (big smiles for no O2 sensors or TBW) the bike would garner extra points from me if it had the carburetor.
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#18
Trans issue were the first with the 6 speeds, isn't this a 5? The price is high it seems. Mine was 5 years old with 3k and I got it for $12.5k. But mine had no accessories at all and I paid a lot to add all that
#20
Your're getting good advice here.
Yes, the miles are crazy low, BUT sitting isn't good for bikes either.
Bottom line, when the 2014's come out in a few months, that will be an eight-year-old bike. Period. Price is too high.
You've also received good advice about the 2009+ frame. Whether or not you can tell any difference, the general consensus is that it was an improvement and that holds the price of the 2008-older bikes down a little.
Just my thoughts.
Yes, the miles are crazy low, BUT sitting isn't good for bikes either.
Bottom line, when the 2014's come out in a few months, that will be an eight-year-old bike. Period. Price is too high.
You've also received good advice about the 2009+ frame. Whether or not you can tell any difference, the general consensus is that it was an improvement and that holds the price of the 2008-older bikes down a little.
Just my thoughts.