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Old May 30, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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i have a 94 heritage that a guy want to trade his 89 electra glide and 800 dollars for his bike has 76000 miles on it mine has 18500 on it , his top end was rebiult 7 years ago is it worth the trade or do i stay away
 
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I'd keep the newer lower mileage bike. Keep looking if you really want a touring bike. Lots of garage queens around.
 
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Old May 30, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Early Evos had some issues. IF the motor was redone by the MoCo, then the necessary updates would have been made to correct the early Evo issues. But I'd keep the '94 and look for something at least 1994 or newer. Go over to the Evo section and pose this question. They'll steer you in the right direction.
I say all this because I have and Early Evo. I wouldn't trade it for nothing, but I'm a gluten for punishment.
 
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All depends on how well his bike was taken care of, how much do you want a bagger. I would want to see if he has paperwork to verify the maintenance on it.
 
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Old May 31, 2013 | 04:45 AM
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Thanks alot for the info well appreciated
 
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Old May 31, 2013 | 04:54 AM
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94 had good upgrades like a splined transmission shaft, while the 89 had a tapered one.

Given the choice I would stay with the later EVO models.
 
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Keep yours and keep lookin'.
 
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Keep your bike. The other one raises too many concerns, chief among is the quality of the rebuild.

I just picked up a completely stock '07 Street Glide with 72xx miles for $13k. The deals are out there if you search.
 
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Here we go, I'll revitalize it for ya.
I'd sell the '94 outright and then go look for the perfect bagger. But if you just have to have the '89 and it feels right, do it.
 
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