2000 RK whats it worth
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Tires, fluids, possible battery unless it was replaced yesterday(check date stamp).
I bet the battery was just changed.
Good on you for looking at date stamp on tires.
The gaskets may or may not happen.
The price depends on you but a clean title 2000 road king in excellent condition would probably sell for $12,000 at a Harley dealer.
I would expect a 600 mile bike to be flawless/mint.
The ultra low mileage if accurate would add an incentive but rarely more than $1,000 when compared with a bike with 30,000 miles.
$11,500 maximum with the stupid dealer fee.
Car dealer probably gave someone $8,000 to $8,500 on trade-in value so they have room to work.
This is one of those situations were YOU have to pretend to be the dealer person.
example:
This is you talking...you know i have some concerns:
1-I need new tires and that is $700 plus a day off work to drop off and pick-up.
2-Then the bike has no alarm so the insurance is going to be more.
3-Bank is not great at loaning money for bikes greater than 7 years old.
4-No warranty, gee's i guess that is a little bit of a problem.
Then: lets work the deal backwards since in reality you are not a motorcycle dealer.
Since a motorcycle dealer would give you no more than $8,500 and neither would an auction.
Lets look at your trade-in allowance and work up from that number.
I understand you need to make money so lets work a deal but the asking price is way out of line.
Ok, you credited someone $8,000 or maybe $8,500.
I will pay you $1000 plus your $500 dealer fee for a total of $9,500 or $10,000 plus tax +tag.
That way they make some good money and you get a fair price.
Keep repeating #1-4 above.
Then when they say NO and want more money.
Talk #1 - #4 again and request they be included.
They will probably settle at $10,000 + tax and then you can buy your own tires.
Old bikes with low mileage and who's flaws are well documented make for a great purchase when the buyer is educated and knows how to turn a wrench.
I bet the battery was just changed.
Good on you for looking at date stamp on tires.
The gaskets may or may not happen.
The price depends on you but a clean title 2000 road king in excellent condition would probably sell for $12,000 at a Harley dealer.
I would expect a 600 mile bike to be flawless/mint.
The ultra low mileage if accurate would add an incentive but rarely more than $1,000 when compared with a bike with 30,000 miles.
$11,500 maximum with the stupid dealer fee.
Car dealer probably gave someone $8,000 to $8,500 on trade-in value so they have room to work.
This is one of those situations were YOU have to pretend to be the dealer person.
example:
This is you talking...you know i have some concerns:
1-I need new tires and that is $700 plus a day off work to drop off and pick-up.
2-Then the bike has no alarm so the insurance is going to be more.
3-Bank is not great at loaning money for bikes greater than 7 years old.
4-No warranty, gee's i guess that is a little bit of a problem.
Then: lets work the deal backwards since in reality you are not a motorcycle dealer.
Since a motorcycle dealer would give you no more than $8,500 and neither would an auction.
Lets look at your trade-in allowance and work up from that number.
I understand you need to make money so lets work a deal but the asking price is way out of line.
Ok, you credited someone $8,000 or maybe $8,500.
I will pay you $1000 plus your $500 dealer fee for a total of $9,500 or $10,000 plus tax +tag.
That way they make some good money and you get a fair price.
Keep repeating #1-4 above.
Then when they say NO and want more money.
Talk #1 - #4 again and request they be included.
They will probably settle at $10,000 + tax and then you can buy your own tires.
Old bikes with low mileage and who's flaws are well documented make for a great purchase when the buyer is educated and knows how to turn a wrench.
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After recently seeing stuff like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...orcev4exp=true
I knew that was a piped ream...he stressed that it was negotiable...I already knew that...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...orcev4exp=true
I knew that was a piped ream...he stressed that it was negotiable...I already knew that...
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 17,548
Likes: 7,172
From: Oxford, Nc
Vastly better motor in the 2000 too. Change out the tensioners ( the only weak spot,) and take it 100,000 miles. ( or more...)
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 274
Likes: 3
From: Portage, IN
Tires, fluids, possible battery unless it was replaced yesterday(check date stamp).
I bet the battery was just changed.
Good on you for looking at date stamp on tires.
The gaskets may or may not happen.
The price depends on you but a clean title 2000 road king in excellent condition would probably sell for $12,000 at a Harley dealer.
I would expect a 600 mile bike to be flawless/mint.
The ultra low mileage if accurate would add an incentive but rarely more than $1,000 when compared with a bike with 30,000 miles.
$11,500 maximum with the stupid dealer fee.
Car dealer probably gave someone $8,000 to $8,500 on trade-in value so they have room to work.
This is one of those situations were YOU have to pretend to be the dealer person.
example:
This is you talking...you know i have some concerns:
1-I need new tires and that is $700 plus a day off work to drop off and pick-up.
2-Then the bike has no alarm so the insurance is going to be more.
3-Bank is not great at loaning money for bikes greater than 7 years old.
4-No warranty, gee's i guess that is a little bit of a problem.
Then: lets work the deal backwards since in reality you are not a motorcycle dealer.
Since a motorcycle dealer would give you no more than $8,500 and neither would an auction.
Lets look at your trade-in allowance and work up from that number.
I understand you need to make money so lets work a deal but the asking price is way out of line.
Ok, you credited someone $8,000 or maybe $8,500.
I will pay you $1000 plus your $500 dealer fee for a total of $9,500 or $10,000 plus tax +tag.
That way they make some good money and you get a fair price.
Keep repeating #1-4 above.
Then when they say NO and want more money.
Talk #1 - #4 again and request they be included.
They will probably settle at $10,000 + tax and then you can buy your own tires.
Old bikes with low mileage and who's flaws are well documented make for a great purchase when the buyer is educated and knows how to turn a wrench.
I bet the battery was just changed.
Good on you for looking at date stamp on tires.
The gaskets may or may not happen.
The price depends on you but a clean title 2000 road king in excellent condition would probably sell for $12,000 at a Harley dealer.
I would expect a 600 mile bike to be flawless/mint.
The ultra low mileage if accurate would add an incentive but rarely more than $1,000 when compared with a bike with 30,000 miles.
$11,500 maximum with the stupid dealer fee.
Car dealer probably gave someone $8,000 to $8,500 on trade-in value so they have room to work.
This is one of those situations were YOU have to pretend to be the dealer person.
example:
This is you talking...you know i have some concerns:
1-I need new tires and that is $700 plus a day off work to drop off and pick-up.
2-Then the bike has no alarm so the insurance is going to be more.
3-Bank is not great at loaning money for bikes greater than 7 years old.
4-No warranty, gee's i guess that is a little bit of a problem.
Then: lets work the deal backwards since in reality you are not a motorcycle dealer.
Since a motorcycle dealer would give you no more than $8,500 and neither would an auction.
Lets look at your trade-in allowance and work up from that number.
I understand you need to make money so lets work a deal but the asking price is way out of line.
Ok, you credited someone $8,000 or maybe $8,500.
I will pay you $1000 plus your $500 dealer fee for a total of $9,500 or $10,000 plus tax +tag.
That way they make some good money and you get a fair price.
Keep repeating #1-4 above.
Then when they say NO and want more money.
Talk #1 - #4 again and request they be included.
They will probably settle at $10,000 + tax and then you can buy your own tires.
Old bikes with low mileage and who's flaws are well documented make for a great purchase when the buyer is educated and knows how to turn a wrench.
The bike ran and shifted great...Brakes felt great. All the chrome looked new. paint looks excellent. inside of the bags look basically as if they never carried anything. Seat is perfect. A buddy of mine asked about wear points and how they looked (grips, floor boards and right at the axle/hub area, seat) He told me that when they get some miles on them, the area of hub/axle will show to be a little dirty/greasy...600 mile bike they should be clean. It felt strong, solid and fresh...
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 35
Likes: 2
From: Burleson TX
I'm I the only one that noticed the comment "I pulled out the choke and it started just fine". I would think this bike should be fuel injected unless someone has changed it over to an S&S carb for some reason.
I traded in my 99 Road King with 24000 miles last April for $7500.00 and that's the price range where this bike should be. Good luck.
I traded in my 99 Road King with 24000 miles last April for $7500.00 and that's the price range where this bike should be. Good luck.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 274
Likes: 3
From: Portage, IN
I'm I the only one that noticed the comment "I pulled out the choke and it started just fine". I would think this bike should be fuel injected unless someone has changed it over to an S&S carb for some reason.
I traded in my 99 Road King with 24000 miles last April for $7500.00 and that's the price range where this bike should be. Good luck.
I traded in my 99 Road King with 24000 miles last April for $7500.00 and that's the price range where this bike should be. Good luck.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,228
Likes: 34
From: Wisconsin
8k, I helped a friend buy a 2007 RK with 7000 miles for 10k last fall. Bike was in showroom condition.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 538
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From: Texas
My 99 sold at the hd dealer for 10,500 with 26k miles. I bought it for less than that 3 years ago! with a lot less miles. i would still be riding it except i rented a new one while on vacation, lol.
Good bike, the carbed ones are valued more than the MM efi ones. Change the cam chain tensioners and probably will need to change the primary seals after awhile( i had to).
You should be able to buy that bike for 9 grand
Good bike, the carbed ones are valued more than the MM efi ones. Change the cam chain tensioners and probably will need to change the primary seals after awhile( i had to).
You should be able to buy that bike for 9 grand