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Jan 16, 2014 | 11:13 AM

#11

dickey

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That is WAY too much for that year & mileage. I paid less than that 2 years ago for my mint '07 with 5K miles & 2 years left on the ESP. Yours is an 8-9K bike; tops! That's what '05s are going for around here, with less mileage, AND..we have a 12 month riding season.

Also, at 34K miles, you are gonna hafta worry about the cam tensioners. AND, '05s have problems with valve guides that are unique to that year.

You can do much better than that, especially this time of the year. And...Never buy used from a dealership. Look privately. Much better deals out there.

Last edited by dickey; Jan 16, 2014 at 11:19 AM.

Jan 16, 2014 | 11:19 AM

#12

collin

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From: Pinellas County, Florida

I would check to see if anything was done with the cam chain tensioners, Good luck sounds nicei

Jan 16, 2014 | 12:10 PM

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STLFLSTF_Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HDsportster99

I went to the harley dealer yesterday and seen the best lookin road king.
I'll give y'all some specs
2005 Road king
Stage 1 upgrade w/ Rinehart exhaust
Chromed out
New rims and wheels
Quick release luggage rack
Hard bags
& bike has 34,500 miles
They are askin 10,500

Beautiful bike really looking to leave the sportster family and joining the big dogs.
What's your guys input?

Thank you.

According to KBB Motorcycles a RK Classic retail value is $11,125 if it's a RK $10,125........so you are in the ballpark.

Which one is it?

Jan 16, 2014 | 12:24 PM

#14

RKZen

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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail

Get the dealer down another 10 Benjamins if it was me. Looks like a great ride.

Jan 16, 2014 | 02:37 PM

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oakmossy

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From: dallas

oooh thats pretty.

Jan 16, 2014 | 02:52 PM

#16

Raddazzz

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From: Michigan

That is a decent deal for a bike like that at a harley dealership in Michigan. Our economy sucks here but people just are not unloading their harleys for cheap prices. Yes he could save some money buying off a private party but if you like that bike I say buy it and enjoy frickin riding it. Tensioners run 600 or 700 bucks to put stockers back in , if they havnt been replaced try to use that as some negotiation. PS test riding this weekend make sure to install the ski on front wheel lol....

Jan 16, 2014 | 08:26 PM

#17

Markymannn

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From: Buffalo, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickey

That is WAY too much for that year & mileage. ................. Yours is an 8-9K bike; tops! That's what '05s are going for around here, with less mileage, .

That is what I thought too. $9k tops

Jan 17, 2014 | 05:33 AM

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HDsportster99

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From: Michigan

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Originally Posted by Raddazzz

Hahah, the ski on the front wheel is a for sure thing.
Thanks for everyone's input. I know their isn't a set number, but for these touring motors, what is really considered high mileage?