2011 w/ 40k miles
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Richmond, VA
Please dear God, don't buy a rental. I rented a Road King in Vegas and pounded the thing silly. Not to mention that the shifter literally flew off while I was riding down the hyway with my wife on the back. We had to stop and search for the shifter for twenty minutes before I found it, pounded it back on with my boot and rode away. Whatever maintenance they do, its not what a dealer does. Buy from a dealer or private party. Not a rental place.
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A guy brought a bike he bought from eagle rider in and I found all kinds of small dents, scratches and the rear fender was crooked. It looked like it had been dropped at least once. I'd never buy a rental bike. People treat things that they own much nicer than a rental. Save up the rest of the money and find a nice garage queen.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: New Jersey
Could (operative word 'could') be a good or even great deal, but there are too many variables in the equation - and YOU are the one who will pay the price for making a bad decision.
Even if the bike was properly maintained, 40K miles will seriously erode the resale/trade-in value, should you decide to move on/up in the future.
My $.02 is to buy from a local private party; that way, YOU are in the driver seat.
Private party sales can be VERY negotiable with a motivated the seller. Plus, you can limit your search to those bikes that are newer, with fewer miles, and with the typical accessories already installed!
Even if the bike was properly maintained, 40K miles will seriously erode the resale/trade-in value, should you decide to move on/up in the future.
My $.02 is to buy from a local private party; that way, YOU are in the driver seat.
Private party sales can be VERY negotiable with a motivated the seller. Plus, you can limit your search to those bikes that are newer, with fewer miles, and with the typical accessories already installed!
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 855
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From: Riverside, Ca.
I bought my 2007 RK in January of 2010 for $7,800. It had 37,000 miles on it. Shop around. It was a police bike and has been a good one. I figure if a bikes gonna get pounded on then a PD bike would be one. I bought it on ebay and was high bidder.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: PNW
I would base my decision on a case by case basis. First, 40k miles is a lot, even if it were owned by one guy, let alone many different riders. God only knows what that bike has been through. I would probably pass on that alone. Spend a little more and get one with less miles. Have it thoroughly inspected by a shop you trust.
Yes, Eaglerider is a good outfit. I have rented from them and always treated the bike with respect. But, that's me.
Yes, Eaglerider is a good outfit. I have rented from them and always treated the bike with respect. But, that's me.