2003 Vrod
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Columbia sc
And my point is a well maintained vrod does not have to be that low mileage to be a great bike so why pay more for it.
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From: Parkview
Low mileage is more attractive - period! I, as most, would rather not buy a high mileage bike. Who the fock knows if it was well maintained or if it was beaten to death. It's a crap shoot. I would gladly pay more for zero or damn near on the clock.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
I bought an ‘03 Ultra Classic in ‘11. It had 2,090 miles. Cooper said to change the tires if they were 6 years old. So definitely change the tires.
Absolutely change the oil. Especially since he started it every 3 months. I’d buy a new battery, at least get it load tested.
Zero miles and pristine condition are worth a lot, but you do incur these extra costs. Every year has its problems, and they are exaggerated on this forum. You’re going to love this bike. Congratulations.
Absolutely change the oil. Especially since he started it every 3 months. I’d buy a new battery, at least get it load tested.
Zero miles and pristine condition are worth a lot, but you do incur these extra costs. Every year has its problems, and they are exaggerated on this forum. You’re going to love this bike. Congratulations.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Santa Clara, CA
Congrats. So amazing that it is essentially still a brand new bike. I had a 2003 myself over a dozen years ago. Kinda miss it with the bare aluminum bodywork. This one was mine. Was a nice pair. 50th anniversary Corvette and a 100th anniversary Harley.
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From: Parkview
If you are happy, it was well worth it.
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From: Wisconsin, USA
Beautiful bike. Keep the shiny side up.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 45
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From: East Central MO
Great find, I would have paid $6K for that myself, some people say keep it crated and store it like the previous owner, but an 03 really wouldn't go up in value that much in value. You might get a private collector to give you more, but the fact you found a brand "new" 15 yr. old bike is very cool. Tires, battery and fluids would be my first concerns. BTW, I just bought a 2011 NRS with 5,500 miles for $6,200 with V&H competition exhaust and a bunch of aftermarket upgrades with a cover and service manual. I'm happy with my deal also. Have fun.