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Won't depreciate as much as Guzzi either
I don't know if this is true any more. Gone are the days when an HD was an investment. They depreciate just like used cars any more, if not faster.
What you're saying seems true around here. In the last couple years, a friend has picked up a Super Glide and a Road King at what I consider dirt cheap prices. I think the early Evolution era Super Glide was something like $2,500, and is in excellent condition in all respects. Not sure about the Raod King price, but it was very low too.
Goose, you probably know this, but just in case, that's a TC 88, so keep an eye on the timing chain tensioners. That's about the mileage they could be bad if not already replaced or upgraded.
You've had HDs before, haven't you, so are familiar with them. This 1 probably fits your body better too?
So many used Harleys out there with less than 30,000 miles. Found a 2002 ElectraGlide Ultra Classic with under 24k. Slightly more than a few used Guzzi's of he same year or newer, but I know that parts are available for the Harley. I will have another Guzzi later on, but it will be an Ambo/Edo and maybe a Mille. Only space and time for one bike.
Well congratulations from one not-a-Guzzi- owner to another. Great board here with nice people to know. Don't go away!
And...I used to show up to Harley events on my Guzzi. And at Guzzi rallies on my Harley.
Dont feel bad, Im thinking about selling my Guzzi and I often find myself searching for the HD XR1200....
I replaced them on a 2003 RK at 28000 miles. They needed it!
If I wasn't 6'7"...
Fold yourself up and go for it. I'm only 6'2", but I very much enjoy riding my Ninja 250 even though I'm pretty well squatted on it. It makes it easier to drag a knee.
Replace mine on the 2006 SG at 67000. Worn for sure, but still functional.
Saw the posting. Good luck. I'd do the same thing plus wearing a tee.
Forgot to mention - Harley did upgrade them in motors built after 2003, but I don't remember whether it started in 2004, 2005 or later.... To quote an American Hero, "Do you feel lucky?" :1:I had a 2003 Electraglide Classic that was about ready for a tensioner replacement at 30K miles, & the mechanic, a personal friend, had just had a bike in with a destroyed one at about the same mileage. He recommended inspection/replacement at 20K intervals. Not getting it done before the tensioner disintegrates can get ugly inside the engine. Harley & aftermarket upgraded tensioners with longer lifespans are available, but it is still a periodic replacement part. I had my friend install a timing gear conversion to eliminate the issue permanently, but it did add a little gear whine to the various noises the engine already made. Louder pipes solved that issue for awhle, but I went back to stock mufflers when I started doing ironbutt rides - the loud pipes were worse than the gear whine.