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Tomas 01-18-2023 07:48 AM

You probably would only want to buy a Harley in running condition, the mechanics are usually around 85 to 100 per hour now. Parts if they can get them are expensive. When buying a Harley - you really don't look for a deal per se. You look for a good runner - and then bargain your way down the road. There should be plenty of reasonable deals with good runners out there. But trying to buy one cheap?
The guy that owns a nice one paid plenty to get it and plenty to maintain it, that's the one you want. Not the one sitting outside and ignored. New Battery - New gas filter which is in the tank and hard to get at - Flush fuel tank, 2 new tires for sure. Can only guess what that would cost and that is just the beginning of the job. I am not a mechanic but I had a 2008 ultra. Loved that bike so I know how you feel.

bark4me 01-18-2023 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LAFwUs (Post 2176494)
I'm not a "mechanic" but I've hand built & full frame off restored a number of custom bikes (& cars) thru the years.
The absolutely worst thing for a bike is for it to sit. A bike that has sat for nearly a decade (indoors I hope) is going to need literally everything gone thru, alot of rubber & some plastic components replaced, all fluids flushed & refilled, gaskets, new tires, all electronics tested, etc.
The need to take this to a dealer just made all that cost go up exponentially!
I hope its a screaming deal, as you may end up spending more than the bike is either worth or could be purchased for without all the trouble.
Just my 0.02 cents.
The big question is: why has it been sitting for so long?
Good luck either way you decide to go.

I totally agree. Save your money and buy a used one at one of the many dealers or motorcycle shops near by.

Deden 01-18-2023 09:59 AM

Leesburg

Deden 01-18-2023 10:02 AM

More like 125.00 an hour! at Harley Davidson dealers!! Go to owner Bobby at Gibson cycle is a Harley mechanic, on 441 in Ocala!!!

Quent 01-18-2023 11:23 AM

Bruce Rossmeyers HD they generallly have a few X Police Biles
 
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Originally Posted by VinSanto (Post 2176931)
Great advice from all. My budget is extremely tight and I don't mind some sweat equity is the reason why I'm looking in that direction. I like the road king but there aren't many great deals on them. I rode many years ago for the police department and would like to find a retired police bike that needs tlc to get back on the road. I will just keep looking and see what turns up. The wife and I go to estate , garage sales and I'm always hoping something covered up in the corner will be what I'm looking for. Thanks everyone for the great input.

Try Bruce Rossmeyers old HD for traded X Police Bikes

VinSanto 01-19-2023 03:07 PM

I looked at Rossmeyers retired bikes. There's not a bad one in the bunch. I would take any one of them but they're out of my pricerange. I'm looking for something older than those listed. Much older. I'm in no hurry.

keepsake 01-19-2023 07:36 PM

I think I just heard today that H-D is going all E.V. No more ICE. Get woke and go broke.
Their clientele won't want any part of this.


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