Price of Used Sportsters
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From: madison wisconsin
Patience + Craigslist = New Harley. You can find pretty much exactly what you want for the price you want *IF* you take your time scouting out craigslist. I spent a good 4 months looking at all the craigslist listings for all the cities in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, & Michigan, & got myself an '04 883C for $3700. There always seems to be at least one dude who bought a sporty during a midlife crisis & found they don't like/are afraid of motorcycles. Hope you find the bike you want.
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From: Monroe, NC
The prices they post on Craigslist are ASKING prices, and there are a lot of people out there that are under the delusion that it's still 1995 when you had to order a new Harley and wait months for it.
Yes Harley's still hold their value better than other brands but there are a lot of sellers who are just living in a fantasy world when pricing their bikes for sale.
There are a lot of used Sportsters out there and deals to be had....be patient.
That being said, don't be afraid of a carbed bike.
I still miss my 04 1200R that I traded in on the Fat Bob.
It was carbed bike and it ran like a raped elephant after it cleared it's throat and warmed up..
Carbs are cheaper and easier to tune when doing a stage 1 and I think they give a bike more personality than an FI bike.
Yes Harley's still hold their value better than other brands but there are a lot of sellers who are just living in a fantasy world when pricing their bikes for sale.
There are a lot of used Sportsters out there and deals to be had....be patient.
That being said, don't be afraid of a carbed bike.
I still miss my 04 1200R that I traded in on the Fat Bob.
It was carbed bike and it ran like a raped elephant after it cleared it's throat and warmed up..
Carbs are cheaper and easier to tune when doing a stage 1 and I think they give a bike more personality than an FI bike.
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6th Gear
Joined: Oct 2009
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Hey guys, I didn't realize you were actually offering those deals. Unfortunately, I can't afford anything right now. The soonest I will be buying a bike is next spring. I'm just doing myresearch so I don't regret anything later on. Sorry if I was misunderstood.
I do realize that comparing a 1200 Harley to a 650 Yamaha is really not even a comparison of quality and power, but I was comparing prices, because I know I couldn't afford any foreign bike over 1000cc's.
So maybe getting an 07' 1200 for under $7,000 isn't out of the question?
BTW, I'm located in Northeast Indiana.
I do realize that comparing a 1200 Harley to a 650 Yamaha is really not even a comparison of quality and power, but I was comparing prices, because I know I couldn't afford any foreign bike over 1000cc's.
So maybe getting an 07' 1200 for under $7,000 isn't out of the question?
BTW, I'm located in Northeast Indiana.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: central CT
Gengras East Hartford in CT had 4 sportsters at one point under $7000. In fact they had an 07 for $6400 with 3200 miles on it! I was trying to buy one but by the time i had a deposit they sold at auction. Ended up with a leftover 08 nightster instead for fairly cheap.
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Streetsboro, Oh
Yeah some people think they have a gold mine-not a bike LOL! I was reading the local paper and seen a 06 1200 with lot of extras for $13K I almost feel out of my seat, that bike was not near that new. There was also a earley 90's 1200 in the same paper for like $7K WTF? are these jokers thining?. If i sold my bike I would only ask like $8500 and it's a numbered bike and clean and modded out nicely. hang in there and shop around-this is the time of year to get the deals in half the counrty.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Minnesota
Hi everyone. I'm a little depressed because I found out used Sportsters weren't as cheap as I thought they were, as well as Dyna Super Glides. I really want a Harley, especially a Super Glide, but would gladly "take" (can't think of a non- de-valuing term) a Sportster 1200L. I have come to the realization that I may not be able to afford any Harley and might have to reluctantly turn to another brand. I will avoid this as much as I can and for as long as I can though lol.
So anyway, I was hoping to get some opinions on what 2007 Sportsters would cost. I really don't want to go older than 2007 because I'm pretty sure they became fuel injected in 2007. I guess I could go down to 2006 or even 2005, even though I'm sure there's been TONS of updates since then. I know the motors started being rubber mounted in 2004 so I definitely wouldn't go older than 2005 because that's gettin pretty old and I could go buy a 2009 Yamaha V Star 650C for $6,000.
So let me have it. I'll try not to cry lol.
Bare in mind, I do not need ANY extras. I'm perfectly happy with a stock Sportster 1200L. Saddle bags and a windshield are huge plusses, but the Harley name means the most.
So anyway, I was hoping to get some opinions on what 2007 Sportsters would cost. I really don't want to go older than 2007 because I'm pretty sure they became fuel injected in 2007. I guess I could go down to 2006 or even 2005, even though I'm sure there's been TONS of updates since then. I know the motors started being rubber mounted in 2004 so I definitely wouldn't go older than 2005 because that's gettin pretty old and I could go buy a 2009 Yamaha V Star 650C for $6,000.
So let me have it. I'll try not to cry lol.
Bare in mind, I do not need ANY extras. I'm perfectly happy with a stock Sportster 1200L. Saddle bags and a windshield are huge plusses, but the Harley name means the most.
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From: East Alton, IL
It sounds like you are looking way too soon. What good would it do to find a real bargain now when you can't buy until next spring?
Who knows what prices will do between now and spring?
Who knows what prices will do between now and spring?
Stage IV
Joined: Oct 2009
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Hi there,
We're new to the forum. Just last week we bought a 2007 XL 1200L for just $5,999 buy it now price on e-bay. The bike had just 1300 miles on it. It needed a new battery when we bought it, but other than that, it's perfect. If I can figure out how, I will post a pic, but like I said, I'm new. It's two-tone olive green and black. No extras with the bike except a cheap windshield that we already took off. The person we bought it from is in Schenectady NY and we are in Baltimore, but it was worth the ride. He gets a lot of bikes. I believe from auctions. Good luck!
We're new to the forum. Just last week we bought a 2007 XL 1200L for just $5,999 buy it now price on e-bay. The bike had just 1300 miles on it. It needed a new battery when we bought it, but other than that, it's perfect. If I can figure out how, I will post a pic, but like I said, I'm new. It's two-tone olive green and black. No extras with the bike except a cheap windshield that we already took off. The person we bought it from is in Schenectady NY and we are in Baltimore, but it was worth the ride. He gets a lot of bikes. I believe from auctions. Good luck!