A friend of mine let me ride his 83 Honda so I could get used to riding a heavier bike on pavement, traffic, etc. before getting my Bob. I told him I would let him ride my Harley when I got it, since he loaned me his bike. Well, yesterday he took off on my bike for the first time and when he pulled back into his driveway he said, "Is the Harley place open tomorrow?" He also said, "That thing rides good as sh*t." Sh*t being a popular noun to use in similes in eastern NC. Question is, especially for you more seasoned riders, since my friend isn't actually going to buy a new Harley, what do you think would be a good dependable bike for about $3,000. I've noticed a lot of you guys still have your 80's and 90's model run-a-round bikes. What's a good 800-1200 cc cruiser he could put miles on and look halfway cool?

 

BTW, his 83 Honda 550 is in the Carolina Bargain Trader for $750. Needs clutch.

 

Not sure on the bike question, but you are a VERY good friend. I get leary even letting anyone sit on mine. My butt would have been puckered the entire time ne was gone.

 

Let him keep the Honda untill he has the money for a streetbob?

 

He rode a softail years ago and we've both ridden dirtbikes a plenty. And yeah, I started to get nervous just as he was getting back.

 

Before my Bob days, I had a sporty and a Yamaha V star Classic, great riding bike, dependable, sounds good with cobra pipes on it and looks like a Fat Boy, would make a good bike to bob, and resale is pretty cheap, I got mine from a officer at Bragg.

 

but Ill try 2 try....how about a sportster..? Cheap way to get a HD now.... just got these from cycletrader.. oops went a little overboard..lol

http://www.cycletrader.com/

1977 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER, has new battery, after market headlight, 6inch risers, dragbars, 6inch extended forks, bike runs great, needs new voltage regulator, $2700 obo, 774-259-5272…

1971 HARLEY-DAVIDSON, SPORSTER - $3,000 Negotiable. 859-254-5997 Leave Message. Lexington… More Details & Photos


they have pic's of these on site..




Dayton, OH
$3,000.00
1988 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, 883, 5 gal tank, converted belt drive, S&S carb, new battery & volt regulator, drag pipes. Must Sell, $3,000 OBO 937-253-3631 Dayton… More Details Insurance Calculator

$2,500.00
1986 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, 883 MOTOR, Complete, stock, runs excellent! $2,500. www.richsparts.com. 631-764-1023. -RR… More Details Insurance Calculator


$2,250.00
1984 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, 1000cc MOTOR, Compleete, S&S Carb, & alternator. Runs excellent. $2250. www.richsparts.com. 631-764-1023. -RR… More Details Insurance Calculator

Caledonia, NY
$2,600.00
1980 HARLEY-DAVIDSON, Davidson Sportster, Elec Start, New Pipesand Battery $2600 takes it; 585-538-6716 Caledonia… More Details & Photos

AURORA, CO
$3,000.00
1977 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH SPORTSTER, 15k miles 1000cc bike in stock condition., $3,000 , 303-743-0658… More Details & Photos

HARMONY, FL
$2,700.00
1977 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER, has new battery, after market headlight, 6inch risers, dragbars, 6inch extended forks, bike runs great, needs new voltage regulator, $2700 obo, 774-259-5272… More Details & Photos

Date Placed:
08-JUL-06
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McHenry, IL



$2,885.00
1976 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200, good cond. & clean runs good needs trans work. you load, $firm , $2885, 847-587-6452… More Details Insurance Calculator


Date Placed:
08-JUL-06

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Saginaw, MI



$1,050.00
1976 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, SS Engine, Fast bike, Dual disc Front brakes, needs nothing, but road, saddlebags included, $1,050, 989-753-7262 Saginaw… More Details & Photos

Date Placed:
08-JUL-06

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Caledonia, NY



$2,500.00
1975 HARLEY-DAVIDSON, Davidson Sportster 1000, Elec Start, New Paint, Battery, Pipes and Top End, $2500 takes it; 585-538-6716 Caledonia… More Details & Photos

Date Placed:
08-JUL-06

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CORUNNA, MI



$3,000.00
1975 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, 1000cc, hard tail, some new parts, runs great, $3,000, 989-743-9049, CORUNNA… More Details & Photos

Date Placed:
08-JUL-06

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Pawtucket, RI



$3,000.00
1974 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLCH, 000, Sportster, everything chromed, well maintained, must sell, buying a home, $3,000, Pawtucket RI 401-556-0210 (cp19cd)… More Details & Photos

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08-JUL-06
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$1,595.00
1974 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, XLH, Stock, clean, no motor. Includes Harley title. $1,595.00 www.richsparts.com. 631-764-1023. -RR… More Details Insurance Calculator


Date Placed:
08-JUL-06

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Gresham, OR



$2,950.00
1974 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, new battery & carb, kick & elec start, custom paint, $2950. PHIL HUR MOTORS, 503-666-1912… More Details & Photos

Date Placed:
08-JUL-06

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MONTCLAIR, CA



$3,000.00
1970 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, took apart for restoration, 5 yrs ago, because of injury in army, decided to sell asis , should have all parts to put back together, $3,000 invested make reasonable offer as is , 909-625-1507… More Details & Photos

Date Placed:
08-JUL-06

 

He oughtta be able to find something from that list, hell I might get a new chopper out of there, thanks

 

but Ill try 2 try.... Your Welcome... I guess great mines run in the same circles... LOL... You got a great idea there... A cheap winter project... I had forgotten how cheap they were and they look pretty good too... Maybe another HD will get some more of my $$$$........[sm=coolness.gif]

 

$100 month gets you a brand new Sportster......Warranty, road service plan.....Brand new friggin bike......$3000 will get you stuck on the side of the freeway making you think you should have just went with a new bike.....However, I looked at the Sportster and my buddy who had a 79 sportster (who was always stuck on the side of the road) Said to look at the Dyna's because I will get bored with the sportster....so instead of my original plan.....(Spend a little money on a bike) I got the street Bob after it was all said and done....maybe more money than I wantred to spend but I'm happy... and I will be for quite some time....hopefully never stuck on the side of the road....