Cost of engine work if I buy 2006 FXDL with 40,000 miles?

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06-17-2016 | 10:02 AM

martinj

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What's wrong with the '08 you were asking about in your previous thread?

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06-17-2016 | 05:32 PM

the blob

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The dyna In 06 received the new style hydro cam chain
Tensioner. The bad thing is is that they had a lot of inner primary
Bearing problems. I'd be worried about that the most.

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06-17-2016 | 06:57 PM

WilllyD

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Originally Posted by Ron750

My 2003 has 35k miles and is running better than ever. But I have a good mechanic and have it serviced religiously . I had the SE Cam Chain Hydraulic Tensioner Upgrade done at 30 k.
***** you seem to be having a hard time finding a decent bike. Why don't you go to some dealerships and find a salesman you like, tell him what your looking for, and let him find you a bike?
If this bike has good maintenance records, pay a mechanic to check it out: http://toronto.craigslist.ca/mss/mcy/5595043044.html

I admit I've been bouncing all over the place. I remember that you did say to stay away from the older 1990s bikes. I have enough money saved to buy a 4 year old good Dyna here in Canada.

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06-17-2016 | 07:01 PM

WilllyD

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What's wrong with the '08 you were asking about in your previous thread?

There's nothing wrong with it. It's a gem, but they're asking $14,000 Canadian $10871 US.

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06-17-2016 | 08:39 PM

martinj

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There's nothing wrong with it. It's a gem, but they're asking $14,000 Canadian $10871 US.

That is pretty high, in my opinion. Still, nothing wrong with making them an offer.

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06-22-2016 | 05:20 PM

Gozzie

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2006 received the new cam chain tensioners so you should be good to go there.
I agree with the others that you can find a better deal on a bike though. Private party would be a better way to go unless the dealer offers some kind of warranty. I doubt that they would on an older bike like that though.

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06-23-2016 | 06:08 AM

Notgrownup

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Originally Posted by Gozzie

This^^^. The Dyna line in 06 only got the upgraded engine buff you get a 99-05 and you do gear cams or new tensioner shies you could get a lot of trouble free miles.

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