Question about getting a used Harley Road King
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Question about getting a used Harley Road King
Looking at buying a used 2003 HD Road King.
(Craigslist about 4 hours from me.)
Price is good. Pics look good.
Maintenance records, one owner (Works at Harley shop),
22,000 miles, synthetic oil used. New tires, new brakes.
All is a go, but I am concerned that it does not have ABS brakes.
Years ago, I had a Yamaha 1100 Classic that I had a couple close events sliding down the street trying to stop. I recently sold a 2010 Road King that had the ABS brakes which really helped me especially one time where I didn't slide & it stopped me quickly. Hated to get rid of it but had to for $.
Now this 2003 bike is available for $7,000.00. That is do-able pricewise for me. Just not sure if I am making ABS brakes too much an issue as they were not even available at that time?
I understand that even if they save you 1 time, they are worth the $ but to get a used Harley with ABS brakes, 2008 or later will be the only choice & the price then goes up substantially.
Any opinions...? Thanks!
(Craigslist about 4 hours from me.)
Price is good. Pics look good.
Maintenance records, one owner (Works at Harley shop),
22,000 miles, synthetic oil used. New tires, new brakes.
All is a go, but I am concerned that it does not have ABS brakes.
Years ago, I had a Yamaha 1100 Classic that I had a couple close events sliding down the street trying to stop. I recently sold a 2010 Road King that had the ABS brakes which really helped me especially one time where I didn't slide & it stopped me quickly. Hated to get rid of it but had to for $.
Now this 2003 bike is available for $7,000.00. That is do-able pricewise for me. Just not sure if I am making ABS brakes too much an issue as they were not even available at that time?
I understand that even if they save you 1 time, they are worth the $ but to get a used Harley with ABS brakes, 2008 or later will be the only choice & the price then goes up substantially.
Any opinions...? Thanks!
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I still ride a couple of bikes with drum brakes and tank shifters. Just stay alert and you will be fine.