Tradin' Quandry ???????
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06-11-2010 | 12:22 PM
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Tradin' Quandry ???????
Okay, folx. I am always qwik to throw MFUO out here, so here is your chance to "throw back".
One of my best buds called me from his dad's place, on Memorial Day. His Dad has an 88 FLHTC, that had a ground up on it in the mid 90's. (Came from Fla, surface rust on EVERYTHING) Most alum. was replaced with chrome. New paint. NO radio/stereo.
His Dad is 70(been riding HDs since '59), and just does not, and cannot ride, the bagger anymore. Wants it to go to someone who will 'road trip' it, not store it,. like he is.
He wants to trade straight across for Black Betty, '78 FLH. Wants an older scoot, he can get on and off easily, and run the few miles into town for coffee, beer, etc. They just do not use it for road trips N E mo'. (Too old, takes DAYS to recoup.)
The 78 NEEDS tranny replaced, been "nursing" it all year, NO $$$$ to throw at it). I have a polished S&S cased 5 in a 4, w/kicker, just sitting waiting for the $$$. My original goal was a 5 spd, 88" shovel that'd run down the road with the 'new' scoots, ALL DAY LONG.
I'd REALLY like to have an EVO bagger to be able to jump on and head out for points unknown, NOW that I am running 'solo'. Plus, I want to install an Ultima 127" and 6 spd, EVENTUALLY, when eng needs rebuild. It has a lil over 50,000 rounds on it, been IMMACULATELY cared for. I've known the scoot for YEARS !!!
But Black Betty is a schweet ride, and I seem to be having a hard time partin' with the ol' gurl, now that I have the chassis ready for the tranny and engine build. (ALL new wheel, neck, swingarm brgs, belt drive pri., aftermarket brakes, dripping in chrome, etc)
The $$ that I'd spend on her to get the 88" and 5 spd, would go MILES towards the 127 and 6.
I REALLY like the compliments and looks I get on the shovel when on the road. I know with the 88 and 5, she would hang in there on the highway, BUT let's face it, it is STILL a shovel, and NOT the most comfortable for the passenger.
So what say, Ye???? I KNOW it is a GOOD deal. Almost TOO GOOD. But I cannot trade the shovel with a suspect tranny in it, PESHALLY to a 'friend'. Once I do the 5 spd, I'm afraid I REALLY won't want to trade.
Here's the bagger:
Here's Black Betty:
One of my best buds called me from his dad's place, on Memorial Day. His Dad has an 88 FLHTC, that had a ground up on it in the mid 90's. (Came from Fla, surface rust on EVERYTHING) Most alum. was replaced with chrome. New paint. NO radio/stereo.
His Dad is 70(been riding HDs since '59), and just does not, and cannot ride, the bagger anymore. Wants it to go to someone who will 'road trip' it, not store it,. like he is.
He wants to trade straight across for Black Betty, '78 FLH. Wants an older scoot, he can get on and off easily, and run the few miles into town for coffee, beer, etc. They just do not use it for road trips N E mo'. (Too old, takes DAYS to recoup.)
The 78 NEEDS tranny replaced, been "nursing" it all year, NO $$$$ to throw at it). I have a polished S&S cased 5 in a 4, w/kicker, just sitting waiting for the $$$. My original goal was a 5 spd, 88" shovel that'd run down the road with the 'new' scoots, ALL DAY LONG.
I'd REALLY like to have an EVO bagger to be able to jump on and head out for points unknown, NOW that I am running 'solo'. Plus, I want to install an Ultima 127" and 6 spd, EVENTUALLY, when eng needs rebuild. It has a lil over 50,000 rounds on it, been IMMACULATELY cared for. I've known the scoot for YEARS !!!
But Black Betty is a schweet ride, and I seem to be having a hard time partin' with the ol' gurl, now that I have the chassis ready for the tranny and engine build. (ALL new wheel, neck, swingarm brgs, belt drive pri., aftermarket brakes, dripping in chrome, etc)
The $$ that I'd spend on her to get the 88" and 5 spd, would go MILES towards the 127 and 6.
I REALLY like the compliments and looks I get on the shovel when on the road. I know with the 88 and 5, she would hang in there on the highway, BUT let's face it, it is STILL a shovel, and NOT the most comfortable for the passenger.
So what say, Ye???? I KNOW it is a GOOD deal. Almost TOO GOOD. But I cannot trade the shovel with a suspect tranny in it, PESHALLY to a 'friend'. Once I do the 5 spd, I'm afraid I REALLY won't want to trade.
Here's the bagger:
Here's Black Betty:
Last edited by Da Gumpmeister; 07-20-2010 at 08:10 AM.
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06-11-2010 | 12:37 PM
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Can't help but to think that shovel will end up as rusty as the Evo. That is no way to say goodbye to a trusted friend.
Mine looks similar to yours. It has a rotary-top (cowpie) 4-speed tranny, but it still works well enough to convince me to still take it on trips. Got an Evo bagger too, but the Shovel is still my favorite. Had it for 30 years now, longer than my last 3 dogs.
Fix the Shovel and keep it.
Mine looks similar to yours. It has a rotary-top (cowpie) 4-speed tranny, but it still works well enough to convince me to still take it on trips. Got an Evo bagger too, but the Shovel is still my favorite. Had it for 30 years now, longer than my last 3 dogs.
Fix the Shovel and keep it.
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06-11-2010 | 02:29 PM
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i'd say pick the black one.. 
Tough decision there Gump, don't envy you one bit making this one.
Tough decision there Gump, don't envy you one bit making this one.
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06-11-2010 | 02:30 PM
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Gump, I had an '86 Classic that I put way over 100K on before I sold it to a friend, who is still putting miles on it. I've had two more Evo Ultras and now a twin cam Ultra. I love the Evo engine and the Ultra Harley, but I like to do ROAD TRIPS!
If you ever plan to roll 800+ miles a day (I just did one of those in April on my 2900 mi round trip to NC) make the trade. You'll LOVE it! However, If ya just wanna cruse locally, the Shovel will do fine.
I seem to remember though that you do have some kind of ol' junky Panhead for the local stuff though......It's really a win, win situation for ya, what ever ya do.
If you ever plan to roll 800+ miles a day (I just did one of those in April on my 2900 mi round trip to NC)
make the trade. You'll LOVE it! However, If ya just wanna cruse locally, the Shovel will do fine.I seem to remember though that you do have some kind of ol' junky Panhead for the local stuff though.
.....It's really a win, win situation for ya, what ever ya do.
