I am looking to get my first Harley and I think I've found one. It is a 2002 Duece carb'd but it has about 32,000 miles. In my area (upstate NY) it seems that most bikes only get a few thousand miles a year put on them. The price seems right, $13,500 but should the mileage scare me? Am I looking at any huge services (rebuild, etc) that will take away any price advantage on this one? I'm in the car business and mileage plays a huge factor in value, is the same true for the bikes?

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

 

32,000 is not a lot of miles. If the bike has been taken care of you should have no worries. Have it checked by a mechanic if it would make you feel better.

 

Don't know what your financial limit is, but here is my opinion. If I am willing to pay $13,500 for a bike with 32K, I would be willing to spend a little more for a bike with less miles...but that is just me...YMMV

V/r

 

If the bike was serviced like it should be I think you will be fine. I have A 01 H. SOFTAIL WITH 39000 MILES AND IT RUNS AND LOOKS GREAT! HARLEYS NEVER DIE SOMEONE ELSE BUYS THEM!

 

Does the price seem in line with the mileage?

 

The Average is 5800 per year, so that one is a little over average.

I was looking at allot of bikes in that price range. Most of them had 20-30k on them. I payed 15k for a bike with 1500 miles on it. Seemed like the best route to go IMO. You may want to look at paying more and getting a bike with little to no miles on it.

 

I bought my 2002 Night Train (FXSTB) in 2004 from a good friend for $14,500. It had 20K miles. I knew the bike had been broken in properly and all the maintenance was done on time. My friend was a fanatic in taking care of it. He also had about $5,000 in modifications to the bike. Used bikes can be a good deal if they are properly maintained and come with a lot of accessories. I have since put another 10K miles on the bike without any problems.

 

Karpro..
Today, you're a lucky man.
Dunkirk, NY, right between Buffalo NY and Erie, PA on Interstate 90..
I've got a friend of mine who has a 2002 Deuce with 500 miles on it.
I've sat on the bike. It's simply a brand new, never ridden Deuce..
That's right, 500 miles. It's absolutely showroom. He bought it when he sold his business, and found out that riding just isn't him.

$13,500 will take it home. Bring your checkbook..
He did have it on Bike Trader, I'll see if I can find it..
Tell him George from Tuscany Deli told you about it..


Here it is, better jump on it.
http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/1/5/81521915.htm

 

The MAIN problem with a Twin Cam engine is that around 20-30K miles the cam chain tensioner shoes will wear out. If they haven't been changed, then they need to. If they have been recently changed, then you are good to go.

 

http://www.harley-davidson.com/PR/MO...lsection=specs
FOR 3,00 MORE GET A NEW ONE