Hi Members, Am looking atbuying a 1996 1200 sporty, am cocerned at how many miles it has done...85000 miles....it has had no attention to the motor. Wondering if it is getting close to needing a rebiuld, it runs fine and does not use oil. Any help Appreciated. Cheers Baldy

 

85,000 miles on a sporty and no motor work??!!?! Wow. I'm kinda shocked..

 

Well the EVO motor is a strong. reliable,motor well cared for can go' forever'.That being said i'll bet you can find one with a fraction of the miles for the same price. What ever that is.

 

Thanks for the replies, got some food for thought Reckon i might hang out for another one to come along.
Cheers Baldy Buy the way he is selling it for $5000

 

You can find one with much less mileage for that price...

 

Thanks for the replies, looks like i am back to the ads again.
Cheers Baldy

 

I got the wife an '05 with 5000 miles for a tad over 5000...Check the recycler if there is such a thing where you live.
www.recycler.com
www.cycletrader.com
www.________.craigslist.org
www.hdtrader.com
and fleabay too...

 

Thanks for the links Anubisss, am off for a look.

 

It may contine to run strong to 150,000 or it maybe need a rebuild at 100,000 miles. I wouldn't take the risk unless the price is very good on it. Too many low mile sporties you can find. The good news is that rebuilds are cheap and easy as long as it's the top end.

 

I got my 03 anniversary Sportster with only 2700 miles for 5 grand! I would keep looking, something better will come along, especially this time of year