When looking at used touring bikes, what do you all consider to be too many miles? I am currently looking at a 2007 Ultra Classic with about 55k on it. It's a private sale, and compared to used dealer offerings, its a good price, especially when you factor in the extras included. Being that I have no way of knowing how the bike was actually ridden, and I have reason to assume the guy likes to go fast, I can only assume that it was 55k of hard miles.

 

I own a 2011 Street Glide with 43K and I was stationed in Sicily with VERY CRAPPY ROADS and pretty much no speed limit. With that said, my bike has been through a lot of rough riding and has been over 100MPH on many occasions. I would not hesitate at all to ride cross country. The only part that I see bing a problem is the suspension. You can probably buy the bike and have the front end rebuilt (which I believe should have been done at 50K anyways) and replace the rear shocks. Aside from that, you shouldn't have any problems. In my own opinion, I'd rather have a bike that has been ridden than one that has sat in a garage. Whatever you decide to do…. enjoy and keep the rubber side down.

 

If it's really good deal maybe I would, but there are so many bikes out there with low mileage. Just not sure if there are low mileage bikes that are a good deal?

 

Depends on the mods and how it was done. My indy just tore into his bike he bought used. It came with an aftermarket 6 speed that now needs a new main bearing. Ask for maintenance records.

 

55k miles on a 7 year old bike is approximately 8k a year. Not really burning the wheels off it. And it's probably more highway miles, then city miles. My '99 cop bike has 55k on it and I'd ride it anywhere. It's not like you get only a given amount of miles out of a bike, or that it's so fragile it won't make it to 100k.,,,

 

How handy are you with a wrench? If you can work on it yourself, then go for it. If you have to take it in just to change spark plugs, then maybe not. Like any other machine, parts wear out with use (or neglect). Your call.

 

What you are saying sounds good, but unfortunately maintenance records are a joke. I've heard too many horror stories from dealerships not doing things correctly (or at all). So just because you have a record doesn't mean it was taken care of. The only way you will actually know that the bike wasn't ridden hard or maintained improperly is by buying it new.

 

My old 1988 Heritage EVO I sold in 1998 to a friend is now at 142,000 miles. Never apart. Runs just like when I sold it to him. My 2006 Roadking Police is at 51K now. I just had the trans done and the Harley screaming eagle cam chain tensioner kit done. Fingers crossed. My crank run out was right at the limit to do the gear setup. So I didn't.

 

Take a look at Ebay for that same yr, mod, mileage and see what they are SELLING for. As far "ridden hard", Hwy miles much better than city. A lot of guys who like to ride hard, love their bikes and keep them well maintained.

 

What do you consider to be a good price?