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Old 06-17-2019 | 01:34 PM
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Hi to all,
I am new to this site and have not yet purchased a Harley but decided to join since I am interested in owning a Harley Davidson Trike. I am very interested in how many miles are considered high-mileage on these bikes. I absolutely love Harleys and have always wanted one but am scared to spend as much money on a Trike as I would a new car when I plan on putting a lot of miles on it. I would love a brand new one but holy crap they are expensive and wondering what year and mileage I should look for if I buy used.
Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old 06-17-2019 | 03:53 PM
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Unless you can't live without all the bells & whistles of a newer TG, I would buy an older model. They cost less, are less complex, and reliability seems to be just as good as a new one, if not better. That's only my opinion, though.
 
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Old 06-18-2019 | 06:57 AM
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Thanks Clint44
 
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Old 06-18-2019 | 09:01 AM
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..................i bought my 09 ten years ago in august.....i have kept it stock.....and has been a good bike....

............had an issue that was taken care of during warranty times..

.....have 78 thou on the odo.....keep the oils clean........i would recommend to get one with NO mods....

............good luck...
 
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Old 06-19-2019 | 06:27 AM
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Old 06-20-2019 | 01:13 PM
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If you go with a 2009 or 2010, check the trunk for mold or mildew in the carpeting; those model years had issues with leaking seals on the trunk doors,
 
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