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[Trials]

Wow, that's a lot of good information!

My state does not test vehicle emissions, so no sweat there.

My last bike was FI and it was great, but I don't want to spend more than about $3,500 on a bike this time and I haven't found anything I like with FI. And I really like Road Stars.

This bike is a one-owner bike and he actually does still own every original part and it is all listed together with the bike.

And finally, he went through his records (the exhaust was done by the dealer), and it was in fact rejetted!

:thumbsup: get him to throw in the original parts, "My state does not test vehicle emissions" <- yet.
Times change and if your exhaust is not emissions compliant a federal law has already been broken. Far better if the original parts are hanging on your garage wall instead of his. If the bike is to ever be restored to original by your grandchildren, they will appreciate having those bits.

An OEM CB750 four pipe exhaust system currently sells for more money then the bike originally list priced for. If you can find one.

 

[ddb123]

I didn't word it clearly, but the bike is for sale with all the original parts included and a few helmets to boot.

 

[Trials]

No, my mistake, you worded it correctly I read more into it, sounds like a good deal and a reasonable seller. Hope it works out well for you, motorcycles are great fun.

 

[Garandman]

I didn't word it clearly, but the bike is for sale with all the original parts included and a few helmets to boot.

That can be a good sign. I bought a two year old V-Strom with 93 miles on it. The guy dropped it one of the first times he rode it, then put it in his garage. His price was kind of high because he'd financed it to the hilt, so he threw in a barely worn Shoei full face and some parts and accessories.

 

[Zerk]

His price was kind of high because he'd financed it to the hilt,.

Should not have anything to do with what the bike is worth. If he has to come with cash it is his problem.

Personally I would not buy a 2 year old vehicles with 93 miles on it, unless you got a warranty.

 

[Garandman]

Should not have anything to do with what the bike is worth. If he has to come with cash it is his problem.

Personally I would not buy a 2 year old vehicles with 93 miles on it, unless you got a warranty.

There wasn't a new one available at a dealer within 200 miles.

I bought it for $5,000 with $500 worth of riding gear that fit my wife. I sold it two years later for $4,500 with 20,000 miles on it. It was replaced with a 2009 that had ABS brakes and I put 20,000 miles on that one as well. Terrific all-around bike.

 

[arrow]

Models have changed very little??? I think that would be big news to Harley!

Maybe the "names" are the same, but that's it...

There has been a pile of changes in the last 10 15 years to the big twins......in the motors, trannys and electronics! They may look the same, but they aren't.

Personally I think 25K is quite a few miles on a big twin, but that doesn't mean one won't go a lot longer...

SR

This is true about longevity. I have a buddy with a Yamaha V-Star 1100 who has 135,000 miles on this shaft drive bike. Has been cross country over a dozen times with it and no, he isn't married. Went with him twice and that was enough.