Hi all

Not an owner yet but want one real bad. I'm 67yo and I've found a 2008 Softail with 19000 km on the clock. The bike is in mint condition with V&H pipes and a few extras (lowered and shiny bits).
The guy is asking $25k but I haven't negotiated yet. Does that sound OK? Is 19,000 km a lot for a Harley?
I won't be able to ride it for 12 months until I can get my open license.

Thanks
Crookneez

Can't comment on the value for money thing....but if you get that beauty any-time soon, good luck resisting the urge to take it out on the streets!!!

 19000 km is nothing but the price is wrong they will tell you ive put this and that on it and it owes me 5000 in parts . well im here to tell you it aint worth squat you should be looking at around 21500 max softtails are the most common harley out there if they dont come to the party anotherone will turn up tomorrow

id be getting your open license first other wise you will do your license before you get it lol besides there will be newer models out buy then. i paid 21000 for my10 softail standard it only done 4000k's
also check if its import aswell if it is def not worth that even with the extras added

it is a nice looking bike with low kms but as others have said there are heaps of them just as good so resist the urge untill you find one you are happy with in all aspects.
Difficult I know with the first one to walk away and look again. funny thing is more often than not when you stop looking one pops up just how you want. As you said you have 12 mths to look. In that time you could also consider importing one at a much better price.

 dont import one dont listen to these dreamers a local bike with a history is allways better and for fuck sake keep away from the HOG guys they talk through their arse all they know is catalouge shopping never lifted a spanner in their lives ive worked on harleys from the AMF days ive seen them come and go

A few weeks back I purchased a 08 night train. Aussie model one owner with over $10,000 in extras. 5000 klm with history and I paid about the same.
Good buys are out there.

I don't think the price is all that bad really! There is about 3 Grand just in the rims!!

If you can negotiate him down, then yeah I would.

The next question you need to ask... How many Kms do you yourself putting on it? If you said it was going to be your daily commuter, then maybe 19,000 is too many. If it's going to be a weekend warrior, then 19000 is not many. Do you know what I mean?

Have you considered a smaller, lighter bike? You might find a Softail too heavy for a first bike.
I dont believe the bike you've got your heart set on is worth 25 big ones. Spend 10 on a 1200 Sporty, you'll love it!

Don't be too hard on yourself, we all have to start somewhere. My first Harley was an 883R Sportster, and I loved it. Considering I had'nt ridden for fifteen years, it was a good start. I kept it a year and bought a Softail Deluxe. That was four years ago, and still having fun!!

Softail does it for me too. Live the dream...

My First Harley was my FatBoy! Live it - Do it!!

You only die once brother!!

Step one: Go into dealer.
Step two: Ask to sit on the type of bike you want to buy.

Go the Softail . My opinion , don,t fuck around buying a Sporty first .

Softail for sure and seeing its your first i would be going 2011 or better as they have the ABS brakes.

That's a good point Camy....

Don't lean too far!! Remember - The larger Harleys like softails etc, don't handle like a sports bike, so just take it easy until you understand the bike before you go throwing it through the twisties.

i am really interested in how this story goes, keep us informed mate, good luck. IM EXCITED!!!

Crook - Those Sportys look nice, but yeah man, the 8L tank is an issue. I reckon you would be lucky to get 180k out of it - well that's what early reviews have stated.

My trip into town is a 120km round trip - At that rate I would be topping up every day!! LOL!!