Hi guy's just about to buy my first HD softail custom but the only thing that concerns me is its a 2

Bonkerz
12 years ago

That's one hell of a heading. Perhaps you should type in the message box so it fits?

trev2305
12 years ago

sounds like a bitsa bike to me, steer clear slick, buy something with correct/matching numbers and preferably service history

SlickRick
12 years ago

This is the link if you could have a quick look i would appricate it http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/kadina/motorcycles/harley-davidson-2002-custom-softail/1012854331 the bikes not a bitsa it was just built with an evo motor as you will see as he put pic's of the receipts for the build.

Tim S.G.
12 years ago

Looks good , but maybe a bit pricey , see what the more informed reckon .

imoo6170
12 years ago

Personally I would be very careful. By the look of the receipt it is a total ground up build. Has it been complianced / engineered? Is it registered?

SlickRick
12 years ago

yes its registed and all the numbers match up as i have done a finance/write off check and its all good, Ive got him down a few g's but i was thinking off resale if i decide the bikes not for me am i going to have issue's selling it seems it has the evo motor evn thoe it was a complete build also another guy posted that it mite vibrate on the high way seem its 5 speed and not 6speed not that i understand why it would thanks guys for the information as im a novice trying find a nice ride.

trev2305
12 years ago

so its an 02 frame, an evo from ???, and aftermarket trans. it does look nice, if your not sure what your lookin at spend a few bucks and get a reputable shop to check it out and give u the feed back you need to feel comfortable about purchasing, looks like its had plenty spent on it.

SlickRick
12 years ago

im not sure what year the motor is, the history that ive been told of the bike is a guy got it built in vic as a show bike an he had it for 3 years clocked up 500ks on it then then sold it to a bloke in SA which was a friends old man of the bloke who has it now an its done just over 7,000ks and is in mint condition i guess ive just gota try an get it looked at from a shop only problem is the guy lives in kadina.

trev2305
12 years ago

yeah i mean what year was the motor made, its obviously been rebuilt, but evo's finished in the late 90's and the correct motor for an 02 frame is the twin cam, thats all. just check it all thoroughly slick. there wouldnt be too many harleys that are completely standard, modification is the culture

SlickRick
12 years ago

it depends as im new to HD's i dont have experience with the motors depends wheather you prefer injected or carby ive read alot of good things about the evo compared to the big twin and seem's it was a full custom ground up build and not just a cheap option engine swap and more and more people like modified bike's, i guess if you wanted to build a bike and wanting to use an evo motor to get that real lumpy feel about it then your option would be an 88 style frame or somthing newer like the 02 perhaps it was easyer to find a roller with a 230 rear end rather than go after market frame thats all i could put it down to somtimes newer isnt better.

allde
12 years ago

I'll tell you one thing, she needs a new rear tyre.
Does she come with a RWC?

Sparra
12 years ago

I paid 18g's for a 2010 Wideglide with bugger all k's on it...

SlickRick
12 years ago

do you guys think 16k is reasonable price, i would be happy with a newer softail with a 200 rear end but my buggets 16k and i just cant find anything els around with low ks as i do prefer a stock looking bike with a nice fat ars end and pipes and plenty of chrome but so does everyone els an thats probly why im not finding anything.