Used Harley prices [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

Molly

30th September 2009, 19:52

Are all over the place.

Bargain:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Cruiser/auction-234309867.htm

Joke:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Classic-vintage/auction-245034895.htm

What's that all about?

White trash

30th September 2009, 19:58

You'd think the dude with the Heritage would know enough to get it's displacement correct if he thought it was worth 22K.

That Deluxe does look a good price as well. Love'n it in that colour too.

rosie631

30th September 2009, 19:59

I think it comes down to how serious people are about selling. There's a lot on there that just get relisted over and over. But you are right, there are some real bargains. My bike was one. 2006 and paid less than a lot of the mid 90s bikes are asking. I think it's definitely still a buyers market.

Molly

30th September 2009, 20:02

I'll say Rosie! We're about to spend more than that Deluxe costs on a bloody kitchen! Can't ride it around and tinker with it though can I. Bugger.

ital916

30th September 2009, 20:03

You know whats a joke...the price of used v rods. You can get a 2006 m109r with low ks for 15k but ya cant get a bloody 2003 vrod with good ks for less that 20k.

And out of all cruisers the v rod is what floats my boat, and I want one, specifically I want a night rod special. I dont care if it has no ground clearence, it floats my boat and my boat is like the fucking titanic, thats how cool that bike is.

I would settle for a v rod though but nooooo the prices are ridiculous. I guess I will just have to covet one for now along with the neighbours wife.

What harley needs to focus on is well prices cruiser that has enough oomph to go somewhere without breaking the bank.

tantrum over.

White trash

30th September 2009, 20:05

Another point is some people are always after particular models that aren't made any more.

For example a good (if you can find it) low mileage (yeah right) FXRS-SP will get good bucks, simply because the followers will swear black and blue it's the best handling big block ever built.

rosie631

30th September 2009, 20:06

Just keep looking mate. When I was looking to buy there was a 2006 V Rod sold for 13,000 on tard me. Sounded like a genuine sale, guy just desperate for cash. Listed it at $1 reserve I think. Mate of mine sold his 2008 V Rod for 20grand bout 6 months ago. Same thing. Just had to sell for whatever he could get for it.

Molly

30th September 2009, 20:07

And there are less popular models out there too. The last Springer they did (with the 16" front wheel - nostalgic looking thing - not the x-bones but the classy one about two years ago - can't remember the model name). That's a bloody nice bike but it's a really slow mover for the dealer. Second hand prices should be good. The Deluxe is a nice bike too but maybe a bit 'bling' for me.

AllanB

30th September 2009, 20:10

I'll say Rosie! We're about to spend more than that Deluxe costs on a bloody kitchen! Can't ride it around and tinker with it though can I. Bugger.

I give it a month before you are upgrading the taps to a spunky chrome ones and putting in a big-bore drain pipe :lol::lol::lol:

Kitchen Bling - it's nowhere as much fun :crybaby:

Probably the big question is - what are you doing looking at Harleys again so soon .......... maybe it's not Driving that's in the blood but Harleys!

Molly

30th September 2009, 20:17

Probably the big question is - what are you doing looking at Harleys again so soon .......... maybe it's not Driving that's in the blood but Harleys!

Oh, I dunno... I'd have all sorts of bikes if I had the money. Haven't really given the Speedmaster a chance as work / home / weather etc. seem to conspire to keep me off the bloody thing. I like Evo Harleys but an unadulterated one is hard to find and there are only a few models I'd go for. An '02 Twin Cam would be good (timken bottom end) but which one? I'm just daydreaming really. No harm in looking...

AllanB

30th September 2009, 20:23

Yeah - I'm always looking on TM, window shopping I call it. I'll need a bigger shed if my lotto numbers come in.

I think in general bike prices in the private market are all over the place depending on the sellers personal circumstances - you'll find my own ride (Honda Hornet) on there from insultingly cheap (I bet the dealers snap these up) to ridiculously over priced (as in higher than I paid for mine brand new 2 years ago!).

Headbanger

30th September 2009, 20:39

Haven't had a single bite on my listing yet:weep:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=239794237

White trash

30th September 2009, 20:43

Haven't had a single bite on my listing yet:weep:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=239794237
And I reckon that's a fucken good price too. Question, is that the stock headlight? From the pics it looks to sit quite a long way forward.

Molly

30th September 2009, 20:47

I guess it doesn't help that new prices have come down so much.

Headbanger

30th September 2009, 20:48

That headlight has been on my hate list since I bought the bike, Does bad things for the look of the bike, But I spent all my money on the motor....

rosie631

1st October 2009, 05:41

Haven't had a single bite on my listing yet:weep:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=239794237

Have bought my last 3 bikes off trademe but know of someone who had one listed for months on there, then put it in the shop on behalf and sold in about 2 weeks.

peasea

1st October 2009, 06:02

Have bought my last 3 bikes off trademe but know of someone who had one listed for months on there, then put it in the shop on behalf and sold in about 2 weeks.

Yeah, we got our last 2 off TM and thanks to having cash in hand and re-freshing the pages constantly for weeks we managed to snap two bargains. Patience and cash sure do make the difference.

peasea

1st October 2009, 06:07

I'll say Rosie! We're about to spend more than that Deluxe costs on a bloody kitchen! Can't ride it around and tinker with it though can I. Bugger.

On the bright side; there are no rego fees for a kitchen, you don't have to pump up the tyres, fill it with petrol, wax the paint or degrease its underpinnings.

Conversely I don't recall my missus ever cooking me eggs on her bike.

I know what you're saying though; the last two houses I owned got new kitchens and they were not cheap operations but man, they're so good to work in when they're finished.

Just stay focussed; then you can cook up hell feeds in your new kitchen and go for a ride after scoffing them. Best of both worlds.

Molly

1st October 2009, 12:44

TonyB

1st October 2009, 12:56

Wife: "Sell the Harely, we need the money"
Husband: "OK, I'll put it on Trademe....(at a ridiculous price so it'll never sell, muhahahahaaaaa)"

peasea

1st October 2009, 20:07

Wife: "Sell the Harely, we need the money"

Husband: Bang!

What wife?

peasea

1st October 2009, 20:09

I suppose so. I see this house (like the last two) as a stepping-stone to the lifestyle block (wife doesn't see it that way - give me time) so a high spec kitchen and bathroom will be a worthwhile expense. Just put another bedroom on this one and built a 7x6 garage. Good location with nice views etc (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianmolyneux/page2/). Should go ok.

Anyway, I'll see if I can wangle another bike during the next sale and puchase.

Ha. we didn't even wait that long. TOLD bank we wanted bikes, presto, bikes. Now that we've sold our northern property we have an offer in a low-maint deal down here, no garden, no animals just loads of riding time.

Yee-farkin'-har.

Shadows

1st October 2009, 21:46

Have bought my last 3 bikes off trademe but know of someone who had one listed for months on there, then put it in the shop on behalf and sold in about 2 weeks.

About a week and a half, even, and I wasn't asking too much on Tardme either.

If you want to sell your bike go and see Ian at Just Motorcycles in Brighton.

A straight up dude, true to his word, and doesn't fuck about. :2thumbsup

Owl

2nd October 2009, 06:39

Haven't had a single bite on my listing yet:weep:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=239794237

Just out of curiousity Headbanger, do you know what Andrews cam is in your bike and has the compression been raised?

peasea

2nd October 2009, 12:09

Just out of curiousity Headbanger, do you know what Andrews cam is in your bike and has the compression been raised?

Yeah, good questions. It's incredible how many people leap into the hot cam market but don't up the compression ratio.

Who wants a six-pot caliper??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=245447517

Headbanger

3rd October 2009, 14:14

Just out of curiousity Headbanger, do you know what Andrews cam is in your bike and has the compression been raised?

Sure do, I chose it and imported it.

Andrews EV23

Bolt-in Harley Davidson cam. Crisp throttle response and strong pulling power from 1600 to 6000 RPM

Owl

3rd October 2009, 15:27

Sure do, I chose it and imported it.

Top choice:msn-wink:

I had the EV-27 in mine and it went bloody well. I never actually knew what they retailed for, but I remember paying $163 for it back in 99.

Headbanger

3rd October 2009, 15:33

Top choice:msn-wink:

I had the EV-27 in mine and it went bloody well. I never actually knew what they retailed for, but I remember paying $163 for it back in 99.

I'm an idiot (its been proven) Its an EV27 I have fitted, that will teach me to copy/paste without watching what I'm doing.