Selling the Harley - what to ask?

**pajeff02** · 09-27-2009, 05:56 PM

The wife and I decided to unload our Harley a few weeks ago. I have absolutely no idea how much to ask and need some input. The bike is a 2000 Fatboy (FLSTF), pearl white, and has the 1450 non-fuel injected engine. The engine and exhaust are stock, add ons include the removable sport windshield, engine crash guard, padded Fatboy sissy bar, Fatboy leather saddlebags, and just a few dress up items. We also have a set of small and large black nylon T-bags, factory service manual, and a few tools like the belt tensioner and oil filter tool that may as well go with the bike. The bike has a new rear tire, new battery and just about 8,500 miles on it. No rust, no damage, and looks like a brand new bike. KBB has a retail price (what a dealer would sell it for) of $11,595, but that does not take into account the accessories or mileage. Here's a pic of the bike from a few years ago:

**nhraformula** · 09-27-2009, 06:04 PM

Tough market my friend, good luck. Also its a bad time of the year to unload a toy with cold weather coming along

**86 IROC-Z** · 09-27-2009, 06:11 PM

$5 less than the lowest priced one in your region.

then lol as they rage.

**0verkill** · 09-27-2009, 08:16 PM

y are you off loading it? i say mod it and have so fun with it.

**Zapper2003** · 09-27-2009, 08:18 PM

If you guys knew the toys this guy's got, you'd understand.

**joerockhead** · 09-27-2009, 08:57 PM

If a Dealer is asking $12k, then you should ask at least $10,500

Only 8,500 miles on a 9 near old scoot? Damn, that is nothin!

Good luck, and yeah, the season may be over, but some of us bikers will still ride on the dry days in winter.

**gd1996** · 09-27-2009, 09:51 PM

Put it on ebay and let it ride... I've been trying to sell my bike 2k under book for a month and no luck. It's not a sellers market, so unless you need the money you might as well hang on to it because your not going to get what it's worth. I'm to the point it's getting partedor stored til spring.

**Smittro** · 09-27-2009, 10:58 PM

Ask whatever you like for it someday it will sell. Harleys do'nt depreciate..(as long as their not wrecked)..

**pajeff02** · 09-28-2009, 05:04 AM

Originally Posted by gd1996

Put it on ebay and let it ride... I've been trying to sell my bike 2k under book for a month and no luck. It's not a sellers market, so unless you need the money you might as well hang on to it because your not going to get what it's worth. I'm to the point it's getting partedor stored til spring.

That whole e-bay thing sort of scares me. I guess if no one responds locally I can have my brother list it. I just want a fair price to start with. Asking too much scares people off and too little just to sell it is like screwing yourself.

**Spaz** · 09-28-2009, 05:28 AM

**rbob93** · 09-28-2009, 05:29 AM

Take it to Biketoberfest in Daytona & put a sign on it.
The fever will hit one of the thousands of "look at me, I'm a phony ass yuppie biker" & will buy it.

Runs 15 - 18 of Oct. this year

**pajeff02** · 09-28-2009, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by rbob93

Take it to Biketoberfest in Daytona & put a sign on it.
The fever will hit one of the thousands of "look at me, I'm a phony ass yuppie biker" & will buy it.

Starts the 15 of Oct.

**adam3566** · 09-28-2009, 06:20 AM

I would list it for $11,500. Your mileage is only goint to help you a little bit. Your accessories mean very little, if anything. Nice bike though. I would start at that and go no lower than 10,500.

**JR99RamAir** · 09-30-2009, 01:16 PM

I was just at Street Vibrations in Reno,NV and saw plenty of nice bikes for sale. Based on what I saw......you should be asking around 10,500. I saw '06 fatboy's with 4k miles for 12,500. I saw '03 fatboy 100 yr. anniversary bike with alot more upgrades for 11,500. The market is terrible for your bike right now.

**pajeff02** · 09-30-2009, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by adam3566

I would list it for $11,500. Your mileage is only goint to help you a little bit. Your accessories mean very little, if anything. Nice bike though. I would start at that and go no lower than 10,500.

Originally Posted by JR99RamAir

I was just at Street Vibrations in Reno,NV and saw plenty of nice bikes for sale. Based on what I saw......you should be asking around 10,500. I saw '06 fatboy's with 4k miles for 12,500. I saw '03 fatboy 100 yr. anniversary bike with alot more upgrades for 11,500. The market is terrible for your bike right now.

Thanks guys. I was wondering how the market was going to be -- my thought was that the people who might want a new bike would be willing to look at pre-owned to save a few bucks. I actually had an inquiry yesterday, so I may throw it out there for $11,500 and see what happens. I have just lost interest in it and there are way too many asshats on cell phones driving anymore. Car or truck vs. motorcycle usually has only one outcome.

**adam3566** · 09-30-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

Thanks guys. I was wondering how the market was going to be -- my thought was that the people who might want a new bike would be willing to look at pre-owned to save a few bucks. I actually had an inquiry yesterday, so I may throw it out there for $11,500 and see what happens. I have just lost interest in it and there are way too many asshats on cell phones driving anymore. Car or truck vs. motorcycle usually has only one outcome.

The area you live depends a HUGE deal. That bike were I live would easily bring you 14-15k just because we are a GM town and probably have more harleys here than I would almost say any city around besides milwaukee. Don't know PA at all for your market. If your area is flooded with them then I wouldn't go anywere below 11,500, but if harleys are hard to find or come by then 10,500 might be hard to get. Best bet would be to list it online and keep it at 12,500 starting out and not go below 11,500....

**Zapper2003** · 10-01-2009, 01:44 PM

Even trade. My firebird your bike. Whattaya say?

**1SSWFO** · 10-01-2009, 03:56 PM

These guys are right man I work at a Harley Dealership, even though that looks to be a real nice bike right now prob around $10k would be good. The accessories don't really add a whole lot to it unfortunately, even though they cost you alot? Believe me though it just depends on the market in your area too? Used bikes sale really fast at our store. We have a used FLSTF right now teal and silver 02 or 04 I think for $12,900? Fuel injected bikes tend to bring a little more? Good luck though hope you do well with it.

**pajeff02** · 10-01-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Zapper2003

Even trade. My firebird your bike. Whattaya say?

Yep. Just as soon as the new paint is on it, you have a Texas Speed 408 with a Procharger under the hood, and you kill that fuckin' mouse!

Originally Posted by 1SSWFO

These guys are right man I work at a Harley Dealership, even though that looks to be a real nice bike right now prob around $10k would be good. The accessories don't really add a whole lot to it unfortunately, even though they cost you alot? Believe me though it just depends on the market in your area too? Used bikes sale really fast at our store. We have a used FLSTF right now teal and silver 02 or 04 I think for $12,900? Fuel injected bikes tend to bring a little more? Good luck though hope you do well with it.

Thanks for the info.