2007-03-29 22:20:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I just traded in my 2005 Harley Sportster 883 Custom for a larger bike. It was in perfect, new condition and I added a sissy bar, luggage rack and python pipes, and the dealer would only give me $5300. I tried to sell it on the Internet, newspapers, etc, but due to the time of year, I didn't get any hints, so I traded it in. The dealer now has it for sale for $6500. I've seen them for as little as $4700 and some people think that they can do a private sale and get as much as $9000. Regardless of the amount of chrome that they add, you can get a new one for less than that. My suggestion would be to go to the Harley site and checked the classifieds there, as well as the website, Lets-ride.com. and go to their classified section. I'm sure you'll find what you want. Good riding.
2007-03-30 01:59:19 · answer #1 · answered by auditor4u2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, don't bend under the pressure of the "big twin" crowd. The Sportster is a fine, versatile, machine. It's also the best bang for your money. If you start with an 883, you can always have it modified to a 1200 at the dealership without voiding the warranty. You can cruise pretty comfortably, but it's also nimble and quick enough to play with. Buy whatever fits you. I preferred the Sporty because I'm not all that tall and it just felt right. Of course, I went with a Stage 3 1200cc in order to kick *** with the rest of them. Just don't get crazy on it (that's a lot of chrome to nick up).
2007-03-30 19:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by muncymarine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sadly the sportster side of harleys don't go for as much once they are used a little. most of the big bikes you can still sell for what you paid for them 10 years later, i think you should be able to get around 5500 for it if you sell it privately and expect much less on a trade.
2007-03-30 09:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by poo hat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as your willing to pay. The NADA book is useless when it comes to Harleys. It's basically what the market will bare. The book value is strictly used for insurance purpose and possibly what the stealer I mean dealer will give you on a trade.
2007-03-30 07:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by bcre8iv 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
$7,950 for the custom, $6,940 for the roadster. this is considered to be a 100% stock bike, no mods/add-ons at all. the custom usually has stock forward controls and a bit more chrome than the roadster. either bike is good, i ride the roadster.
2007-03-30 06:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give more than $5000, New ones are only $2k more!
2007-03-30 14:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to this link and figure it out:
http://www.kbb.com/kbb/Motorcycles/Default.aspx?linkId=hp_mc_text
2007-03-30 09:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to much....... why pay for only half a harley??????
buy a big twin
2007-03-30 09:35:04 · answer #8 · answered by dgr0919 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋