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Posted by Troll
- June 10, 2011, 21:51:54 PMI just turned 55,000 on my '01 yesterday...runs beautifully....no oil consumption or leaks....Some of the people here have twice as much...As far as I'm concerned, 48000 is still like a new one. I had 200,000 om my FLT when I sold it...it was starting to need some stuff. The power train of this bike is more automotive than motorcycle like, and seems to be built to last. I have a friend with a Nomad who overhauled his at 135,000. You say this will be your first bike.. I would be remiss if I didn't mention to you that you should take a riding course. Most states will grant you a class M endorsement without a road test if you pass the class, and that can save a lot of hassle. There are insurance discounts to be had with a Rider Course, too.
Posted by SUNSETBEACHRIDER
- June 10, 2011, 20:50:26 PMGood Day all,
Brand new member here.
I have been wanting a bike for awhile, (this will be my first bike) and just came across the Drifter. I fell in love as soon as I saw it.
Went and looked at one today, 2002, 1500 drifter. Needs tires, rear fender has a 3 long inch crack in it, with 48,000 mi.
They are asking 3500.00. The paint is great, lots of extra crome, great looking bike.
The higher milage worries me a little. The fender is cosmetic. I could probably search on here for a fix. (plan to in a minute)
I found a couple other bikes in the area, but most are 5-6K. So should I worry about the high miles? What do you experts think, good deal?
Thanks