High Mileage Concerns?

[Slash]

Hi everyone, I'm considering buying a Big Dog with 75,000 miles on it. Are there any issues I should be concerned about with those miles? From what I have heard, these bikes are built to last, so maybe its not a big deal right?
Thanks.

 

[francoblay1]

What year is it? What motor? well taken care off? etc?

... and how much cash will cost you???

 

[Slash]

2004 chopper, 111cu

 

[pknowles]

2004 chopper, 111cu

I thought they came with a 107. Got any pictures. Seems like a rare find with that many miles.

 

[Slash]

The ad claims 1750cc.

 

[francoblay1]

The ad claims 1750cc.

1750 cc = 107 ci

 

[Slash]

Thanks for clearing that up. So back to the original question, Any issues to be concerned with?

 

[FrankBDPS]

It depends on the price and how much more you want to spend on it. Engine rebuild in necessary a couple of grand. Transmission under a grand. Wheel bearings and brakes not really expensive parts wise but there is labor involved. Can you do any of the work yourself? Good luck!

 

[Slash]

I'm not much of a mechanic but I know a few people that are. Thanks for the input. Anybody on here have some Dogs with that kinda mileage?

 

[FrankBDPS]

I am sure Ray will be along as soon as the sunrise hits the west coast.

 

[francoblay1]

I am sure Ray will be along as soon as the sunrise hits the west coast.

It might be Ray´s chopper? :up:

 

[francoblay1]

Slash;,

Do you have any pics? it might very well be known here in the Forum.

 

[Slash]

Well, I was hoping not to reveal too much information, or it may get sold before I get a chance to buy it. Its mostly red in color. What color is Rays?

 

[francoblay1]

it had yellow flames. Can´t be his one then.

 

[francoblay1]

Here you can see it:

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/30448-advanced-maintenance.html

Plus he had 85 + K Miles.... but he would be the guy to talk to in this regard :up:

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Your asking about as vague a question as one could possibly ask regarding a used Dog.
At 75000 there are tons of issues that you need to be concerned about.
I would highly recommend you take one of your mechanic friends, if they know BDs that's even better, with you to look it over and test ride it. Make a list of all the issues, price them out for a total and then balance that against what the average dog is going for.

 

[blacktopper]

I have 66,000 on my 07 K9 and it is still running very good. Planning on 3000 mile trip to Daytona and Key West in about 6 weeks. I don't have any concerns about having any problems with it.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

I have 66,000 on my 07 K9 and it is still running very good. Planning on 3000 mile trip to Daytona and Key West in about 6 weeks. I don't have any concerns about having any problems with it.

:2thumbs:
But that's you topper, who knows what this other chop has been through.

 

[pknowles]

Wonder if it still has the ehc?

 

[francoblay1]

Wonder if it still has the ehc?

Hey! mine does! :2thumbs: