Pricing Questions

[guglesm]

Thanks to all who have replied to my "Introduction." Great group of guys (and maybe gals) here. Here are the questions...

1. What is a reasonable asking price for an '04 Chopper?

2. Where do I find that, Ebay, Cycletrader, etc.?

Background...

I am young and married so I need to get down to the $16k or less range so that I can buy the bike this year, that's the goal. I know you get what you pay for but the bikes on Ebay have not been hitting reserve and the ending bid is about $14k. Shopping on Cycletrader seems to automatically add $2-$3k to the bike. I think with stock exhaust this also decreases the value of the bike $700-$1000.
Once again, I am looking at the '04 Chopper, preferably black, no special anything just black and after-market exhaust.

Any pointers?

 

[haze324]

shop around and be patient man, something will come up

Ebay - if the bike doesn't sell contact the seller and ask him his rock bottom price. If he sells it through ebay he has to pay them a fee where he can save that if he sells it directly to you. Sometimes you get lucky and find a guy in your area, and its just easy for him to say yes to cash in hand.

Craigslist.org - check it daily. There are some great bargains on there.

I got my 03 pitbull with 4000 miles last year for 13,500.00 on craigslist. I bought it the day he posted it up. Just be patient when you are looking. It took around 2 months to find that deal.

Exhaust - don't worry so much if your bike has aftermarket exhausts on it if you are saving some bucks on your bike. I just put on a pair of 700.00 Martin Bros pipes on my bike that I found on ebay brand new for 180.00. With the great info on this site I learned how to rejet a carb and tune it.

Stay paitent, shop around and when you see a good deal....BUY IT or someone else will.

Good Luck

 

[guglesm]

Great tips, I haven't been checking Craigslist. Thanks.

 

[KnotSo]

Pinkchopper, have you seen this thread? Can you help this future customer find the pup of his dreams?


Big Dog Mastiff 2001

MUST SELL = Price will come down for u. 2004 Big Dog Chopper

2003 Big Dog Pitbull

2003 Big Dog Chopper

2004 Big Dog Soft Tail Chopper

2003 Big Dog Husky, Prostreet, 107cu 6 speed 2400 miles AMAZING bike!

2004 Big Dog Ridgeback (Chopper) $14,999 OBO

2006 BIG DOG MASTIFF SOFTAIL LIKE NEW

2002 Big Dog Pitbull

########2002 BIG DOG PITT BULL #########

They are all around you. Find one out of your area you like and perhaps you could ask a forum member to go look at it for you before you drive there. Good Luck!

 

[V]

There are deals out there I just sold my 05 Pit for 17,500 Less than what I wanted but was gone in a week.Keep lookin. Dealers do typically want more for their used bikes but if you look up the BD dealers you may see something in their used inventory


V

 

[lee]

also with the exhaust I'm sure there are a few spare sets hanging around on here that someone will do you a good deal on - without trying to state the obvious though don't rush into a buy just for the sake of getting one sooner...wait for the right one

 

[guglesm]

These are all great guys, thanks. How difficult do you think it is to learn to ride after the crotch rocket? I think I am an okay rider, never down, no wrecks, tore through lots of pastures at 50-60 on my enduro, in Kansas that is pretty good since there are lots of hidden stumps and limestone rocks to dodge.

 

[Cephus]

These are all great guys, thanks. How difficult do you think it is to learn to ride after the crotch rocket? I think I am an okay rider, never down, no wrecks, tore through lots of pastures at 50-60 on my enduro, in Kansas that is pretty good since there are lots of hidden stumps and limestone rocks to dodge.

I went from a crotch rocket to my 03 pitbull, and didn't really find it to be too difficult. Just take your time and get to know the bike. You'll do fine.:2thumbs: :2thumbs:

 

[TCALZ06]

I dont think a 04 chopper for 16k will be a problem at all. When I was looking around last Sept you could get a 04 with less than 3k miles for 16k.

The economy is much worse now

 

[Gas Man]

Welcome.

Previous rocket runner...take your time... it will come to ya.