Hi, folks, new to this, am looking to buy a Road King. Torn between a used 08 Road King Classic with 1400 miles on it and new black Road King Classic. Price difference is going to be about $4,200.00 (new one costs more, of course). The problem with the used bike is 1) it's a repo sold at a local Honda shop, 2) comes from outside the state from unknown user (that's obvious), 3) came w/o windshield - doesn't really both me, the dealer will provide a new one in the price, 4) has rusted bolts below exhaust (see pics). Other used Harleys (this dealer buys a lots of repos) at the dealer didn't have anything rusted nearly like this. Also, see the pic of the rusted pipe interiors.
I ran the VIN at the local Harley shop and it showed warranty start date was 4/26/08, so someone bought it, apparently, never made a payment, barely rode it, and (probably) left it out in the rain to a certain extent to cause that kind of rust. At least that was the dealer's suggestion.
Because it's a repo, it gives me big pause. The price is great,however, far less than I thought I could get. My brother had bought an 06 Road King the day before and when I told him that, he offered a price that was only 900 more for that great price, for a bike with a year's warranty left on it and 3K less miles!
I know about the frame changes for the '09's, but at this price point, and with the big gas tank on the '08, I'm willing to forego that as being the major factor. But the rust thing concerns me - what do you guys think.
By the way, you regular posters are great. I really like the way this forum is run. Good going.
I ran the VIN at the local Harley shop and it showed warranty start date was 4/26/08, so someone bought it, apparently, never made a payment, barely rode it, and (probably) left it out in the rain to a certain extent to cause that kind of rust. At least that was the dealer's suggestion.
Because it's a repo, it gives me big pause. The price is great,however, far less than I thought I could get. My brother had bought an 06 Road King the day before and when I told him that, he offered a price that was only 900 more for that great price, for a bike with a year's warranty left on it and 3K less miles!
I know about the frame changes for the '09's, but at this price point, and with the big gas tank on the '08, I'm willing to forego that as being the major factor. But the rust thing concerns me - what do you guys think.
By the way, you regular posters are great. I really like the way this forum is run. Good going.