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Jul 26th, 2007, 06:13 PM
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#1 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
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I guess this question was lost over in the welcome mat thread so I'll try it here.... I need sage advice from those of you in the know....or if you stayed at the Holiday Inn last night.
Looking at 2 different Wideglides this weekend for probable purchase of one or the other. 1st is an 02 with less than 2000 miles, screaming eagle pipes, other small upgrades. Bike has sat quite a bit stored in the garage, hence the low miles. 2nd is an 04, with approx. 4500 miles, 2 into 1 exhaust, fuel injected, and other small upgrades. Asking price for both is nearly identical, both look very good in pics but haven't seen or heard in the flesh yet. Any particular reason to lean towards one or the other based on the model year or any other
"things" I am not aware of. Both bikes look very worthy.
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Jul 26th, 2007, 07:02 PM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,568 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| each has it's up's & down's , some will say the 02 because of the low milage & it's a carb model others will be just the oppisite because it's newer & has EFI to me save a few buck's & go 02 | |
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Jul 26th, 2007, 07:06 PM
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#3 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
| Thanks cowboy, I have the feeling it will come down to which deal looks to be the best when it comes to $ and like I said they are both almost identical asking prices. I just figured someone might know some quirks of one or the other that might be worthy of extra considerations. Either one look to be fine rides. | |
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Jul 26th, 2007, 07:14 PM
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#4 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,287 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| I have an 04 WG, with carb and I love mine. I chose carb over EFI because I wanted to wrench on my own bike. I would go with the carbed model. JMO Good luck with either. | |
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Jul 26th, 2007, 07:27 PM
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#5 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,291
| just a thought here....if the 02 has been stored, it will probably have some mech. issues with it. tires, brake system....fluid collecting water....any oil seal that may have dried and will leak when warm and running. battery, maybe some electrical problems......mice and other vermin....but, this could be used to get a better price......i havent seen or heard it either, so this could be way off. | |
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Jul 26th, 2007, 07:42 PM
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#6 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
| Yeah Chucktx that was exactly my thoughts initially as to what "stored" means. I just talked to the guy on the phone and it is his, 2nd bike that he thought he wanted or the wife would ride but it hasn't evolved that way for them. And "stored" means sitting next to the other bike covered in a heated garage. But I agree with your mention of the possible fluid issues, but doesn't appear to be anything that could not be resolved without too much effort. Thanx for chiming in. | |
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Jul 27th, 2007, 07:01 PM
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#7 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
| Well I went with the 02, picking it up tomorrow. Rode fine, looks good and only 1700 miles.....
Soon to be back on the road. | |
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Jul 27th, 2007, 09:32 PM
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#8 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,568 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| Congrets on the scooter , just make sure all the fluides get change & double check for age on the tires good luck & have fun riding  | |
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Jul 29th, 2007, 05:23 AM
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#9 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,287 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| Good luck with the new scoot. Like mentioned before, give it thorough goin over before you hit the highway, cause you certainly don't want to "hit the highway" if you know what I mean.....post some pics when you can. | |
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Jul 29th, 2007, 08:34 AM
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#10 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,055 Interests: Anything outdoors (climbing, backpacking, fishing, Mtn biking, riding) Occupation: Chemistry teacher
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Congrats... Keep the tire side down!!!  | |
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Jul 29th, 2007, 09:23 AM
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#11 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
| All went well, picked it up, had to trailer it 120 miles to get home, then checked it over thoroughly and went for the initial test ride(s), which will be shorter to make sure me and the bike are all good. It rides and runs well. I will try and post pics in a couple days as I'll be out of town (dang it) the next couple days. | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 05:43 PM
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#12 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Valley, CA
Posts: 209 Model: 2005 RoadGlide, 1996 RoadKing, 2005 Delu Interests: Motorcycles, Grandkids Occupation: HD Service Tech
| You bought a great basic bike. Watch the seals/gaskets for leaks beings it's been sitting. Change out ALL of the fluids including a full exchange of the brake fluid because it will absorb moisture while it sat. Check the tires/sidewalls for any dry rot or cracking. Once you're sure it is totally sound, ride it like you stole it. | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 07:05 PM
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#13 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
| Thanks guys for the extra pointers on what should be done. I'll make sure to get er done to have safe and enjoyable ride time, which won't be happening the rest of the week cause of work, but I can get the fluid changes done and get out there maybe on the weekend. | |
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Jul 30th, 2007, 07:56 PM
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#14 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stanton, NJ
Posts: 1,287 Model: 04 Dyna WG (with a 240 rear tire) Interests: Harleys, drag racing, family, fishing, my rottweilers, the UFC Occupation: Carpenter/Builder
| Good for you! Git-r-done and hit the road! | |
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Aug 5th, 2007, 05:29 PM
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#15 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington State
Posts: 89 Model: 02 Dyna WG Interests: Music, Photography, and riding the highways again.
| Finally got a pic posted in the gallery, and after a few short rides found a few loose screws here and there, but so far all is well with my 1 week old purchase. Thanks again for the pointers. I changed the tranny and chain case fluid today ( not that hard ). Will get crankcase done this week. Do you guys use any locktite or other substance when you're putting the plugs back in. The owners man. calls for it. | |
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Aug 5th, 2007, 07:53 PM
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#16 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TEXAS
Posts: 94 Model: 2000 H.D. FLSTF Fatboy Interests: Riding, and being with friends and family Occupation: Refinery
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Congrats on your new bike. I bought a 2000 FLSTF Fat Boy with less than 4m miles and had no seal leaks so far I used no locktite when changing the oils but did go full synthetic in all 3 holes.I also bought new O-rings for all plugs.
Its been 2 months and no leaks for what its worth. ENJOY the ride | |
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Aug 5th, 2007, 08:03 PM
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#17 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,291
| when i change fluids, i check/change the oring, and always clean the plug and use thread sealant.... | |
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Aug 6th, 2007, 10:12 AM
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#18 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Central Valley, CA
Posts: 209 Model: 2005 RoadGlide, 1996 RoadKing, 2005 Delu Interests: Motorcycles, Grandkids Occupation: HD Service Tech
| Clean the treads real good, install a new o-ring and use pipe thread sealant. just put a small dab around the base and use your finger to spread an even coat around the plug withought making a big mess that will splooge out when you screw in the plug. | |
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Aug 6th, 2007, 03:31 PM
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#19 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 177
| Congrats... nice looking bike... !
Steve | |
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Aug 6th, 2007, 04:49 PM
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#20 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 148 Model: 77 H-D FX Interests: my new(to me) bike,UK basketball, listening and DL music Occupation: CNA and Army Reserve Instructor
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good lookin scoot ride hard and stay safe | |
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