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Opinion on Harley

wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
edited July 2015 in General Discussion
A guy has a 1989 FXSTC and wants to trade for my 56 Willys Jeep wagon.

Is this bike any good, problems?
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  • MG1890MG1890 Member Posts: 4,460 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You mean besides the Harley Davidson nameplate?
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by MG1890
    You mean besides the Harley Davidson nameplate?


    [:D] Investment!
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  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    Several acquaintances have Harleys and ride them quite a bit (trips across USA, etc) but compared to the riders of other makes (primarily BMW and Honda) it seems the Harleys have a lot more maintenance costs. If you're getting it as a toy, that would be fine, but for serious use I look elsewhere.
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  • MG1890MG1890 Member Posts: 4,460 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by wiplash
    quote:Originally posted by MG1890
    You mean besides the Harley Davidson nameplate?


    [:D] Investment!


    Yeah.... Right......

    {elsewhere} has more Harleys than jap bikes ten to 1.

    It's a buyers market.
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ray B
    Several acquaintances have Harleys and ride them quite a bit (trips across USA, etc) but compared to the riders of other makes (primarily BMW and Honda) it seems the Harleys have a lot more maintenance costs. If you're getting it as a toy, that would be fine, but for serious use I look elsewhere.


    I think you just put that in more scientific terms than MG1890 did, but he just put it in less words![;)]
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  • IdahoboundIdahobound Member Posts: 20,587 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would rather have the Willys
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  • NOAHNOAH Member Posts: 9,690
    edited November -1
    keep the 56 wagon[;)]
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  • MG1890MG1890 Member Posts: 4,460 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm just bustin' on the Harleys. Some friends have them. They are beautiful. Just not my cup of tea.
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Like I said, the Willys was an investment and has a very small amount of people that are willing to pay a reasonable price for it.

    NADA says that the harley is worth less than the Willys, but hey are selling for 3 times as much!
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  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Idahobound
    I would rather have the Willys

    +100. The Willis will get U where you need to go,the HD??????????
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  • WarbirdsWarbirds Member Posts: 16,934 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Let's see pics of this wagon.

    If you werent already looking for a Harley, why take one in trade.


    You may want to do some googling on "fxstR.

    I'm not sure the "R" designation belongs. But I'm not much of a Harley guy.
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,207 ******
    edited November -1
    Another vote to keep the Willy. Harleys have MIM parts.
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  • proappproapp Member Posts: 3,264
    edited November -1
    Keep the Jeep.

    (and post pics again please)
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  • fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,554 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    is your willy worn out or restored to vim an viger a mint low mile 89 worth 6-7k they still make harleys they do not make willys anymore
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Dave W.
    Let's see pics of this wagon.

    If you werent already looking for a Harley, why take one in trade.


    You may want to do some googling on "fxstR.

    I'm not sure the "R" designation belongs. But I'm not much of a Harley guy.


    R stands for retarded because I missed a letter!

    Again though, its an investment, but I may want to ride it for awhile before I sell or trade it.
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  • BikerBobBikerBob Member Posts: 2,745 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Not old enough to be real collectable yet. Not new enough for a 6 speed, fuel injected, bright lights, larger engine, wider tires (better ride), ABS. Parts may be a bit scarce, 4 engine generations back.

    What kind of riding you thinking about? Destination or tooling around?
    What condition is it in?

    I'd guess the jeep may be worth more.
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    FXSTC: Softail Custom Next lowest costing HD besides a Sportster.

    And what BikerBob said. You also had better hope they used Clear Gas in it.
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  • Bubba Jr.Bubba Jr. Member Posts: 8,303 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You can buy Harleys all day, any day. Where are you going to find another Jeep like that?
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
    FXSTC: Softail Custom Next lowest costing HD besides a Sportster.

    And what BikerBob said. You also had better hope they used Clear Gas in it.


    That was the info that I was looking for. Why is it such a cheep bike?

    And what do you mean by clear gas, Corn?
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Idahobound
    I would rather have the Willys


    Me too...Harley's a dime a dozen, Willy's Wagons, not so much.
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  • BikerBobBikerBob Member Posts: 2,745 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    They weren't really cheap.

    There were about 4-5 model families then. Think of it like this -
    Electra Glide
    Tour Glide
    Softail
    Sportster

    Within each family there were variations of models, so the sportster had 2 engine sizes 883 CC and 1100 CC. Several Softail models, same engine, different features like windshield bags, front end widths, trim, heights etc.

    So the Softail started new as the second up the ladder in terms of cost. Not a cheap bike, probably 10-15,000 back then, so about 10-15 acres of ground in my neighborhood back then! New ones, with 103 CI vs. 81 CI displacement, and lots of safety features and better reliability and ride probably 16- 20,000? Still not cheap, but I think if you want one you can hop into a newer one with nicer features, better part an accessory availability for not much more money than the one you are looking at.

    I still wouldn't make the trade.
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  • Sam06Sam06 Member Posts: 21,244 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    No way.

    Lets see the Willys
    RLTW

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  • Tech141Tech141 Member Posts: 3,787 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    IMO - Keep the Willys. You can buy a tractor any time.
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  • grumpygygrumpygy Member Posts: 48,464 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Clear means No Corn.
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the rundown BikerBob, now I am understanding why the prices and looks were so different.

    For everyone that asked, here's another pic of the Wagon.

    DSCI0573_zpsbaioon7s.jpg
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go for the Harley and stay in shape. It's also good for family and friends. [:D]

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  • Tech141Tech141 Member Posts: 3,787 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by wiplash
    Thanks for the rundown BikerBob, now I am understanding why the prices and looks were so different.

    For everyone that asked, here's another pic of the Wagon.

    DSCI0573_zpsbaioon7s.jpg


    That is pretty cool. How much are you wanting for it?
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  • badchrisbadchris Member Posts: 1,676 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by montanajoe
    Harleys have MIM parts.

    [:D][:D]
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You ask opinions about a Harley on a forum full of Erkel sounding Poindexters who ride BMWs and Jappers while holding thier noses in the air like they are royalty?? Are you nuts or on dope?
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    You ask opinions about a Harley on a forum full of Erkel sounding Poindexters who ride BMWs and Jappers while holding thier noses in the air like they are royalty?? Are you nuts or on dope?


    I was riding Harley's long before you were even thought of!


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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Smitty500mag
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    You ask opinions about a Harley on a forum full of Erkel sounding Poindexters who ride BMWs and Jappers while holding thier noses in the air like they are royalty?? Are you nuts or on dope?


    I was riding Harley's long before you were even thought of!


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    And I have more miles going backwards than you have going forward!! [8D]
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    After seeing your picture I'd say they were rough miles too! [:D]
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Smitty500mag
    After seeing your picture I'd say they were rough miles too! [:D]




    Workin for a livin aint no damn beauty contest!!

    Besides, lookin like I do keeps me out of a lot of trouble, nobody messes with me [:D]
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  • aliasalias Member Posts: 366 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You should be able to do better than an '89 softtail for that jeep. Especially if the bike has any serious miles on it. The early EVO motors (80" which is what that is, or was stock) had cam bearing issues. No reason I can see why you couldn't end up with enough money out of the jeep to get something a little newer. The twin cam 88" is a far superior motor, even over the 103" in my opinion. But be aware that the pre-2006 versions had cam chain tensioners that needed replaced at around 30K miles, at a cost of about $600 for a set of cams/plate and tensioners and about 6 or 8 hours of your time.

    And Smitty, that's a badass K model. 1955? Was it yours?
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    quote:Originally posted by Smitty500mag
    After seeing your picture I'd say they were rough miles too! [:D]




    Workin for a livin aint no damn beauty contest!!

    Besides, lookin like I do keeps me out of a lot of trouble, nobody messes with me [:D]


    You do know I was just jerking your chain. [;)] I'm not going to win any beauty contest either so your must be right since there ain't been anybody messing with me either. [:D]
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  • 96harley96harley Member Posts: 3,992 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am a Harley fan. Ridden across county, east and west, north and south. That being said, I don't have a Willys. Keep the Willys. Then of course you don't have a Harley.
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Tech141
    quote:Originally posted by wiplash
    Thanks for the rundown BikerBob, now I am understanding why the prices and looks were so different.

    For everyone that asked, here's another pic of the Wagon.

    DSCI0573_zpsbaioon7s.jpg


    That is pretty cool. How much are you wanting for it?


    I started off at $6000 but am down to $4000 right now.
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    You ask opinions about a Harley on a forum full of Erkel sounding Poindexters who ride BMWs and Jappers while holding thier noses in the air like they are royalty?? Are you nuts or on dope?


    To many people here were complaining about not enough conflict![;)]
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  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by wiplash
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    You ask opinions about a Harley on a forum full of Erkel sounding Poindexters who ride BMWs and Jappers while holding thier noses in the air like they are royalty?? Are you nuts or on dope?


    To many people here were complaining about not enough conflict![;)]


    These type of questions on this forum is like going to a happy bar to ask about where to pick up girls! Pay attnetion to the demographics of this forum, there aint much of a Harley crowd here!! More likely to encounter a good conversation about Vespa scooters, shuffleboard and geriatric clinics!! [:D]
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  • wiplashwiplash Member Posts: 7,145 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    quote:Originally posted by wiplash
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    You ask opinions about a Harley on a forum full of Erkel sounding Poindexters who ride BMWs and Jappers while holding thier noses in the air like they are royalty?? Are you nuts or on dope?


    To many people here were complaining about not enough conflict![;)]


    These type of questions on this forum is like going to a happy bar to ask about where to pick up girls! Pay attnetion to the demographics of this forum, there aint much of a Harley crowd here!! More likely to encounter a good conversation about Vespa scooters, shuffleboard and geriatric clinics!! [:D]


    I think your about to get one Hell of a computer key lashing![:D]
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