Harleys in Twilight Zone - Page 2

groop · 01-04-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lokey

Two of them are Duo-Glides (58-64), they have shocks on the rear. The other is a Hydra-Glide (49-57) as it has a ridged frame. It is hard to tell from the picture, but the tail light looks to be the 55 and later style, so I would say it is a 55-57 model. One of the Duo-Glides is a 58/59 and the other is 60-64.

Yep

plugeye · 01-04-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Waco Kid

I wish they still made bikes like that. Something between the Sportsters and the current heavyweights would be nice. I like HDs, but the not the idea of a bike that weighs over 700 lb.

yeah same here.
a pre-rubber 5-spd sportster on a diet would be cool, maybe 450ish

Sniper X · 01-04-2011, 10:39 AM

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[/IMG]I wear my pants like them, but I'm fatter.....and shorter....and not as good looking.

Sniper X · 01-04-2011, 10:54 AM

You boys wouldn't be HAM radio operators would ya?

No Daddy O, we're aliens from outer space.....

Yarddog · 01-04-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Waco Kid

I wish they still made bikes like that. Something between the Sportsters and the current heavyweights would be nice. I like HDs, but the not the idea of a bike that weighs over 700 lb.

Build it. That's what Harleys are all about. I built mine exactly the way I wanted it. Not particularly hard on a Harley, despite those who would bash them!!!!

noelm · 01-05-2011, 05:32 AM

restore them to original

Center-stand · 01-05-2011, 06:17 AM

I'm looking at a '93 ex Police Harley (FLHP?) today. It has been repainted, new tires, lights removed, etc. What can I look for to determine if the mileage is 23,000 or 123,000?

Or, do I even need to look? It came out of Florida. Would they sell a bike with less than 23,000?

plugeye · 01-05-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Center-stand

I'm looking at a '93 ex Police Harley (FLHP?) today. It has been repainted, new tires, lights removed, etc. What can I look for to determine if the mileage is 23,000 or 123,000?

Or, do I even need to look? It came out of Florida. Would they sell a bike with less than 23,000?

wtf

is this part of the twilight zone?

Yarddog · 01-05-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Center-stand

I'm looking at a '93 ex Police Harley (FLHP?) today. It has been repainted, new tires, lights removed, etc. What can I look for to determine if the mileage is 23,000 or 123,000?

Or, do I even need to look? It came out of Florida. Would they sell a bike with less than 23,000?

If it's an ex police bike, 123,000...they don't get surveyed (retired) until they have a significant number of miles on them...varies from agency to agency, but 80,000 miles is typical, or used to be typical, for black & whites... So, when you consider it, keep that in mind, and be ready for some BS reason why it's 'really 23,000 miles'...just had that situation come up on a Kawasaki police bike...

Center-stand · 01-05-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by plugeye

is this part of the twilight zone?

The fact that I am considering buying a Harley, says I must be in the twilight zone.

Sorry for the hijack.

mike54 · 01-05-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Yarddog

If it's an ex police bike, 123,000...they don't get surveyed (retired) until they have a significant number of miles on them...varies from agency to agency, but 80,000 miles is typical, or used to be typical, for black & whites... So, when you consider it, keep that in mind, and be ready for some BS reason why it's 'really 23,000 miles'...just had that situation come up on a Kawasaki police bike...

Depends. Not all low mileage ex police bikes are BS. They can get surveyed if the Dept. changes brands. They can also get surveyed strictly based on age by some depts. Sometimes depts make mistakes when they order and some bikes don't get put into service. Or somebody uses the bike as personal transportation. These are the exceptions of course but it does happen. Most depts take good care of their bikes so I wouldn't be as concerned with a high mileage bike from a PD as I would with one from a civilian.

I'd look at the over all condition of things like the hand grips, the floor boards, and the seat. A 23,000 mile seat will look way different than a 123,000 mile seat.

I really like that TZ episode myself.

Center-stand · 01-05-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mike54

I'd look at the over all condition of things like the hand grips, the floor boards, and the seat. A 23,000 mile seat will look way different than a 123,000 mile seat.

Most of the obvious wear items have been replaced with new aftermarket, seat, grips, floor boards, exhaust, mirrors, windshield, gravity deflector and asshat eliminator.

mike54 · 01-05-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Center-stand

Most of the obvious wear items have been replaced with new aftermarket, seat, grips, floor boards, exhaust, mirrors, windshield, gravity deflector and asshat eliminator.

I'd say it's got 123,000 then. Why replace all that stuff if they were in good shape?

anotherguy · 01-05-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by noelm

restore them to original

Then ride them.

chiefrider · 01-05-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by noelm

restore them to stock

fixed!

To restore to original is an oxymoron.....

Tom in Salem

01-04-2011, 10:39 AM	#18
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01-04-2011, 10:54 AM	#19
Sniper X ^OP De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,792	You boys wouldn't be HAM radio operators would ya? No Daddy O, we're aliens from outer space..... __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. Straight Out Da Trailah!

01-05-2011, 05:32 AM	#21
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01-05-2011, 06:17 AM	#22
Center-stand Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Oddometer: 200	I'm looking at a '93 ex Police Harley (FLHP?) today. It has been repainted, new tires, lights removed, etc. What can I look for to determine if the mileage is 23,000 or 123,000? Or, do I even need to look? It came out of Florida. Would they sell a bike with less than 23,000? Center-stand screwed with this post 01-05-2011 at 06:32 AM

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