Hotrod-Realtor

So I currently have a 2000 Road King that I threw up on Craigslist to sell and a guy offered to trade even for a chopper.
The HD has quite a few motor mods, 15,000 miles and is in great shape. It should be worth $9,000.
The chopper is a 2007 Big Bear with a 113 inch motor with very few miles. I have no clue what it is worth but suspect a pretty narrow band of buyers.
So what would you guys do?

jayhawkblk

I would say the Chopper.

motorkas

There's a reason he wants to trade you straight up - the chopper looks like a hard tail. . .if so, if you've never ridden one, you're in for a surprise (and not in a good way). Also, rake looks cool but to actually have to turn it (especially coming from a RK). . .then there's the reliability involved - can't really take it to the "Big Bear" dealership. Most of those "custom" choppers are crate motors on mass produced frames with tanks source from West Coast, some metalic paint and a lot of chrome. . .If you really want to go "chopper", but enjoy the ride, get the same amount of attention, and have dealer support, check out the HD Rocker "C" (Disclaimer, I ride crotch rockets but I did take a RK from Miami to Key West and back - great ride. . .right up until you hit 75 mphs, take a turn and feel the chassis twist underneath you - that being said - if I got a cruiser, it would be a new RK)

baldmike73

depends on what you are looking for - 2 completely dif rides - Big Bear Choppers are usually going for 20K new. That 113inch motor is prob worth $5K alone - if the reach is not uncomfortable go for it - but i would change/add some things - ie that paint is boring and those spoke wheels look cheap mix it up with some PM wheels or new spoke wheels with painted hub - or sell the HD and buy a Duc - SportClassic

baldmike73

right up until you hit 75 mphs, take a turn and feel the chassis twist underneath you - that right there is the beauty of HD softail design - first time it happened to me i almost ****e myself - thought something was broken. i don't think its a hardtail

Hotrod-Realtor

You are correct sir, not a hard tail. The shocks are parallel to the ground so it's similar to a soft tail.

Hotrod-Realtor

Oh, belt drive too. I have never owned a chopper, rode one once a few years back. I remember it not being the best handling piece I've ever been on. Spoiled from all the sport bikes I've had I guess.

emoving

Those custom bikes are worthless. I had a Titan back in the day and no one wants them used. That is strictly a "bar bike" and I know you are not a super biker bar guy Warren. Oh and take your snowman down, it is Feb.

motorkas

^^^^ - I was actually surprised at how easy HD's are to ride - it was group of four of us (not one of us had rode a HD before - we had 2 springers and two RK and rotated - I LOVE the RKs (so - so on the springers - but that was mainly because of the bars). . .but oh good Lord, choppers, talk about fighting everything that the bike doesn't want to do (like turn, stop and be any sort of buffer for your spine and kidneys). . .

emoving

I rode a HD at all kinds of crazy speeds for 5 years Its a turd, but looked good on the job

Hotrod-Realtor

Just so we're clear, not my house, bike or snowman!

Guess I should probably pass on it, just thought it might be worth more than the Road King.

emoving

I love you man!!!! Yea, pass on that turd. Plus, I would pull up to Harley guys on that Titan and they acted like I was on a crotch rocket. Only a select like those custom turds.

motorkas

You're a LUNATIC for doing that. . .people call me crazy and even I wouldn't do that. . .ESPECIALLY for five years (but it does give you mad skills brother!!!!!!!!)

emoving

P.S. Did you see that 1 mile 04 RC51 on Ebay

Freshly

It would depend on what color your E55 is!

Hotrod-Realtor

Just did.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COLLE...item27c2d6b1e1

BBBSS

The road king. I'd change out the bars on it though.

Of course I'm biased as I park this next to my E55.

motorkas

That would be INSTANT divorce in my house. . .I'm telling you, with cans, even Harley guys are like WTF was that!!!!!!!! (well, not you Marcus. . .because you already know

Hotrod-Realtor

Nice Road King there.

ImmaBeSmug2

D) none of the above

purplehayes65

I think my Ducati 999s complimented the E55 well in the garage...I sure miss that bike!

speedpeddler

Rode choppers for years back in the 70's before switching to sport bikes and would never, ever, even consider another HD. I'd park two next to my E55. A Ducati for fun and a BMW for road trips. Not that I don't like the Jap bikes but, the Ducati is pure sex and the BMW is, well, a BMW.

I don't get the Harley thing at all and don't understand why anyone buys them when there are bikes that are soooo much better for less money.

BenzoDoc

Stay safe y'all.

Seen too many dead bikers. Probably 6 a month? Some injuries are just not survivable, even at the largest trauma hospital in the states.

Make sure you're an organ donor though. Please.

W109 W211 6.2L

Built Road King

motorkas

Worked with the area transplant teams for four years. . .and can't agree more on the donor aspect (funny thing though, the head of transplant at a major program rides everyday - in rain, in the winter, even came in once on his bike when it was snowing....He was a certifiable lunatic (in a good way) but even I was like "dude, you're the head of transplant").

Perfect bike for cruising, strafing, being gawked at, sound, insurance. . .ducati monster s4r(s)....only thing that sucks I'd the range (lowest I've seen is 65 miles to low fuel warning...yes, really, 65 miles)

^LOVE that front wheel on the Road King!!!!!