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Title: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: dubepj on November 19, 2013, 05:11:06 PM

Trying to sell a 98 Dyan Wide Glide with 49000 miles on it. Runs good looks good.  Asking 8000.00.  Not getting any interest.  I'm in Alberta Canada.  Very few guys here riding evos anymore,  All want newer bigger bikes.  Am I out to lunch on my price?? Please tell me what you guys think this bike is worth.   Thanks
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: Flhfxd on November 19, 2013, 05:31:12 PM
Hey Dub, I figure a relatively high miler Evo will be a tough sale, especially at this time of the year. I would estimate $5-$6 k might be more in line depending on specifics / accessories etc.
Good luck. Flhfxd.
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: dakota224 on November 19, 2013, 05:32:24 PM
I cant get $8000 for my 1999 Dyna wideglide with 50,000 miles (twin cam ) so I plan to keep it forever.
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: Mailman on November 19, 2013, 06:44:23 PM
  Around here, you'll be lucky to get $6k for any evo, and considering the newest is fourteen years old, I'd say that's about right.
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: Oclaf on November 19, 2013, 08:30:25 PM
you're out to lunch, drop the price, there are no 'old school' bikers who are gonna appreciate it. the demographic is changing, HD makes too many bikes IMO...was a time when you could get that easy...but truthfully, if its all you say it is, paid for, keep it, i have three bikes, why? paid for and cant get 6 for them, at least not from anyone who would appreciate it and ride it, would buy it then go trade it in probably...looking for a scrappy kid or two like i was 35 odd years ago who will, and give then a deal one day...keep the flame burning...ride safe! :chop:
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: hillcat on November 20, 2013, 05:19:14 AM
First off, pics would help us make a determination.
Yeah, the time of year is all wrong.
Kelley blue book quotes around $5500.
Add-ons will not help and sometimes hurt. Make it as close to stock as possible and sell the aftermarket parts separately.
Where and how you are advertising is key also. You MUST have good pics in your selling ad.
It's a buyers market right now with many overpriced dreamers out there.
Good luck with your sale!
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: Hillside Motorcycle on November 20, 2013, 05:22:11 AM
Even $6500.00 seems to be a long reach for those, at least around here.
Scott
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: koko3052 on November 20, 2013, 08:31:24 AM
Quote from: Oclaf on November 19, 2013, 08:30:25 PM
you're out to lunch, drop the price, there are no 'old school' bikers who are gonna appreciate it. the demographic is changing, HD makes too many bikes IMO...was a time when you could get that easy...but truthfully, if its all you say it is, paid for, keep it, i have three bikes, why? paid for and cant get 6 for them, at least not from anyone who would appreciate it and ride it, would buy it then go trade it in probably...looking for a scrappy kid or two like i was 35 odd years ago who will, and give then a deal one day...keep the flame burning...ride safe! :chop:
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:up: You're right about the "demographics", especially here in Alberta. Too much money & too easy to get credit.
Quote from: dubepj on November 19, 2013, 05:11:06 PM

Trying to sell a 98 Dyan Wide Glide with 49000 miles on it. Runs good looks good.  Asking 8000.00.  Not getting any interest.  I'm in Alberta Canada.  Very few guys here riding evos anymore,  All want newer bigger bikes.  Am I out to lunch on my price?? Please tell me what you guys think this bike is worth.   Thanks

Thinking you"re a bit a high. I just have to laugh out loud at some of the prices I see on "Kijiji" for stuff..........especially guys asking $450 for almost new take off mufflers!   :hyst:  :hyst:  :hyst:
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: kristian on November 20, 2013, 09:40:03 AM

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Thinking you"re a bit a high. I just have to laugh out loud at some of the prices I see on "Kijiji" for stuff..........especially guys asking $450 for almost new take off mufflers!   :hyst:  :hyst:  :hyst:
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yah, but what if there cvo mufflers, there eeexxxpppeeennnsssiiivvveee.    :emoGroan:
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: Rugby_fxdwg on November 21, 2013, 09:00:49 AM
You would be lucky to get $5K.... It's 23" smaller then the new bikes... Just keep her.
Title: Re: What 's a 1998 Dyna Wide Glide Worth??
Post by: stroker800 on November 22, 2013, 05:40:05 AM
Earlier this year I grabbed a 98 Dyna for $5000.00,,,low miles ,,few goofy mods,,but clean..I thought it was a good price,,rolled it to a buddy....I'm in eastern Ontario,,south of Ottawa..
Dave