I would like to trade this bike in for a new Sportster.
It's a 74 XLCH, chopper, all done nice.
I would need to know what I could get as a trade in.
Can someone give me a idea of what it woul be worth?
I would apretiate any imput?
Thanks

You could probably sell it for more than you could get for trading it in.

What would be a fair price for a bike like this?

I can't think of any reason to trade in this really nice ride. try asking the same question on this site. more chopper people here. www.clubchopper.com I would expect that you will get more selling it outright. dealers are not in the business to make the customers rich.

What would be a fair price for a bike like this?

It's a nice looking bike Daniel!
Kelly BB does not list a 74.
However, trade in value for a 75 xlch in my town lists at $2,675.
Retail for a 75 lists at $4,010
I doubt that a Harley dealer will treat you fairly on a 74 trade-in, especially if it is chopped.

Rebuilt as a chopper, retail could increase or decrease the value, depending upon what the prospective buyer is looking for. Choppers are a big market today, but there is a lot of competition. The AMF years get a lot of bad press. Many buyers will stay away from the 70's models.

The bottom line is that any bike is only worth what some one is willing to pay you for it. If I were selling it in my town, I might try advertising it retail for $3,900.
Billy

Great Chop....go on ebay. Don't trade it in, the dealer will not give you what its worth unless he's interested in it himself.

I would list it on E'bay and put a Reserve of $6000.00 (that is if you feel that thats the Minumum you'd take for it. You may find it pulling as much as 6500.00 and then again it may be hard to get $5000.00. But at least you'll have a Minimum Reserve on it, so you know you'll get at least that amount.

The bike looks well done to me. Problem is it is built for your own personal taste as to design and paint colors and customizing details. The person looking to buy may disregard all your hard work and bid according to what he wants out of the bike...the 74 engine, frame, front end etc.

Personally I would keep it and forget the new Sportster or at the least, ride the 74 while you save more money and consider a Big Twin. Then you'd have the best of both worlds! I have a 74 XLCH myself (see my photo Gallery) and I wouldn't think of ever selling it or trading it in for anything. I am also building a B/T hardtail chopper. It will take some time to finish, but I have my 74 to ride until its done. HrdlyDangrs

PS...The 1974 1000 Ironhead motor was the best of the Ironheads!!

I'd be surprised if a HD dealer would even take it in on trade. Not that it's not a nice bike, but they don't like to deal in wildly modified, older bikes. Heck, I'd be surprised if they'd take in a pristine, low mile, all original Ironhead. Not here anyway.

I don't know if they do this out your way, but here in my area the Harley dealers will sell your bike on consignment. For about $40-50.00 they will put the bike on their showroom floor and even help with financing. The only bad thing about it is you can't ride it. I have several friends who have gone this route and it seems to have worked pretty well for them.

But if I had that bike I'd keep it. Your never going to get back what you've put into it! It's a great looking bike.

RLStone

Nice bike. I wouldn't sell it if it were mine. DON'T trade it in - if you HAVE to get rid of it, sell it on Ebay. Dealer would probably only give you blue book, and your paint job alone is probably more than that.

http://www.nadaguides.com Is a good source for Motorcycle prices, however the problem that your going to run into is bikes age. Most services such as Nada or Kelly only go back 10 years. These services really don't factor in the custom work, blood, sweat, tears and beers that you've spent on your bike.

Looking at the pics - you've done a lot of work, and spent a lot on parts. Don't expect to get much from a trade-in. I expect the dealer would give you a token amount for trade, only to keep whatever deal alive.

You would be much better off selling this via private party or eBay, cycletrader.com might also be a good place to list it.

I did a quick search on cycletrader, and found several 74 -75 models between 6K and 9K.

Best of luck to you! BTW: Damn nice looking bike!

Beautiful............personally, I wouldn't sell it, and with the deals some dealers are now giving to clear inventory for the 2006s, you should easily find a "no cash down" deal on a bike you want. Some dealers are still carrying 04s on the lot and want to move them in the worst way.


As for its worth, that's all in the eye of the beholder with customs. While one person with presumed interest will offer only 6000, another with true yearning may offer 9000. It's always a roll of the dice.