How do you avoid a bad used Harley Davidson? 

“Big Karen” I LOVE IT! I damn near spit my coffee out!! 😂😂😂

Well a deal was done but I did not buy this one. Only because I want to do my mods and for a tiny bit more $ bought a new dealer owned stock 2020 Sand Dune RG CVO. I really appreciate your offer to help and taking the time with the viewing and ideas. Keep the Pro Monkey Nation going strong. Some more Whiskey is on the way ;-) See you at Sturgis with my new CVO.

Thanks for putting this out there. New to Harley after riding for 5 years and I'm doing research before dumping cash

Took a Nightster for a test ride, private sale, that my wife was interested in , pulled out on the road ,the back end came completely out from under me from dirt an dust built up on the tire ! Almost laid it over 20’ from the guys driveway! Luckily a pine tree blocked him and the wife from witnessing it but I should have asked the guy when the last time was that he rode it! Lesson learned

When I bought my Victory the salesman thought I was crazy. First thing I did was lay down and look and feel the entire underside of the bike.

Loving the channel, I used to flip bikes in order to buy my 2020 FXLRS cash. It's amazing the lengths people go to to hide issues with their bikes.

Bought my 14 SGS private in Oct of 2020 7821 miles. checked it all out, ran it up and down the road hit all the gears, then I was feelin the floorboards for scrapes and the owner said they never been on the ground... I said that won't be the case after I buy it and run it like it was meant to be...Been dragging boards on it quite a bit lately. Hudson Valley NY is some great riding

I had a 96 goldwing and kept it on about the same lift, rolling it all around the shop, great little lifts!

Good catch on that bag corner and I’d have never thought to feel under the pipe for scuffs! Idk about under the floorboards though, corner lean can do a number on those.

Exactly the reason I bought my '04 RK Custom. Not as many in a sea of road kings. As you said bag latches have been broke forever. Hope to turn 100k this year.

That's why I keep coming back. Real dude, giving real honest opinion and going above and beyond to help another biker. 👍👍 Oh and I love the fact that in almost ever video someone starts mowing a lawn or garbage trucks roll down the street. A neighbor crashes their car or some other random shit.🤣🤣🤣

Totally enjoy your videos. I know the organization you work with because I too work with them. God bless you and the Mrs

Great content. Love your channel

I had an 06 RK custom...Pearl White, beach bars, and wide white wall tires. My bags worked too...was a GREAT bike!

This video came out at the perfect time for me. I'm looking at an 01 electra glide as my first harley switching from yamaha and these are some great tips. I wouldn't of thought to check the bottom edges for sure. Love the content in general btw

First time watching your videos, dude you're awesome and hilarious! Glad to have found ya🤙🏻 Keep on rockin dude.

Iam new to your channel! Love you so far! And that was great advice!

We used to say :Haze gray and underway" in the USN.

Just caught up with this vlog. Great vlog. I have bought loads of bikes here in the UK and some of them have been real dogs when I either visited or took delivery. Gotta be really fussy and picky, cannot stress that enough. Also research before so you know what you are looking at. I think we all know what we should do, but then "shiney new bike sydrome" takes over! Thanks for doing this, much needed, even as a reminder, as I just bought a road glide!

Awesome video, good points to check for!

Spot on brother, am a CVO enthusiast, and the road king is cistom or classic, big fan, been movin some 07 to 15 units, just picked a blue steel cvo street glide, a great cvo year,great content man, do work

I needed this. Thanks excellent video

Love all your videos

Love the silver and black road glides you have love the set up. I just picked up a 2021 RGS black on black, already did so many mods 7 miles ans sitting till spring lmao.

That gunship gray is my favorite. I want to get my Road King painted that color with the black bar and shield.

This comment isn't specific to this video. I just wanted to say that I've watched a number if your videos and I appreciate your candor and approach to the various subjects you speak on. And especially enjoy the videos that educate new riders like myself to the biker world. Thank you.

Just bought my first Harley 2007 Heritage in August 4600 miles love it !

Amelia Earhart is still flying? Who knew? This channel is really growing on me. I learn so much B.S. 👍🏼 😎 🇺🇸 🌎

Great vid, not a lot of folks thoroughly go over a used bike except ride it around the block. Appreciate your thoughts and what to look for. In the Pacific Northwest, the RK and Fat boy would be 20% or more as a starting price from what Eric is asking. Used bikes are very expensive up here.

What I look for in used bikes is paperwork first then I ask questions like for the 88tc if the tensioners were changed etc. check the oil , listen to it run tires.

New Subscriber. Keep up the good work. And this bike looks dope

that color on that cvo looks sweet and probably looks even better in person

You have the loudest nicest street I have ever seen. Thanks again for the info on the sale at Ciro. I got a $300 breather for 40 bucks. I may put it on my Road King if not one of my brothers that I ride with can use it.

Your a true friend doing that for him someday I’m going to come down that way and grab a beer with ya I don’t know if I’ll bring the bike but anything is possible

Greatly appreciate the pointers. About 6 months ago I got on this kick to buy and sell Sportsters. It’s been fun, met some first timers, and made some 💰. I look to make sure it hasn’t been sitting outside vs garaged. Low miles is key for me since I’m looking at early 2000 models. To your point, I bought one time without riding it and I won’t do that again. 🤘

Love the Road King custom they are not many that are that close to new. A set of new tires and it would be a fun ride! You hit on about all things you want to look for, great video man

Good insight for evacuating used bikes.

Great Video, fun taking a cruise to check out some potential horses in your amazing stable, ride safe, Aloha, Kenneth

I have a 05 Road King custom and I love that thing.

Love your vids man. Your funny as hell. Would like to see more riding vids..

Another killer video!! You missed your call in a way? Dude no offense but you should be doing stand up comedy!!! The bike on the other hand is gorgeous. I went today and sat on a 2018 electra classic...intimidating with the weight...keep in mind im 6'5..300 i said naw im out then i get home and watch more of your videos like this one a realize heck with it im going to the hog pen tomorrow and try in get the road glide limited 2015-2018 i can afford im dropping 10k down..only upgrades chrome spoke rims,stage two kit,custom red paint by carnes custome in winder ga...Jason is the owner good luck catching him and im a friend that was there day one..anywho great video..bc of your bikes and great humor im going all in!!

Thats what i want!!!! 2018 Gunship grey road glide Best color they have ever made imo!!

Okay I've subscribed and it's my first bike WON and much love to all

You're a solid guy going to look at it, offering to store it.

That bike looks gorgeous

Super helpful.. Thank you my Brother.

I have never owned a street bike before, raced motocross back in the day, way back late 70s. So now I have to have one, want a Road Glide special or Limited, so bad I can taste it. Just cant swing the money right now, bought the wife a new house a year ago and a new 4 runner 6 months ago, she is happy but me, ehh. really love the channel, learning alot.

Thanks for your videos.

My wife used to ask where are you at, I’m always saying I’m in the garage if you need to find me if I’m not riding! It’s nice to see your wife has a bike and loves to ride with you mine changed her mind a few years ago and is no longer willing longer to ride due to mental issues.

I had a 2005 Road King Custom in vivid Black. There were big issues with the front brake set up from factory. Something about no room for a spacer that should have been in there that they left out. Yes it’s cool that the bag reflectors are there. I replaced mine several times and then just gave up. Were there locks on the bags? They offered that at the time. The RKC was also lower than a standard Road King. There were several recalls on the bike. If you do get it, I’d put a windshield on it. That little fairing flare up from the headlight pushed wind right into my chest. I actually found MY bike at a rally here in Illinois. The guy who has it loves the mods I did. J&M handlebar speakers, V&H True Duels. Screaming Eagle Slip Ons and intake, and detachable windshield. My head stock head pipe cracked just outside the cylinder at Sturgis in 2012. The Dealership wanted $1,200 to replace the head pipes. V&H rep was there and offered True Duels installed for $400. I think he felt bad for me.

Yep, I may need to come to FL for my next purchase!

My 2003 Road King has 101500 miles and still runs good. I totaled it in 2017 and rebuild it. I am on 3rd set of mech tensioners. So there ya go

I love the video you did with your wife it made me think of me and my wife , awesome your wife is in to riding!!!

I love my J&S jack and have had my Ultra on it for weeks

The Road King customers amazing. I am so glad I don’t live there you! Great vid thank you

I love and take care of all my horses. However, the underside of all my floorboards have road rash because I use my whole tire.

Love your videos man. Hopefully we can have a beer at biketoberfest

I have a little telescopic mirror that comes in handy for looking into "hidden" spaces. I use it for looking inside acoustic guitar bodies. Searching for damage or crap repairs Seems like it would come in real handy for looking underneath bikes as well. I don't own a bike, but with my retirement coming in the next year it might be time to treat myself.

Mr Monk, where do I begin. I think it all depends on your age as a teen in the seventies if it started it was a good used bike, our base line was a dollar a CC, a quick re-paint of the year portion of the licence plate which at that time here in Ontario stayed with the bike and you're riding. In the 2000's for me it was the more mods the better case and point my 2001 zx12 which was tuned with all the add on's the most fun you can have with your cloths on. And alas now as a older more mature buyer as in my last purchase an Ultra limited lowest mileage possible with the least modifications and service history. And I do like the gunship grey CVO if it checks out mechanically what a little road rash you really cant see.

The lower fang fairing came out for the RG CVO in 2019 not 2018…but the engine guard bars should be there.

Solid Advice.

Awesome video. I’m looking at getting my 1st bike so this video is a huge help. I’d love it if you could go further into buying a used bike such as from a private owner? I’m thinking of an iron 833 for my 1st bike. For 1 i want an American made. I’m so sick of made in china crap. I’m enjoying your shows @Professional Monkey. You say the funniest things sometimes and i love it especially when you realize how it sounds. Lol I’m liking the positivity so keep it up. Thanks for teaching us however I’d be thrilled with videos of you actually working on the bikes so as a newbie i can learn what to do and what not to do. Ive always wanted to work on bikes but don’t know anyone in my area who can teach me. Or if you know some channels that will do the trick I’d appreciate any suggestions you may have.

That's funny you named your truck 'Big Karen'. Didn't know that, lol

If not for my Bad Back and Bum Hip she Looks Amazing in Yellow with only 3500 miles.

As the Former Dealer Service Manager it was my job to Evaluate Trades, and the LIST is long of what i look at and for on used bikes.

That Fatboy was Awesome. Definitely cash buy but don't get caught up in the paint work, still a stock 05 fatboy 7500 and I'll ride it out today!

Good show

nice looking glide

Grey Bike looks good to me! I'd buy it! EFI idles high at first! Those other bikes, I love too!

I live in SW Florida and agree prices are lower here. I bought a 2014 Street Glide Special in Dec. 2019. The stunning mysterious red sunglow paint was perfect. Bike came with stage one with CFR pipes, LED headlight and custom dynamics mini LED spot lights, a quick detach passenger back rest with luggage rack. The bike had 35k miles on her and she looks and rides like a dream and paid a grand total of $10,500.

What I look for when considering a used bike/helping others finding a used bike is not necessary low mileage, but well serviced and as "untouched" as possible. The brilliant ideas of one owner often tends to end up as the next owners headache.

I look at potential and price...few moths ago I bought an 11 Road Glide Ultra (salvage bike) and it had went down Hard....frame is good...mostly cosmetic damage....wanted a touring bike and sometimes my enthusiasm out paces my abilities...but that never stops me...LOL

Oh man I miss the RK custom .. especially in that color. I couldn’t find one by me. Landed up with a 2010 FB

I always liked the HD Gunship grey, its a hell of a cool color for a motorSicKel 👍 ... In used bikes, the first thing I look for is usually a "Victory" logo....... 😂🤣😜

When I bought my Roadglide it was parked between 2 other bikes for sale so I didn’t notice the scuffs on the whole right side of the undercarriage until I got it home. Shame on me for not doing a better job.

Always look for what a seller may be trying to hide. Do your research. Look at absolutely everything on the bike. Let it idle. Check for issues. Leaks. Does it go down the road ? Shift through the gears. Etc. What's the time stamp on the tires ? Etc. Attention to detail. That way you don't waste the sellers time. You don't waste YOUR time. 😊

Been riding 50 years, owned a lot of bikes over time, and after a brief look around the machine the first thing I do is sit on the bike. Someting about that first impression in the saddle that tells me if it is worth my time to get into a detailed inspection or not.

Recently purchased a 2017 Ultra Limited. All was great until about 2 weeks after I bought it I pulled the front fairing and come to find out a mouse had made a nice little house out of insulation and was feasting on the wiring. Safe to say I’ll be pulling the front fairing before I purchase my next bike!!!

It’s been several days. And the bike is still for sale. I’m curious what’s you feel is a fair price for the battle ship gray cvo?

Good luck trying to get a replacement for that chopped crash bar 6 months it took me to get mine from HD.

The idle on 114 and 117 is 950 not the 850 of the 107 at full heat saturation unless the tune has changes idle speed ... most of the 114 ,117 equipped units that have more electronics than some standard 107 equipped putting more load on the electrical system and stator output hence the slightly higher stock idle speed to keep up.....The RKC 04 -05 is in fact the Father of the Streetglide and NOT the EGS everyone assumes ..... the aero wheels bullet turns etc appeared on the 2006 Streetglide ... love the channel

I have a 2010 road king i just love it i paid 7 grand for it two years ago

I always get excited when u drop a new video. I get a tingle in my pants. Lmfao

Those head pipes look like they might be Vance and Hines dresser duals I've got a set on my 17 SGS you can drag the bottom pipe if you go hard in a wonkey corner. I knocked the heat shield off the transition to the muffler

I would definitely take it for a ride around the block before money changed hands. Like you said, you want to hit all the gears.

I was kinda green when I bought my first HD. I only thought to check for fluid leaks. Come to find out the front motor mount was completely gone and it had a small crack at the y- tube of the exhaust header. Once those two were fixed it was all good. But if I had known to check those items I would have offered less than what I paid. Live and learn.

Just started watching love the videos. How can I watch the live stream?

I actually always buy used bikes... In my opinion you get all the benefits of the first owner upgrading the bike and second I actually like to rip the bike down and build it back up so I know exactly what's going on with it. Plus I don't have to mess around with any warranty work. So Don't be afraid of old bikes they have a lot of good in them just like us we're old we still have a lot of good stuff in us... somewhere

Here in New Mexico, you can get that Road King for about $6500 and the fat boy about $8500 give or take on both of them. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and stay blessed my Brother! 👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🤙✌

Man… I don’t ride. I’m not gonna ride. I don’t even have very many friends that ride… and those are like… old friends from FB. But for whatever reason, YT decided I’d like one of your videos. YT was right. Keep doin’ what you’re doin’!

When I went to look at the road king I took a buddy with me, who was a prior mechanic and told him to make sure I didn't miss anything. The owner said he took off insurance, I was discouraged, but asked him to ride it before money was exchanged. It looked great, sounded great. I checked each inch of the bike underneath and looked at the spot in the garage where it kept it and no oil spots. My only concern was the OEM 10 year old tires. I didn't see anything wrong nor did my buddy, so I bought it

I not had a lot of luck with used Harleys . I have two of them but I spent a few dollars on the motors , I not bashing any ones bike but certain models could have potential problems. Like lifters and cranks for one . I got a used bike that was inspected and checked out ready to go at a local hd dealer . Crank went out in less than a thousand miles more like 500 , I now have a SS engine in there . The M8 can have sumping problems . I bought a used CVO fat bob I think that had like 7 k miles but if it gets driven any I install a new set of SS lifters at a minimum . Not all are like that but just be aware that the potential if there depending on what year it is

If its a bagger I take the bags off and look at the rear with a flashlight. everything from the brake pads to the belt. Feel and look under the bike for anything banged up. Also check the paint for any sign of a drop or accident. I check the VIN on the VIN Harley look up and see if there are any recalls and if they have been done. Listen to the bike at idle for anything not normal. I also have the owner of the bike drive it up and down the street and hit all the gears to hear how the bike is.

I love the gun ship gray cvo.

I cant stand the drama of buying a bike when you cant touch it. I love the color, dont mind the scrape but would have preferred to do my own mods. That being said, its tough to get a new CVO right now especially when you narrow colors. The dealerships I have been speaking to want to sell to a "local" for the long term purchases and "relationship"... Thanks again Mr. Monkey, I will keep you posted...

That year CVO didn't have the lower fang fairing. That came out in 2019.

I have always heard that the cold start is important, which you did, and then checking the oil. If it is old, most likely the previous owner always let it get old.

Class act you are. As Yoda says he would yes.

I had an 05 custom with one of Harleys numbered paint sets and it still had a carb on it should have never got rid of it.

Really enjoy content. I ride a 2014 streetbob...The Price here in Denmark was 33900 usd. Only hds you get for 10000 here is Old Worn out shovels 😂