Brightbuell, you are right, you are not scaring me, you are just so right about the potential pitfalls. I just saw the bike on CL, and it looked so so good. I guess my desire to get one cheap was trumping my practical side that knows you get what you pay for. I went down to my local HD dealer, and they didn't really have anything to help, but talking to another shop owner, basically said the same thing, 1500 for basically a roller was a bit too much. He also is speculating that the 18k on the bike may have been a rough and neglected amount of miles, I'm not sure about that, since the owner was using it to commute from orange county to san diego. I was impressed at choosing such a mount for that commute, the guy has more perserverance than I would. If I had to commute that far, I would surely choose something with wind protection, but I guess that is what happens when you get older, or perhaps I'm just a wimp. hmmmmmm yeah, it's the latter....
Anyway the independent shop owner said it could run as high a 4 grand to do the motor. That was a worst case scenario, and included the 1200 displacement, along with cleaning up the ports, and doing a valve job. Basically just your standard performance build. It sure sounds great, but It just isn't in the cards right now. I think I'm going to have to clear out a couple toys that I have been reluctant to let go of if I am going to move on another bike. My wife is already ready to make me sleep out in the garage. (even when I am behaved)
