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[Highroller54]

Hello to all,

    Due to a financial meltdown back in 2010 I have been without a bike since then.  Out of all the bikes I have owned (6 Harleys) over the years, the bike a relate too most was a 2004 SE Deuce I purchased new in 2004, put 30K in less than three years on the bike. Now I'm back on top of things, and in the hunt for a bike and the 2004 se Deuce (Cobalt Blue) is in my cross-hairs.  My only delima is even though I can find a few for sale with less than 10K miles I am worried about replacement parts now and in the future.  Yes I know finding painted tins are like finding bigfoot, but I am more concerned with replacement electrical and motor parts. Please wiegh in and give your in-site on parts availability now and in the next 4 or 5 years for this bike.

Thanks

[dayne66]

I've got a buddy...still gets parts for his '97 at the dealer (for the most part)....often has to order them in though.....and the aftermarket has a bigger/better damn near everything that may need replacing.

[D-N-D]

I have a 04 SE Deuce in Cobalt Blue I'm having no problem get parts it's only 11 years old.

[1sharprdkg]

Well, for me I would not buy a touring bike that is older than 2009, due to frame, brakes and other improvements. Since a 2004 SE is not a touring model, you got to get what you like. Others will know how hard parts are to obtain for a 2004. I would think the newer like model you could find would be better as far as locating parts. I know some members on here have bought up certain spare parts to have on hand just in case for there beloved older CVO rides. 

[lowflight]

I wouldn't think you would have any problems at all.

My wife rides an 03 Fat Boy (non -CVO) that we have owned since new and have not had any problems getting the things we have needed. As far as painted parts, I would get them from a vendor that supports the forum. Lots of folks on here are very happy with Extreme Dimension.

[ltank]

If you can get a really good price on the Bike you like, you can afford to rebuild brakes, wheel bearings, shocks maybe a motor
Hop up/rebuild and still have money left over. Most repairs can be done at home, even removing and installing motor and transmission.  The actual builds can be done at a good shop. This way you have what you want

[2k]

Older SE bikes with low miles are behind every bush. If you like it .....buy it!!!

[cyco1450]

More importantly, glad you're "back on top".  Better way to live...

[badhorse]

I just did the same thing.

I bought a 2005 SEEG new. Rode it for 5 year and 37k miles, sold it. Bought 2 different bikes after that, but missed my SEEG. 

Went out and bought a replacement 2005 SEEG , same color , 24k miles , excellent condition. Rides like brand new and has a 6 speed.  It's just like I never sold it.

Don't hesitate, just do it. There are some great low miles well taken care of CVO's out there. 

[Jswerve]

I just did the same thing.

I bought a 2005 SEEG new. Rode it for 5 year and 37k miles, sold it. Bought 2 different bikes after that, but missed my SEEG. 

Went out and bought a replacement 2005 SEEG , same color , 24k miles , excellent condition. Rides like brand new and has a 6 speed.  It's just like I never sold it.

Don't hesitate, just do it. There are some great low miles well taken care of CVO's out there.

I really like that 05 cherry