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Any down side to buying a used 99 Electra Glide Classic?
« on: March 23, 2009, 09:33:45 PM »
30 k miles. anything to be aware of?

Thanks jb
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Re: Any down side to buying a used 99 Electra Glide Classic?
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2009, 10:13:05 PM »
I had a '99 and kept it six years and almost 80k miles.  It was the first year for the twin cam and there were some problems with the cam bearings so make sure those have been upgraded.  And it has the M&M fuel injection which while not as sophisticated as the newer Delphi was a solid performer for me and never gave me any problems. 

Have a friend with a '99 ultra that is going strong so with only 30k on it I say go for it if you like the bike.
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Re: Any down side to buying a used 99 Electra Glide Classic?
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2009, 10:51:38 PM »
Quote from: GtreetSlide on March 23, 2009, 09:33:45 PM
30 k miles. anything to be aware of?

Thanks jb
  I,ve got a 99 road king Bike run real strong and dependable i,d ride it cross country right now no concerns....It,s all about the price ? If you get a sweet deal go for it.   AK
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Re: Any down side to buying a used 99 Electra Glide Classic?
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009, 09:42:54 AM »
Quote from: GtreetSlide on March 23, 2009, 09:33:45 PM
30 k miles. anything to be aware of?

Thanks jb

Cam Bearings were the biggest issue some grenaded and took out the bottom end, if they have not been replaced I would steer clear, the MM FI models had trouble with the temperature sensors and Idle Controls.
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Re: Any down side to buying a used 99 Electra Glide Classic?
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2009, 10:22:07 AM »
The toring bike rear axle diameter was increased (3/4 to 1 inch?) in 2002 which made a difference in ride stability. This was not as dramatic as the frame and chasis upgrades for 2009, but it was a definite improvement. If you've ridden a newer FL model, you will notice this when going back to pre-2002.

I hope it is carburated, there were some issues with the 2000 era fuel injection systems.

Just my $0.02
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Re: Any down side to buying a used 99 Electra Glide Classic?
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2009, 12:07:56 PM »
I wouldn't have a problem with it at all.

As metioned above I'd change the cam bearings if they weren't done. That would be a good time to install some small cams.  ;D

If it is a carb bike than I'd have no worries. The M&M injection while not the greatest served me well for several years before I converted to a carb.

The swing arm and axle change hasn't affected me at all on my 01. I still haven't changed/upgraded mine!

If the price is right than go get it. :2vrolijk_21:
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