The Long Rider - The Long Rider

(July 22, 2015) This may be the end for my 2006 Electra Glide Classic. In spite of my extraordinary efforts at keeping her going, the time may have come for me to put her down. The cost and effort of replacing the crankshaft assembly is so high that scrapping her and going with a new (or new used) bike is looking like the smarter move. Even Kevin, my mechanic, has urged me to walk away on this one.

Here are my options, as I see them:

Go without a bike (and lose my mind)
Buy a new bike (very expensive but good long-term solution)
Buy a good used bike (seems like the best choice)
Work with Kevin in rebuilding my engine (least expensive choice, short-term, but it will keep me grounded for another 8-12 weeks)

One of the local dealers told me last week that the absolute maximum they'd give me for my bike is $3,920, and only if it had no significant mechanical problems. As trade-in value, my bike is basically worth zero.

My current plan is to go with option 3, if I can get financing from my credit union. Otherwise, I am stuck with option 4.

Bike for Sale

Know anyone who wants to buy a 2006 Electra Glide Classic (FLHTCI) with some key upgrades but a busted crankshaft? She has just about 111,000 miles on her. All they have to do is offer me $5K or more.

Keep the shiny side up!

-The Long Rider