1997 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic
Top Line Information
Year:1997VIN:1HD1BJL41VY041070
Make:Harley-DavidsonStock:041070TT
Model/Trim:FLSTC Heritage Softail ClassicCondition:Pre-Owned
Engine:1340 cc Air-cooled V-twinExterior:two-tone Platinum Silver/Vivid Black
Transmission:5-speedMileage:51,377
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DescriptionFor more on the eBay auction please call Brent @ 512-422-0761!!

Are you looking for a Summer Project?  Do you have the know-how, time, & ability to invest in this classic Evo-era Heritage Softail Classic to turn a *VALUE BUY* Project Bike into a Great Deal?  We're selling this two-tone 1997 FLSTC As-Is for the Areas Requiring Attention noted under the sections labeled "Exterior" and "Mechanical," and hope this '97 Harley will find its way to a new owner that can provide some maintenance & TLC.  So, is that you?  Well...

Get ready to get started today!  Don't miss out... BID HIGH & WITH CONFIDENCE ON eBAY or call Brent directly @ (512) 422-0761!  Very reasonable shipping rates are available to assist with your purchase, and we can have your bike delivered right to your door.  We ALSO offer financing for people with Good, Bad, or No Credit - at Cowboy Harley, Everyone Rides!

For more on the eBay listing (or CraigsList posting) please call Brent @ (512) 422-0761.  Thanks for looking, and Ride Safe, 

At our dealership we work very hard to accurately describe our vehicles through text descriptions and elaborate photos. When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle it is not a new vehicle. Any used vehicle can have normal wear and blemishes. Before placing a bid please read the descriptions thoroughly and view all pictures. PLEASE NOTE: Both Genuine H-D and aftermarket Parts & Accessories shown in pictures of a vehicle may have been removed or changed since the pictures were originally taken; be certain to doublecheck with your salesperson the presence and condition of any accessories prior to finalizing a deal!

Vehicle Information
Specifications
  • Seat height: 26.5''
  • Dry weight in lbs: about 700 lbs.
Included Standard Equipment
Interior
  • Seats in poor condition
Exterior
  • Exterior in fair condition
  • Glossy Paint - Despite a LOT of evidence that this motorcycle "lived outside" the paint itself is actually still fairly glossy and with minimal sun-fading.
  • Has Rock Chips - We are selling this 1997 Harley-Davidson FLSTC (a carb Heritage Softail Classic model) as a *VALUE BUY* and a *PROJECT/PARTS BIKE* primarily for the reasons noted in the separate section labeled "Mechanical," and because of the bike's barely-Fair (to Poor) cosmetic condition. The two-tone Platinum Silver/Vivid Black paint itself is actually not in too bad of shape, and the fenders & tank are largely okay, but the original H-D seat is absolutely trashed and needs to be replaced, plus: 1. The right-hand side passing lamp has been damaged, is dented, and is held together by black electrician's tape; 2. The original stock windscreen is missing; 3. The front brake lever is snapped off towards the end; 4.The rider floorboard inserts are missing altogether, and; 5. In general, there are multiple signs of weathering - bike likely was kept outside under a tarp. That said, this *VALUE BUY* will sell for cheap As-Is since it doesn't belong on our Showroom Floor, and on the positive side of the ledger it has aftermarket Kuryakyn Iso Grips w/ Throttle Boss, studded leather saddlebags with the Genuine H-D Skull Collection logo, smoked turn signal lenses, and multiple trim pieces from the Genuine H-D Live To Ride Collection. Do review the pictures carefully or, better yet, call Brent @ 512-422-0761 to come take an in-person look!
  • No Known Body Work
  • No Visible Dents - The bike has other cosmetic issues but dents in the tins doesn't appear to be one of them!
  • We had this '97 Heritage Softail washed before picture-taking and can have it cleaned again prior to either shipping or in-person pick-up.
Mechanical
  • Be sure to note the addition of a Stage 1 Kit w/ aftermarket S&S Carburetor and Vance & Hines exhaust! To take a listen call Brent @ 512-422-0761!
  • Factory Engine - Displacement:1338cc (81.64 cubic inches); Engine Type: V-twin, 4-stroke; Power: 60.0 HP @ 5,000 RPM; Torque: 76.7 ft.-lbs. @ 3,000 RPM; Top speed:roughly 93.2 MPH; Valves Per Cylinder: 2; Cooling System:Air; Gearbox: 5-speed; Transmission Type, Final Drive: Belt
  • Starts Right Up - We are selling this 1997 Harley-Davidson FLSTC (the carb Heritage Softail Classic model with the Motor Company's bulletproof Evo motor!) as a *VALUE BUY* and a *PROJECT/PARTS BIKE* for the cosmetic reasons noted in the separate section labeled "Exterior" and for the mechanical issues noted here: 1. All Harleys that we accept as a trade-in go through our Service Dept. for a technician's check-over, and one of the first things noticed on this bike is that the throttle cable is broken and needs to be replaced along with (possibly) the right-side hand grip and (certainly) the front brake lever; 2. Also, while the bike will fire right up (it was the previous owner's only form of transportation prior to the throttle cable break!) it should have SEVERAL oil leaks/weeps addressed, including; 3. There's an oil leak from the inner primary and the primary cover / inspection cover / and clutch cover gaskets should be replaced - cheap on Parts, but Labor-intensive; 4. The base gaskets are similarly leaking - again easy on Parts cost but long on Labor; 5. The clutch cable is leaking; 6. The lifter oil filter plug is leaking; 7. One of the shocks is leaking; 8. The lifter oil filter plug is leaking, and; 9. It's due for a new Front tire. As in this case, when we determine that required repairs don't make sense in light of Parts and Technician's Time (Labor - mostly Labor) vs. the book value of a motorcycle we try to sell these bikes As-Is before sending them to auction - hope that someone with time & ability & knowledge to do repairs themselves can be happy with a Good Deal. PLEASE NOTE: Once this determination is made we ALSO stop looking for additional issues, so this list may or may not be comprehensive - can schedule your own in-person inspection by calling Brent @ 512-422-0761! Now, with all of those mechanical negatives/areas of concern noted do be advised this '97 Heritage DOES start up and there are no engine or transmission noises - powertrain is functional and this bike was a Daily Rider for the prior owner. Once again, if you'd like to talk some more about this *VALUE BUY* that's going to sell As-Is for cheap (because it doesn't belong on our Showroom Floor) please call Brent @ 512-422-0761!
History
  • Dealer Inspected - All Harleys that we accept as a trade-in go through our Service Dept. for a technician's check-over - this bike being sold *As-Is* as a *VALUE BUY* or *PROJECT/PARTS BIKE* primarily for the reasons noted under the sections labeled "Exterior" and "Mechanical." Also, note that this 1997 Heritage has a Metzeler tire Front and Michelin tire Rear - rubber on both actually in okay shape with no cracking or dry rot, tread life left Front indicates due for replaced and estimate 33-plus percent tread wear remaining Rear.
  • For a copy of our service tech's "official" trade-in check-over report please call Brent @ (512) 422-0761!
  • In State Title - Clear Texas title!
  • No Known Accidents - And while the original factory warranty on this '97 Harley has of course expired, and the motorcycle is not eligible for an Extended Service Plan/extended warranty due to age & condition, for this *As-Is* *VALUE BUY* an in-person inspection can be arranged by calling Brent @ (512) 422-0761!
  • Please be sure to note that this *VALUE BUY* Harley Softail model is an *As Is-Without Warranty* motorcycle. We have done our very best to disclose the repairs that are required, but it is definitely a what-you-see-is-what-you-get bike! We'd encourage you to call Brent @ 512-422-0761 to arrange for an in-person inspection prior to purchase if you're interested in doing so.
Wheels
  • Wheels in good condition
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 We reserve the right to cancel all bids and end an auction early should the motorcycle no longer be available for sale.

Out of State Buyers
Out of state buyers are not charged tax, title, or license if paying cash or arranging their own financing; customer is responsible for registering the vehicle in their home state under this scenario. Out of state buyers using Cowboy Harley-arranged financing WILL be charged TT&L appropriate to their home state and these taxes/fees will be paid on their behalf. Documentary fees and Texas V.I.T. do apply in either case.

Taxes and Fees
In-state buyers will be charged state and local taxes, title, registration, and documentary fees. Our documentation fee is $125. All sales transactions must be completed within 7 days of auction close.

Deposit
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  • Cowboy Harley-Davidson of Austin
  • 10917 S. IH-35
  • Austin , Texas 78747
  • Toll Free: 1 (866) 547-4294
  • Phone: (512) 292-3944
  • Alt: (512) 422-0761