I know of 3 VTX's that have cleared 100,000 miles with normal maintenance...one of which has 120k. All 3 were 1800's. I believe they were all '02 models so a couple of water pumps were replaced, but that's about it.I wouldn't be afraid of buying an X with 50k miles on it. These engines are practically bullet proof.
I have a question?Has anyone ever had one of these motors go out?
My friend from the coffee shop has his Harley in the shop for a top end overhaul at 40K something miles... and before the overhaul it's probably worth 3 times a same year VTX with the same miles and another 100K before you'd even think of checking compression on it... Go figure...