AFTERMARKET GOODIES

[mzrsq]

Was just asked my opinion about resale values of used bikes.  It's always been my opinion that unless the mods have been done in engine performance (ie, big-bore, turbo, Nitrous,) excluding pipes, pc3, maps, Mods add little to the resale value of a bike.

whats your opinion?

 

[StreetnTrack]

It all depends on the mods and the area where you are trying to sale it.

 

[adrenaline junkey]

just depends on who is buying it

 

[MC MUSTANG]

I think that mods add tremendous value TO THE PERSON DOING THEM. However, people have to remember, that the more they personalize them, the less room they leave for someone else to do the same. So the mods can actually be a detractor, unless you find someone who is looking for some of the mods you have as a quick head start. Things that are cosmetic usually add little value....performance a little more so....but again, all depends on the person buying the bike. I know that I wouldn't get the money that I've put into Bessie if I sold her, but personally, I plan on running her into the ground! Hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas!

 

[BA BUSA]

If I were in the market for a used bike I would want one with low miles in almost new condition and no mods

 

[frisbee]

What MC said

 

[slow_and_easy]

Agreed... what frisbee said about what MC said...

 

[Vic_E55_2001]

agreed... what slow-and_easy said about what frisbee said about what MC said

 

[MC MUSTANG]

agreed... what Vic said about what slow-and_easy said about what frisbee said about what MC said (HEY!?!)

 

[Vic_E55_2001]

Remind me what am I agreed with?

 

[grabntwist]

Anything over a exhaust and PC is not going to get you even remotly close to what you have invested. Take my bike for instance. Clean maintained and has IMO all high end quality stuff (ie, wheels exhaust, rearsets, etc.). It also has about 4k in the motor.

Everything added all up falls slightly short of tripple the cost of a new Busa. I seriously doubt I would get anything over 14-15k for it and it would be gone for that price. The bike has been kept in my dining room since new. I modded away knowing this so Im not to worried about it.

 

[fstbusa]

Anything over a exhaust and PC is not going to get you even remotly close to what you have invested. Take my bike for instance. Clean maintained and has IMO all high end quality stuff (ie, wheels exhaust, rearsets, etc.). It also has about 4k in the motor.

Everything added all up falls slightly short of tripple the cost of a new Busa. I seriously doubt I would get anything over 14-15k for it and it would be gone for that price. The bike has been kept in my dining room since new. I modded away knowing this so Im not to worried about it.

I agree about getting your money outta it.... the more you do the less likely you will get your money outta it.

 

[05BUSABLU]

how am i suposed to read and understand you fuggers when im dopped up on pain killers when you type like that....ok i agfree

 

[nitrousjunkie]

how am i suposed to read and understand you fuggers when im dopped up on pain killers when you type like that....ok i agfree

 

[USMCBUSA]

You will never get your money back with mods but, I like the bike personalized to me and I know that i willl take a lose in that department.

 

[DaCol.]

Actually more that not, you get less with a moded bike vs a clean perfect stocker. But then who cares, if you ride the heck out of it (which I do) it's not going to bring much anyway. And just think of all the enjoyment you'll have just having something different that reflects you      

 

[STUNNAH]

I think that mods add tremendous value TO THE PERSON DOING THEM.  However, people have to remember, that the more they personalize them, the less room they leave for someone else to do the same.  So the mods can actually be a detractor, unless you find someone who is looking for some of the mods you have as a quick head start.  Things that are cosmetic usually add little value....performance a little more so....but again, all depends on the person buying the bike.  I know that I wouldn't get the money that I've put into Bessie if I sold her, but personally, I plan on running her into the ground!  Hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas!

A little late on this one but I agree with this post...

 

[EastCoast]

agreed... what Vic said about what slow-and_easy said about what frisbee said about what MC said (HEY!?!)

I need to start doing crack. That all made sense

 

[Vic_E55_2001]

agreed... what Vic said about what slow-and_easy said about what frisbee said about what MC said (HEY!?!)

I need to start doing crack. That all made sense  

go ahead, try it... you gonna like it!

after all chemically neutral powders still what they are.... powders....

 

[Cuffee]

I agree!