motor build & resale value? does it hurt?
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motor build & resale value? does it hurt?
I'm real close to pulling the trigger on a FM 107 build. Just wondering for those of you that have had motor work done, did it hurt or help when it came time to sell your bike. I know accessories basically do nothing for value, but was wondering what effect a motor build could have on resale value. Thanks all.
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My opinion.... I would never buy a bike with motor mods. It would always be on my mind, who did the work? Was it done properly? With a warranty? What good would a warranty be if I bought a bike 1000 miles away? Was it done in a garage by a weekend warrior? And I would be inclined not to believe anything involving that anyway. If I'm buying used, I want BONE STOCK. Not something somebody built to hot rod around or beat on. But that's just me.
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The reality is the downside of engine builds are minimal and most are related to tuning which a good dyno operator can deal with in short order. JMHO.
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I would say that most who would not buy a used bike with a modded motor, ride bikes without a modded motor. I would not hesitate to buy one because those that have done it either know how to take care of it or are not hesitant to spend money to do so. I also would like to state that I have seen more riders "beating" on unmodded bikes than those that don't have to for the same enjoyment.