Does a Stage 3 tune add value?
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Does a Stage 3 tune add value?
Hi, Looking at buying a Fat Boy here in the UK and found a lovely bike, 2009 that has a Screamin Eagle Stage 3 Pro TC 103 1690 upgrade from 1584.
Has this added value to the bike or would it detract from the bike because it has been messed with? It was professionally fitted. Should I be paying a premium for the tune?
The bike is perfect otherwise.
Also any feeling on whether it is a good upgrade to have on a Fat Boy?
Cheers,
Has this added value to the bike or would it detract from the bike because it has been messed with? It was professionally fitted. Should I be paying a premium for the tune?
The bike is perfect otherwise.
Also any feeling on whether it is a good upgrade to have on a Fat Boy?
Cheers,
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From what I have seen, which granted everyone has their own viewpoint, modifications of any type don't really add $$ value to a bike.
So in the US we have Black Book (Dealer trade value) and Blue Book (Private owner/seller value). The Black Book value is what most dealers will accept as a trade, and it is influenced by miles, condition, market availability, etc. Blue Book is similar, but private buyers will often be willing to pay more.
Ok, to cut it short: The dealer will look at the book value of the bike, and depending on the mod might if they feel generous, give you a higher end trade on their typical price. A private buyer may be talked into a higher price, but they are still considering a range based on the typical value for that year bike in that same condition.
So ultimately, mods of any type don't value...they may help retain value.
So in the US we have Black Book (Dealer trade value) and Blue Book (Private owner/seller value). The Black Book value is what most dealers will accept as a trade, and it is influenced by miles, condition, market availability, etc. Blue Book is similar, but private buyers will often be willing to pay more.
Ok, to cut it short: The dealer will look at the book value of the bike, and depending on the mod might if they feel generous, give you a higher end trade on their typical price. A private buyer may be talked into a higher price, but they are still considering a range based on the typical value for that year bike in that same condition.
So ultimately, mods of any type don't value...they may help retain value.
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