I have looked at a couple HDs lately that were rebuilt salvaged bikes.

Any idea how much a salvage title hurts the value on a Harley Say a bike that would sell for $15,000 with a clear title(good title), would it knock the value to $12,500 or closer to $10,000? (assuming there were no visual blemishes on the bike)

I know this is not an exact science but I need some ballpark idea.

As an example I am looking at this '02 Road King for $7800 but it's a salvage title.
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/Jeffwo/bike4.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l24/Jeffwo/bike5.jpg

Thanks,
Jeff

 

Did you check to see what kelly blue book motorcycles says, or nada.com says.

 

I'd hazard a guess that a bike with a salvage title isn't worth more than 50%-60% of what a Clear Title bike in identical condition would bring. BUT, the real issue is that at any price (other than free) a bike with a salvage title is going to be a real ***** of a bike to try and sell if you ever need to. If you think it's hard to sell a bike in this economy, in the middle of November when 3/4 of the country has or just had a snow storm . . . just add "Salvage Title" to the mix. Look at all the bikes on eBay right now with Clear Titles with zero, none, nada bids on them after a week being listed! You may also want to check with your insurance company to see if they will even insure it . . . at any price.

 

it KILLS resale value.

Not worth the headache.

 

I wouldn't buy one.

 

Oh, yeah, I know it's a buyer's market right now.

I put a couple pictures of one bike I am looking at right now in my original post.

 

Walk away...

 

I just love all the nay say'rs.............

Bottom line is, unless you are a collector. You can't ride a piece (title) of paper. If the bike is one you like and its legally papered, and the price is right, you do the math.

 

until you have to sell it..............

(or insure it)

 

2002 means needs cam conversion (bad cam followers)