Does a Stage 3 tune add value?
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: usa
Id feel better about buying a performance build from a guy that had it done by a respected independent shop. In my opinion most of the guys I've met that were worth a sh%t left employment from a dealer to do there own thing. This leaves the dealerships the fresh out of MMI guys and the hacks. Notice that I said MOST!!! I have met a couple of good guys working for dealerships but there is no guarantee that they are the ones that did the build. Id probably feel better about buying the bike if it came with documentation as the the parts installed. Id be more confident with forged pistons from someone like J&E, or arias, or Wiseco than a build with the cast Screaming Eagle stuff.
It does seem like most negative opinions here are emotional not factual..
You ppl can't possibly have enough real data to have such hard opinions..
Except that you will only get portion of what you got in it..depending on who is in the deal
Last edited by amkaos; Aug 23, 2015 at 09:00 PM.
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Southern California
Here's the thing; No one has any negative issues with a stock bike. As soon as you start modifying the bike you begin to filter out those folks who like the bike, but don't care for your particular modification(s). For those looking for exactly what you did? Maybe a good thing, but finding a clone of yourself can be a bit difficult, or at least more trouble than selling a stock one. That said . . . a stock Harley may be the rarest of all bikes.
When I see a modified engine . . . I don't care who did the work: A.) I don't trust it, and B.) The owner certainly didn't up the engine power just for the heck of it . . . he probably used it! I did, and I do, on my Heritage. I'm sure it hasn't been a traumatic thing for the bike . . . but neither has it lengthened the lifespan of things either. I'm fairly certain of that!
When I see a modified engine . . . I don't care who did the work: A.) I don't trust it, and B.) The owner certainly didn't up the engine power just for the heck of it . . . he probably used it! I did, and I do, on my Heritage. I'm sure it hasn't been a traumatic thing for the bike . . . but neither has it lengthened the lifespan of things either. I'm fairly certain of that!
Cruiser
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From: western mass.
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,
Stellar HDF Member
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From: USA
No.....mods typically never add value.
No.... a big no for motor mods IMO.
Yes....only if the buyer really want the vehicle for sale.
Here appearance mods can increase desirability, yet again cut or modded frame, non factory paint, engine taken apart for "hot rod" items decrease value IMO.
And what value? If a set of custom rims cost $4000 to make and install on a $25K valued bike does that make the value now $29K or $25.5K. Typically mods don't return their investment or add value. I think dime for a dollar is the quote that is applicable.
Good luck in your decision and hunt.
No.... a big no for motor mods IMO.
Yes....only if the buyer really want the vehicle for sale.
Here appearance mods can increase desirability, yet again cut or modded frame, non factory paint, engine taken apart for "hot rod" items decrease value IMO.
And what value? If a set of custom rims cost $4000 to make and install on a $25K valued bike does that make the value now $29K or $25.5K. Typically mods don't return their investment or add value. I think dime for a dollar is the quote that is applicable.
Good luck in your decision and hunt.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Black Hills
When you twist the throttle of a stage 3 (or more) the torque will make you pee a little. What's that worth to you ?
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...er-harley.html
Mine's been reworked down to the flywheel and I would not hesitate to do it again.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...er-harley.html
Mine's been reworked down to the flywheel and I would not hesitate to do it again.
Last edited by rizzo; Sep 26, 2015 at 09:15 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 905
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From: New Jersey
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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