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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 05:45 AM
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no disrespect intended, I promise
But this is the second time in a week a thread like this popped up.
(trying to sell a low mile bike with a ton of expensive mods )

It makes me wonder why someone would drop so much money into a bike before they know if they like riding.
Mileage suggests they don't like riding


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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 06:04 AM
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Might get some ideas here, sort by highest price.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Betblck
I own a 2015 Roadglide that is highly customized. I no longer ride it as my wife has lost all interest in joining me. I need to sell it and reality is setting in that I’m going to take a huge loss. My bike has only 11.5k miles. What do you think I should ask and where should I start advertising? Any help would be appreciated.



Start at MSRP and be prepared to go down from there. Keep it and enjoy it at your leisure. Good luck to you.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 06:17 AM
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Start at MSRP and be prepared to go down from there. Keep it and enjoy it at your leisure. Good luck to you.
The price when new in 2015? As said, good luck…
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 06:24 AM
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Likely will sell at what average retail is for a 2015. Someone may be willing to pay a little more for your mods. Looks ok but finding some one that wants what was done to it. 2015 9 years old. At 10 years HD does not even want to work on it. Will take a while.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 06:29 AM
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Been seeing a few bikes at dealerships, mainly dodge as that’s my buddy’s preferred brand but seems you may be able to trade it in on a new car for the “wife” since she’s the one not wanting it. Probably have better luck off loading it that way and although you won’t get anything that way either, you have a new vehicle with payments still.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 11:13 AM
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As an aside, have a pro show you how to take staging photos. For what you have, it's almost impossible to see. Plus, there is waaaay too
much stuff behind the bike.

Here's what I mean.






 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 11:20 AM
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A car salesman once told me "there's a *** for every seat"
You just have to find him. If you want top money you must advertise, advertise, wait, lower price and advertise some more.
It's a Twin Cam. People with deep pockets want the newer tech, keep this in mind with your pricing.
 
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Keep it.
Someone has to stay home to make sandwiches.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2024 | 01:27 PM
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Having a customized bike is awesome until its time to sell. Then you learn how much money you pissed away modding it.
 
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