XL 50 equals XL 1200 ???
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From: Ozark Country
Based on consumer price index and the falling value of the USD I doubt if you would ever regroup the money that you invest in a bike for 'future resale', Anniversity model or not.
For example;
Let's say that you purchased a special 'Limited Edition' Sportster back in 1982 for $5,000.
In 2009 the actual "buying power" of that $5,000 is almost $11,000, meaning that you would have to sell the bike for $11,000 just to break even on your investment when you consider the consumer price index and lower value of the USD.
The actual 'value' of a dollar today is much less than the value of the same dollar a few years ago.
Check it out yourself,
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
For example;
Let's say that you purchased a special 'Limited Edition' Sportster back in 1982 for $5,000.
In 2009 the actual "buying power" of that $5,000 is almost $11,000, meaning that you would have to sell the bike for $11,000 just to break even on your investment when you consider the consumer price index and lower value of the USD.
The actual 'value' of a dollar today is much less than the value of the same dollar a few years ago.
Check it out yourself,
http://www.westegg.com/inflation/
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From: The sunniest (and hottest) place on earth: Yuma, AZ
As a XL50 owner, I can see both sides of the argument. Like the OP, I too wanted to keep mine mostly stock, but decided that the BLING appeal was too much to resist and started modding. 
I did save all of the parts though in case someone like myself actually liked the idea of having a legitimate "Anniversary" limited edition bike. I too have been riding for many years, and actually like the look of the XL50. The mirage orange sets it apart from the "dark" line of bikes that many are riding these days. If that isn't enough reason to have one, then I suppose I am "just another sportster owner in a flooded sportster market." LOL. My advice is go with your parts list and have fun. As most have stated, it is most comparable to the 1200R, but as I have learned the hard way, some parts are XL50 specific and need to be ordered as such. Save the stock parts and when/if you decide to sell it, look for someone that genuinely likes the bike! Nostalgia means something different to everybody. Some are willing to pay for it, others are not. To the OP, what number did you get?
I did save all of the parts though in case someone like myself actually liked the idea of having a legitimate "Anniversary" limited edition bike. I too have been riding for many years, and actually like the look of the XL50. The mirage orange sets it apart from the "dark" line of bikes that many are riding these days. If that isn't enough reason to have one, then I suppose I am "just another sportster owner in a flooded sportster market." LOL. My advice is go with your parts list and have fun. As most have stated, it is most comparable to the 1200R, but as I have learned the hard way, some parts are XL50 specific and need to be ordered as such. Save the stock parts and when/if you decide to sell it, look for someone that genuinely likes the bike! Nostalgia means something different to everybody. Some are willing to pay for it, others are not. To the OP, what number did you get?
Last edited by splitwindow; Dec 17, 2010 at 10:20 AM.
Always remember, what something is worth (other than to the owner) is what someone is willing to PAY for it. Your bike is the way you want it that is what counts. My consolation is that when I die and leave the scoots to my daughter, her husband will treat them like I do and ride em like he stole em
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Limited production is an investment of time and equity, for the longer term, as in classic cars. One day, if applicable, these bikes WILL fetch a higher price, and oh, they are not the same exact specs as the other '07 1200's with some gold emblem and fancy limited production # plate, you are simply unaware. Just sayin' Matters to me not really.
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From: canberra,ACT
Hi all! just to wiegh in on the 50 th ann sporty... i gots one (736) in near mint stage 1.. and i do kinda feel cool having 1 of 2000 but really i just soooo liked the look of it laced wheels king nut tank vivid black and soooooo much chrome.
.certainly liked more than the other styles in the sporty range.
with some syuspesion upgrades it will ride and corner more like it should! but i will say those mickey mouse ear speedo tach set gotta go!
.certainly liked more than the other styles in the sporty range.
with some syuspesion upgrades it will ride and corner more like it should! but i will say those mickey mouse ear speedo tach set gotta go!
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