Put a Price on this Forty Eight
Tourer
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From: Colorado
I price that bike as one from someone with too much money and no ability or desire to ride. But he bought it to be cool when his friends got bikes. I bet he got scared by something and turned it in, for a huge loss.
Oh and aftermarket parts are worth diddly to a bike value. That is why people strip them before selling the bike in a lot of cases.
Go check the NaDA and blue book values then offer lower and don't go above it.
Oh and aftermarket parts are worth diddly to a bike value. That is why people strip them before selling the bike in a lot of cases.
Go check the NaDA and blue book values then offer lower and don't go above it.
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I would offer $8500.00 but wouldn't go higher than $9,000.00, Upgrades to the bike are typically not a value factor when it comes to selling the bike in less the Buyer likes the bike setup exactly the way it is - and if it was me and I liked all the upgrades and wouldn't change anything I might add another $500.00 to my offer.
I understand going out and buying all the upgrades New would cost anywhere from $2k to $3k more but you're not buying them new they are already mounted and have 600 miles on them - so they are considered Used, they might be in real good condition but they are used and not worth a new price.
I understand going out and buying all the upgrades New would cost anywhere from $2k to $3k more but you're not buying them new they are already mounted and have 600 miles on them - so they are considered Used, they might be in real good condition but they are used and not worth a new price.
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It's been said ad nauseam but aftermarket parts simply aren't worth much. Even if they weren't on the bike you would get more money selling them individually rather than a package. The odds of finding someone that wants ALL of those parts together is not likely.
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Road Warrior
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Well thanks to those who offered a number. I have to assume those who didnt dont have a clue.
I know people like to say that addons dont add up to the value much, to an extent.
Yet, there is no single 48 owner that wouldnt like upgraded shocks in the back, and shortshots are among the most popular upgrades.
So far, I agree with ib5150's evaluation.
Someone purchases a 48 here,2012 with 3500 miles for 7500 and everyone agreed its a "killer deal"
Now, I would add 500 for the year and miles, so that's 8000. Add only $500 for pipes, air cleaner, thats $8500.
The 970 Progressives are selling for $510 up used on ebay, can sell for $500, so dont tell me add ons mean nothing. that's $9000.
You did not count $399 LED, $314 tach combo, and $150 seat, keep them for free.
Now, you have one $150 handle bar, and all the new stock parts, headlight, pipes, air cleaner, seat...etc to sell.
$9000 easy.
This is how I look at it. Repeating what everyone else says is waste of time and energy.
I know people like to say that addons dont add up to the value much, to an extent.
Yet, there is no single 48 owner that wouldnt like upgraded shocks in the back, and shortshots are among the most popular upgrades.
So far, I agree with ib5150's evaluation.
Someone purchases a 48 here,2012 with 3500 miles for 7500 and everyone agreed its a "killer deal"
Now, I would add 500 for the year and miles, so that's 8000. Add only $500 for pipes, air cleaner, thats $8500.
The 970 Progressives are selling for $510 up used on ebay, can sell for $500, so dont tell me add ons mean nothing. that's $9000.
You did not count $399 LED, $314 tach combo, and $150 seat, keep them for free.
Now, you have one $150 handle bar, and all the new stock parts, headlight, pipes, air cleaner, seat...etc to sell.
$9000 easy.
This is how I look at it. Repeating what everyone else says is waste of time and energy.
Last edited by OddJack; Apr 13, 2014 at 04:37 PM.
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Road Warrior
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I price that bike as one from someone with too much money and no ability or desire to ride. But he bought it to be cool when his friends got bikes. I bet he got scared by something and turned it in, for a huge loss.
Oh and aftermarket parts are worth diddly to a bike value. That is why people strip them before selling the bike in a lot of cases.
Go check the NaDA and blue book values then offer lower and don't go above it.
Oh and aftermarket parts are worth diddly to a bike value. That is why people strip them before selling the bike in a lot of cases.
Go check the NaDA and blue book values then offer lower and don't go above it.
I didnt say I am buying or selling, but thanks for the essay on the psycho analysis of the owner, which was not on the topic btw.
have a good day.
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Cruiser
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Well thanks to those who offered a number. I have to assume those who didnt dont have a clue.
I know people like to say that addons dont add up to the value much, to an extent.
Yet, there is no single 48 owner that wouldnt like upgraded shocks in the back, and shortshots are among the most popular upgrades.
So far, I agree with ib5150's evaluation.
Someone purchases a 48 here,2012 with 3500 miles for 7500 and everyone agreed its a "killer deal"
Now, I would add 500 for the year and miles, so that's 8000. Add only $500 for pipes, air cleaner, thats $8500.
The 970 Progressives are selling for $510 up used on ebay, can sell for $500, so dont tell me add ons mean nothing. that's $9000.
You did not count $399 LED, $314 tach combo, and $150 seat, keep them for free.
Now, you have one $150 handle bar, and all the new stock parts, headlight, pipes, air cleaner, seat...etc to sell.
$9000 easy.
This is how I look at it. Repeating what everyone else says is waste of time and energy.
I know people like to say that addons dont add up to the value much, to an extent.
Yet, there is no single 48 owner that wouldnt like upgraded shocks in the back, and shortshots are among the most popular upgrades.
So far, I agree with ib5150's evaluation.
Someone purchases a 48 here,2012 with 3500 miles for 7500 and everyone agreed its a "killer deal"
Now, I would add 500 for the year and miles, so that's 8000. Add only $500 for pipes, air cleaner, thats $8500.
The 970 Progressives are selling for $510 up used on ebay, can sell for $500, so dont tell me add ons mean nothing. that's $9000.
You did not count $399 LED, $314 tach combo, and $150 seat, keep them for free.
Now, you have one $150 handle bar, and all the new stock parts, headlight, pipes, air cleaner, seat...etc to sell.
$9000 easy.
This is how I look at it. Repeating what everyone else says is waste of time and energy.
$500 for pipes and air cleaner? I may not like them all that much, they're used, also I have no guarantee they were installed properly or that the bike was retuned right.
Shocks going for $500 on eBay? That's nice, these are on a bike, the person paying $500 for those shocks may not like all your other add ons, or the bike itself. They want the shocks, not all the other ****, you don't pay $9 grand to get the shocks you want.
You came to the this forum for opinions and you got them, don't be shitty because you don't like them. Sounds like "this bike" is yours and you just mad because we didn't fall in love with your precious upgrades. you want some truth? I won't buy a modified bike because I have no guarantee the previous owner did a good job and the style probably won't match mine so I may redo them anyways. THAT'S why aftermarket stuff holds no value.
Just consider the basics, exhaust and intake. There are HUNDREDS of options for both, what are the odds you picked both the exhaust and intake I want? I would rather buy a stock bike and build what I want.
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Road Warrior
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Holy butt-hurt batman!
$500 for pipes and air cleaner? I may not like them all that much, they're used, also I have no guarantee they were installed properly or that the bike was retuned right.
Shocks going for $500 on eBay? That's nice, these are on a bike, the person paying $500 for those shocks may not like all your other add ons, or the bike itself. They want the shocks, not all the other ****, you don't pay $9 grand to get the shocks you want.
You came to the this forum for opinions and you got them, don't be shitty because you don't like them. Sounds like "this bike" is yours and you just mad because we didn't fall in love with your precious upgrades. you want some truth? I won't buy a modified bike because I have no guarantee the previous owner did a good job and the style probably won't match mine so I may redo them anyways. THAT'S why aftermarket stuff holds no value.
Just consider the basics, exhaust and intake. There are HUNDREDS of options for both, what are the odds you picked both the exhaust and intake I want? I would rather buy a stock bike and build what I want.
$500 for pipes and air cleaner? I may not like them all that much, they're used, also I have no guarantee they were installed properly or that the bike was retuned right.
Shocks going for $500 on eBay? That's nice, these are on a bike, the person paying $500 for those shocks may not like all your other add ons, or the bike itself. They want the shocks, not all the other ****, you don't pay $9 grand to get the shocks you want.
You came to the this forum for opinions and you got them, don't be shitty because you don't like them. Sounds like "this bike" is yours and you just mad because we didn't fall in love with your precious upgrades. you want some truth? I won't buy a modified bike because I have no guarantee the previous owner did a good job and the style probably won't match mine so I may redo them anyways. THAT'S why aftermarket stuff holds no value.
Just consider the basics, exhaust and intake. There are HUNDREDS of options for both, what are the odds you picked both the exhaust and intake I want? I would rather buy a stock bike and build what I want.
Sounds like "this bike" is yours and you just mad because we didn't fall in love with your precious upgrades.
Shocks going for $500 on eBay? That's nice, these are on a bike, the person paying $500 for those shocks may not like all your other add ons, or the bike itself. They want the shocks, not all the other ****, you don't pay $9 grand to get the shocks you want.
Oh yeah that is nice, they go for over $600 used.
$500 for pipes and air cleaner? I may not like them all that much, they're used, also I have no guarantee they were installed properly or that the bike was retuned right.
There are HUNDREDS of options for both, what are the odds you picked both the exhaust and intake I want? I would rather buy a stock bike and build what I want
Anyone who buys that bike for 9k can easily make it stock if he choses to and make at least $1200 on it, gets a 600mile 2013 sportster for $7800.
Yeah, that's why I say people like you dont have a clue, because you are limited to what you hear here and there and then shoot it from the hip before even be able to look at your options and possibilities. I guess removing and replacing couple of simple parts here and there is beyond your comprehension and you got to have this "stock" bike so you can wrap your brains around it.
Those people who say mods dont add to value must be talking about mods that are hard or impossible to reverse, or work that is more about labor than the value of the part itself.
Problem with people like is that just because someone asks for opinion you automatically think they are an idiot.
Have a good day.
Last edited by OddJack; Apr 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM.
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