Used Motorcycle Value
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Coral Springs, Florida
That's where so many people get misled. Stocks, bonds, real estate, etc., are investments. Harleys, Hot Rods, go fast boats, etc. are toys, and as such, take a nose dive in value pretty quickly. The guy that dumps 40k in his bike surely realizes that he could never possibly recoup even half of that on resale. We see it every year at the Barrett Jackson Auctions, where, time after time, we hear the announcer say "What a buy........it would cost twice that to build one".
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Coral Springs, Florida
How many miles were on it?
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 133
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From: Overland Park, KS
That's where so many people get misled. Stocks, bonds, real estate, etc., are investments. Harleys, Hot Rods, go fast boats, etc. are toys, and as such, take a nose dive in value pretty quickly. The guy that dumps 40k in his bike surely realizes that he could never possibly recoup even half of that on resale. We see it every year at the Barrett Jackson Auctions, where, time after time, we hear the announcer say "What a buy........it would cost twice that to build one".
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,779
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From: Northern California
Take a look at my ad in Craigs List, ad number 801294098...I get call's just about everyday, offer's have been close but because I don't really need to sell, I'm holding out for my price. Any chance?......Rich
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Birch Bay, WA
I think it really depends on what part of the country you are in. In my area dealers never come off MSRP an many add $1000-$1,500 for set up. Put that all together and the used bike price can hold up a bit, especially at the dealer.
spiz
spiz
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Northern California
I'm still trying to learn my way around this new format.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/801294098.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/mcy/801294098.html
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Northern California
Right on, it worked! Now if I can just get alittle smarter and figure how to post a picture.....LOL......Anyway
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Just over 16K miles. It was flawless and I took very good care of it. I bought it used just at 5K miles still under waranty and have around 18K into it. I feel I did ok after owning it a couple years and in todays economy.