| Author | Message | ||
     Seattlexb |
I'm thinking about doing some mods on my xb and am wondering if its worth it or not. What do you think my return on investment would be if I installed the micron, chip, and air box? The parts are around $1300 I think. I don't expect to recoup my money, but what value would it add? I have an 05 xb9s. I may sell the bike next year depending on the new models. | ||
| M_singer |
Mod generally add little to the value of a bike. In fact clean stock bikes generally bring the highest dollar. | ||
| Buelltroll |
I was gonna say it won't ADD any it'll actually take away from the price. There I said it. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
The best way to recoup your investment would probably be to remove the performance parts and sell them separately, when you decide to sell the bike. So it might be a good idea to keep the stock units around for a while. | ||
| Cycleaddict |
investment ? i've never been able to recoup monies spent on recreational stuff ever !! i have gotten "top dollar" for some stuff, but you gotta maintain them better than most people are willing to.you gotta keep 'em close to originaL (save the stock parts) and keep your machine CLEAN (detail that puppy a couple times a year!) plus i never could find a way to ride a dollar bill ! money ain't no fun..... ya gotta spend it to have fun !!! | ||
| Cgocifer |
Ha, ya know, if new models do come out, I'm screwed! I don't think I could ever sell my bike. I've had it listed for over 10 months in the cycle trader and only got 4 calls. It's in perfect condition and priced well below blue book. These Buells just don't sell. Nobody really wants 'em except other Buell owners. | ||
| Seattlexb |
Thanks for the input. I think that I was just looking for some justification to spend the money on mods. You helped me make up my mind to keep it stock. | ||
| Spiderman |
You need a better portfolio if a new motorcycle is an investment  | ||
| Tpoppa |
I always thought it was funny when you see a Harley add..."Over $30k invested, will sell for $16k." Last I checked, Investments are supposed to generate money  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Over-38-000-investe d-under-1000-mi-since-Stage-3-engin_W0QQitemZ29012 3470511QQihZ019QQcategoryZ49996QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte m http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-Harley-Motorcy cle-Ultra-Custom-Fat-Boy-Street-Bike_W0QQitemZ2601 23936790QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6707QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte m | ||
| Beachbuell |
A motorcycle or any vehicle that is used as a normal transportation is not any kind of "investment". Your "investment" loses money as soon as you sign the papers/title, it is now a used vehicle. If you have a very rare or sought after vehicle that is sitting in a garage somewhere or almost never driven, then that may be a different story. As far as common motorcycles with loads of $$accessories$$, you will never get that money back. Those add-ons are a customization by the owner at that time and are ones personal preference. As someone stated above.... The bikes that get the most $$ are the ones that are kept in original oem, factory condition (no mods). | ||
| Cmhxb9 |
As an optimist, I sometimes look at this problem from a cash flow perspective, comparing my cage against my XB9S. Given: I'm going to spend a lot of money on tires, mods, gadgets, Mobil1, insurance and what not for my Buell. These expenses are not directly related to my monthly fuel budget. Given: My cage is a Jeep Cherokee/My bike is a 2003 XB9S (and yes, I updated to the 2004 sprockets and '06 belt, so lay off!). My daily commute is 40 miles total. Jeep gets 18MPG. Buell gets 48MPG. Jeep Data: 2.2 gallons x 5 days = 11 gallons per week or 44 US gallons per month. 87 Octane Gas: $3.50/US Gallon [05/31/2007] Total Monthly Commuting Fuel Cost: $154.00 XB9S Data: .8 gallons x 5 days = 4 US gallons per week or 16 US gallons per month. 94 Octane Gas: $3.75/US Gallon [05/31/2007] Total Monthly Commuting Fuel Cost: $60.00 Monthly fuel quantity saved: 28 US gallons. So, I saved about $94.00 in gas during the month of May. That's $94.00 toward a Muller Power Clutch from American Sport Bike! (Message edited by cmhxb9 on May 31, 2007) | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Accessories are for you, your bike, and the way you ride, not for the guy buying your used bike. That being said best places to spend money 1 Performance, a) engine b) Brakes c) Suspension 2 Comfort 3 Routine required maintenance and service 4 LIGHTING 5 luggage, storage 6 Riding Gear (you'll need the good stuff) 7 Decorative, dead last if at all Just my .02 cents worth But you should see some of the Chrome Boats that come in on trade! | ||
| Tdiddy |
I put riding gear at the top of my list. | ||
| Sloppy |
The "best" investment by far is a track day. No other modification will have you go faster, learn further, brake harder and ride safer than a track day. And it add's a little reality when you get passed by a riding instructer on an EX500 with only one hand... the lesson? It's not the bike that's holding the bike back, it's that organ in the helmet that is... | ||
| Interex2050 |
Sloppy, well said! | ||
| Diablobrian |
sloppy:  | ||
| Cityxslicker |
The reason riding gear is down closer to the bottom is because it isnt bike specific, You should always protect your noggin, elbows, knees, etc, Just my opinion that I would buy newer gear before I spent money on Bling |
