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Just curious on how much more than market price for a bike would you guys pay if a bike had upgrades like: adjustable ohlins damper, adjustable pazzo levers, rizzoma grips and bar ends and powder coated wheels
 
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If anything I would pay less than market since modifications are a good indicator that the previous owner liked to ride it "spiritedly".
 
Most times you're better off putting the stock parts back on and then selling off the upgrades separately... of course that's quite dependent on whether you kept the original parts or not!
 
Ed In Mississauga said:
Most times you're better off putting the stock parts back on and then selling off the upgrades separately... of course that's quite dependent on whether you kept the original parts or not!
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^^^^ + 1 on this! Unless its the plastics that have been "Upgraded". Seller speak for "bikes been down & I hope you don't notice..." in that case- RUN!
 
It depends on whether or not the "upgrades" are valuable to you.

If they are, you feel a moral obligation, if they aren't you don't, unless the seller can convince you otherwise.

For someone like me, an exhaust actually lowers my price.
 
Baggsy said:
It depends on whether or not the "upgrades" are valuable to you.

If they are, you feel a moral obligation, if they aren't you don't, unless the seller can convince you otherwise.

For someone like me, an exhaust actually lowers my price.
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Please tell us why an aftermarket exhaust would de value a bike in your eyes?

It is lighter by far and flows more, how is that worse than stock?
 
flameboy182 said:
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If anything I would pay less than market since modifications are a good indicator that the previous owner liked to ride it "spiritedly".
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LOL... Awesome!

I would have no problem paying a premium for a bike that has high end parts. Especially, if I plan on doing that stuff anyways.
Wheels, master cylinders, rearsets, levers, suspension, etc. are all worth it IMO, but things like rim tape and a tank pad makes no difference.
 
krrakt said:
Please tell us why an aftermarket exhaust would de value a bike in your eyes?

It is lighter by far and flows more, how is that worse than stock?
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This. I actually looked like this while reading that...
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krrakt said:
Please tell us why an aftermarket exhaust would de value a bike in your eyes?

It is lighter by far and flows more, how is that worse than stock?
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I don't think a bolt on exhaust is much of an issue, but there are some cases were people cut and weld the pipes and that is something I would like to avoid as well.
 
Roomie said:
Agreed Mina but most just use a slip on. I haven't seen many for sale that were hack jobs.
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A lot of 08-10 GSX-R's have been hacked from the cat, mostly to install the shorty Akra and M4 pipes from the 06/07's.
 
Oh. Well that sucks and yes I'd avoid that too. Why would anyone hack it when you can buy mid pipes. Cheap buggers :rolleyes:
 
I don't need the attention an aftermarket exhaust gives me.
I like to ride a quiet bike.
Why would I need more than 140 hspr on the street?
What if I don't enjoy the sound of the existing pipe?
If he sells me the bike with an aftermarket pipe, I better damn well get the original in good condition.
Maybe he dumped the bike and scratched the originals.


krrakt said:
Please tell us why an aftermarket exhaust would de value a bike in your eyes?

It is lighter by far and flows more, how is that worse than stock?
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If it's spotless as it looks and you really want it maybe 3500? I wouldn't spend any more than that though
 
Fresh said:
Just curious on how much more than market price for a bike would you guys pay if a bike had upgrades like: adjustable ohlins damper, adjustable pazzo levers, rizzoma grips and bar ends and powder coated wheels
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All depends on whether the particular modifications in question are worthwhile to ME. That is a personal decision that will be different for each and every buyer. Personally, I'd value the Ohlins damper, the rest of the stuff is of no value at all, and if I don't like the particular mod and the stock parts are not available, it would reduce the value of the bike. Aftermarket paint always begs the question "why", because the underlying reason is often "crash", and is one of the best ways to kill resale value.

krrakt said:
Please tell us why an aftermarket exhaust would de value a bike in your eyes?

It is lighter by far and flows more, how is that worse than stock?
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Because it makes more noise. If you pass through Caledon or Oakville, and there will be more municipalities added through that list, any exhaust on your bike had better pass SAE J2825. Stock is virtually guaranteed to pass. Aftermarket (louder) exhaust systems might not. I prefer stock exhaust on a street bike. Stock lighting, signals, mirrors, and license plate mountings, too ... because when all relevant factors are taken into account, the stock stuff works better and is less likely to attract the wrong (cop) kind of attention.
 
Roomie said:
Oh. Well that sucks and yes I'd avoid that too. Why would anyone hack it when you can buy mid pipes. Cheap buggers :rolleyes:
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if the bike has a oipe and still the muffler box its a win win for you. Now you just buy the mid pipe and you already have the pipe
 
Brian P said:
All depends on whether the particular modifications in question are worthwhile to ME. That is a personal decision that will be different for each and every buyer. Personally, I'd value the Ohlins damper, the rest of the stuff is of no value at all, and if I don't like the particular mod and the stock parts are not available, it would reduce the value of the bike. Aftermarket paint always begs the question "why", because the underlying reason is often "crash", and is one of the best ways to kill resale value.



Because it makes more noise. If you pass through Caledon or Oakville, and there will be more municipalities added through that list, any exhaust on your bike had better pass SAE J2825. Stock is virtually guaranteed to pass. Aftermarket (louder) exhaust systems might not. I prefer stock exhaust on a street bike. Stock lighting, signals, mirrors, and license plate mountings, too ... because when all relevant factors are taken into account, the stock stuff works better and is less likely to attract the wrong (cop) kind of attention.
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