| Author | Message | ||
     G4string |
I have an 03' XB9SL with about 6150 miles on the ODO. It is in cherry condition - clean title as well. I am getting her ready to post her for sale here, on ebay, craigs list, and my local paper. I am hoping I can at least get $4000 for her. Here are the mods I have done; Professional Paint Job - 'Blacked Out' Villan Black Rims Corbin Seat Drummer Exhaust Black Ceramic Coated Header Race ECM K&N Filter De' Snorkled Pirelli Diablo Tires - ~2K on them now CRG Adustable Black Levers Intergrated Tail/Turn - Light/Signal Low Profile Cat Eye Front Turn Signals Traction Grips Rentahl Bars - Medium Rise New Battery Dark Horse Front and Rear Axle/Swing Arm Sliders New Upper and Lower Steering Bearings Updated Wheel Bearings Updated Kickstand 250ftlb Torque on Primary Nut Fresh Oil/Primary Change w/ Mobil 1 The mods add up to ~$2500. I paid $5000 for the bike last year. It had about 3000 miles on the ODO. I have almost $7500 wrapped up in the bike. What do you think? Is $4000 gonna happen? PS - The picture of my bike in my profile is not its current condition. That picture is from when I first bought the bike. (Message edited by g4string on September 23, 2007) (Message edited by g4string on September 23, 2007) (Message edited by g4string on September 23, 2007) | ||
| Badlionsfan |
i'd prolly give ya 4 g's for it if i were closer and didn't already have my city x. i think it's a fair price tho. | ||
| Lost_in_ohio |
You need to remember that for the most part. Upgrades don't add to the resale value for some reason. As a matter of fact some mods actually devalue the bike for some reason. Example is the franken buells. 4k should not be a problem. But it is the end of the riding season and the market is flooded with cheap rides. | ||
| Badlionsfan |
post some new pics tho. curious about the black coating on the header, it's got the wheels turning in my head.  | ||
| G4string |
I will post some pics tomorrow with the header............I am really on the fence selling this bike. I have a XB12 calling my name. But I love what I have done to my bike. I would love to put a Micron system with a stage 1 or stage system on the bike. I think it would scream. But thats over 2K. On the other hand, it would cost more than 2K to mod a XB12 the way I have done my XB9. What a dillema!! | ||
| Buellsruell |
"You need to remember that for the most part. Upgrades don't add to the resale value for some reason. As a matter of fact some mods actually devalue the bike for some reason." ============ I agree. I've been doing a lot of mods to my 06 XB9Sx, but I'm keeping ALL the stock parts in boxes so I can change back to stock when/*IF* I ever decide to sell... If you decide to go this route- I'd buy those levers off ya (if they're shorties)! Probably the sliders, too. :-p I also agree on the $4k= no problem for your bike. (Message edited by buellsruell on September 23, 2007) | ||
| Xb9er |
4,000 easy, but i'd wait until spring. All the cheap guys are out looking this time of year.  | ||
| Prof_stack |
That's right. Riding season is almost over for most people and now is not the best time to sell. $4k sounds like a good deal for the buyer, if you can find one. Good luck. | ||
| M_singer |
Even this time of year you should be able to get at leat 4k for it. | ||
| Diablobrian |
Best time to sell is right about the time income tax refunds happen. A lot of people use that cash to buy a bike for the summer. Fall/winter is a buyer's market. Spring/summer belong to the sellers. $4k should be easily attainable with a clear title no matter what time of year, but it may take a little while to find a buyer this time of year. | ||
| G4string |
Badlionsfan, I cant get my pic to upload. I tried several times, after resizing each time. I keep getting the re-size prompt. To everyone else, I think I am keeping her. I am too attached to all of the work I have done to her. I think I will take of the Drummer off and add a stage 1 or stage 2 1050cc kit with a Micron exhaust system this winter. That should give some extra power to hold me over a season or two more. | ||
| Rah7777777 |
are you crazy!!! $4,000 is a steal. You could easily get that for her. But speaking from experience, you will hate yourself after you sell her!!!!!! | ||
| Badlionsfan |
i'd keep it too. i mean unless you run around at WOT all the time would you really notice much difference? |
