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Motorcycle Resource Forums => Technical Resource Discussion => Topic started by: EH537Rider on October 25, 2017, 09:36:18 AM
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Looking for guidance on selling a '99 Green and Oyster Super X. I am the original owner, bike has approx.10K miles.
The Good: Bike is in amazing condition. Paint is perfect, chrome is in great shape, shows incredibly well for an 18 yo bike. It has all the factory accessories: windshield, driving lamps, highway bar, sissy bar kit, backrest pad, luggage carrier, saddle bags, baffles knocked out of pipes.
Bike was serviced by Atlantic EH in 2006. All known issues were addressed and updated (transmission, inner primary, wheel hub bearings, steering head bearings, EC oil cooler, tune, ignition lock update, motor mounts. Have the receipts ($3600).
The not so good: The bike has sat covered up in a heated basement for 10 years. (I bought a Goldwing in 2007 and got into Iron Butt riding. I've never returned to the EH). Bike needs tires, battery, gas tank may need red coat, etc..to make it road worthy.
The advice I am seeking is this: should I try to sell it as is? If yes, what's a fair price? Should I remove the accessories and sell separately? Do I invest another $1K to make it road worthy in order to sell it?
Bike is in Tennessee if that matters.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
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To get to the point; I don't know the value, but I will offer this unsolicited opinion ;) ;
I think you can get the most for it if it is a clean running bike, and if you are patient. If it looks great with no pitting of the chrome, chips, or scratches and has relatively low mileage, then its just a matter of waiting for the right buyer.
You will get less for a non runner or a bike in need of more than a few minor things. That said, there are probably more buyers in the second category.
Check CL, cycle trader and adhuntr to see what people are asking right now. Keep in mind, those will just show asking prices, not what the sold for.
There is one for sale at Indian of Sturgis right now with 11k on the clock for $5k. To me that seems pretty reasonable for a dealer, but it does have some flaws.
Might also post a picture and some details in the Garage Sale section of this site.
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Hey Frank...The bike you are talking about is # 669 my first bike in crate back then...the add says it is a one owner....NOT !!! it was gone over by jamie from the guy who bought it from me ...has the upgrades...a nice runner ... I still have the crate end and copies of the point of orgin title and my maryland title ...nice bike berlin bob