2003 Blue Ohio - Page 2

patrick_777 · 03-30-2009, 02:25 PM

Honestly, if you're looking to INCREASE selling value, keep it bone stock. Any aftermarket mods generally decrease value significantly on these bikes which is sometimes not the case with the larger, more expensive bikes. This is from a selling mindset - if you want more money for the bike, sell the AM parts in a box beside it.

Easy Rider · 03-30-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by patrick_777

Honestly, if you're looking to INCREASE selling value, keep it bone stock.

Very true. I don't think I would go to the trouble of changing back the front sprocket, though. I certainly would tell the new owner about it, and offer the 15T with the sale but I can't see that affecting the sale or the price one way or the other.

patrick_777 · 03-30-2009, 08:34 PM

The aftermarket sprocket is the only thing I would even think about leaving on during a sale.

mr. softie · 03-31-2009, 12:08 AM

I had modded my GZ seat for comfort and made a rear rack from the rear seat, but changed it all back to stock before I sold it. I agree an all stock GZ is more desirable for most buyers looking for a GZ. I did leave the 16 tooth on it though, and included the 15 tooth. I really liked the GZ a lot more with the 16 tooth.

Easy Rider · 03-31-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by patrick_777

The aftermarket sprocket is the only thing I would even think about leaving on during a sale.

Thought about that a little overnight. I think for the "average" rider, leaving "standard" accessories ON the bike might make it sell better, although maybe not for a (much) higher price.

Unless you are trying to squeeze every possible penny out of the sale, I think things like windshield, sissy bar/rack, bags & brackets and engine guard are not worth the trouble of removing.

Anything falling in the category of mods (non-standard) probably should be put back to stock if you can.

Having a few standard accessories already on the bike has always been a plus when I am looking for a bike.

Sarris · 03-31-2009, 10:24 AM

I usually leave the bling. It's normally road worn & won't fetch much used.

Hey, if my old used bling enhances the sale price, or makes my GZ more attractive than your identical GZ, then it was a good investment.

adrianinflorida · 03-31-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarris

I usually leave the bling. It's normally road worn & won't fetch much used.

Hey, if my old used bling enhances the sale price, or makes my GZ more attractive than your identical GZ, then it was a good investment.

Yep. And the GZ isn't exactly like some of the Harleys, etc, with alot of high dollar mods out there. Once you get past the sissybar, windshield and/or bags, there's not much more. The majority of the GZ buyers are looking for a first bike or economical bike and not thinking about the upgrade potential of the GZ. The few custom pieces we have available, will help sell a well maintained, accesorized GZ quicker than a not so well or bare stock GZ.

Evil Sibhod · 04-10-2009, 12:54 PM

For desperation sake, I'll say $2100 which is the KBB value for the bike. The whole deal still includes the bike in excellent condition, wind shield, 2 saddle bags, and 2 helmets though.

mrlmd1 · 04-10-2009, 06:01 PM

Never buy or trust a used helmet. To the uninitiated it may sound like a good prize to get with the bike but it shouldn't be trusted and it probably has somebody else's crud inside.

Easy Rider · 04-10-2009, 06:11 PM

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Never buy or trust a used helmet.

While that might be good advice in general.........NEVER is a LONG time.
And suggesting that a specific individual who you do NOT know might be selling/giving away helmets that are ........tainted, is at the very least RUDE.

If you just couldn't resist the urge to convey that opinion, it could have been done in a private message. :poke2:

03-30-2009, 02:25 PM	#11
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: 2003 Blue Ohio Honestly, if you're looking to INCREASE selling value, keep it bone stock. Any aftermarket mods generally decrease value significantly on these bikes which is sometimes not the case with the larger, more expensive bikes. This is from a selling mindset - if you want more money for the bike, sell the AM parts in a box beside it. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-30-2009, 08:34 PM	#13
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: 2003 Blue Ohio The aftermarket sprocket is the only thing I would even think about leaving on during a sale. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-31-2009, 12:08 AM	#14
mr. softie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bucks Co. PA Posts: 361	Re: 2003 Blue Ohio I had modded my GZ seat for comfort and made a rear rack from the rear seat, but changed it all back to stock before I sold it. I agree an all stock GZ is more desirable for most buyers looking for a GZ. I did leave the 16 tooth on it though, and included the 15 tooth. I really liked the GZ a lot more with the 16 tooth. __________________ The real money in a gold rush is in supplying liqueur and women to the miners.... May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
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03-31-2009, 10:24 AM	#16
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: 2003 Blue Ohio I usually leave the bling. It's normally road worn & won't fetch much used. Hey, if my old used bling enhances the sale price, or makes my GZ more attractive than your identical GZ, then it was a good investment. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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04-10-2009, 12:54 PM	#18
Evil Sibhod Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bellbrook Ohio Posts: 19	Re: 2003 Blue Ohio For desperation sake, I'll say $2100 which is the KBB value for the bike. The whole deal still includes the bike in excellent condition, wind shield, 2 saddle bags, and 2 helmets though.
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04-10-2009, 06:01 PM	#19
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: 2003 Blue Ohio Never buy or trust a used helmet. To the uninitiated it may sound like a good prize to get with the bike but it shouldn't be trusted and it probably has somebody else's crud inside.
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