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Originally Posted by dentheman
... Would these accessories add anything to the trade-in value?
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Nope.
This is another part of the problem with the whole motorcycle accessory industry. They ridiculously overprice what is it essentially some pretty simple engineering (Think Suzuki backrest and tiny luggage rack for $300) and it basically adds nothing in value to your bike. Honestly, the same is true for most car accessories, but those aren't nearly as overpriced to begin with.
Anyway, the only time I have seen accessories adding value is within the sport bike world. There are certain suspension or other performance upgrades that are very desirable on certain bikes, and already having those installed, on an otherwise pristine bike, can increase value. But, this is the exception; not the rule.
You would be better served pulling those accessories and selling them individually. There is a market for them on their own, and you can make money off of them because while they will fetch a decent price, they are going to be well below the cost of new, which most riders are trying to avoid.