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Posted by greenbarn
- March 09, 2012, 23:39:52 PMUpon bike shopping, I'd like to get some opinions on what types of things to value more and how much.
Obviously, of two identical 1500's in identical condition, same year, one with 25,000 miles, one with 5,000 miles - the one with lower miles is worth more.
Obviously, of two idential 800's, same year, both 10,000 miles, one in "EC", one "FC", the better condition is worth more.
But here's my quandry: With all else equal, which is worth more, now and in let's say 10 years??
---1999 or maybe 2005? Is older or newer worth much more or less?? Should one just go by NADA? Is the older worth more later, due to collectability???
---stock or mods?? My thinking the mods (IF you like them, and if they are done right) are worth a little more.
---original finish or repainted?? does this make a difference? Personally, I have a paint scheme in mind and depending on what I find I might end up painting my bike, but on the other hand I've seen some pretty bad paint.
---mileage? Obviously, less is better, but how high is too high? I've seen some bikes with 50,000 miles for sale, and a bunch of them have 5,000. Is 20,000 too many miles to consider? seems like a lot.