How much could my XL Chopper sell for? Sportster Chopper for sale. Link inside....

[masksqueeze]

I am thinking about parting with my 02 1200 Custom.

7500k miles, endless amounts of chrome parts and accesories, every nut, bolt and part that can be chrome is chrome...about $3k worth... Its got the Chopper kit, converted 8 inches and 14 degress over from stock, wet dreamz exhaust with the heat sheilds, back rest, windsheild and all the other neccessary shit.... the list goes on and on... one of the sickest sportsters in my neck of the woods for sure.

Just out of curiousity I was thinking I could get at least $14000 out of her...I know it has a lot more then that just put into it.

What do you guys think? Click the link a picture of it....

http://www.xlforum.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3411

[raysheen]

not to be negative (as this will vary depending on what part of the country you are in...or what country you are in for that matter) but in my area..the northeast...you wouldn't be able to get anywhere near 14k for her...here you would just have to remove as many parts as you could...sell those...and sell the bike closer to stock...I've got a lot into my wife's bike now as well and we would never be able to get enough out of it if we sold it so... :( ...lucky for us we don't plan on selling it anytime soon...again, not trying to be negative by any means just letting you know how it is near me...I've just seen too many heavily customized sporsters go in the 9-ish range :frownthre

[txsporty]

Nice Lookin Scoot no doubt!!! :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Don't think you'll get $14,000 for it though, but you never Know!!! :D

[masksqueeze]

Well I'd be pleased with just 10k but I'm just trying to see what other people thought....

[engine]

Someone in my area has a bike very similarly set up like yours selling his for about $8k. But I think his is maybe a 98 and not as clean.

[masksqueeze]

Someone in my area has a bike very similarly set up like yours selling his for about $8k. But I think his is maybe a 98 and not as clean.

Clean isnt the right word for mine... PRISTINE! This SOB is babied... premium gas, HD serviced, polished and waxed damn near daily, garaged and covered... I really think I can get more then $10k, prolly going to run an add on cycle trader soon.

[Moved On]

I'll be negative then... I doubt you'll even get 10K for it. You will have to find one of those few people that want exactly what you have to get $14K for it, and it's hard to find people with the exact same interests. I think most people that like chrome want to do their own, you don't have any play room left for them, unless the buyer wants to bob it in which case they'd be better starting off with stock. Resale value of your bike almost never includes the goodies that you have put into it. To command the big bucks for a custom bike it has to be more than just bolt on catalog parts that went into it.

That's just my opinion though....

I truly hope you do well in the sale and are lucky enough to find that just right person quickly !!!

Gazza

[nzsailor]

i dont know anything about the market in your area but i do know that if you can get ten cents on the dollar that you spend on add-ons in resale value you should break your arm patting yourself on the back
and if everybody did this there wouldnt be many broken arms

[Desertfox]

Well I'd be pleased with just 10k but I'm just trying to see what other people thought....


As with extras on a car, the goodies you put on your Sporty should definately be for your own enjoyment. Options and fancy doo dads rarely do anything for a vehicle's resale value. So don't look at them as an investment, have fun and enjoy them but don't expect to get your money back for them.

[leo_frantic]

Let me srart out by saying ... SWEET BIKE!

I'm gonna have to agree with the other posts though. If you are looking to sell, strip off the chrome and sell that seperately. You'll do alot better.

That's one of the nice things about the chopper kit ... you can put your bike back to stock in a matter of hours.

Good luck, Leo

[masksqueeze]

Let me srart out by saying ... SWEET BIKE!

I'm gonna have to agree with the other posts though. If you are looking to sell, strip off the chrome and sell that seperately. You'll do alot better.

That's one of the nice things about the chopper kit ... you can put your bike back to stock in a matter of hours.

Good luck, Leo


Well, the hard thing is finding all the stock parts for it lol

[75oldschool]

just put occ or big bear or some shit name on it! they can get $30,000 + why can,t you ask for $10,000 + There are some people out there that will pay that kind of money.

[xllent01]

That is a nice bike, but seeing how it does not stand out
from the crowd even $10 k would be pushing it. $ 10 k
and you can buy a brand new one. Now if it had a custom paint
job, custom wheels, maybe a 180 tire on the back and a wide glide
front end on it, with fancey new fenders i could see maybe $10k or
more. It really has to stand out from the ordinary to demand a big
buck. Good luck and i hope you get the price you are looking for.

[cantolina]

REALLY nice bike...

That being said....choppers are a narrow market....and I think most folks would rather build than buy....that leaves an even narrower market for that bike...

Could take you a while, but I seriously doubt even then you'd crack 10k....

A common saying about choppers...

One engine, two wheels, and .69 cents a lb for the rest....

Sorry, I know you didn't want to hear that.. :(

I'd put it in some shows...that'd at least get the bike to where the market is, and maybe earn you a coupla "braggin rights" trophies to aid your sale.. :)

[willprevale]

One engine, two wheels, and .69 cents a lb for the rest....

I'd put it in some shows...that'd at least get the bike to where the market is, and maybe earn you a coupla "braggin rights" trophies to aid your sale.. :)
Uh, that's .17 cents a pound LOL.

Great looking scooter. However, one of the harsh realities of customizing is that it's a labor of love unless yer an established pro. Very little of our investment is ever returned. That applies to cars as well as bikes. I'd go with Chuck's advice or find a dealer that's willing to put it on his floor. You'll need to aim for the specialized market.

[cantolina]

Uh, that's .17 cents a pound LOL.



Inflation, Dad....I figured if that was the saying in the 60's or 70's, then this was an appropriate increase....and a fine number, to boot! :roflblack

You CAN sell that bike....AND get top money, but it won't be easy....

[JohnMonk]

I learned my lesson on my last bike. I lost my a$$ on all the crap I put on it. I now believe the old saying when someone is selling something and bragging on all the add ons; "well, it's like chrome on a Harley".

[masksqueeze]

I know we all here are sportster enthusiasts.. we know the ins and outs of the sporty market but I'm marketing this bike towards the non-sportster crowd. I have had numerous people question its value. I've had people ask me if I paid $15 - $20k for it and I just laugh. I'm not saying $1 + $1 = $2 but I think that this bike can fetch a fair amount over "Blue Book". Just have to see what happens.......

[txsporty]

Good Luck and let us know what you get for it!!! :D

[GOTWA]

Asking what you paid for it and getting all ga-ga'ed over it is something altogether different than ponying up 14 large. Streets can get awful lonely when it comes time to put cash on the barrel.

[raysheen]

I'm marketing this bike towards the non-sportster crowd.
well I suppose that you have a point there...I had a friend of mine once ask me if I spent $15k-$20k on my 03 which was a stock 883 at the time! :laugh needless to say, he didn't know much about Sportsters...all he knew were that Harleys are the "expensive" bike...he does ride by the way....I hope you get what you are asking for it! :D again, my only concern would be that I think a lot of people in the non-sportster crowd would look at your bike for 14,000 and a new big twin for 15,000 and go for the big twin...BUT that bike is surely worth 14,000 to at least two people...you, and whoever pays you for it, so I say go and find that person!!! :) Be sure to let us know how it goes! Where are you located by the way? Anyway that you could put it on consignment at a local dealer? might get more exposure that way...also the bike show idea that someone mentioned is a good one too!

[masksqueeze]

I'm in OK. Small town south of OKC. I'll take it to some local events and poker runs etc. I'll keep you guys updated.

[bubbahog]

I'll join in with most of the above - you'll be lucky to get $10K for it as is.

Take off every aftermarket part, sell the bike for $5-6K, and sell the parts for what you can get.

Good luck!

[masksqueeze]

I'll join in with most of the above - you'll be lucky to get $10K for it as is.

Take off every aftermarket part, sell the bike for $5-6K, and sell the parts for what you can get.

Good luck!

I'm going to squeeze as much out of I can as it is. $5-6K isnt even pay off.

[bplinson]

You could get $14,000 for it in Germany. I say if you really want to sell it for $14,000 then give it a try. Let us know what it went for.

[wickedsprint]

I'm going to squeeze as much out of I can as it is. $5-6K isnt even pay off.


And therin lies the second moral of the story, don't go crazy customizing a bike the bank still owns. Money would be better spent paying it off. Used sporties around here don't sell very well since the rubber mounts came out, this local dealer still has an absolutely mint 99 with 11k for only 4900 bucks, been there for a year. You would be lucky to get 7-8k at the most, not many people gonna hand over a check for 12k for a motorcycle and the most they could get financed for is probably 8k based on straight book value. I know personally, I will never buy anything that has been modded, either for looks or engine work unless the price is a steal, I want a clean slate and do not want to correct what someone else thinks the vehicle should look like. I would rather pay a bit more for a bone stock cherry than anywhere close to book for one that is nowhere near stock..just my opinion though.

[masksqueeze]

And therin lies the second moral of the story, don't go crazy customizing a bike the bank still owns. Money would be better spent paying it off.


Thats a fine and dandy for you personaly, like you said its your opinion but not everyone looks for the same bike and wants a "clean slate". There are tons of people who want a "custom" bike from the start, something different and something they dont have to spend money on. Thats why custom bike builders exist. As far as my financial sitution... that is none of your business. If I owe more then $4k on it and I want to float a little cash into some modifing then so be it. That was my decision, I'm an adult. I don't need someone telling me how to spend my hard earned money. There is no moral in this story, I'm a guy just wanting to see what his other then average sportster might bring on market. Its not up for sale just yet nor do I really think it will fetch $14k... I'm not even 100% posotive on selling it. All this negativety for my curiousity...

[seagullplayer]

I think the very best thing about my bike is the title in my pocket
It ran the very best it ever has on the way to the bank for payoff.

I like the looks of your bike. Gota love them forks.
It's worth exacly what you can get out of it.

[cantolina]

I am thinking about parting with my 02 1200 Custom.

7500k miles, endless amounts of chrome parts and accesories, every nut, bolt and part that can be chrome is chrome...about $3k worth... Its got the Chopper kit, converted 8 inches and 14 degress over from stock, wet dreamz exhaust with the heat sheilds, back rest, windsheild and all the other neccessary shit.... the list goes on and on... one of the sickest sportsters in my neck of the woods for sure.

Just out of curiousity I was thinking I could get at least $14000 out of her...I know it has a lot more then that just put into it.

What do you guys think? Click the link a picture of it....

http://www.xlforum.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3411

When you post for people's opinions about something on a public forum, you're bound to hear opinions you don't appreciate...

I don't think anyone's being negative for the sake of doggin you, most of us just disagree with the statement in your first post....

Then, you come back with this:

Its not up for sale just yet nor do I really think it will fetch $14k

This appears to be an acknowledgement of some sort that a majority of us may have a point...

Don't get yer knickers too twisted...

None of us wants to dog you, man....you asked for our opinions...

[masksqueeze]

Right before the bold print in your quote... its says "Out of curiousity".....

I am simply basing the value from peoples opinions around here, what I have encountered and the people I have talked to. I just completed this project and the idea of the re-sale value going up had me tempted on selling it...

It will sell for more then $10k here.... ;)

[JohnMonk]

Hey masksqeeze, I have noticed a lot of negativity in all the posts and I realize mine wasn't exatly on a positive note either. All that being said and putting myself in your shoes, I can't blame you for wanting top dollar. You worked hard on the bike and I know how much my time is worth. I wish you luck finding the right person. I think you will find the right person that wants a pimped out scooter like that and hook up.

[masksqueeze]

Hey masksqeeze, I have noticed a lot of negativity in all the posts and I realize mine wasn't exatly on a positive note either. All that being said and putting myself in your shoes, I can't blame you for wanting top dollar. You worked hard on the bike and I know how much my time is worth. I wish you luck finding the right person. I think you will find the right person that wants a pimped out scooter like that and hook up.

Thank you sir...

Its all in finding the right buyer and the marketing technique... just have to see what happens.

[tobiism]

Thats a fine and dandy for you personaly, like you said its your opinion but not everyone looks for the same bike and wants a "clean slate". There are tons of people who want a "custom" bike from the start, something different and something they dont have to spend money on. Thats why custom bike builders exist. As far as my financial sitution... that is none of your business. If I owe more then $4k on it and I want to float a little cash into some modifing then so be it. That was my decision, I'm an adult. I don't need someone telling me how to spend my hard earned money. There is no moral in this story, I'm a guy just wanting to see what his other then average sportster might bring on market. Its not up for sale just yet nor do I really think it will fetch $14k... I'm not even 100% posotive on selling it. All this negativety for my curiousity...

Good lord, why on earth do people let themselves get so wound up over nothing! You're acting like he just slapped your wife. Besides, where is this chopper? I don't see no stinkin' chopper!

[XLFREAK]

Yeah same here. Sweet bike for sure but I know in Cali, they would not give you that amount for it. My 05 1200 Custom has alot of bling and some extra's but I know that those extra's come off and the stock stuff goes back on if I want to sell which aint anytime soon. If I sold my bike now, I could not get what I paid for it.

Loco
So. Cal.

[dabronco]

I'm sorry but with that raked tree, you've got virtually no trail and I would be scared as hell to ride the damn thing.
http://www.jeris-springer.com/raketrail.html

[masksqueeze]

I'm sorry but with that raked tree, you've got virtually no trail and I would be scared as hell to ride the damn thing.

www.seegercycle.com Bolt on kit, rides better then stock!

hahaha

[masksqueeze]

Good lord, why on earth do people let themselves get so wound up over nothing! You're acting like he just slapped your wife. Besides, where is this chopper? I don't see no stinkin' chopper!

Yeah! Where the hell is this chopper?!?!?!

[dabronco]

Sorry, point made! :)

[klown]

Everybody needs to CALM THE heCK DOWN. This is starting to get a little out of hand. I'm afraid feelings are gonna be getting hurt real soon if we don't clean ourselves up. :smoke

[masksqueeze]

Sorry, point made! :)

Its cool..

It really does ride better IMO. Smoother at higher speeds, of course corner carving isnt easy anymore lol.

[masksqueeze]

http://www.cycletrader.com/addetail.html?81323478

[Moker]

you might try posting that here...
http://www.xlforum.net/vbportal/modules.php?name=Classified&file=viewcategory&cid=3

this thread's gonna be deleted.

srry. das da rules

[Predator]

Looks cool buddy, Why ya sellin her???

[masksqueeze]

Looks cool buddy, Why ya sellin her???

I need a car... hate to see her go but my daily driver is about to go out on me...

[Jesse_Bolt]

you might try posting that here...
http://www.xlforum.net/vbportal/modules.php?name=Classified&file=viewcategory&cid=3

this thread's gonna be deleted.

srry. das da rules

¿Where could one find these aforementioned rules?
I searched the FAQ (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/faq.php) and didn't see anything against feculating.

On another note, with all that chrome, you'da thunk he'd at least put one of those cheesy chrome rear pulley covers on.

JB

[creep]

Masksqueeze, How long are those forks?

[jamman]

10 to 14 k, Could get a nice used BT softail around here for that... Glad we are in America and it is OK to dream... Good luck Bro... Stock gets premium dollar for sure, "cuase chrome don't get you home."

[masksqueeze]

Masksqueeze, How long are those forks?

8 inches over stock.

[masksqueeze]

10 to 14 k, Could get a nice used BT softail around here for that... Glad we are in America and it is OK to dream... Good luck Bro... Stock gets premium dollar for sure, "cuase chrome don't get you home."

Funny... I think she sold for $11k. Guy is on his way.

[newberrykc]

Funny... I think she sold for $11k. Guy is on his way.

You "Think" she sold for $11k...Good Luck, I hope you get what you want out of her..She is a nice scoot, but not $11k nice...IMO..

[rameses32]

I don't care what your asking for it, why ya sellin it? You said to buy a cage, I don't believe you, nobody in there right mind would sell their bike to buy a cage.
And if you do, your gonna hate yourself in the morning:)

Charley

[newberrykc]

I don't care what your asking for it, why ya sellin it? You said to buy a cage, I don't believe you, nobody in there right mind would sell their bike to buy a cage.
And if you do, your gonna hate yourself in the morning:)

Charley

That was a little harsh don't ya think???

[chopsta]

Masksqueeze, why not try ebay, look around on there and see if there are any like it being sold, see what it goes for. I think you could do pretty good, but you have to find someone that is interested in that specific type of bike.

dabronco,
I also have a 14 degree kit with 10" over forks, and the bike handles fine. As a matter of fact, I think it handles a tad better than it did stock. Turning radius isnt quite as tight, though. Only notice it when parking.

Skid

[creep]

I don't care what your asking for it, why ya sellin it? You said to buy a cage, I don't believe you, nobody in there right mind would sell their bike to buy a cage.
And if you doyour gonna hate yourself in the morning:)

Charley

Some people have families. I for one need a "cage", I can't lug my son around on a bike.

[Lucifer]

Nice bike! I think your best bet will be the European market or definately somewhere overseas. You will definately have to find the right person with the coin, that wants that particular bike. Plenty of bikes just as nice for much less if you're shopping to buy one. The problem is not many people have that much coin liquid, and not many banks are going to loan that kind of money on a new sportster title much less a used sportster title. Buyer will have to get a personal loan or pay cash (that's a lot of liquid cash). You could try a reserve price just to see if you get any nibbles, downside is if it does not sell you still have to pay the fee. I liked the bike show idea and get yourself some trophies. The traders and papers are full of those (custom sportsters) here in Richmond,VA (with plenty of trophies and paint to die for) and for that much coin you would probably get some S&S cases and a custom six speed trans! Good luck, as I know anything you build becomes very precious to you. The trick now is for it to be just as precious to someone else who has the coin. In the hot rod business we found drug dealers were very good customers to sell our cars to, as they had to hide all that liquid cash! Just an idea. Show me the green, and I'll show you the title.
Ride to Live!

[Moonpie]

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A "cage" IS a car...very confined. (Idiot?)

You do not need to explain yourself to anyone, learn that now!

Also, people's opinion's on the Internet are going to be brutal and honest. Take it with a grain of salt.

Did the guy buy it?



Sometimes I do what I want to do, but most of the time I do what I have to do.

[bplinson]

Well, winter must be hitting hard early this year. This thread is closed.

All I can say is that I hope you get what you want for it.