rage man
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
he guys just looking on som inputs on what to try and get out of my sled its got 5000 miles on it and everything it has in in my message thing thanks (got to pay for that new nytro lol)
Phantom
Expert
As a rule accessories (especially cosmetic) mean little if anything to most people unless they have the same taste as you and may in fact detract from the value of the vehicle (car, bike or sled) unless the original equipment parts are included in the sale.
The WK exhaust (I assume louder than stock) would turn me off unless the original was included and I would then need to go through the trouble of changing it or paying someone to do it.
The clutch kit and the triple points are the only parts of universal value that really increase the value of your sled IMO.
The cosmetic stuff may have value to some but things like that make a vehicle your own and a new owner may end up wanting to change them anyway.
I used to see stuff like this all the time in the automotve business, someone would roll in with a car or truck all blinged up thinking it was worth more than a stock vehicle for trade in... NOT so in most cases.
The used vehicle manager would ask if they had the OEM wheels, tires, audio system, etc. And tell the owner to go have all that re-installed and sell the custom stuff and put the money in their pocket.
Once a machine is modded you narrow your prospective buyer base down considerably.
Remember this is just my opinion from past expiriences, you may find someone that would do all or most of these mods to a sled when they buy it and have a quick sale.
The WK exhaust (I assume louder than stock) would turn me off unless the original was included and I would then need to go through the trouble of changing it or paying someone to do it.
The clutch kit and the triple points are the only parts of universal value that really increase the value of your sled IMO.
The cosmetic stuff may have value to some but things like that make a vehicle your own and a new owner may end up wanting to change them anyway.
I used to see stuff like this all the time in the automotve business, someone would roll in with a car or truck all blinged up thinking it was worth more than a stock vehicle for trade in... NOT so in most cases.
The used vehicle manager would ask if they had the OEM wheels, tires, audio system, etc. And tell the owner to go have all that re-installed and sell the custom stuff and put the money in their pocket.
Once a machine is modded you narrow your prospective buyer base down considerably.
Remember this is just my opinion from past expiriences, you may find someone that would do all or most of these mods to a sled when they buy it and have a quick sale.
Vmax540
Expert
Do a Completed items search on Ebay to find a price range for your sled. Ebay prices are normally a little higher than buying off the street values.
http://motors.search-completed.ebay.com ... fpos=16254
http://motors.search-completed.ebay.com ... fpos=16254
Vmax540
Expert
B.T.W. for the most part, I agree with Phantom. When I buy a used sled I look for how Clean it is and for signs of road rash. Generally, if a sled has been cleaned regularly it is also, one that has been well maintained. Yes, I can tell (pitting, oxidatizion, dirty corners) if it just had its first bath since new....! Someone who takes pride in their toys and keeps them clean will find problems before they become big issues.
06vectorgt
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Read the Spring issue of SnowGoer pg. 46 & 47 (add $500 to your trade)
Has some good ideas on what to do.
Sell your add on's on Ebay.
Has some good ideas on what to do.
Sell your add on's on Ebay.
JohnWI
Pro
FWIW, I paid $4300 for an 05 Rage with 150 miles on it about a month ago. It was picked, 6" carbides and had saddlebags. Dealer wanted $5k but I got a package deal ($10,500 incl. the crated Vector GT). Dude had got $4k on his trade-in.
Check eBay for completed auctions and NADA.
Check eBay for completed auctions and NADA.
FreezerBurnt
Extreme
$5500-6000ca
I agree I see them going for about $4,000 to $4500 on e-bay. Your would certainly be the lower end with 5K miles on it.
I'm also in agreement that the more it is modded the more it has likely been beat on. Stockers bring more money! Kind of like buying granny's car, stone stock, regular maintenance and driven lightly.
Would think that local prices would be higher then eBay as eBay brings out a lot of price competition.
Best of luck selling
I'm also in agreement that the more it is modded the more it has likely been beat on. Stockers bring more money! Kind of like buying granny's car, stone stock, regular maintenance and driven lightly.
Would think that local prices would be higher then eBay as eBay brings out a lot of price competition.
Best of luck selling
rage man
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
thx i was thinking around 5000 -5500 it comes with all the original parts and a tank bag map bag wind sheild bag saddle bags and its was waxed polished and cleaned after every run and in mint condition
yamaha 10
Newbie
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HI, just bought 05 Rage for $3650. Has 435 miles looks brand new. My first 4 stroke !!Just changed oil ,filter , greased and lubed, put stabil in tank. ready to look at it all summer. 
Hope this isn't depressing for you and the value of yours.
Hope this isn't depressing for you and the value of yours.
That is a steal.I can't believe it.
I just passed on a 05 rage with 150 miles for $4800 us.
STORM-CHASER
TY 4 Stroke Guru
i sold one about 2 weeks ago for 4350 with 1400 miles , if you dont need to sell, fall I think would be a better time.
Kahlua
Newbie
$3650, Jeez I guess that was a steal... for that kind of money I guess that I'll be keeping mine until it falls apart from underneath me. Hard to justify that kind of loss when you paid $7700.00 new... plus accessories.
Nice find yamaha 10.
whoa, daddy, she got a sister?
picked up an 05 one year ago with 0 miles for 5250 was a PGD.,
Friend just got an 05 w/1600 miles,picked for 4200. was PGD.
looked @ mine in the grag all summer too....drink beer , strip stickers and polish the aluminum,...it feels good!
whoa, daddy, she got a sister?
picked up an 05 one year ago with 0 miles for 5250 was a PGD.,
Friend just got an 05 w/1600 miles,picked for 4200. was PGD.
looked @ mine in the grag all summer too....drink beer , strip stickers and polish the aluminum,...it feels good!