07-29-2013, 09:12 AM
Its not the mods per se that bother me. Its finding the stripped out threads, rounded off bolt heads, missing or substitute fasteners, mis-adjusted valves, unlubed and worn out chain, cables, bearings, mangled wire harnesses, and cheap aftermarket parts that you find every time you have to fix something.
I don't buy used unless I know who built/worked on the bike since new, and that pretty much limits me to buying new or something totally stock and never modded. So to me, an unmodded bike may have some value, while one modded very much has no value because I never would buy it, although I know there are many competent mechanics out there.
I don't buy used unless I know who built/worked on the bike since new, and that pretty much limits me to buying new or something totally stock and never modded. So to me, an unmodded bike may have some value, while one modded very much has no value because I never would buy it, although I know there are many competent mechanics out there.