JUST MY OPINION, but you peeps ask WAY TOO MUCH
for your rides when selling them!

cost of NEW BIKES w/ Performance package and WARRANTY:

Honda Sportrax 400EX $6299...... w/ Performance package
Honda TRX450R $6800...... w/ Performance package
Yamaha 660R Raptor - $7400...... w/ Performance package
Yamaha YFZ450 - $8400...... w/ Performance package
Suzuki QuadSport Z400 $5799 + Performance package
Kawasaki KFX700 $6500 + Performance package

Think about it the next time you are trying to recoup ALL
the money you invested in your ride! Remember, it's like
selling a car!

just my .02¢

I just sold mine for 2900. what are you complaining about

What too much????? And what is a performance package?I think a lot of people try to recoup the money.I'm trying to sell my bike between $7400 and $7000 I know that sound a lot but when a new bikes sells for over 5500.You always got to take in consideration the amount of TOTAL cash you have invested and what market value is, and then go from there.I think my price is fare for what your getting.But you have to find the right person to buy what your selling.What are you expecting to pay for a banshee?If you want something to rip your arms off your not going to get one cheaper than a new bike,maybe if it just has pipes on it.Just my .02 cents

Those prices quoted are way high, I for sure wouldn't pay that!

my man 5150tim loves his but if he was to buy another bike he'll go 4 stroke

I’ll never even come close to recouping what’s in mine if I sell it whole. I would probably reinstall most of the stock stuff that I still have and part out all the aftermarket components/accessories.

thats why I buy new...but my question is...who is actually getting these seling prices???Accessories are hard to sell...because what is on a bike was fitted to the liking of the selling owner...not necessarily the buyer....

You always put stuff up for sale at a higher price than you need and let the buyer work your way down. Decide what you think is fair, offer the seller something lower than that price and hope he meets you halfway. Not a big deal really. I laugh when I see the people that are interested in the bikes with $10,000+ in added stuff to em and people swear it's only worth $4,000. Yeah, there is depreciation but if you only want to pay $4,000 for a bike, your gonna be spending $6,000 on all the extras to get it like that other bike.

I've personaly got over $ 8,000 in mods to my bike and I think I bought it now for around $ 6,000 . And I would never sell it for less than $ 10,000. But I did try to sell it last year when the only mods were Pipes and Paddles But Know every billet part made is on it the motor is stroked to 550cc and new shocks, the electrical system is converted from a/c to d/c to run my hella 1000 hid,s and a ton more done. It all adds up and I'm sure as hell not going to give all that away for 4 grand.

thats why i dont plan to sell my bike for many, many years. by that time the bike will be well ridden and i feel it will be worth the amount i put it up for. yeah if i were to sell it right now i would sell it for more but i dont plan to sell it. im building it to the way i like it and when it comes time to sell ill take some of the more expensive aftermarket parts off it and sell it seperately.

but like most if i were to buy a second bike id go with a thumper.

Hard for people to see just what is invested in quads sometimes.

I have a lot invested and have it up for sale at $50K, OBO

Start high right?

Hobbies, toys, and vehicles are NOT AN INVESTMENT. Even when people spend money on restoring a classic car, you will never get out what you put in. I have to second what Frog was trying to say. When I look at buying a new bike or quad, I always go to the Cycle Trader and then realize everyone thinks they own a pot of gold. I was able to buy new...with new paddles, new ALBA kit, and other stuff for still cheaper then some guys wanted for their 1-2 year old, equally equipped bikes. In cars, they say if you keep it in MINT condition, there's still a depreciation of 15% per year. You can't think that just because you have receipts that it justifies recouping all you put into it or even close. It's not just Banshees, it's everyone. Cars, and offraoding as a sport is an illness and a money pit. If you make the decision to get into it...accept the consequences.

I'm selling mine right now. I don't have it in the trader, just word of mouth. I don't have to sell it. I'm only asking $4500. The lowest I'll go is $4000, so why say that price. If I do then everyone will think they can get it for $3500. If it is somebody I know personally or on this board I would offer it to them for the $4000 right out of the hole, but I still wouldn't go lower. I have some work done to it, so it's not stock. I don't think I'm being unreasonably high.

i disagree, classic cars can be an investment just like a rare baseball card or anything else rare and desired for that matter.

Just don't buy the damn bike then, you can't blame a guy for trying to recoup some of his $$$$$

I just sold this for $6000
+2+1 a arms, +4 axle, +4 swingarm, motor work, paint, billet, chrome.
Yeah I took a hit, but I got my money's worth when I had a blast riding it.

Now I have a new 450r, lets see how much cash I can sink into this!

If I want to sell my Banshee for 10K and somebody wants to buy it what differance does it make to your green little arse.

LOL

I like the statements earlier..what difference does it make..ask what you want..who cares..and when nobody calls..lower the price...and if nobody calls..lower the price...or say, the heck with it..I am gonna keep it...
nobody has to sell...and nobody has to buy....