Farmerjd Posted April 14, 2010 hi, i have a 2003 Honda crf-230. what is it worth? the kbb retail value is $1,730 .... but i have $2,000 into it. i am thinking about selling it i put all this into it valves rings handle bars grips leavers Front tire is new ... back is 85% gd chain and sprockets new seat cover new back fender new side plates (before i put it up for sale i will take graphics off) wheel bearings (front and back) forks rebuild new fork boots new rear shock gd brakes tusk fender pack renthal bar pad new throttle cables Handel bar camera mount extra plug new front tire tube new shock linkage bearings and bushings thank you, dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike38 Posted April 14, 2010 A lot of what you put into it are considered normal consumable items, and do not increase the resale value. Your bike is nice, no doubt, but getting your money back on the improvements is impossible. Say the bike is worth $1730. Without a rear fender, it may only be worth $1600. But with it, even if new, it only brings it back to list price. And to be honest with you, some people shy away from bikes that have had all of the plastic newly installed. They may think it means the bike was beat badly, and the engine could be going sour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanmerrell My Rides (3) Posted April 14, 2010 They're selling for $1200 here. Bikes are money pits. If you want a hobby that pays try coin collecting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2007hondacrf150f Posted April 14, 2010 Why do you want to sell it? Didn't you just finish modding it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markgoodall Posted April 14, 2010 A lot of what you put into it are considered normal consumable items, and do not increase the resale value. Your bike is nice, no doubt, but getting your money back on the improvements is impossible. Say the bike is worth $1730. Without a rear fender, it may only be worth $1600. But with it, even if new, it only brings it back to list price. And to be honest with you, some people shy away from bikes that have had all of the plastic newly installed. They may think it means the bike was beat badly, and the engine could be going sour. Ditto to everything Mike said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T30 Posted June 10, 2010 I paid 1300 last year for one relatively low hours (same year) with a FMF pipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leardriver Posted June 10, 2010 KBB or NADA is a dream price for a dealer to get when a buyer has no money, no credit, no market knowledge, and no patience. Dealers are selling bikes for wholesale minus 30% now. A private seller will have a tough time getting within 20% of KBB. Money spent on a bike is gone, not invested. You spend it because you want your bike a certain way. If you spend a million dollars on a $1200 bike, it's now worth $1199. A stock bike has the highest value. And, if you wear out a bike or break it, the fact that you spent money to repair it doesn't increase the value. A new engine is a sign that you abused or wore out the old engine, not a positive sign.I want to buy a bike that is still on it's first engine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onefasthonda Posted July 16, 2010 I would say you could get about $1700 for it around here in ky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
07 crf230f Posted July 16, 2010 Look at the date on the first post onefasthonda.😏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
