The cost of mods.

Triple · 07-28-2009, 10:22 AM

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Trip · 07-28-2009, 10:24 AM

I am starting over, so I guess I could. I lost track on the RR.

fasternyou929 · 07-28-2009, 10:26 AM

I try not to, can't risk the fallout should the wife stumble on it.

CrazyKell · 07-28-2009, 10:30 AM

1. You are a nerd for keeping a spreadsheet like this.

2. I love it!!!!

3. I haven't a clue what my costs have been. I've put on an exhaust, integrated turn signals, and other bits and bobs but have never kept track.

4. I should start something like this!

MikeSP1 · 07-28-2009, 11:25 AM

I should keep track of stuff like this, but I honestly don't want to know how much I'm spending on repairs and upgrades. Most likely I've already spent as much in mods as I paid for the RC, and my list of things to do doesn't seem to be shrinking by much (but it is shrinking).

Fleck750 · 07-28-2009, 11:25 AM

No keeping track. Could have paid for a new bike with what I've spent over 2 years.

Phenix_Rider · 07-28-2009, 12:19 PM

Never done that. Could be useful on resale- that way you have a definite number and value, not something from out your ass.

With the things actually on the bike, I'm still below list for a 650R- even an '07. Once I get the two big ticket items on, then it will be close to the price of an '09. Still under the cost (list + fees + taxes, tags, and registration) for three years ago. I'd say that's pretty damn good. If I were to sell it- not happening- the miles I've put on would negate the value of any modifications anyway

Particle Man · 07-28-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

The numbers shocked me a little at first, but the more I think about it, the better it looks. The SV's original MSRP was $8,999. Had I paid full price, it would have totalled about $9,700 with Georgia sales tax and tags, with no modifications. I bought my new left-over SV and completed every intended modification for almost exactly the same price.

wow, the MSRP has gone up

I think I paid 6k for mine right out of the crate in 2003.

I haven't bought a ton of stuff but with all the little things (bars, grips, bags, gear, etc) I know I've spent close to 7 or 8k total by now.

Trip · 07-28-2009, 02:05 PM

I bought my 05 SV650S for like just under 6k as well with tax/title/fees.

Particle Man · 07-28-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

2003 SV650S MSRP : $6,299

2005 SV1000S MSRP : $8,599

I was off $400 in my previous post.

cool, I got a deal

07-28-2009, 10:22 AM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	The cost of mods. ... Last edited by Triple; 08-24-2009 at 10:15 AM..

07-28-2009, 11:25 AM	#5
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	I should keep track of stuff like this, but I honestly don't want to know how much I'm spending on repairs and upgrades. Most likely I've already spent as much in mods as I paid for the RC, and my list of things to do doesn't seem to be shrinking by much (but it is shrinking). __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

07-28-2009, 11:25 AM	#6
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	No keeping track. Could have paid for a new bike with what I've spent over 2 years. __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

07-28-2009, 10:26 AM	#3
fasternyou929 SFL Expatriate #2 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Moto: CBR1000 Posts: 2,043	I try not to, can't risk the fallout should the wife stumble on it.

07-28-2009, 10:30 AM	#4
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	1. You are a nerd for keeping a spreadsheet like this. 2. I love it!!!! 3. I haven't a clue what my costs have been. I've put on an exhaust, integrated turn signals, and other bits and bobs but have never kept track. 4. I should start something like this!