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[roncar]

As Tom implied, worth is subjective. What is it worth to you?

As you keep finding trikes and hacks, you are outside my comfort zone for estimating worth (to me.) Add-on's only add value if you are looking for those specific add-on's. Otherwise, IMO, they detract from the value.

In your latest example, if you did not want a sidecar, or did not want "that" sidecar, that makes it a liability, not an asset. Sure you could sell it after you remove it, but then you have to find a buyer and again hassle with making a "deal." If you did not add value for the sidecar in your "worth to me" estimation, anything you got out of it at this point is gravy. If you added $1000 as Tom suggested, You will have to get at least $1000 out of it to "break even."

However if you want a sidecar, and this one is acceptable to you, by all means add what it's worth to you to your offer.

I know kind of a wishy washy response, but I don't know exactly what you're looking for.

 

[Metal_Bob]

I've tried looking up Kelly Blue Book prices for used motorcycles. All I'm seeing is dealer trade/sell prices. Did I miss a link or is there a better site?

 

[roncar]

I've tried looking up Kelly Blue Book prices for used motorcycles. All I'm seeing is dealer trade/sell prices. Did I miss a link or is there a better site?

That's all I see as well. No idea where to look for "private sale" prices, but they usually fall somewhere in between dealer trade and sell prices. I use eBay and craigslist to give me an idea of what private sellers are asking but the prices are all over the place.

KBB just gives me a ballpark number to start with, and start subtracting from there (in my mind for tires, battery, damage, etc.) Running well, running poorly, turns over but won't crank, won't turn over, parts missing or damaged, title issues, all come into play on value (some drastically.) And how much money/work it will take to get the bike to the "dealer sell" condition.

I see no options on KBB for accessories (ie. sidecar, chrome bling, upgrades, custom paint, etc.) so their inclusion is totally up to what the seller and buyer value them as worth. I've seen that most deviations from "like the factory made it", detract rather than add to the value. Unmolested bikes in excellent condition seem to demand a much higher price than someone's backyard "vision."

But that's just me. Since I got back into motorcycles, 2007, the most I've paid was $250. That one was FULLY dressed in Vetter apparel, and I WANTED IT! Took the Vetter and flipped the bike for a tidy sum , if you figure my labor at $0.00.

 

[Metal_Bob]

The sidecar was just a nifty feature to go with a fully vetter dressed GL1000. But I agree addons don't add value unless you WANT them for your self. I'd rather have a Terraplane on that GL1000 I pictured

ATM I'm looking at a 2006 Honda ST1300. It's definitely modern and should be more comfortable than my current stable bikes.

 

[roncar]

Keep in mind also, riding a hack or trike isn't the same as a 2 wheeler.
That ST1300 looks nice. Way out of my wallet though.

 

[brianinpa]

The sidecar was just a nifty feature to go with a fully vetter dressed GL1000. But I agree addons don't add value unless you WANT them for your self. I'd rather have a Terraplane on that GL1000 I pictured

ATM I'm looking at a 2006 Honda ST1300. It's definitely modern and should be more comfortable than my current stable bikes.

Just my pet peeve when it comes to bikes, you can't see the heart of the bike with all that plastic. I like them, but just not for me.

 

[Kynan C.]

I always go here for bike values http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles . They have a good database that goes pretty far back.

Check it out!

 

[Terraplane Tom]

Keep in mind also, riding a hack or trike isn't the same as a 2 wheeler.
That ST1300 looks nice. Way out of my wallet though.

Driving with a sidecar attached is work! It's fun to show off, but it's a lot harder to make turns with.