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10/31/2025

🛑 Why Your Custom Bike Isn’t Worth What You Think 🛑

You poured your soul into your build. Thousands in upgrades. Hours of labor. It’s your masterpiece. So why won’t buyers pay what you paid?

Here’s the truth (respectfully and strategically):

🔧 Customizations are personal, not universal.

Your ape hangers, paint, exhaust, seat—those reflect your taste. Most buyers want a clean slate, not your vision.

Upgrades depreciate faster than the bike.
Labor doesn’t transfer. Aftermarket parts lose value the moment they’re installed. Buyers don’t pay for what was spent—they pay for what they want.

Market value is based on comparables.
NADA, Kelley Blue Book, JD Power—they don’t factor in mods. If your price is way above stock comps, your bike sits unsold or attracts lowball offers.

What depreciates hardest?
- Custom paint
- Exhaust systems
- Handlebars & controls
- Seats
- Wheels/rims
- Audio systems
- LED kits
- Performance mods

How likely is a buyer to want your mods?
Low. Unless it’s a universally loved style (clean bagger, tasteful touring upgrades), most buyers want stock or lightly modded bikes with room to customize their way.

🗣️ This build reflects your passion—but resale is about market value, not emotional value. Buyers pay for what they want, not what you spent. Still, price it to move, not mourn.

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10/22/2025

10/22/2025

A living postcard from Harley history — the 2003 Heritage Softail Classic 100 Year Anniversary sits like a timepiece ready to run. Studded leather, chrome trim, and that anniversary medallion draw you in; the road hands you the next chapter.

Bike Snapshot

2003 Harley‑Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 100 Year Anniversary
Price: $4,995
Mileage: 25,992 miles
Engine: Twin Cam 88B — 88 cu in / 1,450 cc
Detachable windshield, fringed studded saddlebags, Fat Bob tank, full fenders, classic chrome kit.

Collector Details

This is a true collector’s piece — 100 Year Anniversary badging, tank medallion, and limited‑edition trim that set it apart from standard 2003 models. Those factory details aren’t just cosmetic; they’re provenance for riders who want Harley history with usable miles.

Engine and Performance

Balanced, air‑cooled V‑twin torque from the Twin Cam 88B and a hidden rear suspension gives smooth power delivery and confident low‑end pull. This bike has a 5‑speed transmission.

Low credit and no credit approvals available. Call or text 480‑881‑3522 and ask for Beth Siren for prequalification and to schedule a viewing. Come see the medallion, sit in the saddle, and let the Heritage tell its next story.

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10/22/2025

Low, broad Fat Boy — black/orange with chrome that bites the sun. Sits like authority on two wheels, heavy and unapologetic, built to turn heads and hold the line.

Bike Overview

2008 Harley‑Davidson Fat Boy
Price: $8,995
Mileage: 38,382 miles
Engine: 96 cu in / 1,573 cc
Black/orange paint, wide tires, solid disc wheels, V‑twin rumble, chrome trim, ready-to-ride.

Ride Feel

Turn the key and the 96 thumps clean and deep. Fat Boy weight equals confidence; low seat and wide rubber make highway miles effortless and main‑street rollbys theatrical. Smooth torque, planted front end, cruiser posture that eats pavement.

Real miles, well‑lived, not abused. Proven 96ci motor that’s easy to maintain and built for long runs. This bike gives instant presence and reliable rideability for $8,995.

Financing and Contact

Low credit and no credit approvals available. Call or text 480-881-3522 and ask for Beth Siren to get prequalified, request VIN, service history, or set a viewing of your future ride. Keys ready, tank warm — come see it and ride it home.

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10/22/2025

Sugar‑skull Fat Boy parked like a midnight altar — heavy, low, and unapologetic. Matte black, chrome teeth, and that custom skull tank dare you to roll through town and own every stare.

Overview

2007 Harley‑Davidson Fat Boy
Price: $7995
Mileage: 24238
Engine; 96 (1,584 cc)
Custom sugar‑skull paint on the tank, low‑slung Fat Boy stance, fat front end, solid disc wheels, chrome engine covers, high handlebars for that laid‑back swagger.

Ride Feel

Turn the key and the V‑twin thumps like a heartbeat you can wear. The Fat Boy’s weight is confidence; it soaks road chatter and rewards steady throttle with a smooth, torque‑rich pull. Wide tires, planted front end, easy cruise attitude; perfect for boulevard runs, rallies, and making the route your runway.

Why It’s Worth It

Custom tank art gives instant personality and show appeal without needing to be rewritten. Fat Boy platform is simple, stout, and easy to maintain. The look says collector vibe with usable everyday rideability. If you want presence, comfort, and that deep Harley rumble, this bike delivers.

Call to Action

Serious riders only. 480-881-3522 ask for Beth Siren
Keys in hand, tank full enough to tempt you — come see it, sit on it, and let the sugar skull decide if you’re the next keeper.

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10/22/2025

Black and red flame Wide Glide parked ready to go — not garage queen, road warrior. She stares down traffic and dares you to take the lane.

Bike Overview

2014 Harley‑Davidson Wide Glide
Price: $9,700
Mileage: 29,304 miles
Engine: 103 (1690 cc)
Custom black/red flame tank, high‑rise front fairing, red diamond‑stitched seat, V‑twin rumble, blacked exhaust, big chrome wheels.

Ride Feel

Kick the starter and feel the V‑twin pull you into the road. Tall bars give you control, the fairing slices wind, the seat keeps you planted on long runs. This bike turns heads and holds the line — comfortable enough for interstate miles, mean enough for main street.

Why It’s Worth It

Mileage shows honest use, not neglect. Custom paint and stitch work give it instant presence; mechanically ready for more adventures. For $9,700 you get style, sound, and a bike that’s already earned its stories.

Call to Action

Serious riders only. DM for VIN, service history, more pics, or to set a meet. Keys available, tires warm — ride it home.
480-881-3522 Ask for Beth Siren

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11/05/2024

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