Brian,
You'd need look no farther than the selling section to see my thoughts. HOWEVER, if I had an 00 or 01 SERG I would not sell anything OEM. My understanding is that the total run of bikes for those two years was 1550 each year and not necessarily divided up evenly between the colors. The FXR 2,3 and 4 would be worth saving OEM stuff for. Probably the 2002 SERK, more so the Candy Brandywine one even though I like the Purple better. After 02, H-D just started cranking out CVO bikes in such quantities, that the only way one would really hold it's value and maybe appreciate would be if you didn't ride it. I think one of the Labonte brothers (NASCAR) bought two 03 SERKs and never even uncrated one of em . Seem to remember seeing it on TV. Still, it's nice to see the 04 and 05 SEEGs kept basically stock. Those bikes along with the 00 and 01 SERG's will all be classics IMO. So I guess it's a matter of what your plans are for the bike. [highlight]Your post echos mine in saying you don't see the bike being put back OEM. I plan on selling everything but the seat, hard saddlebags,derby cover, timing cover and air cleaner cover[/highlight] from Elvis.
B B
When I sold the Low Rider late in 2006, I offered the complete stock and OEM parts including those ugly bolts and fasteners included in the deal. I asked a higher price for this "service" and got it instead of the whored-out pricing EBay usually gets.
When the FLSTFSE goes on the sales block (never) I'll include the parts just as if it was common to do so, and ask the higher price. I think it is the only way to retain some of the resale value of my FAT BOY. If I see the current pricing for a simular model with in a reasonable range, I have an sales advantage with the original parts stocked for the duration of ownership.
I'll sell the derby cover, bags...etc. whatever. No hard feelings, and get ready for OCD round three and my local stealer when I buy my next project CVO Bike.
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