My simple point is that established mods that are routinely applied be it a 43 malossi jug on a vespa , a Gila on a puch done right , a hpi rectified regulated , correct led lights , mag rims ..you name it dont diminish value they enhance it...to expect otherwise is beyond silly. If u want to rescue a rust bucket and still have a rusty pos that you put speed mods on but a tank with pinholes temporarily ok then I can agree. And of you are coastal( like me ) if you want a $100 moped ya betta get motoring towards the middle of the USA.