Think about this: When shopping for a used bike, which is more preferable: "100% stock" ... or one with a bunch of mods that you may or may not want, which also includes the possibility that the seller installed them himself and may not be as mechanically inclined as you wish he was.
Plus, a bike that's already got some of the mods the buyer has in mind, well those mods are also taking some of the fun away from the new bike ownership experience. Do guys like to farkle their new bike? You farklin' right they do.
I think that if you really stop and think about it, the used bike most buyers would value highest is nearly always going to be "100% stock, never modified". (if you have to leave off the "never modified" part, that's OK, it's still better than a pre-farkled bike).
I actually think you'll be lucky to find a buyer who will pay any extra for the cruise. So, if you could remove it yourself and sell it on here for a few hundred, well that's probably a few hundred you're not gonna get if you sell the bike with it. Just my opinion, of course ... Good luck!
Thanks, and I just proved you wrong. Buyer is thrilled that the cruise control is already on the bike, and he does not have to bear the full cost, and down time for install.
I would generally agree with your theory, however in the case of the C14, having some desirable aftermarket mods is much more of an attribute than the contrary. Getting accessories for pennies on the dollar on a pre-farkled bike is a nice bang for the buck. Dealer trade in however, they tend to prefer unmodified bikes.