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I stopped by a repair shop the other week to ask about XS parts that they might have laying around. After telling the owner it would probably be easier to list what I didn't want, I gave him a short list of priority items, including the standard style seat and grab rail. Here's what I got: A 25 year old, new old stock seat, with shipping box (!), grab rail, all mounting hardware and rubber pieces, etc. (Technically, it's a new take-off seat, from some customer who bought a Yamaha accessory seat before delivery.) For $210, no tax. The guys at work thought I was a little too worked up over the whole deal... I'm trying to post a picture or two, but I have no idea how. The Falcon is coming around...
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2010 Kawasaki Z1000
1979 SF: Millennium Falcon, until this Saturday -
WOW great deal, but I bought a seat from a 79 special that the guy took off when it was new for $15. SEAT WAS PERFECT IN EVERYWAY WITH 0 MILES ON IT. (about 3 years ago). He sold me the bike, which was dissassembled around the yard for $25. I also bought a hard bags and fairing for $100. So total for a truckload of good stuff $140.
Gary Granger
Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono -
Gosh, I'm starting to feel like a sucker... At least I have the cool Yamaha cardboard box. And the plastic "shower cap" bag that the seat came in. Thanks for your reply on the chrome, by the way. I guess the sand is more aggressive than I thought. Before I get any more "great deals", does anyone have a front brake switch? ('79 SF, if it matters) Thanks!2010 Kawasaki Z1000
1979 SF: Millennium Falcon, until this SaturdayComment
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Sucker? NOT! I just found an awesome deal! But so did you, NOS parts are extremely hard to find. I was just lucky. BTW when we going riding? We are only 3 hours apart. Me and the wife did a 400 mile trip through the Adirondak park last Saturday. You need to put XS East on your calender for next year.....
Gary Granger
Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille TuonoComment
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I'd love to go! I'm probably not even that far away, as my bike is in New Hartford, just outside of Utica, at my girlfriends house. (She rides too.) It would be nice to have an experienced XSsive ride my bike and give me some feedback on it's state of tune.2010 Kawasaki Z1000
1979 SF: Millennium Falcon, until this SaturdayComment
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OK Utica is only 1.5 hours or so.....I am not sure if we have any plans for future weekend rides. PM me or email me and let me know your schedule, I am off the next 7 days .
Gary Granger
Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille TuonoComment
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OFF!!!!!
Off geez Gary when do u get time to actually work ROFLMAO, You is always in the wind regards.............MITCH
Doug Mitchell
82 XJ1100 sold
2006 Suzuki C90 SE 1500 CC Cruiser sold
2007 Stratoliner 1900 sold
1999 Honda Valkyrie interstate
47 years riding and still learning, does that make me a slow learner?Comment
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