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  • #1

    Talkin' 'bout Flakes....

    Is it just my imagination, or are the sellers on fleabay getting worse? There's tons of XS parts listed (and mis-listed), but even when the description looks good it still seems to be a crapshoot.

    I bought a NORS set of Standard front turn signals and got single-filiment rear units instead, although the seller sent me the correct set after it was pointed out (and told me to keep the other, 'wrong' set). I just got a set of Standard gauges (for $15!) but instead of the pictured 160 mph set he sent a 85 mph set with 30K more miles on it... not sure how that one's going to turn out yet.

    The one good thing I've noticed lately is a lot of NOS parts are showing up (no bargains, but then again they ain't making 'em anymore...) as dealers clean out their old inventory. If you want to do a restoration, now's the time to look for those hard-to-find parts.
    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

    '78E original owner - resto project
    '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
    '82 XJ rebuild project
    '80SG restified, red SOLD
    '79F parts...
    '81H more parts...

    Other current bikes:
    '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
    '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
    '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
    Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
    Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...
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  • #2
    Damn flakes, sorry, just had to.....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFvtoJrK1Zg
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

    ☮

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    • #3
      And then when there is something obviously (well at least maybe to us) and you try and help them out and send them a message to correct them, they either ignore it or tell you to F-off..
      Nathan
      KD9ARL

      μολὼν λαβέ

      1978 XS1100E
      K&N Filter
      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
      OEM Exhaust
      ATK Fork Brace
      LED Dash lights
      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
      Green Monster Coils
      SS Brake Lines
      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

      Theodore Roosevelt

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      • #4
        then after they tell you were to go, and how to get there, they get mad because you give them the old thumbs down
        There are only two types of bikers...
        those that have layed it down, and
        those that have not layed it down...YET!

        1982 XJ1100J Maxim (F-Bomb)
        Not going to lie, Brand new at this... thanks for having a bit of patience with dumb questions

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        • #5
          Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
          Damn flakes, sorry, just had to.....

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFvtoJrK1Zg
          Yeah, and I wonder how much of a coincidence it is that both of these sellers are out of California...
          Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

          '78E original owner - resto project
          '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
          '82 XJ rebuild project
          '80SG restified, red SOLD
          '79F parts...
          '81H more parts...

          Other current bikes:
          '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
          '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
          '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
          Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
          Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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          • #6
            DON'T HAMMER THE GUY SO HARD AS TO CALL HIM A CALIFORNIA FLAKE!!

            That is low.....
            RIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs

            "It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"

            Everything on hold...

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            • #7
              I stopped selling on ebay, between the high fees for ebay and paypal and not getting any real bids. I just couldn't make a buck. Then you box it so it doesn't get wrecked, and that takes more time, ship it and the buyer doesn't even leave any feedback. It doesn't take long for people that aren't flakes to get sick of that. Lets face it parts that are really cheap are usually cheap for a reason. They are junk or the seller doesn't have a clue. If the seller doesn't have a clue then you get what you got.
              79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
              80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
              80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
              79 DT 100

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              • #8
                I don't know about selling on there, as I have never even tried. But as for buying, I have almost always gotten good deals, and been pretty happy with what I got. The one or two times there were problems they got taken care of quickly. Then again I check the feedback before even considering buying from someone, and don't hesitate to use the negative feedback hammer if needed (only once did I need to actually give it, the threat is almost always enough, and most of the time I haven't needed even that).
                Cy

                1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                Vetter Windjammer IV
                Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                OEM Luggage Rack
                Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                Spade Fuse Box
                Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                750 FD Mod
                TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                XJ1100 Shocks

                I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                • #9
                  I sold a set of chrome wire wheels to a guy on ebay. He stalled me for almost a month before finally paying. I had offered to meet this guy 200 mi ea way to save him shipping. Finally he had me ship them. A month later I found out he gave me bad feedback. Claimed the chrome was peeling on the rims. THE
                  CLEARCOAT WAS PEELING, THE CHROME WAS PERFECT. THE WHHELS WERE LIKE NEW. All he needed was a little stripper. He never corrected the feedback.

                  In Nov I bought a set of xs11 shocks for $3.00 at auction. Paid right now. Never got them.Sure, it was a steal. But when you list an auction you have to honor it. I sold vetter fairing for $15.00, because it was the only bid. Oh well HAPPY NEW YEAR
                  Tom Clisham

                  Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
                  _____________________________________________

                  '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

                  '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
                  stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

                  79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

                  79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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                  • #10
                    Well, I guess the gauge set turned out ok; the seller refunded my money (including shipping) so I got a free tach out of it.

                    I've had pretty good luck buying/selling on EBay; I cleaned out a 30 year collection of car parts a few years ago and did quite well (yes, I'm a terrible packrat). One thing they changed I don't agree with is the current inability of the seller to leave negative feedback on idiot buyers; you really have to spell it out for some people and even then they don't always know what they want.

                    And the poke at California was in fun, but it is in the song lyrics...
                    Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                    '78E original owner - resto project
                    '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                    '82 XJ rebuild project
                    '80SG restified, red SOLD
                    '79F parts...
                    '81H more parts...

                    Other current bikes:
                    '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                    '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                    '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                    Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                    Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
                      Well, I guess the gauge set turned out ok; the seller refunded my money (including shipping) so I got a free tach out of it.

                      I've had pretty good luck buying/selling on EBay; I cleaned out a 30 year collection of car parts a few years ago and did quite well (yes, I'm a terrible packrat). One thing they changed I don't agree with is the current inability of the seller to leave negative feedback on idiot buyers; you really have to spell it out for some people and even then they don't always know what they want.
                      I agree and disagree on the sellers being able to give negative feedback. Unfortunately it solve a problem (but I don't think it was really the right way to do it) where if you gave a seller negative feedback, even after doing everything you could to fix things with the seller first (I'm talking about where the seller EARNED a negative feedback) they would give a negative to the buyer. There needs to be a way that a negative can be given either way, but that it can be challenged and overturned. I mean there was a problem that needed fixing, I just don't think that they went about it the right way.
                      Cy

                      1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                      Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                      Vetter Windjammer IV
                      Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                      OEM Luggage Rack
                      Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                      Spade Fuse Box
                      Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                      750 FD Mod
                      TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                      XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                      XJ1100 Shocks

                      I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                      • #12
                        All I have to say is Ebay is based in what State??????
                        The flakes use it, and I'm one of them. And yes, I DO buy and sell.
                        Ray Matteis
                        KE6NHG
                        XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                        XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                        • #13
                          I have bought and sold on ebay. Got some decent deals on stuff, had more than a couple send me something other than what I ordered.

                          From a selling standpoint, I've had decent luck. Stuff that sold went for decent price and had good luck getting paid and such. Have had trouble moving some parts though.
                          Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                          When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                          81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                          80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                          Previously owned
                          93 GSX600F
                          80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                          81 XS1100 Special
                          81 CB750 C
                          80 CB750 C
                          78 XS750

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                          • #14
                            Ebay sucks my wallet dry on a regular basis but when you own stuff more than 30 years old, it can be the only place to find parts. Only had to sic Ebay on one seller and it got resolved. The majority of the stuff I have bought has been a good value or in some cases, not a great value but I needed/wanted it bad enough to pay the $$$. A recent aution on a complete NOS set of pickup coils w/plate & advance had me chomping at the bit and I went to $280 before throwing in the towel Set went for over $350. On the flip side, I have bought a perfect set of gauges w/160mph speedo for $15. I did win a new set of vent shades for my Olds for .01, shipping was $14 but still a smoking deal for me.
                            When a 10 isn't enough, get a 11. 80g Hardbagger

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                            • #15
                              THAT is one of my favorite things about ebay...$1.99 for the part, $9.75 for shipping.

                              On the other hand, I have no idea how I'd get parts for an '83 XV500, an '84 ZX750A2, an '80 XS1100G, a '68 Chevy Malibu, or an '88 Bayliner 2150 without something like ebay. Really, it's incredible.
                              "Time is the greatest teacher; unfortunately, it kills all of its students."

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