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Offline Accolay

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Would you really use these over again?
« on: April 11, 2012, 06:15:11 PM »
On Ebay, the rubber for the cylinder head:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTOR-RUBBER-COVER-CAPS-1974-HONDA-CB550-/360377217321?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e827f129&vxp=mtr#ht_940wt_825

If I'm not mistaken, you can get new ones from Honda for $18...
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Re: Would you really use these over again?
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2012, 06:24:09 PM »
How many posts do we get here from people looking for parts that they don't know are still available new from Honda?

Well, those same people shop ebay as well......    ;)
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Re: Would you really use these over again?
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2012, 06:28:27 PM »
Good point. I see lots of parts on Ebay used that are cheaper bought new. I can't really imagine reusing gaskets though.
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Re: Would you really use these over again?
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2012, 06:32:28 PM »
Good point. I see lots of parts on Ebay used that are cheaper bought new. I can't really imagine reusing gaskets though.

No, you really shouldn't but often the sellers don't really know what they're selling.

....or maybe they do. ::)
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Re: Would you really use these over again?
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2012, 06:33:28 PM »
Good point. I see lots of parts on Ebay used that are cheaper bought new. I can't really imagine reusing gaskets though.

No, you really shouldn't but often the sellers don't really know what they're selling.

....or maybe they do. ::)
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Re: Would you really use these over again?
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2012, 06:38:43 PM »
I guess with the right mechanic, gooey gasket stuff is made for situations such as this  ;D
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Re: Would you really use these over again?
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2012, 06:44:42 PM »
As always Caveat Emptor! 
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