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WTF-why are finned covers getting so pricey?
« on: July 05, 2009, 03:42:59 PM »
Just noticed a set of these has gone up in price at least $100 lately:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290327024431&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:MOTORS:1123

At that price, I'll have a machine shop mill me some! :P
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Re: WTF-why are finned covers getting so pricey?
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2009, 03:53:32 PM »
Well, there are different types. Those shown in the link are old school, low profile ones, which are in demand. The basic ones you see all over Eb&y have taller fins and some consider to be tacky. Plus, "Cafe" bikes are all the rage these days...Didn't you know?!?!?

Milling your own is a great idea!!

Nothing says "cool" like hand build parts.  ;)

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Re: WTF-why are finned covers getting so pricey?
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2009, 04:29:01 PM »
I have a whole set of finned crap for a 750 I'm going to sell soon. Stator, points, clutch, tappet covers, and even the damned starter motor cover. WTF? Someone went apesh!t with the fined crap on this. I'll let you guys know when I take em off the bike. It wont be the $150 bucks that crap is going for (for just 2 covers, no less) on fleabay.
I really don't like the finned stuff. Hell, I'd prolly trade em straight across for stock parts :/
« Last Edit: July 05, 2009, 04:35:29 PM by mlinder »
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Re: WTF-why are finned covers getting so pricey?
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2009, 04:39:20 PM »
Quote from: mlinder on July 05, 2009, 04:29:01 PM
I have a whole set of finned crap for a 750 I'm going to sell soon. Stator, points, clutch, tappet covers, and even the damned starter motor cover. WTF? Someone went apesh!t with the fined crap on this. I'll let you guys know when I take em off the bike. It wont be the $150 bucks that crap is going for (for just 2 covers, no less) on fleabay.
I really don't like the finned stuff. Hell, I'd prolly trade em straight across for stock parts :/

I've seen used starter covers go for $100.
You just may find someone to give you that kind of $$$ w\o asking.

People... ;)
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Re: WTF-why are finned covers getting so pricey?
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2009, 04:44:17 PM »
Quote from: pddpimp on July 05, 2009, 04:39:20 PM
Quote from: mlinder on July 05, 2009, 04:29:01 PM
I have a whole set of finned crap for a 750 I'm going to sell soon. Stator, points, clutch, tappet covers, and even the damned starter motor cover. WTF? Someone went apesh!t with the fined crap on this. I'll let you guys know when I take em off the bike. It wont be the $150 bucks that crap is going for (for just 2 covers, no less) on fleabay.
I really don't like the finned stuff. Hell, I'd prolly trade em straight across for stock parts :/

I've seen used starter covers go for $100.
You just may find someone to give you that kind of $$$ w\o asking.

People... ;)

That's freakin absurd.
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Re: WTF-why are finned covers getting so pricey?
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2009, 07:38:35 PM »
Quote from: mlinder on July 05, 2009, 04:44:17 PM
Quote from: pddpimp on July 05, 2009, 04:39:20 PM
Quote from: mlinder on July 05, 2009, 04:29:01 PM
I have a whole set of finned crap for a 750 I'm going to sell soon. Stator, points, clutch, tappet covers, and even the damned starter motor cover. WTF? Someone went apesh!t with the fined crap on this. I'll let you guys know when I take em off the bike. It wont be the $150 bucks that crap is going for (for just 2 covers, no less) on fleabay.
I really don't like the finned stuff. Hell, I'd prolly trade em straight across for stock parts :/

I've seen used starter covers go for $100.
You just may find someone to give you that kind of $$$ w\o asking.

People... ;)

That's freakin absurd.

I know the finned ones are hard to find...but you know having one "one ups" the next guy...braggin' rights.

Some people are stupid and should be slapped...HA!!  ;D
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Re: WTF-why are finned covers getting so pricey?
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2009, 07:42:24 PM »
I will trade a stock set of dyno center coil screws for a finned cover.. any day.. ;D
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Re: WTF-why are finned covers getting so pricey?
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2009, 08:33:54 PM »
You know, if they go for that much, mebbe I WILL throw them up on ebay as a set, and see what I get...
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