Author Topic: What is the coolest deal you ever got on eBay? (Read 8206 times)

thirdman · « **on:** April 29, 2005, 12:39:04 PM »

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Got talking about this on another thread... what is the best deal you ever got on eBay?

Mine was a complete set of engine gaskets for my 350/4... only 99 cents (usually $30+), with cheap shipping!

Second best was a pair of good condition front forks for a 1989 CBR600F1... only $20 (usually go for $100+/pair)!!

How about you?

Jonesy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2005, 01:13:36 PM »

I got a complete center stand assembly for my 750 (stand, pivot pipe, spring and anchor) for $1.00! Cost more to ship than buy...

mcpuffett · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2005, 01:24:17 PM »

hi, coolest deal i got up to know was last year bought a 78 f1 750 spares or repair ,for £80 had been stood out side for a few years looked rough on photo's ,when i got it home found it had akront alloy wheels laced up with stainless spokes and they have cleaned up like new they alone are worth at least £200, put a good set of carbs on the bike and fresh fuel and it fired right up ,resold it on ebay to a guy in france for more money than i bought it for, that was a cool deal

mick.

kghost · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2005, 02:41:48 PM »

Bought all the sidecover badges off a 74 750K for $1.00.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2005, 04:25:28 PM »

Hi, my name's Terry, and I'm an Ebay addict. I've had over 300 transactions in 5 years, so here's just a few:

New 836cc "Action Fours" big bore kit, still in the plastic for 39 bucks, (thats right, 39 bucks)
Several front fenders for CB750's for under 10 bucks, one recently for 99 cents
10 air fork kits form one seller for 25 bucks, I resold most of them for 25 bucks each pair,
two pairs of magura levers for 20 bucks a pair, I kept one pair and sold the other for 80 bucks,
a NOS Derale oil cooler kit for a SOHC4, bought it for 80 bucks and sold it for 210, and
2 pairs of Marzocchi shockers 2 weeks ago for 41 bucks!

I also won and paid for a NOS Martek electronic ignition for 15 bucks, from a turkey in the US, but "surprise surprise" it seems it got "lost" in the mail? Hmmnn............... Oh well, win some, lose some etc. Cheers, Terry.

74cb750 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2005, 05:48:17 PM »

I sold a rusty washer on Ebay for big $ to a guy in New Zealand and now have a good friend. What could be better?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2005, 09:13:05 PM »

That's it mate, give those Kiwi bastards some stick and I'll be yer friend too! Ha ha, Cheers, Terry.

cben750f0 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2005, 01:06:08 AM »

NOS honda float level gauge...$12.. thought that was pretty impressive...peace

750deepsouth · « **Reply #8 on:** May 02, 2005, 03:30:09 AM »

Quote from: 74cb750 on April 29, 2005, 05:48:17 PM

I sold a rusty washer on Ebay for big $ to a guy in New Zealand and now have a good friend. What could be better?

:-)

Thank you Terry [in case the rest of the world doesn't know, for kiwis and aussies to call each other 'bastards' is the sincerest form of flattery

Michel, I got the washer {rare, vital, rusty} and you got the $$$. Don't tell everybody, the price will go even higher !!

Keep the sunny side up, esp. if you are upside down

low-side · « **Reply #9 on:** May 02, 2005, 08:38:24 AM »

The coolest deal I ever got on Ebay is this: set of Morris mags with dual drilled rotors, rear tubular swingarm, and rear disc conversion with master cyclinder for $60. I also recently bought a titled CB750 with a new Dyna S kit installed for $182.00.

eldar · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2005, 09:26:09 AM »

Never had a coolest yet! I just get people selling parts for bikes that dont fit! Happened with footpegs and fairing mount. It is hard to tell just by loking at pictures. These people should know more about what they are selling.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2005, 01:54:50 PM »

I just picked up a set of "Telefix" multi adjustable clip on's with replaceable bars for 16 English "Squid" for my racer project, and the Marzocchi shocks just arrived, geez, you gotta love Ebay! All I need now is some rearset pegs, but I might just make my own. Cheers, Terry.

Tim. · « **Reply #12 on:** May 04, 2005, 09:53:22 AM »

I got a NOS Brown vinyl seat for my 1976 CB550F for $50 + $25 shipping to Canada

It was still in the plastic and Honda box.

I also got a set of Kevlar Barnett clutch plates for a CB500 for $1 a while back. Never installed them - must still be around somewhere!

Patrick · « **Reply #13 on:** May 04, 2005, 02:31:00 PM »

Well it's not SOHC, although I have gotten some great buys for my K5750, but I picked up the crankcases, side engine covers and a NOS front sprocket for a a '74 Suzuki TS250 dirt bike (my son's) for $2 plus $7 shipping. I don't think the seller made any money on the deal, but he did deliver.....

Flood · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2005, 02:37:49 AM »

I got a complete front wheel for my 550 with mounted double discs, speedo drive and two calipers for something like 30 Euros, in my hometown, so no shipping fees.

A perfect plug-and-play thingy!

Cheers, Remi

elcid · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2005, 05:51:02 PM »

I got a speedo & tach for cb550 in very good condition for $10 for the pair!! Then I think it was like $12 for shipping!!!

Tim. · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:53:03 PM »

YEAH BABY! Now, who's got an orange right sidecover to sell me??? Regardless of his description, the photos sure look like the metal flake orange to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4548972590

Dennis · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2005, 09:48:14 PM »

tintin, that tank wasn't a deal .............
it was a GIFT!!

cb750_chris · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2005, 06:51:48 AM »

I just found a 69 recessed ignition for $17.50..... $20.00 after shiping. I'm about 98 percent sure it's a recessed anyways. I have been scrounging for one for a while now. I found one nice one but it has an H key code and a platic housing instead of yellow metal. I have another T code one that is really beat up. When I get this new one I hope it's nice. I'll be abble to sell the other two at a proffit.

Modified..... 5/19/05. It's a recessed alright. Had a restored circuit board and plug end waiting for it. It took me 20 min to restore it and stick it on the chassis. Now to find a steering lock that can be re-keyed with it.

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2005, 07:41:37 AM »

I won yesterday the auction on the gas tank cap and the thumb latch for 36 bucks. It's from a CB350 but I'm confident it will fit my CB750. It will go to replace my broken thumb latch. In my opinion it is a good deal, as the new Honda key latch costed me 36 bucks, and this time I'm getting a spare cap too. I'll see when I get it what means for the seller "perfect condition".

Raul

cb750_chris · « **Reply #20 on:** May 17, 2005, 10:06:54 PM »

I just made over $400.00 bucks on some auctions for my Bomber parts. I'll be abble to afford a Joe R. jacket and have my rims re-chromed. The total for all 10 auctions quadrupled in the last 18 min. Oh yea!!!

I can't wait to get the postage rate for a guy in Japan that won 4 auctions. I don't think He'll go into shock though.... He paid enough for the parts to be serious.

Tim. · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2005, 08:48:48 PM »

These seemed nice

- bought the two he had listed at $10 each.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4550944467

Service Honda wants $21 for the cup and $9 for the cushion, so this is 1/3 their price. Good deal in my books, especially x 2

migopod · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2005, 10:36:18 PM »

For $400 a 1976 cb550 engine (with ZERO miles on it!)...
so it wasn't particularly cheap, but the thing had *never* been ridden,
just stored in heated basements for 29 years.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #23 on:** May 18, 2005, 10:47:01 PM »

Quote from: migopod on May 18, 2005, 10:36:18 PM

For $400 a 1976 cb550 engine (with ZERO miles on it!)...
so it wasn't particularly cheap, but the thing had *never* been ridden,
just stored in heated basements for 29 years.

Now that is impressive...................... Cheers, Terry.

Tim. · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2005, 06:17:15 PM »

Ahhh... got my $20 Sunrise Orange CB550F tank today.... sweeeet.

cb750_chris · « **Reply #25 on:** May 26, 2005, 08:05:45 PM »

Are ya gonna be abble to match the side covers to that tank? Might have to go with flat black on the side covers so as not to end up with a mis-match.

Tim. · « **Reply #26 on:** May 26, 2005, 08:17:09 PM »

No worries! I have a NOS right side on order from Western Hills Honda (they have 7 NOS Sunrise Orange right sidecovers in stock - go figure

). It cost me US$100 (yep, for ONE sidecover) but it's worth it to complete the set.

Total cost of the set is about $200 US landed cost. I'll sell my existing set for about $100 or so.

The incremental $100 cost is a LOT less than new paint, and it's all original.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #27 on:** May 26, 2005, 08:40:46 PM »

Just picked up a set of K2 gauges for 21.50 from a guy in San Jose. I might need to replace the faded faces, but they both work ok apparently, and aren't all dinged up like mine, so I reckon they're bargain! Cheers, Terry.

Tim. · « **Reply #28 on:** June 02, 2005, 04:01:02 PM »

Just picked this up for $30 - cheaper than rebuilding and refinishing mine, especially once I sell mine. It's been refinished using Eastwood caliper paint. While it looks more glossy than original, mine looks like it's been sitting in the ocean for 2 years (but it works great).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4554109845

I thought for 3 minutes too long about the corresponding $40 rebuilt master cylinder. Mine works just fine, but it looked like this one still had the dark finish. Ah well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4554109940

mcpuffett · « **Reply #29 on:** June 02, 2005, 04:04:43 PM »

nice tank and side panels tintin

mick.

Tim. · « **Reply #30 on:** June 02, 2005, 04:16:27 PM »

Quote from: mcpuffett on June 02, 2005, 04:04:43 PM

nice tank and side panels tintin mick.

Still waiting on the right-side. I bought the left almost a year ago. Buy stuff when it comes up.

cben750f0 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 20, 2005, 06:53:06 AM »

woo hoo just won a set of marzocci rear shocks foir the F1 for $40!!! thought that was pretty good..peace

Mark M · « **Reply #32 on:** June 22, 2005, 08:53:57 AM »

I got a van load of 750 (K2 + F1) parts, 2 frames, 3 engines (in parts), 4 sets of compleet carbs,6 pairs of wheels and enough bits to make up 3 bikes (if I find another frame) and still loads more ....all for £300. Should keep me busy for a few years.
The guy I baught it all from claimed to be 'cured' of his SOHC obsesion, and is now into C50+90's.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #33 on:** June 22, 2005, 09:06:11 AM »

"Cured?" Is there a 12 Step Program? If there is, please don't tell my wife, she will try to enroll me.

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Author Topic: What is the coolest deal you ever got on eBay? (Read 8206 times)

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