Author Topic: Totally screwed myself.. (Read 2254 times)

robdrobd · « **on:** February 08, 2012, 12:59:55 PM »

A fairly local motorcycle shop advertised that they had a used 1978 cb550k seat. I bought it just for the pan and had it shipped to me. In the meantime I sold my mint seat to recoup some costs for my build (I only wanted a decent pan anyway). Well, the replacement seat arrived today and I got totally screwed. Check out the pic. My seat is on the bottom, his "replacement" is on the top. I already sold the bottom seat. Now what the hell do I do? Not to mention its rusted to hell. I emailed him about 10 times confirming that it was a 1978 550k too! What a jerk. Now I have no GD seat!

nomad · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:11:32 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on February 08, 2012, 12:59:55 PM

A fairly local motorcycle shop advertised that they had a used 1978 cb550k seat. I bought it just for the pan and had it shipped to me. In the meantime I sold my mint seat to recoup some costs for my build (I only wanted a decent pan anyway). Well, the replacement seat arrived today and I got totally screwed. Check out the pic. My seat is on the bottom, his "replacement" is on the top. I already sold the bottom seat. Now what the hell do I do? Not to mention its rusted to hell. I emailed him about 10 times confirming that it was a 1978 550k too! What a jerk. Now I have no GD seat!

Take the seat back to him and ask for your money back. Show him the picture you posted above.

Toxic · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:12:50 PM »

Well considering he is not returning your emails, ya you are pretty much screwed.

We have all been in that boat at one time or another.

Still sucks though. I guess you are left with cruising ebay and hoping for a better outcome.

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:19:00 PM »

Wrap a towel up and sit on it Potsie Webber.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:26:31 PM »

The smaller seat is from a ~73 CB360..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-HONDA-CB360-SEAT-/230742496587?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35b953154b

You didn't screw yourself, the dealer screwed you. Get your money back.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:39:48 PM »

If its from a 'fairly local' shop it sounds like a personal visit is in order.

knowsnothing · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:39:59 PM »

Sorry to hear it. Same thing happened to me. Thought I was getting a 78 750k seat, asked repeatedly if the seller was sure it was from that bike which they said it was. When it showed up.... a cb360

I still haven't and haven't been able to sell it. Maybe one of these days someone will need it.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:41:04 PM »

But it does reinforce the 'trust but verify' nature of buying used parts. Never sell the old ones until you are sure the replacement will work.

robdrobd · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:41:35 PM »

Yep, that's it. I screwed myself by selling the good one before getting the other in the mail.

robdrobd · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2012, 01:43:42 PM »

Will any of the pre fabbed fiberglass cafe pans fit a 77 550k? That might be my only shot now

crazypj · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2012, 02:11:18 PM »

It looks a lot more like a CB350K seat, guess he's going to say it was a misprint?

toytuff · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2012, 02:19:44 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on February 08, 2012, 01:41:04 PM

But it does reinforce the 'trust but verify' nature of buying used parts. Never sell the old ones until you are sure the replacement will work.

Amen.

tt

toytuff · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2012, 02:26:09 PM »

Boy, I have four seats. Would gladly give you one but I don't think any will work.

Two CB 350 twins.
One CB 750 F (1976)
One CB 350 F

tt

Stev-o · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2012, 04:13:00 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on February 08, 2012, 01:43:42 PM

Will any of the pre fabbed fiberglass cafe pans fit a 77 550k? That might be my only shot now

Yes, Tews just bought one, his is a 550F, but the frames are very similar [stock seats are differant length]

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=95480.0

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2012, 04:50:33 PM »

ummm call ur credit card and put a spot payment. get incontact with paypal and do a merchant money back withdraw thing

robdrobd · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:04:12 PM »

He refunded the money. Too bad I still need a seat.

bjatwood · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:45:34 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on February 08, 2012, 05:04:12 PM

He refunded the money. /quote]

That was a bonus!

toytuff · « **Reply #17 on:** February 08, 2012, 05:52:28 PM »

Quote from: robdrobd on February 08, 2012, 05:04:12 PM

He refunded the money. Too bad I still need a seat.

Yeah, the RIGHT seat.

tt

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:39:25 PM »

I have a fugly '76 550f seat...if all you need is the pan...I could send you the pan relatively affordably...pm me if your interested

robdrobd · « **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2012, 07:41:51 PM »

Thanks for the offer, but I think the 77 and 78 pans are unique to those years only.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2012, 08:00:55 PM »

ohh yeah, I forgot about this one, I think it's what you are looking for, but, it's kinda nice to just use for the pan...but no one seems to want it, let's try and work a deal if it's the right one...

robdrobd · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2012, 03:56:37 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on February 08, 2012, 08:00:55 PM

ohh yeah, I forgot about this one, I think it's what you are looking for, but, it's kinda nice to just use for the pan...but no one seems to want it, let's try and work a deal if it's the right one...

THAT looks like it! I would love to work something out. Sent you a PM.

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