X Ring
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« on: August 02, 2011, 09:52:37 PM » |
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An auction ended about a couple hours ago for a used Rattlebars Kickshifter. Since I was going to be at school when it ended I set my sniper program to bid on it for me. I shouldn't have bothered. I set my top bid at $150. It sold for $306.  Somebody wanted it real bad!! Marty |
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2011, 11:42:18 PM » |
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certain parts demand premium prices!!
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2011, 12:10:45 AM » |
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Now that he's retired and no longer interested in this stuff, I wish Chet would publish his drawings so we could make or contract owr own. I would LOVE a kickshifter. Ane Under Ware.
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2011, 12:59:10 AM » |
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or sell to someone
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2011, 01:37:20 AM » |
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Now that he's retired and no longer interested in this stuff, I wish Chet would publish his drawings so we could make or contract owr own. I would LOVE a kickshifter. Ane Under Ware.
Fred.
I emailed him asking to do a run of these and he directed me to the one on ebay. I didn't bid on it as I knew it would go high, but come on. That's insane  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2011, 06:25:28 AM » |
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Now that he's retired and no longer interested in this stuff, I wish Chet would publish his drawings so we could make or contract owr own. I would LOVE a kickshifter. Ane Under Ware.
Fred.
I emailed him asking to do a run of these and he directed me to the one on ebay. I didn't bid on it as I knew it would go high, but come on. That's insane Even though a lot of our (valk) stuff be gettin rarer then hens teeth-myself i'm starting to think some folks look forward to and/or enjoy paying way tooooooo much fer something. And it just isn't on E-bay. Some of the local auctions i go to-well lets just say i've seen used up equipment and tools go for 30% 45% OVER retail. It gets way beyond ridiculous what some folks pay for some of this stuff.  No cure for it though-thats why the call it an auction.  Can you spell DEEP pockets.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2011, 06:38:07 AM » |
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If someone wants pictures of the one I made I can send them out to them. I have pictures with a tape measure beside it so you can get the scale. If they need a template I can make one of those as well.
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X Ring
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2011, 06:59:34 AM » |
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If someone wants pictures of the one I made I can send them out to them. I have pictures with a tape measure beside it so you can get the scale. If they need a template I can make one of those as well.
I would have sent you an email but yours is hidden. Send it to me at ppcshooter1 AT msn DOT com. A template would be appreciated also. Marty |
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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2011, 08:32:20 AM » |
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I sent you an email Marty.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2011, 09:02:36 AM » |
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I sent you an email Marty.
I got the pic and forgot to request the template. If you would be so kind sir. potts david @ g mail dot com I think you should just start making them and sell em for a reasonable profit. Thank you, Dave |
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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2011, 09:04:36 AM » |
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i picked the winner of the bidding contest to produce my kickshifters today. ordered 50 to start with, 2 week production then one week for chroming. once i hace them in stock i'll post a couple of pics and add a banner to the page for links to our website. (thanks for the info Willow)
ps: price should be about 1/2 of the ebay price.
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« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2011, 11:05:11 AM » |
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Bscrive, thanks for the photos. Your e-mail won't let me respond so I'll do it here. And yes, if you draw out a detailed template I would like a copy.
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X Ring
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« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2011, 11:19:53 AM » |
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I sent you an email Marty.
Thanks. I really appreciate it. Marty |
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« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2011, 11:21:21 AM » |
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i picked the winner of the bidding contest to produce my kickshifters today. ordered 50 to start with, 2 week production then one week for chroming. once i hace them in stock i'll post a couple of pics and add a banner to the page for links to our website. (thanks for the info Willow)
ps: price should be about 1/2 of the ebay price.
Was a there a thread about this? If so, I must have missed it. Marty Nevermind, I found it. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 03, 2011, 11:48:01 AM » |
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It appears that all parts "Valkyrie" on ebay go for a ridiculous amount of money...over 1200 for a set of used oem bags, etc. etc....next set on a bike I find I may have to steal...just kidding. But have come to the conclusion it might be cheaper to buy a whole bike just for the parts I want, then part out the rest (or not)..
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X Ring
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« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2011, 12:08:08 PM » |
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It appears that all parts "Valkyrie" on ebay go for a ridiculous amount of money...over 1200 for a set of used oem bags, etc. etc....next set on a bike I find I may have to steal...just kidding. But have come to the conclusion it might be cheaper to buy a whole bike just for the parts I want, then part out the rest (or not)..
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« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2011, 01:28:47 PM » |
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There are a lot of parts associated with the rattlebar kickshifter. I would make sure that every part is there when buying used or bidding on a used one. Aaaand, every part is most definitely needed for it to function properly. Just a word to the wise.  |
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