Holy Rattlebars Kickshifter Batman!!!

[X Ring]

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

[suthrncop]

certain parts demand premium prices!!

[PhredValk]

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.

[suthrncop]

or sell to someone

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

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 

[old2soon]

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.

[bscrive]

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.

[X Ring]

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

[bscrive]

I sent you an email Marty.

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

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

[tank_post142]

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.

[PhredValk]

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.
Fred.

[X Ring]

I sent you an email Marty.

Thanks.  I really appreciate it.

Marty

[X Ring]

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.

[olddog1946]

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)..

[X Ring]

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)..

I can't say that thought hasn't occured to me.

Marty

[G-Man]

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.