Jumped the gun... Velocity Stacks

[Paxton]

I just purchased these. Won't see them until next week.  Now am asking, who is using them
and are you happy with the product. ???
Any photos on other color Valks err... Black?
Would they require raising the tank for clearance? It appears not.   Open the link, see comments on installation.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130696181649?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649

"Shoot first, ask questions later"
somebody

[hubcapsc]

Home Depot sells indoor/outdoor 2 sided tape that holds 5 pounds, it is the best I could find so tonight I am buying it, should not be any problems holding them to the caps. 

This is the best stuff I could find at Lowes, it is real strong. I posted about it on another
thread, and some folks said they believed that 3m mounting tape you can get at the auto parts
store is even stronger. I know for sure that there's some really lame versions of double sided 3m tape
at Lowes and stuff...



-Mike

[BamaDrifter64]

Alright....so he's selling 6 air filters that tape to your own carb covers for $180...so that's $30 a filter and you have to go buy the tape yourself...man, I don't think I could sleep at night doing that to somebody....

Dave

[shooter64]

Those increase your speed in the same way as "fast black" etc, right?

[tank_post142]

these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Chrome-38-mm-Chrome-Cone-Power-Air-Filter-/390362419866?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ae369d29a&vxp=mtr

[Chrisj CMA]

I sure hope no one here is paying $180 for $50 worth of chrome filters at AutoZone........I sure hope that ad was just used for the sake of the picture

[Paxton]

tank_post142;
Rude awakening? 

I guess life isn't that fair... after all.

I bought then on the best offer option for $145+10...

[MacDragon]

Get your money back and buy them yourself individually.  If the guy is going to gaff someone like that... you'd think he would at least supply the 2 sided tape to sell a complete pkg and avoid being found out.

[Titan]

Wow! Amazing what people will sell on Ebay.

You might want to read this thread to get more infer on how to put these on your bike. It includes pictures of them installed on mine and instructions.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,39081.0.html

[BIG--T]

Wow, what a con when u can buy them for $10 each!

[BF]

Wow! Amazing what people will sell on Ebay.

You might want to read this thread to get more infer on how to put these on your bike. It includes pictures of them installed on mine and instructions.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,39081.0.html

If you check the pics in that ebay seller's ad, it looks like he "borrowed" a pic of Titan's bike to put in his ad.  Bet the yellow and black pics were "borrowed" too. 

[Paxton]

I can appreciate the creativity some sellers have while selling icycles to Eskimos. He did not force me to buy them,
so I have no claim to misrepresentation.    
After reading all the posts, the snafu appears to be the price, not the looks; I hope.

So when I get them, I am going to pretend that somebody stole them, that I chased and wrestled the dude to the ground
and recovered them! 
While in the wrestling episode I got a bumped on my head and now I forgot what I paid for them!
When it comes down to it, life could be a lot more cruel. I can count my blessings.

"Life is what happens while you are making other plans."
John Lennon

[tank_post142]

the second you receive them file a Paypal complaint. they are NOT velocity stacks as the ad claims.

[X Ring]

Tried to file a complaint for fraudulent listing but ebay just has a bunch of drop down menus.  I had a similar situation a couple of years ago and cancelled the transaction.  Iirc, ebay warned me if I did it again within 6 months my rating would take a hit.  I didn't care.

Marty

[tank_post142]

it would be best to file a paypal item not as described complaint. fast. if they drag their feet you can still threaten to cancel the transaction through your cc or bank. and pp will be out the money. they will act QUICK at that time. trust me, it works.

[Chillerman]

I am not sure what was misrepresented. He called them custom velocity stacks. He can price them anyway he wants to. It's up to the buyer to figure out what is a good deal or not! That is the way Ebay works. If someone doesn't do their homework then they will get burned.

[Titan]

Wow! Amazing what people will sell on Ebay.

You might want to read this thread to get more infer on how to put these on your bike. It includes pictures of them installed on mine and instructions.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,39081.0.html

If you check the pics in that ebay seller's ad, it looks like he "borrowed" a pic of Titan's bike to put in his ad.  Bet the yellow and black pics were "borrowed" too. 

Dang! You're right about that being a picture of my bike (The blue pic, not the yellow ones). I didn't see it when I went there this morning because I didn't look at all the pics. What a scam artist.

[Paxton]

I am with Chillerman...
You win some; you loose some. Time to move on...

[BamaDrifter64]

I am with Chillerman...
You win some; you loose some. Time to move on...

+1. 

[art]

I just purchased these. Won't see them until next week.  Now am asking, who is using them
and are you happy with the product. ???
Any photos on other color Valks err... Black?
Would they require raising the tank for clearance? It appears not.   Open the link, see comments on installation.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130696181649?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649

"Shoot first, ask questions later"
somebody

If you can cancel the order do it.go to autozone $9.99 each and get some silicone rubber caulking .Just put some around the bottom of the filter .Ive had my filters on the velocity stacks for about 7 years never came off.You seen them when we met  in Pasadena a few weeks ago.Art

[X Ring]

Wow! Amazing what people will sell on Ebay.

You might want to read this thread to get more infer on how to put these on your bike. It includes pictures of them installed on mine and instructions.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,39081.0.html

If you check the pics in that ebay seller's ad, it looks like he "borrowed" a pic of Titan's bike to put in his ad.  Bet the yellow and black pics were "borrowed" too.  

Dang! You're right about that being a picture of my bike (The blue pic, not the yellow ones). I didn't see it when I went there this morning because I didn't look at all the pics. What a scam artist.

Titan if I was you, I'd be raising cane with ebay about him using a pic of your bike in his ads without your permission.  I got this sneaky suspicion that who ever is doing this is a member of this board.  Afa copyright is concerned, Aeromach is still selling Velocity Stacks so he is infringing on their copyright.

Marty

[tank_post142]

Let me repeat myself for the slower members around here. They are NOT velocity stacks, they are filters.  Now  granted, even velocity stacks mounted on the valk are just for show , BUT, they are custom built pieces that represent a significant amount of time and money in construction. These ARE NOT velocity stacks.

THIS IS A VELOCITY STACK


THIS IS NOT

[Cattman]

I am with Chillerman...
You win some; you loose some. Time to move on...

From the picture in the post above, take the hose clamp off and pull the rubber plug out of the bottom for a good fit.

If it makes ya feel better, there are some creative things you can do with them.  

[Skinhead]

Look's like Bush F'd you again!

[Serk]

I am with Chillerman...
You win some; you loose some. Time to move on...

Paxton, we disagree on almost everything, but on this, I gotta admit, my respect for you went up several notches for how you're looking at this situation. (Not that you need my respect, of course, but just the same...)

[Jabba]

I thought the same thing when I read this...

"At least he's taking it like a man."

The velocity stacks are cooler... but I still don't want them stuck on MY valk.  To EACH their own.

Jabba

[BamaDrifter64]

He's baaaaacccckkkkk......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Honda-Valkyrie-Custom-Chrome-Style-Velocity-Stacks-Stainless-Steel-Mesh-/130699172699?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6e471b5b&vxp=mtr

[Titan]

I am with Chillerman...
You win some; you loose some. Time to move on...

Paxton, we disagree on almost everything, but on this, I gotta admit, my respect for you went up several notches for how you're looking at this situation. (Not that you need my respect, of course, but just the same...)

However... I'm thinking that what the guy is doing is deceiving and shouldn't be blessed with a 100% satisfaction rating. So, even though Paxton is taking the loss, he should at least give him a bad review.

I see he's not using the picture of my bike in his latest ripoff. He probably is a member here and reads all this. There's dishonest people everywhere so it would be wrong of us to think every member here is honest. So, we probably have at least one crook aboard.

[Titan]

Wow! Amazing what people will sell on Ebay.

You might want to read this thread to get more infer on how to put these on your bike. It includes pictures of them installed on mine and instructions.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,39081.0.html

If you check the pics in that ebay seller's ad, it looks like he "borrowed" a pic of Titan's bike to put in his ad.  Bet the yellow and black pics were "borrowed" too.  

Dang! You're right about that being a picture of my bike (The blue pic, not the yellow ones). I didn't see it when I went there this morning because I didn't look at all the pics. What a scam artist.

Titan if I was you, I'd be raising cane with ebay about him using a pic of your bike in his ads without your permission.  I got this sneaky suspicion that who ever is doing this is a member of this board.  Afa copyright is concerned, Aeromach is still selling Velocity Stacks so he is infringing on their copyright.

Marty

Yeah, I gave some thought to saying something about the picture. But it would have been kind of fruitless. So I didn't let it bother me much and he's not using it in his current rip-off.

[Chillerman]

You guys crack me up  ! If you were selling your Valk on Ebay you would take as much as you could get! He is showing pictures of his product. Sure it's an auto parts item that is much cheaper than what he is advertising, but is it his fault that someone buys it? How is this in any way false advertising? 

[BF]

I am with Chillerman...
You win some; you loose some. Time to move on...

Paxton, we disagree on almost everything, but on this, I gotta admit, my respect for you went up several notches for how you're looking at this situation. (Not that you need my respect, of course, but just the same...)

However... I'm thinking that what the guy is doing is deceiving and shouldn't be blessed with a 100% satisfaction rating. So, even though Paxton is taking the loss, he should at least give him a bad review.

I see he's not using the picture of my bike in his latest ripoff. He probably is a member here and reads all this. There's dishonest people everywhere so it would be wrong of us to think every member here is honest. So, we probably have at least one crook aboard.

Ditto.  It's pretty obvious that he's reading all of this and took your pic out of his ad. 

[Paxton]

His name is Don Burgess.
In good conscience, I must say that I "self-sucked" myself into this deal. 
Indeed, he was very polite in our communications. Had he been an ass, perhaps my attitude would have been different. ???

"Never assume the obvious is true."
William Safire

[Des]

Love mine!






BigBF installed mine -- he has the spacers to raise the tank

[tank_post142]

look who showed up here !!

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,42604.0.html

[X Ring]

look who showed up here !!

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,42604.0.html

Tank, you beat me to it.  I just saw the crook's post over in the classifieds.  He must think we're real idiots.

Marty

ETA:  Since this guy is an eBay retailer, I sent Scott and Willow a PM informing them of this guy's violation of Classified Rules prohibiting commercial retailers and notifying them of this thread.  I also notified Aeromach of this guy possibly infringing on their copyright by using the name of their product.

[The Anvil]

What's funny about this is that one of the few people NOT crying like a bitch in this thread is the guy who paid too much for them.

Good on you Paxton for owning up to doing something less than smart instead of trying to blame someone else for your failure to pay attention. It's not as everyone here hasn't done it at one time or another. Like you said; you win some, you lose some.

I don't really see where the guy is misrepresenting anything. Calling the alternative product "velocity stacks" is wrong too because they don't do S**T for intake air velocity. Calling them "rainwater collectors" would be more appropriate. If whoever is selling purely ornamental CV diaphragm covers can call them "velocity stacks" then this guy can call them that too. Calling them "air filters" would be just as wrong.

[BnB Tom]

  Y'all are waaay too easy  - -  if ya like em, buy em - -  otherwise 

[X Ring]

Don Burgess edited his ad and has offered a full refund to those who bought them and aren't happy.   

Marty

[X Ring]

Well Chillerman,  it wouldn't be patent infringement.  It would be copyright infringement.  For example, if you produced a carbonated cola beverage and called it Coca Cola or Coke, the Coca Cola Corporation would hit you with a Cease and Desist Order so fast it would set your hair on fire.   You would be using their copyrighted name. 

Marty 

[Chillerman]

Well Chillerman,  it wouldn't be patent infringement.  It would be copyright infringement.  For example, if you produced a carbonated cola beverage and called it Coca Cola or Coke, the Coca Cola Corporation would hit you with a Cease and Desist Order so fast it would set your hair on fire.   You would be using their copyrighted name.  

Marty  

Well X Ring, here are a few examples of things that are called velocity stacks.

http://www.velocity-of-sound.com/
http://www.velocitystacksonline.com/
http://www.nextag.com/VELOCITY-STACK-CHROME-1268677691/prices-html?nxtg=9c30a1c0529-CE5A9714623BD777
http://www.bkrider.com/bkrider/SKUSearch.asp?px=NT&scriteria=C01002127
http://www.rossmachineracing.com/velocitystacks.html

So take your copyright infringment and shove it!