Lookie what I scored on Ebay for cheap!!

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  1. Rollin_Again

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    So I've been looking for what seems like an eternity for an extra 3rd Gen rear wheel to put on my 07 Anniversary Edition. For the past year I've been checking Ebay almost daily but as soon as one popped up I would bid on it but just couldn't bring myself to spend the $300+ dollars plus shipping they have been typically selling for over the last year. A few days ago on Ebay I found a set of wheels off a 1991 model (both front and rear wheels with tires and brake rotors) listed with a "Buy it Now" for $225. The listing also had a "Make Offer" option and I debated for a while on whether or not to make an offer since the item might have sold using the "Buy it Now" before I got a response from the seller. I rolled the dice anyways and decided not to buy them on the spot and made an offer of $185 which the seller accepted. I was a little wary at first since this was a brand new seller with 0 transactions/feedback but was relieved to find a large box waiting at my front door today when I got home. The wheels are in overall good shape but are pretty scratched up and dirty but I don't really care since they will be getting sandblasted with a new powdercoat finish within a few weeks. The extra front wheel sure will come in handy since I can always keep a new tire mounted and ready to go for my 3rd Gen. The extra rotors are also a huge bonus but I am less than thrilled with the Shinko tires even though they still have some life left in them. Oh well I guess I can't complain for $225 shipped for everything. I am one happy boy!!

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    lucky bastard :)
     
  3. Apittslife

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    Congrats on your score. The tyres if good, would have been a bonus score. But according to your post, you did good even if the rims came bare.

    Cheers,
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  4. Rollin_Again

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    The funny thing is that this wheel didn't show up when I searched under "VFR Wheel" which is how I've always searched. I just happened to type "VFR Rim" and it appears. I have a feeling alot of people didn't see it.

    Rollin
     
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    Two for less than the price of one. One rear just sold for $300+ the other day. Nice find!
     
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    Damn rolling you lucky dog..............those 8 spokes god as gold.
     
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    Great find! I was bidding on a rear wheel the other day and it went for over $300 plus shipping! I hope I get lucky like you very soon.
     
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    Dude, you suck! I have been searching on ebay for months trying to find a decent deal. It's always $300 or more. I gave up as I just can't see spending $300 for a rim on a bike that's worth $2000 then spending more for the painting. Maybe I'll change my mind but it's rainy today and now I'm depressed and you stole my rim... WAAAAAAAHHH!
     
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    I hate fucking braggarts. I'm just sayin...:wink:
     
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    Just get you another bike so we all can go Alaska ......I think Toe and Jason is in maybe Ti
     
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    Enjoy man! Now go tear up the Cherohala with it
     
  12. Rollin_Again

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    I'll be up there on Saturday and plan on staying the night at KSL. Can't wait to see my long lost sweetheart Mo.

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    You, is one lucky sumbitch. Great score man!!
     
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    I picked up some cheap ohlins shocks cause the ad said ohilins...

    Good score mate. Love those rear wheels. They should be standard on all viffers :)
     
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