To Ebay or Not?
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Intermediate
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To Ebay or Not?
So I'm starting to put some miles down on my my Sporty... about 300 a clip. Soooo.... I am quite sure that I need a new seat cause my backside is starting to get pretty sore and not too mention numb... Question. I do some two up riding and was thinking of getting a Mustang seat... usually buy off of Dennis K website... but was wondering what's been the experience off of ebay or do you recommend to stay away? Any other brand of seats that could be suggested? Have a 2006 1200L with mini apes, mikuni carb, V&H pipes and stock seat and suspension.
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From: Boise Idaho
So I'm starting to put some miles down on my my Sporty... about 300 a clip. Soooo.... I am quite sure that I need a new seat cause my backside is starting to get pretty sore and not too mention numb... Question. I do some two up riding and was thinking of getting a Mustang seat... usually buy off of Dennis K website... but was wondering what's been the experience off of ebay or do you recommend to stay away? Any other brand of seats that could be suggested? Have a 2006 1200L with mini apes, mikuni carb, V&H pipes and stock seat and suspension.
My 2000 you could almost call the bike Ebay built it has so many Ebay parts on it.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2010
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If you are shorter, or have forward controls, the mustang vintage wide seat is very nice, and very nicely made, VERY quality.
At 6 foot, its to low and forward and will give you leg cramps.
I have got stuff off ebay and Dennis Kirk, just beware of getting the wrong part off ebay (correct model/year).
Brett
At 6 foot, its to low and forward and will give you leg cramps.
I have got stuff off ebay and Dennis Kirk, just beware of getting the wrong part off ebay (correct model/year).
Brett
Road Master
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From: Western New York
Hi, I buy off EBAY all the time and the key is to ask the seller ?'s before making a bid. Seller feedback ratings as aforementioned are also very important . The buyer is responsible to be sure the part fits there bike so You have to do some research of the item You are bidding on, but I have saved money buying H-D parts for My Sportster from Dealers selling on-line .......WVleo
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From: northeast
check the classifieds on the harley forums first i have bought items here and from a couple of others too for less than half price.
always great deals to be had on Ebay too
always great deals to be had on Ebay too
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
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From: Saukville, WI
Always ask questions, I've ran into guys that just guess on what year parts will fit, but if they give you a decently educated answer your usually safe. Always double check yourself with part numbers. Ex. I was looking into getting a security system with key fob to get rid of my key, and a guy posted 04-later, but checked with Harley and there are only 04-06 or 07-later models.
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Intermediate
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From: Winnipeg
My experience on ebay is a level of service that exceeds that of any local store. The ebay sellers are very concerned about their ratings. Among other stuff, I purchased both of my HDs on ebay. I have had one bad experience with a private seller but paypal returned my funds. Good hunting.
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bought my first used softail pillow seat off ebay, $65.00, lasted now 5 years, just bought another, $85.00, it was listed as new, taken off when bike was bought new, and it is. check out there feedback and use paypal. paypal will cover you. it keeps them from getting the money until you leave feedback so if your not happy you can dispute the transaction. ive gotten my money back on a few items. but yeah the prices the shops charge for a seat is crazy, $300.00 or more.
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From: Barre,VT
Just do your research and make sure you know what your bidding on! My experience on ebay has been great. Look at retail prices and part numbers then look on ebay and see what you come up with. You can find some great deals and it overall doesn't cost anything just to look!