What would be appropriate?
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What would be appropriate?
I have a chance to buy brand new tires and rims from 2015 Ultra classic Low. They have not seen the road. Is there a rule of thumb on buying new take offs? I don't want to insult the seller but don't want to pay too much either. He wants list - 15%.
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Our local dealer offers 20% off one weekend a month, so to be a deal at least 25% less than list.
But if they are coming with rubber, there are mounting charges that you would be avoiding...
But if they are coming with rubber, there are mounting charges that you would be avoiding...
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.........at least that's the approach I'd take. If he doesn't go at least 50% off then move on.........there's always another deal down the road!
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Used parts in my world are 50% of OEM value.... since they have good rubber, fresh bearings, etc you may go higher, but look on Craigslist and EBAY and see what others are getting for the same items...
Unless you are in need of the rubber soon, remember rubber deteriorates, gets hard, etc, so if you think you are going to store them and use them later, consider that...
List minus 15% is too much IMHO, I'd pass.
There are dozens of them all over EBAY for under 500 bucks OEM take offs
Unless you are in need of the rubber soon, remember rubber deteriorates, gets hard, etc, so if you think you are going to store them and use them later, consider that...
List minus 15% is too much IMHO, I'd pass.
There are dozens of them all over EBAY for under 500 bucks OEM take offs
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Stock wheels of a limited (knuckles) go for pennies on the dollar. Check out eBay and craigslist. Anyone who thinks they are going to get 85% of retail is crazy. Just my opinion.
Here is a set on ebay for $550 shipped which is still too much in my opinion. These wheels are a dime a dozen. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Harley-...774b9b&vxp=mtr
They are worth what the market will bear.
Here is a set on ebay for $550 shipped which is still too much in my opinion. These wheels are a dime a dozen. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Harley-...774b9b&vxp=mtr
They are worth what the market will bear.
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Not the same rim/tire but I found a new take off set on craigslist for 325 or something. Rims, rotors, bearings, tires and all...
I'd say keep looking unless he/she will go 500.00.
I'd say keep looking unless he/she will go 500.00.
Last edited by lp; Jan 5, 2015 at 11:36 AM.
