Cfr slip ons on ebay = gouging!
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From: Duluth, MN.
-41 below zero last Wednesday here! And the news makes it sound like its the end of the world on the east coast and in the south! Around here its just another day anywhere from november to april/may
But if you've never spent time in Appalachia, specifically southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, or southern West Virginia when they get 4 or 5 inches of snow, you have no idea.
They do not have the equipment to deal with it.
Mountains are another thing us midwesterners don't have to deal with. Yeah, we had hills in Michigan, but until you watch a semi truck jacknifed and sliding backwards down a mountain highway, you haven't lived.
I was fortunate to live on the Kentucky / Virginia border for 4 years before moving to Texas.
Did I mention it was 84 degrees here in South Texas yesterday?
Last edited by SafetyMan; Feb 21, 2015 at 08:04 AM.
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I'm from Northern Michigan.... so I know snow. If you've never spent time in Appalachia, specifically southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, or southern West Virginia when they get 4 or 5 inches of snow, you have no idea. They do not have the equipment to deal with it. Mountains are another thing us midwesterners don't have to deal with. Yeah, we had hills in Michigan, but until you watch a semi truck jacknifed and sliding backwards down a mountain highway, you haven't lived. Did I mention it was 84 degrees here in South Texas yesterday?
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I'm from Northern Michigan.... so I know snow. I've spent the winter working on the British Columbia/Northwest Territories border outside in the oilfield at 60 below zero... so I know cold.
But if you've never spent time in Appalachia, specifically southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, or southern West Virginia when they get 4 or 5 inches of snow, you have no idea.
They do not have the equipment to deal with it.
Mountains are another thing us midwesterners don't have to deal with. Yeah, we had hills in Michigan, but until you watch a semi truck jacknifed and sliding backwards down a mountain highway, you haven't lived.
I was fortunate to live on the Kentucky / Virginia border for 4 years before moving to Texas.
Did I mention it was 84 degrees here in South Texas yesterday?
But if you've never spent time in Appalachia, specifically southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, or southern West Virginia when they get 4 or 5 inches of snow, you have no idea.
They do not have the equipment to deal with it.
Mountains are another thing us midwesterners don't have to deal with. Yeah, we had hills in Michigan, but until you watch a semi truck jacknifed and sliding backwards down a mountain highway, you haven't lived.
I was fortunate to live on the Kentucky / Virginia border for 4 years before moving to Texas.
Did I mention it was 84 degrees here in South Texas yesterday?
He does have "Best Offer" on the ad. Personally I would offer $575 and let him counter. Then counter again. When I bought mine (not on eBay), my total charge was $610 plus change, which included the farthest possible shipping cost from one coast to the other. I don't expect him to go that low, but assuming he didn't pay retail for the pipes he will still be making money. And the worst thing that happens is the seller says no. If he doesn't sell them to you, you will find another place to get them at a better price. Guaranteed.
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He does have "Best Offer" on the ad. Personally I would offer $575 and let him counter. Then counter again. When I bought mine (not on eBay), my total charge was $610 plus change, which included the farthest possible shipping cost from one coast to the other. I don't expect him to go that low, but assuming he didn't pay retail for the pipes he will still be making money. And the worst thing that happens is the seller says no. If he doesn't sell them to you, you will find another place to get them at a better price. Guaranteed.
I paid list price for mine and have been waiting since mid-December. They still are not here. Called CFR, they should be shipping within 2 weeks. It is warm enough to ride here, but I am patient. Hopefully will have them put on with my 1,000 mile service.
I just checked that site as well. They appear to have all options available in 2-8 weeks. The regular chromes are listed as $605. Either way, well under MSRP and I believe free shipping. If you don't need them today, that seems like the best detail. Here is the link to the chromes ifyou really wanted to save some coin:
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...LIP-ON&CartID=
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...LIP-ON&CartID=
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I got a set back in November from Thunder Creek Harley in Chattanooga TN. Mine were black with the fluted tips. I know they had a few more sets then but not sure if they were black or chrome. I give just over 600 for them. Love the way they sound!! If you call these guys ask for Dustin or John in service.
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I got a set back in November from Thunder Creek Harley in Chattanooga TN. Mine were black with the fluted tips. I know they had a few more sets then but not sure if they were black or chrome. I give just over 600 for them. Love the way they sound!! If you call these guys ask for Dustin or John in service.