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[Closed] Motorbike parts prices - Aaagh!

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Just been quoted £305 + VAT for a new top fairing for my Triumph Sprint ST. I was too stunned to think of a sarcastic response.


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 4:18 pm
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£415 for a replacement centre fairing for an Aprilia Futura. next bike may well be nekkid.


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 4:22 pm
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..amd as witty and sarcastic I got was "Eh? Are you taking the pi55?"


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 4:23 pm
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I wonder why you are surprised.

Get on eBay, should be one on there.


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 4:34 pm
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Because I've always had naked bikes before. i knew body panels were exoensive, but .....


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 4:43 pm
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Good job you don't have a VFR 🙂

they cost quite a lot.


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 5:19 pm
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Honda plastics used to (and maybe still do?) cost more in weight than gold!


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 6:29 pm
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Honda plastics used to (and maybe still do?) cost more in weight than gold!

i got a brand new original honda sp1 screen for 99p on ebay the other day.


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 6:39 pm
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I meant new.

But yes, fleabay is a very good source for them.


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 7:31 pm
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MCN did an article a few years ago were they priced a complete bike from spares and it cost over 6 times the price of a new bike.


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 8:41 pm
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Back in 1988 my kawasaki AR 50 petrol tank £400, Clutch cable £109.


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 8:43 pm
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A replacement Fairing for my ZX-9R is ricockulous as well.

Anyone want to buy a 2005 ZX-9R?? 🙂

COnks


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 8:45 pm
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How Much!!

For a clutch cable!!

OMFG


 
Posted : 11/02/2009 8:46 pm

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