UK used part sites?

D.S · 06-06-2009, 7:09 PM

I'm looking to buy a full exhaust for my 929, where would you UK bladers look for used bike parts classifieds? I know of ebay.co.uk but nothing shows up there. I'd avoid buying from the US, they get nervous about shipping outside the "world" and besides customs adds 29% on top of price and shipping.

D.S · 06-07-2009, 6:48 PM

Kelv · 06-08-2009, 8:27 AM

I generally just use ebay, davesilvers and breakers for spares.

Twincam · 06-08-2009, 10:39 AM

You haven't said whether the full exhaust you want is a Stock/Oem part or whether you want an aftermarket race system?

Trying to find a full after market race exhaust for one now is going to be slightly tricky - unless someone has some old stock or if you are willing to purchase one brand new...?

Deff keep checking on Ebay - some people might have a 929 which they are breaking due to crash damage (the rear can may be scratched)

Good Luck

(Also, check the FOR SALE section on this site - you never know what you might pick up)

D.S · 06-08-2009, 8:32 PM

Thanks for the pointers, will keep on looking. Just lost one used akrapovic and one new micron full systems on ebay lately and getting impatient. I always get beaten on the last second. Need a better bidding technique

Twincam · 06-08-2009, 8:42 PM

I would usually open two pages, in one type the price and click bid now (BUT DO NOT CONFIRM IT)...

On the other page you keep refreshing it by pressing F-5... Depending on how fast your internet is, I can leave it until 10s before clicking on the other page and pressing confirm bid. At times i have even waited for 5s!

D.S · 06-08-2009, 10:21 PM

Well that explains a lot, thanks. My internet is fast enough, got it upgraded to 100/100 not so long ago. But I was bidding with my iphone, maybe a bad idea if it's a question of seconds..

StrumminRonin · 06-16-2009, 8:45 PM

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Originally Posted by D.S

... I was bidding with my iphone, maybe a bad idea if it's a question of seconds..

Yes, definately. Especially if you're sitting it out till the last moments to "snipe" an item. Good luck, I hope a good one comes your way soon.

D.S · 06-21-2009, 3:35 AM

Thanks, eventually it will

Too bad the new ones apparently still sell well even with the prices from the glory days of the 929, no 10% off or anything! Must be cheap keeping those things stocked for years..

LoopyLee · 06-25-2009, 4:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twincam

I would usually open two pages, in one type the price and click bid now (BUT DO NOT CONFIRM IT)...

On the other page you keep refreshing it by pressing F-5... Depending on how fast your internet is, I can leave it until 10s before clicking on the other page and pressing confirm bid. At times i have even waited for 5s!

I do that too....