bigbikerrick Posted January 6, 2006 Posted January 6, 2006 Im just wondering how much a sump cover gasket usually sells for on our bikes, I bought on on ebay for $20. bucks including shipping and was thinking maybe I paid too much? also there were a couple of valve cover gaskets for sale there, what do those usually sell for?
Guest Nogbad Posted January 6, 2006 Posted January 6, 2006 Motomecca in England lists these for £2-05, or $3-56 at the current exchange rate. Motomecca
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 You got screwed http://www.mgcycle.com/gaskets.html
bigbikerrick Posted January 7, 2006 Author Posted January 7, 2006 You got screwed http://www.mgcycle.com/gaskets.html 73484[/snapback] Man, I sure did get screwed! Oh well, live and learn I assume that MG cycles has all the gaskets we need in stock..... I had a wierd feeling I should not have bid that high on that auction.
TX REDNECK (R.I.P.) Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 I assume that MG cycles has all the gaskets we need in stock. You are correct , Sir
Guest Nogbad Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Just don't pay for it. Take the negative feedback like a man. If necessary, delete your account, wait a month, re-register as someone else and start again. I think anyone who lets you pay $20 for a piece of paper worth $6 is a fraudster anyway.
Martin Barrett Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Just don't pay for it. Take the negative feedback like a man. If necessary, delete your account, wait a month, re-register as someone else and start again. I think anyone who lets you pay $20 for a piece of paper worth $6 is a fraudster anyway. 73509[/snapback] Don't forget it includes delivery. - Perhaps by singing telegram
Guest Nogbad Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 Don't forget it includes delivery. - Perhaps by singing telegram 73510[/snapback] For that price I would expect a strippergram
bigbikerrick Posted January 7, 2006 Author Posted January 7, 2006 Just don't pay for it. Take the negative feedback like a man. If necessary, delete your account, wait a month, re-register as someone else and start again. I think anyone who lets you pay $20 for a piece of paper worth $6 is a fraudster anyway. 73509[/snapback] Ive already paid for it through my paypal account, I have 100% positive feedback and have been an ebay member for many years. I dont think its worth it for 20 bux. It was my own stupidity, anyway, I should have checked prices before bidding. Im going to have to take the "hosing" like a man... Yikes! that doesnt sound right! pass the vaseline, please!!!! <_ src="%7B___base_url___%7D/uploads/emoticons/default_blush.png" alt=":blush:">
bigbikerrick Posted January 7, 2006 Author Posted January 7, 2006 For that price I would expect a strippergram 73512[/snapback] If it included a strippergram, that would be a pretty sweet deal,but with my luck, the stripper would be a fat 56 year old broad with a hysterectomy scar,and hairy nipples! LOL.
Guest mtiberio Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 don't feel bad, I got $14 for a shop rag on eBay...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted January 7, 2006 Posted January 7, 2006 don't feel bad, I got $14 for a shop rag on eBay... 73518[/snapback] What did your stripper look like?
bigbikerrick Posted January 8, 2006 Author Posted January 8, 2006 don't feel bad, I got $14 for a shop rag on eBay... 73518[/snapback] How in Gods green earth did you manage to get $14. for a shop rag?
pete roper Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 Rick, I've said it again and again on most of the Guzzi forums. Some people will try and convince you you have a two wheeled Ferrari and will try and gouge you on price accordinly. In all honesty you bike is closer to a two wheeled Briggs and Straton and there is NO shame in that. All the consumables, gaskets, filters etc. are dirt cheap compared to most other manufacturers and there is a thriving 'aftermarket' of whom Rick and Gordon at MG Cycles are probably the best known in the USA, (And top blokes to boot!). As others have said, it's a bit of paper, gouging on a bit of paper is a bit rich! Next time ask before you pay! A whole set of gaskets, seals a filter and O-rings to rebuild a big block front to back will only cost in the region of $130AU or about $100 US, probably less! Love 'em for what they are, not what they're not, and *expensive* isn't in the equation!!!! Pete
mike wilson Posted January 8, 2006 Posted January 8, 2006 The last time I was stuck for a sump gasket (I'll _never_ rely on local "dealers" again) I made one out of a cornflake packet. It worked perfectly. I wouldn't hesitate to use the same material for rocker box, timing chest or any other joint under low pressure. The _only_ reason I buy gaskets for these places now is idleness. mike
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