E-bay/Craig's list advice

Qdude
Topic Author
Offline
User
It is all good.

06 May 2008 13:18 #211599 by Qdude

E-bay/Craig's list advice was created by Qdude

I am searching for a specific part (Honda VF500 front scoop) and am wondering the best way to go about this.

I went to E-bay and found bikes for sale galore. What I want are parts.

Is there an adjunct E-bay that deals with parts?
Searching for "Honda VF500 Fairing" came up empty...

Any search techniques for me guys?

77 KZ 650 C1.
77 KZ 650 C1.
Crashed-Repaired, Pods, Kerker pipe, re-wired core bundle, lamp upgraded, homemade rectifier, solid state regulator , Dyna-s ignition, repainted, slightly modified, year-round commuter
Honda Metro 85 mpg Scooter. Dont laugh I will throw it at you

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

djfisher22
Offline
User

06 May 2008 13:36 #211601 by djfisher22

Replied by djfisher22 on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

Go to the home page of Ebay motors and above motorcycles there is parts and accesories,then drill down to motorcycles,click that,then enter your search terms.I'd enter VF 500 then look through all the listings.Someone may have named it something other than scoop and you won't find it if you're too specific.Also VF500 and VF 500 will return different results.Try both.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

tjhiggin
Offline
User

06 May 2008 13:44 #211602 by tjhiggin

Replied by tjhiggin on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

Using google, prefix your search terms with the word "craigslist," i.e.

craigslist Honda VF500 front scoop

This should turn up some hits. I have had good success with this in the past.

T.J. in Huntsville, Alabama
1983 KZ1100-A3, 1974 Honda CB550-4
Previous bikes: CB100, TS125, CB175, KZ400, CB500-4

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Qdude
Topic Author
Offline
User
It is all good.

06 May 2008 14:05 #211604 by Qdude

Replied by Qdude on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

Thanks guys, just what I was after.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

mjg15
Offline
User

06 May 2008 18:57 - 06 May 2008 18:59 #211667 by mjg15

Replied by mjg15 on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

I had one of those and sold it on ebay , you may also try searching for a "lower cowl" . 500 Interceptor parts searchs are a little tricky , there are many ways to describe the bike .

VF500f
VF 500
VF500
500 Interceptor
Interceptor500

You get the idea .

BTW I still have some low mi. parts that I lost patience trying to sell on ebay .

'80 Z750fx
'81 KZ550A
'81 GPz550's, Too many!
'82 KZ1000R
'82 GPz750
'90 ZR550

Project photo album: s163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/mg15_ph...GPz-ZR550%20project/
s163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/mg15_ph...current=DSC01286.jpg

Last edit: 06 May 2008 18:59 by mjg15.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

RonKZ650
Offline
User

06 May 2008 19:50 #211686 by RonKZ650

Replied by RonKZ650 on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

Buy one through Honda dealer for $200 if all else fails.

321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

JohNLA
Offline
User

06 May 2008 20:16 #211692 by JohNLA

Replied by JohNLA on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

www.airtech-streamlining.com/hondaz/VF5001983-86.htm

Do you know that it will fit our frames?

s49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/JohNLA_photo/1983%20GPZ%20550/
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Qdude
Topic Author
Offline
User
It is all good.

06 May 2008 21:00 - 06 May 2008 21:02 #211695 by Qdude

Replied by Qdude on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

Here's where I got the idea and tip.
He says that the 500's cowl is smaller than the 750 and 1000's.

rstnick's bike has one on it;

kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...=showprf&userid=2777

Check out how it looks on his 650

Last edit: 06 May 2008 21:02 by Qdude.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Qdude
Topic Author
Offline
User
It is all good.

06 May 2008 21:02 #211696 by Qdude

Replied by Qdude on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

Wow,

Does this mean that I won't be the only one looking for one now?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

N0NB
Offline
User
Blue handles better

07 May 2008 04:31 #211720 by N0NB

Replied by N0NB on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

Well, I won't be looking for one anytime soon, so you don't have to worry about me!

Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel

)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

JohNLA
Offline
User

07 May 2008 08:56 #211775 by JohNLA

Replied by JohNLA on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

Qdude wrote:

Wow,

Does this mean that I won't be the only one looking for one now?

You can have all the used ones. I am going new from my airtech link.
I was going to get a gpz lower from the 85 model and try it but I got out bid and I am tired of waiting.
Airtech makes one but it includes the lower and the mids and is double the price.

s49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/JohNLA_photo/1983%20GPZ%20550/
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

JohNLA
Offline
User

07 May 2008 09:11 #211778 by JohNLA

Replied by JohNLA on topic E-bay/Craig's list advice

I ordered one and will let you know how it goes. I guess they make them to order at airtech so I have a minumum ten day wait.

s49.photobucket.com/albums/f255/JohNLA_photo/1983%20GPZ%20550/
83 GPZ 550 Stock with 3600 miles_83s.
83 GPZ 550 4-1,pods,Mikuni 36,000 + miles

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

E-bay/Craig's list advice

Forum Links