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Title: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: Charlief on June 21, 2009, 02:55:48 PM
Damn...  this auction is almost $800! 


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140326535440&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140326535440&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123)



I was watching it...  thinking 4-500 would be reasonable. 

Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: brimo on June 21, 2009, 03:47:48 PM
Going price seems to be $AUD600-700
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: Charlief on June 21, 2009, 03:57:10 PM
Quote from: brimo on June 21, 2009, 03:47:48 PM
Going price seems to be $AUD600-700

isn't that like $121.87 US?     [cheeky]  j/k
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: rockaduc on June 22, 2009, 01:46:52 AM
Nearly $800 is just absurd for used stock take offs.  Now if they have been reworked w/ different internals...still sounds high though.  FYI, I paid $400 for my 998 fork on feebay.
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: b. on June 22, 2009, 11:13:21 AM
It's all about supply & demand.  A good set of S4R forks are hard to come by.  Ask me how I know...http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25400.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25400.0)
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: DarkStaR on June 22, 2009, 12:38:07 PM
I purchased 2 sets of TiNi forks within the last 1.5 years.

1st = $450 8 on a 10 scale. 
2nd = $650 9 on a 10 scale.
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: rockaduc on June 22, 2009, 02:00:59 PM
Quote from: b. on June 22, 2009, 11:13:21 AM
It's all about supply & demand.  A good set of S4R forks are hard to come by.  Ask me how I know...http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25400.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=25400.0)

I get that, but common sense tells me that unless these s4r forks have been reworked internally w/ ohlins internals or Race tech stuff, then they are not worth $800.  I would wait until another set came along or get a set of SBK forks.  The conversion is very easy.
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: b. on June 22, 2009, 02:36:13 PM
Quote from: rockaduc on June 22, 2009, 02:00:59 PM
I get that, but common sense tells me that unless these s4r forks have been reworked internally w/ ohlins internals or Race tech stuff, then they are not worth $800.  I would wait until another set came along or get a set of SBK forks.  The conversion is very easy.

I couldn't agree more...I think $800 is outrageous to pay.  I was just making the point that there seems to be a high demand out there and short supply on the market...kinda like the $1K Cycle Cat rear sets.  :P
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: rockaduc on June 22, 2009, 02:59:56 PM
Quote from: b. on June 22, 2009, 02:36:13 PM
I couldn't agree more...I think $800 is outrageous to pay.  I was just making the point that there seems to be a high demand out there and short supply on the market...kinda like the $1K Cycle Cat rear sets.  :P

HA!  I remember that post.  Yeah, the S4R forks are a direct bolt on, but I am somewhat partial to the SBK units...easier to get and usually less $$$$.
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: DarkStaR on June 22, 2009, 04:40:41 PM
If any one's intrested:

I'm selling my TiNi S4R forks for the DMF price of $1500.   :P   [laugh]
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: DrDesmo on June 22, 2009, 05:06:16 PM
Quote from: rockaduc on June 22, 2009, 02:00:59 PM
I get that, but common sense tells me that unless these s4r forks have been reworked internally w/ ohlins internals or Race tech stuff, then they are not worth $800. 

Sure they are - to the right buyer anyways.  Not saying they're a smart buyer  [laugh]

Adam
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: Privateer on June 22, 2009, 07:18:26 PM
Quote from: DarkStaR on June 22, 2009, 12:38:07 PM
I purchased 2 sets of TiNi forks within the last 1.5 years.

1st = $450 8 on a 10 scale. 
2nd = $650 9 on a 10 scale.

When I was shopping for them recently, the supply had drastically dried up.  Went weeks without even seeing any for sale, let alone for a reasonable price.  Finally managed to bid snipe some S4 forks.
Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: DarkStaR on June 22, 2009, 10:46:13 PM
Quote from: Privateer on June 22, 2009, 07:18:26 PM
When I was shopping for them recently, the supply had drastically dried up.  Went weeks without even seeing any for sale, let alone for a reasonable price.  Finally managed to bid snipe some S4 forks.

How much did you get them for?

Title: Re: S4R forks... how much is to much to pay?
Post by: Privateer on June 23, 2009, 06:16:56 AM
Quote from: DarkStaR on June 22, 2009, 10:46:13 PM
How much did you get them for?


I don't remember the exact price but it was less than $350.