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twgranger
03-22-2005, 09:19 AM
Here is another nice #plate. :p

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4537754332&category=43967

Lomax
03-22-2005, 01:31 PM
Think I will be bidding on that one in a couple of days

350x'inNY
03-22-2005, 01:36 PM
For what??? that's a 81-82 250R number plate. It won't fit a thing in your signature... :naughty:

Orangecnty250r
03-22-2005, 01:49 PM
Will some one PLEASE sell me a white one of those

Lomax
03-22-2005, 03:29 PM
For what??? that's a 81-82 250R number plate. It won't fit a thing in your signature... :naughty:

Wasnt sure, I knew if I mentioned bidding on it then someone would tell me If it was a good idea or not, I dont suppose your early R will be reciving that item will it? :D

350x'inNY
03-22-2005, 03:58 PM
Wasnt sure, I knew if I mentioned bidding on it then someone would tell me If it was a good idea or not, I dont suppose your early R will be reciving that item will it? :D

We'll have to see. :cool:

ScottZJ
03-22-2005, 04:03 PM
Well these plates are in fact alot more narrow than the early 80's 250r's. That one would fit on my air fooler and the 85 Rl. I even tried to put it on the tecate and it was too narrow.

Jeb
03-22-2005, 04:22 PM
I've got a green one just like that for my 86 Tecate. Fits just fine. :wondering I've had it for several years.

Looked for a red one like that for a long time for my 84 KXT. :cry:

I don't know how wide the 81 R is but the green one I have I would guess is too narrow for one fat-front R.

ScottZJ
03-22-2005, 04:24 PM
I would like to find a green one or white one that would fit my 86 tecate but probably wont happen. Heck I will probably end up selling her anyway. :cry:

350x'inNY
03-22-2005, 06:50 PM
Nope.... I still say it's for a 81-82R....

Howard... why don't you set us straight.... it's your ambigious auction! What's it REALLY for???


Bruce

LonesomeTriZ
03-22-2005, 07:04 PM
I can not believe that. I combed through all 48 pages of number plates last night and found nothing. When the hell is a yellow one going to pop up? :wondering

ScottZJ
03-22-2005, 07:12 PM
Nope.... I still say it's for a 81-82R....

Howard... why don't you set us straight.... it's your ambigious auction! What's it REALLY for???


Bruce

Well I had one and it fit my 84r fine and they are all the same.

twgranger
03-22-2005, 07:15 PM
I can not believe that. I combed through all 48 pages of number plates last night and found nothing. When the hell is a yellow one going to pop up? :wondering
good luck on that. :( but when it does i bet it will bring big money.

Trikeaholic
03-22-2005, 07:44 PM
Well, I had one too, and it would NOT properly fit my 83 250R, so either Im a liar or..................just expect parts to actually fit properly. One could put it on a bycicle and it would be OK, if thats what you want, just an "OK" fit, go ahead and give howie 5 times what its worth.

ScottZJ
03-22-2005, 07:44 PM
Hey fellaz,

I am thinking of talking to the guy that is assisting me in reproducing the tecate shrouds and see about dong some number plates. They would be a glass material(fiberglass) but would be just as strong as those I bet. I might have to look into that.

ScottZJ
03-22-2005, 07:49 PM
Well, I had one too, and it would NOT properly fit my 83 250R, so either Im a liar or..................just expect parts to actually fit properly. One could put it on a bycicle and it would be OK, if thats what you want, just an "OK" fit, go ahead and give howie 5 times what its worth.

Well all he has to do is put exact measurements on his auctions of it and then you can figure what it will and wont fit. And as far as giving him double what its worth, thats a very crazy statement.....if someone is giving 100$ for them and the past few have been going for around there, then I would say that is the going price right? As much as I dont care to like it, ebay does set the price for alot of rare trike parts, mainly cuz they arent on the world market anymore. Also the price is set by bidders too, so if someone is willing to pay crazy amount for things, then why bash that. Supply and demand.....speaking...you got numbers dont you hehehe gonna sell some sir?

350x'inNY
03-22-2005, 07:49 PM
Hey fellaz,

I am thinking of talking to the guy that is assisting me in reproducing the tecate shrouds and see about dong some number plates. They would be a glass material(fiberglass) but would be just as strong as those I bet. I might have to look into that.

Now that's what i'm talking about! :Bounce Put those money hungry number plate people outta business! hahhahaha :p

Trikeaholic
03-22-2005, 07:51 PM
Scott, I have been giving numbers to people that ask, and I have been paying shipping. All you gotta do is ask, and if I have, you shall recieve.

ScottZJ
03-22-2005, 07:54 PM
Scott, I have been giving numbers to people that ask, and I have been paying shipping. All you gotta do is ask, and if I have, you shall recieve.

Nice buddy ol pal... You are truely a one of a kind person and I mean that! :D ;)
I would like to have a set of number for the 85r for the MX track when I put a hurt on ya haha But I figured I would just use the cheapo sticker numbers.

Jeb
03-22-2005, 11:09 PM
To each his own, but those plates like the ones on ebay are universal number plates.

The red UFO plate on my 85 R I would also call a universal. It has the same basic frame as the UFO green one I show and the red ebay one, except they changed it to have detachable mounting brackets.

As for specialized to a particular model, The one on my Z is a UFO plate just for the 85 Z. It fits the forks perfect and has a tab on top to mount the over heat light. The green and blue one of mine (35) is definately for the 86 KXT only. I guess I can take the smaller UFO green one I have and see how it fits my 85 R.

I would say the JWR plate was only for 84/85 Tecates, but they are on the 2 powroll 200x's that were posted a little while back.

The Maier plates i'd call universal too.

Also shown is JW running a universal UFO (like the ebay one) on his 84 race bike prior to the JWR plate. If they were only for 81/82 Honda's, why would they also come in green? yellow, and white! With the same frame shape? :beer

350x'inNY
03-23-2005, 12:21 AM
If they were only for 81/82 Honda's, why would they also come in green? yellow, and white! With the same frame shape? :beer

Maybe cause the 84/85 Tecate's were also fat tire warriers and shared a nearly common fork width? :naughty: Are they all exactly the same width? Again, I got my sources.... I feel the same as Holic... not going to fit well on a narrow tire trike.

Bruce

jenndnn3
03-23-2005, 10:11 AM
Scott, I have been giving numbers to people that ask, and I have been paying shipping. All you gotta do is ask, and if I have, you shall recieve.


How much is a number? :D

Trikeaholic
03-23-2005, 01:24 PM
what number do you want? I will see if I have a spare. I have a boat load of em, new in package. got em cheap, dont mind sharing. I know that is so hard for some of you to grasp the concept of generosity.

Jeb
03-23-2005, 04:29 PM
Maybe cause the 84/85 Tecate's were also fat tire warriers and shared a nearly common fork width? :naughty: Are they all exactly the same width? Again, I got my sources.... I feel the same as Holic... not going to fit well on a narrow tire trike.

Bruce

There could have been other sizes. I don't know. But the plate on ebay sure looks identicle (except the color) to the plate I have. The plate I have fits WELL on a narrow front tire trike I have, my 1986 KXT250. If we can get a width & height measurement from the seller, I can compare it to my green one.

I'll try to see how well my plate fits my 85 R this coming weekend.


Hey Jenn, I got a few old number left too. Holic's the man though with the complementary numbers!

Trikeaholic
03-23-2005, 05:26 PM
All I know is that I got the same plate from skippy. It was brand new in the bag. it is a UFO fender and it says on the tag "early model 250R" When I put it up to my 83, it did not want to be there. The little "wings" that appeared to want to wrap over the fork tubes, were too far out, not to mention the attachment woudl have been cheezy. I opete for the Maier universal with the plastic "standoffs" that zip tie to the forks. It would fit a monkeys azz if you wanted to , but it still wouldn't look right, so thats my opinion.

ScottZJ
03-23-2005, 05:51 PM
I need 17 if any one has those numbers? I am actually going to put the euro 7 so going to have to mod it a bit, thats why I really havent asked for the "real" numbers.

Meat-BoX
03-23-2005, 10:55 PM
Is There any Possible way for Me to Buy a Green Vented Plate like Jeb has for a 84-85 Tecate? I know they dont make em but Can they be found and Bought? Allso Would that Red One on E-Bay fit my Tecate? Im just curious because of my Carbon Fiber Project I want to do. I need a Plate 1st obviously to work from.

350x'inNY
03-24-2005, 09:02 AM
Nope.... I still say it's for a 81-82R....

Howard... why don't you set us straight.... it's your ambigious auction! What's it REALLY for???


Bruce

Howard... see you are online this AM. Could you please enlighten us or take a measurement, especially from center of fork to center of fork mounting??

Thanks!
Bruce

Trikeaholic
03-24-2005, 09:46 AM
the petty numbers are Euro style number 7's. If you have a real plate, I will send the #s!

ScottZJ
03-24-2005, 10:46 AM
Snagin one from howie to put on me waterpumper.

Howard
03-25-2005, 05:50 AM
what looks to be about 11 3/4" on fork tubes is what i'd say.
if you want to know something, you can go to ebay and ask me a question on anything im selling. i Rarely come visit.



"Ebay Discussion and Linkage"

what a Gay forum! :rolleyes:

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-25-2005, 09:51 AM
what looks to be about 11 3/4" on fork tubes is what i'd say.
if you want to know something, you can go to ebay and ask me a question on anything im selling. i Rarely come visit.



"Ebay Discussion and Linkage"

what a Gay forum! :rolleyes:

If you knew how to list an item correctly then there wouldnt be any discussion over it.

But how stupid

"mounts to your forks on your Honda ATC flat track hoosier racer. mount it on your ATC250R 350x tri-z tecate tri moto 110 anything you want.your bike even. maybe your LT500 or LT250 would look nice with this."

And you dont even include one single measurement? :rolleyes:

.......What a sad attempt to extend the number of potential buyers. :o

jenndnn3
03-25-2005, 10:00 AM
I like the number 3, but well aware I am pushing my luck with that one. I have 3 kids, and you know the rest. I am happy to pay whomever.

Howard
03-26-2005, 09:03 PM
Lots of Nothing, thanks for your little 2 cents. I could care less what you think about my auctions. I really don't care. my items seem to do fine with what i list.

As far as listing it correctly, ha there is no incorrect way. I guess i should know what everyone whats to know about it. guess i should also tell ebay there is no need for the" ask seller a question" link. cause everyone should list as good as you.
Kiss my ass. and F you.

twgranger
03-26-2005, 09:11 PM
Lots of Nothing, thanks for your little 2 cents. I could care less what you think about my auctions. I really don't care. my items seem to do fine with what i list.

As far as listing it correctly, ha there is no incorrect way. I guess i should know what everyone whats to know about it. guess i should also tell ebay there is no need for the" ask seller a question" link. cause everyone should list as good as you.
Kiss my ass. and F you.I can feel the love. :D

Apollo
03-26-2005, 09:13 PM
I am really feeling it too. :)

twgranger
03-26-2005, 09:20 PM
It looks like LonesomeTriZ is the new prowd owner of the # plate. :w00t:

LonesomeTriZ
03-27-2005, 12:27 AM
I had no idea I was going to win. I was hoping for maybe a second chance offer. I hope this thing fits my Z.

Howard
03-27-2005, 12:32 AM
I had no idea I was going to win. I was hoping for maybe a second chance offer. I hope this thing fits my Z.

hey, ill get a picture of another one i have, and if you don't like the ebay one ill send you the other one. or you get the ebay one and if you don't think it fits good then send it back and i can send you this other one. i guess let me know and i can grab a picture of it and see what ya think. im thinking that the one on ebay will be fine though.
Thanks, Howard

LonesomeTriZ
03-27-2005, 12:41 AM
hey, ill get a picture of another one i have, and if you don't like the ebay one ill send you the other one. or you get the ebay one and if you don't think it fits good then send it back and i can send you this other one. i guess let me know and i can grab a picture of it and see what ya think. im thinking that the one on ebay will be fine though.
Thanks, Howard

I think it will be fine as well. However, if you already have a photo I would like to see the other one you have, if you do not mind.

TimSr
03-27-2005, 07:33 PM
Looks like the seller "a91ebexplorer4x4" and the guy who did most of the bidding, "nutzzbuyer" both got suspended from ebay. One cant help but wonder if these are the same person pumpimg up the price a little bit. I would hope not, but it sure looks supicious. Whats up?

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-27-2005, 08:01 PM
So much hostility eh Howard?

Tim.. It sure is a coincidence isnt it?

Isnt the first time :o ,

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-27-2005, 08:05 PM
Well would you look here, A simple search by bidder (nutzzbuyer) reveals he has only bid on Howards items (only one isnt his);

4531168947 Feb-25-05 Mar-02-05 06:01:50 US $46.00 flat track tires klx-650r (*) anttogood
4532044191 Feb-28-05 Mar-05-05 19:57:55 US $151.77 Blue Duro race tires flat track 18x11x8 blue !!! NEW !! bkf47 (*) a91ebexplorer4x4
4532049617 Feb-28-05 Mar-05-05 20:31:42 US $65.21 ATC 250r number plate OLD SCHOOL flat track race new ***araider4life*** (*) a91ebexplorer4x4
4532325231 Mar-01-05 Mar-08-05 19:20:54 US $110.00 Honda ATC 250r DG pipe and FMF silencer atc 250r 250r jaytyler (*) a91ebexplorer4x4
4537752072 Mar-21-05 Mar-26-05 17:03:21 US $152.50 NOS 18x11x8 Blue Duro flat track tires ATC HONDA 250r stilh084 (*) a91ebexplorer4x4
4537754332 Mar-21-05 Mar-26-05 17:16:46 US $77.89 Vintage Race NUMBER plate ATC Honda 250r 200x 350x lonesome00 (*) a91ebexplorer4x4


Whats up now Howard? Maybe now you will understand my comments about your tires.

How pathetic.

Dammit!
03-27-2005, 08:22 PM
Well would you look here, A simple search by bidder (nutzzbuyer) reveals he has only bid on Howards items (only one isnt his);

4531168947 Feb-25-05 Mar-02-05 06:01:50 US $46.00 flat track tires klx-650r (*) anttogood
4532044191 Feb-28-05 Mar-05-05 19:57:55 US $151.77 Blue Duro race tires flat track 18x11x8 blue !!! NEW !! bkf47 (*) a91ebexplorer4x4
4532049617 Feb-28-05 Mar-05-05 20:31:42 US $65.21 ATC 250r number plate OLD SCHOOL flat track race new ***araider4life*** (*) a91ebexplorer4x4
4532325231 Mar-01-05 Mar-08-05 19:20:54 US $110.00 Honda ATC 250r DG pipe and FMF silencer atc 250r 250r jaytyler (*) a91ebexplorer4x4
4537752072 Mar-21-05 Mar-26-05 17:03:21 US $152.50 NOS 18x11x8 Blue Duro flat track tires ATC HONDA 250r stilh084 (*) a91ebexplorer4x4
4537754332 Mar-21-05 Mar-26-05 17:16:46 US $77.89 Vintage Race NUMBER plate ATC Honda 250r 200x 350x lonesome00 (*) a91ebexplorer4x4


Whats up now Howard? Maybe now you will understand my comments about your tires.

How pathetic.

http://home.hawaii.rr.com/ax1s/pwnt.jpg

chris200x
03-27-2005, 08:26 PM
lmao!!! that's a mouthful.

Howard
03-27-2005, 08:29 PM
Ha ha thats good one,
As you wish.

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-27-2005, 08:43 PM
Ha ha thats good one,
As you wish.

Thats right, take it with a dash of sarcasm. I'm sure this wont effect your future sales at all :rolleyes: .

Howard
03-27-2005, 09:14 PM
thats right. im not worried bout it, or anything.
it is what it is.

chris200x
03-27-2005, 09:20 PM
Em I understanding this thread correctly...some one with many alias bids on his own items to raise the price? That is pretty shady if that's what it is...Not a bad idea but still shady.

twgranger
03-27-2005, 09:29 PM
Em I understanding this thread correctly...some one with many alias bids on his own items to raise the price? That is pretty shady if that's what it is...Not a bad idea but still shady.
It is BS!!!! Looks like LonesomeTriZ got screwed!! :mad:

Howdy
03-27-2005, 09:40 PM
Em I understanding this thread correctly...some one with many alias bids on his own items to raise the price? That is pretty shady if that's what it is...Not a bad idea but still shady.

Look at it from the other side of the fence. How would you feel if you were the one bidding on his stuff and he did it to you?
It's a bad idea NO MATTER how you look at it!! And to think he did it to other 3WW members.
He is as bad as atcphil and the other users that have scammer other users ( IMO ).
Howdy

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-27-2005, 09:47 PM
Look at it from the other side of the fence. How would you feel if you were the one bidding on his stuff and he did it to you?
It's a bad idea NO MATTER how you look at it!! And to think he did it to other 3WW members.
He is as bad as atcphil and the other users that have scammer other users ( IMO ).
Howdy

Exactly, Lonesome tri-z paid ALOT more then he would of had to if it was a HONEST deal.

BS :mad:

Lonesome, If I were you I wouldnt even pay him for it, Dont give him the satisfaction of knowing his plan worked.

seadoo650
03-27-2005, 09:51 PM
I'm with you Howdy. That's BS. How in the Hell do you screw one of you own? Better hope nobody knows you at Trikefest. If ya got the balls to go.

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-27-2005, 09:51 PM
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/ax1s/pwnt.jpg

LMFAO!, I have never seen that one before.. THAT is funny.

Trikeaholic
03-27-2005, 10:05 PM
I'm with you Howdy. That's BS. How in the Hell do you screw one of you own? Better hope nobody knows you at Trikefest. If ya got the balls to go.


He was there last year, and I kinda liked the guy. I considered him a friend, since he was also at the time building an old air cooled. Then some thing wasnt quite sitting right, the parts sales, ambiguous part descriptions, dangling carrots out there with just enough info to get people who didnt know better salivating. I had said something once and was trashed for even daring to question his integrity. Well, I hate to say I told you so, but I TOLD YOU SO! Sorry to all the fellow trike bros. that got took, I was also took slightly by an ambiguous ebay auction by howie, aske questions, got a reply that was "clintoning" around the real question 5 minutes before the end of the auction. if it wasnt for another board member, I would not be able to use the part I bought from one of his BS auctions.

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-27-2005, 10:10 PM
He was there last year, and I kinda liked the guy. I considered him a friend, since he was also at the time building an old air cooled. Then some thing wasnt quite sitting right, the parts sales, ambiguous part descriptions, dangling carrots out there with just enough info to get people who didnt know better salivating. I had said something once and was trashed for even daring to question his integrity. Well, I hate to say I told you so, but I TOLD YOU SO! Sorry to all the fellow trike bros. that got took, I was also took slightly by an ambiguous ebay auction by howie, aske questions, got a reply that was "clintoning" around the real question 5 minutes before the end of the auction. if it wasnt for another board member, I would not be able to use the part I bought from one of his BS auctions.

Same deal here holic, I questioned him once on some tires and got my throat attacked... Thats why I am so glad Tim said something to get this ball rolling.

twgranger
03-27-2005, 10:12 PM
Did he close his ebay acount because he got cought ?? It wasn't like that yesterday.

Howdy
03-27-2005, 10:23 PM
Did he close his ebay acount because he got cought ?? It wasn't like that yesterday.

I'm pretty sure Ebay closed it for him.
Howdy

LonesomeTriZ
03-27-2005, 10:25 PM
I hope that is not the case. Until any body has proof, I think it would be best not to suggest such an under handed tactic.

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-27-2005, 10:27 PM
I hope that is not the case. Until any body has proof, I think it would be best not to suggest such an under handed tactic.

I think him admitting it is plenty of proof. (re-read the thread)

twgranger
03-27-2005, 10:31 PM
I hope that is not the case. Until any body has proof, I think it would be best not to suggest such an under handed tactic.Nobody has any proof :eek: read the thread!! Look at his account, it is closed now.

Orangecnty250r
03-27-2005, 10:33 PM
Not cool!!! I take a different approach to selling on ebay. I list the price at the Minimum I will Take to see it leave my garage. If I list to high no one buys it. I put my value on it from day 1. I dont ever have to worry about selling something for under its value and the buyers dont have to worry about guessing what a reserve is. Sometimes it works out better for me and I get more for it. I dont have time to play those kind of games. I'd rather be building 3 wheelers ---I just sell to clean out my shop of extra parts or if I find something rare and dont need it I list it for fun to be involved in an auction. I guess some people do this for a business venture and for every type of business there are schisters and CROOKS and he meets this criteria. By his responses he has no shame or guilt (its OK in his fraudelent mind)-so were wasting our breath but I understand the need to vent and point out his conspiracies

Howard
03-27-2005, 10:35 PM
see ya at trike fest 2005. i'll be there.
holic what part was it? and i had no knownledge of anything being wrong, you left POS feedback and all.
lots of nothing, what was the question? and the answer?

LonesomeTriZ
03-27-2005, 10:37 PM
Okay, sorry I was missing a whole page from this thread for some reason. I see what you all are saying.

Bill X_R
03-27-2005, 10:39 PM
The question:

Did you bid on your own auctions?


Answer:

Were waiting...

chris200x
03-27-2005, 10:42 PM
Look at it from the other side of the fence. How would you feel if you were the one bidding on his stuff and he did it to you?
It's a bad idea NO MATTER how you look at it!! And to think he did it to other 3WW members.
He is as bad as atcphil and the other users that have scammer other users ( IMO ).
Howdy
I typed that "not a bad idea" in there so I wouldn't seem so nasty towards anyone in particular. Kind of a two sided statement i guess. I guess that was a bad idea. but know that I know it is a shady deal indeed

twgranger
03-27-2005, 10:44 PM
Okay, sorry I was missing a whole page from this thread for some reason. I see what you all are saying.
You still going to pay for it? I would offer him half the price.

LonesomeTriZ
03-27-2005, 10:49 PM
You still going to pay for it? I would offer him half the price.

I always pay right away. As soon as I found out I had one I sent the payment. That is how I am, because I do not feel it is right to make some one wait for their money. Especialy when I make a deal. That is why I have such good feed back.

I would hate to think I was taken advantage of. But if I was there is not much I can do about it. I placed the winning bid. There fore I was agreeing to pay that amount. That is not Howard's fault. If he did fix the auction, I have no right to *****. All I can ask for is a little consideration being since we are on the same team.

350x'inNY
03-27-2005, 10:56 PM
lmao!!! that's a mouthful. ... So's your avatar!

Anyhow.... the way Howard told off Lots of Nothing, I know I'll never buy anything from him again. Totally uncalled for and unprofessional. Especially on Easter. Well, looks like ebay's helped me on that, but personally, I'd ban him from the board if I had a say in it.

twgranger
03-27-2005, 10:59 PM
I always pay right away. As soon as I found out I had one I sent the payment. That is how I am, because I do not feel it is right to make some one wait for their money. Especialy when I make a deal. That is why I have such good feed back.

I would hate to think I was taken advantage of. But if I was there is not much I can do about it. I placed the winning bid. There fore I was agreeing to pay that amount. That is not Howard's fault. If he did fix the auction, I have no right to *****. All I can ask for is a little consideration being since we are on the same team.
It is amazing how calm you are after being screwed by him. The hell with that, i would be HOT!!

LonesomeTriZ
03-27-2005, 11:05 PM
It is amazing how calm you are after being screwed by him. The hell with that, i would be HOT!!

What good would that do? I have always wanted a red number plate for my 86 streight liner, and a yellow one for my 85 race trike project. I saw one of them and went for it. Like I said, being since Howard and I are fellow trike lovers hopefully he will either reassure me I was not screwed or at least give me the consideration.

twgranger
03-27-2005, 11:12 PM
What good would that do? I have always wanted a red number plate for my 86 streight liner, and a yellow one for my 85 race trike project. I saw one of them and went for it. Like I said, being since Howard and I are fellow lovers hopefully he will either reassure me I was not screwed or at least give me the consideration.
You too are lovers??? I didn't need to know that!! J/K man. :D

Bill X_R
03-27-2005, 11:17 PM
... So's your avatar!

.


LMFOA!!!

Funny stuff!

LonesomeTriZ
03-27-2005, 11:20 PM
You too are lovers??? I didn't need to know that!! J/K man. :D

Some times I type too fast. :rolleyes: I fixed it though.

Orangecnty250r
03-28-2005, 12:01 AM
You too are lovers??? I didn't need to know that!! J/K man. :D


Good catch-- :D I laughed out loud and almost woke some people up on that one

LonesomeTriZ
03-28-2005, 12:35 AM
I was hoping that there had been a mistake. But to no avail, I just saw his Ebay account is no more. I am not sure what to think right now.

350x'inNY
03-28-2005, 12:40 AM
I was hoping that there had been a mistake. But to no avail, I just saw his Ebay account is no more. I am not sure what to think right now.

I'd think go to Paypal and request charges reversed as the account is no longer available to complete the transaction. I don't care how much I wanted something, if the person wasn't honest or inflated the price up illegally, I'd not pay him a cent. Go and cancel/request funds returned from PayPal and then go buy stuff from a reputable seller.

LonesomeTriZ
03-28-2005, 12:47 AM
Any idea how that is done?

Lots_Of_Nothing
03-28-2005, 12:55 AM
Go to the paypal help page, i'm sure theres something on it. I agree with Bruce, He doesnt deserve a cent.

LonesomeTriZ
03-28-2005, 01:01 AM
This is my luck. I finally think I luck out and shell out money I can not afford just to get an item I have wanted for god knows how long. Then all this comes up.

Billy Golightly
03-28-2005, 01:05 AM
Dont feel to bad man.I won a $800 Elka rear shock on ebay for $200 and the seller wouldn't sell it to me. Asshole, I reported him as a nonselling seller :mad:

LonesomeTriZ
03-28-2005, 01:08 AM
That guy is a real prick. See, that is what I mean. I go out of my way to keep my word. Even when I end up getting the short end, I will not compromise my integrity.

Did you ever hear back from Ebay? It has been my experience that they do not give a crap.

Billy Golightly
03-28-2005, 01:43 AM
As of about a week and a half ago it is still "under inevestigation" your probably right, they wont do a damn thing.

Jeb
03-28-2005, 10:14 AM
... I hope this thing fits my Z.


Hey bud, this should put your mind at rest! :beer

This is not my Z. I can't recall whose it is (it's a member from here) but it used to be racer from back in the day.

ScottZJ
03-28-2005, 10:17 AM
That is one choice ride there jeb, but of course all of yours are anyway. I love the red look of the tri-z's.

twgranger
03-28-2005, 10:21 AM
Hey bud, this should put your mind at rest! :beer

This is not my Z. I can't recall whose it is but it used to be racer from back in the day.
That Z is sweet!! I never seen a 86 modded like that. :eek:

Jeb
03-28-2005, 10:48 AM
That is one choice ride there jeb, but of course all of yours are anyway. I love the red look of the tri-z's.

Thanks Scott! But that's not mine I wish it was. :cry:

Also, after further reading of this post I hope Lonesome gets his plate.

ScottZJ
03-28-2005, 11:10 AM
Yeah I dont think thats an issue, he will get his part, Howie has never screwed anybody on purpose or planned to. But you need to snag that tri-z cuz it would feel at home with your nice rides............peace

LonesomeTriZ
03-28-2005, 11:11 AM
That is a very sexy ride. I am hoping to biuld one similar to that.

I was assured my Howard that I wil recieve my number plate. So at this point I will give him the benefit of the doubt. I am still at a loss over the rest of it though.

cliff2302
03-28-2005, 03:48 PM
I knew that guy was shaddy after he bought a bunch of blue duro's from a shop in Tennesse for under $20 each and then offers then on the same board that informed him of the tires for $150 each. Making a little money is alright, but i can't justify screwing people that bad.

ScottZJ
03-28-2005, 04:15 PM
Dude you need to get a life. First off anyone could get them from that dude. Howie drove 4plus hours to buy some from him. He would NOT ship the tires. So Howie put them on ebay and the bidders set the price. He didnt say....hmm I gonna get 2000$ for them...no he put them on ebay and people bid them up. There is absolutely nothing wrong with making some money on items that are no longer available. I do believe in seeing if fellow board/forum members would like them for a considerable cheaper price but no for free. If the buyers didnt like the price, then go get them in KY. It just makes me mad that people get ticked at someone making money off an item that they would do the same thing. Sad, I try to assist in parts swapping with other fellow trikers and my feedback on here notes that, but I put things on ebay too and they go up high. Alot of the guys on here are teens and cant afford everything, so then its off to ebay to find that croud that could purchase them. Sorry for venting, but howie hasnt done anything wrong with selling rare stuff on ebay.............peace

seadoo650
03-28-2005, 04:44 PM
Dude, read the whole story. It's one thing to have buyers bid your items up its another to bid them up yourself from a second Ebay account.

cliff2302
03-28-2005, 04:46 PM
1. He offered them for that in the classifieds section

2. Blown331 offered to pick them up and ship them for his gas money

3. Money isn't that important to me so i wouldn't do that to people on this board.

ScottZJ
03-28-2005, 04:54 PM
:Bounce :Bounce

seadoo650
03-28-2005, 05:08 PM
Homer???
My misunderstanding. Thought you were talking about the whole thread in general. No there is nothing wrong with making a profit, that's called business.

cliff2302
03-28-2005, 08:15 PM
Maybe i'm the one out of touch with this stuff. Call me old fashioned, but I keep my business in my business life and my hobbys in the rest.

TimSr
03-28-2005, 08:49 PM
This "ignorant" and "gay" forum was created to take all this crap that was formerly being posted in the Trikes and Open forums, and put it all in a place where people could ignore it who werent interested, instead of having it pollute the other forums. The same reason we created This vs That.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with reselling things at a profit, and at the going price. If that concept is offensive to anyone they should stay out of the grocery store, the bike dealership, Wall-mart and any other business, as well as stay home from work. Some us depend on income from honest sales to put food on the table. If you choose to use auctions as your means of selling something, there are certain rules that apply. When you buy in good faith through an auction, you expect those rules to be followed.

The only issue here is creating a 2nd identity and bidding on your own auctions to drive up the price. When you are bidding on an item, you dont expect to be bidding against the seller, when the terms clearly state that you will not be bidding against the seller. THAT is dishonest, and its the only issue here I have a problem with, aside from the response after being caught.

LonesomeTriZ
03-28-2005, 08:58 PM
It was a good idea to keep this section seperate. That and it allows us all to discuss and point out the items we all are interested in. I have picked up a lot of good information as a result. That and I would have never known about the number plate had I not seen it on this thread. I am still undecided on whether or not that is a good thing. :wondering

Orangecnty250r
03-28-2005, 10:42 PM
When you are bidding on an item, you dont expect to be bidding against the seller, when the terms clearly state that you will not be bidding against the seller. THAT is dishonest, and its the only issue here I have a problem with, aside from the response after being caught.

Very well said!!! and thats all I'm going to say.

88 Turbo Coupe
03-29-2005, 04:44 AM
Wow, You mean people really bid up the price on there own item? Some people are really just a POS. I hope Murphy's Law takes care of em.

LonesomeTriZ
04-04-2005, 10:24 AM
Update.


I have received the number plate. Now can anybody tell me how to mount it? :wondering I was hoping to avoid drilling holes in it and usuing zip ties, but if that is how it is done then please let me know. This is the first number plate I have ever dealt with. So any assistance would be appreciated. :(

Orangecnty250r
04-04-2005, 10:36 AM
Ive never mounted one either and I have a solid maier to mount on my Tiger soon so I understand why you do not want to drill holes. I did see in ebay when searching for plates the aluminum mounting brackets that go around your fork tubes and a screw comes with it to screw the plate into. But that obviously means drillilng the plate. Maybe a new thread in the other forum might give you/us better suggestions.

LonesomeTriZ
04-04-2005, 10:42 AM
I saw those. I liked them, they gave a nice clean look. If drill holes can not be avided I would rather do something like that. I think your right. if I do not get too many responses, I will simply start a new thread (here and there).

twgranger
04-04-2005, 11:45 AM
My new maier # plate came with predrilled holes and is held on by zip ties, can't even see them if you use the same color of the plate.

ScottZJ
04-04-2005, 12:54 PM
Hey bra most of them used a zip feature back in the days. Mainly so if they broke or needed to be changed out quickly then they can, the zip tie also lets it move around alittle to keep from breaking it.
This is what I would do, go to the hardware store and buy a very thin wall PVC tubing. Cut the tube in half or so that it fits around the shock around. Take a dremmel and cut notches in the pipe area so the zip ties wont slide around. Then mount the PVC on the forks and the number on top of that, then zip tie the plate on.

LonesomeTriZ
04-04-2005, 01:28 PM
Hey bra most of them used a zip feature back in the days. Mainly so if they broke or needed to be changed out quickly then they can, the zip tie also lets it move around alittle to keep from breaking it.
This is what I would do, go to the hardware store and buy a very thin wall PVC tubing. Cut the tube in half or so that it fits around the shock around. Take a dremmel and cut notches in the pipe area so the zip ties wont slide around. Then mount the PVC on the forks and the number on top of that, then zip tie the plate on.

I think I can visualize what you are saying. I do not suppose you have a photograph or a diagram would you? I like the sound if it.

Tyler 54
04-04-2005, 01:39 PM
Lonesome, I have a NUMER plate. I got it from Scott. Here is what he is talking about.

hope this helps :beer

LonesomeTriZ
04-04-2005, 01:52 PM
I see. That looks like a good idea. I take it that will help to prevent damage by giving the mounting surface some room to move, right? Did those pieces come with the plate originally? Or were they home made?

Tyler 54
04-04-2005, 01:54 PM
nope, thats all Maier. Came brand new in the bag from Scott. I can get some close ups, and measure meants if you'd like? Should be very easy to duplicate!!

LonesomeTriZ
04-04-2005, 02:24 PM
Photographs and meassurements would be a big help, thanks. is that plate specificly for a trike?