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Yeah, it’s a lot. May just stick with what I got...I could have warned you about shipping costs on a JPN fairing...
"been there, done that"
Yeah, it’s a lot. May just stick with what I got...I could have warned you about shipping costs on a JPN fairing...
"been there, done that"
Yep and I’m not 100% sure what it is.Yeah...
Checks all the boxes.
Big, delicate, cross country.
Great point. I’ve been looking at a lot of GK racers and the majority of them have the smaller Dunstal fairings.I haven't been watching this thread... but am subscribing now. I found a picture of that original fairing/configuration (a couple of days ago, forgot where I saw that now and although I think that fairing is worth the dollars, the bummer is the lower fairing is missing and windscreen will have to be recreated. You'd have to recreate those. I was looking at that fairing thinking it would go great high-speed long distance bike configuration, so the rear seat would have to be much more comfortable obviously. But then realized this is the top half and removed it from my watched list.
I actually agree 100% with you and don’t apologize about the lower fairing, I think everyone else thought that also.I'm weird so don't consider my opinion - but the condition its in with the stickers would be worth 765 to my door. Where are you going to find another one? Sorry about thinking there was a bottom half, I thought there was, but the description says 3/4 so... Every time I think I can't believe what something is worth, I find out that the price is right - I would bet the fairing wasn't cheap in the first place, so you have that point of view also.
Pete, you’re a practical man.Did you try to haggle with him? Can't imagine there is a large market for old fairings of dubious origin.
Will 800$ break the bank or will you forget you even spent it in a months time?
If money is important, it is better spent elsewhere, say... the engine, gearbox, suspension, etc... It is going to get expensive.
If you finish the bike, the fairing is still available and you haven't changed your mind then buy it. I know this isn't the fun route, but it is probably the most responsible.
Practical on the internet yes...
In reality, I'd have bought it already!
Good luck with whatever you decide. Money is for spending, buy what you like.
If you are in no hurry to get it, I would sit on the sidelines for a whole month, then get back to him with your offer. If he has had no other offers he might accept. Patience is sometimes a virtue.Pete, you’re a practical man.
I tried negotiating but he won’t move a dollar
I'd say if you haven't bought it yet and you CAN: 'Sleep on it'..... then you don't really want it that badly! A 'must have' you wouldn't think twice about, and would have kept you awake!Pete, you’re a practical man.
I tried negotiating but he won’t move a dollar.
I don’t have the money, but I have a credit card. Is this the most responsible thing to do with a credit card? Absolutely not, but these aren’t practical hobbies. Most of the decisions we make I would have to imagine are on impulse and emotion. And haha...I change my mind a lot! It may be different next week. I’m not known for my decision making when it comes to designing and planning what you want. I think you get there eventually, but it is a process.
I’m leaning more now about getting it, but I’m going to sleep on it.
Next weekend I’m getting the trans and I have a lead on an engine. I have matching number engine and trans cases that go with the frame and title. I just need the internals. This trans is going to do the trick!
I have to be patient on the engine. I have a guy helping me. I’m getting it from the guy who’s selling the brand new in the crate JPN colored Commando, but it could take a little while.
I think if it was gone I’d be upset not relieved. Where am I going to find another 45+ year old GK fairing?I'd say if you haven't bought it yet and you CAN: 'Sleep on it'..... then you don't really want it that badly! A 'must have' you wouldn't think twice about, and would have kept you awake!
Just my two cents worth, no shame in sticking with plan A.... But, your call, of course
(Would there be a sense of relief if he said: 'Sorry, it's gone?'
Good luck..I think if it was gone I’d be upset not relieved. Where am I going to find another 30+ year old GK fairing?
I may try to haggle.
I think if it was gone I’d be upset not relieved. Where am I going to find another 45+ year old GK fairing?
I may try to haggle.