Do you think this was a good price?
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Re: Do you think this was a good price?
They look awesome. But I wouldn't pay that amount. But as you see, somebody else would.
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Re: Do you think this was a good price?
If they sold then they were worth it to someone.
I found a pair of NOS gauges for my Titan for just under 2/3 that price and I was very happy.
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I found a pair of NOS gauges for my Titan for just under 2/3 that price and I was very happy.
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Re: Do you think this was a good price?
Considering I've seen Cobra show bikes bring as much as $8,000 - $400 for what amounts to a brand new pair of Cobra gauges doesn't seem insane. If you had a 95+ point show bike/restoration and your grotty old gauges were holding you back from a 98+ point best of show, $400 might even seem like a bargain. Of course to get to that point you've already come to grips with the fact you might not get back all the time and money spent on your project bike.
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Re: Do you think this was a good price?
Ok let me say this, they are in excellent condition and the price you paid is a steal. To put this price you paid into perspective ONE analogue gauge for a first generation 1990s Bandit 1200 is over $450.00 each.
You did very well on the score of those two gauges, I just hope they dont store them upside down as shown in that photo as that causes the armature fluid to leak out.
You did very well on the score of those two gauges, I just hope they dont store them upside down as shown in that photo as that causes the armature fluid to leak out.
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Re: Do you think this was a good price?
About a year ago, I got NOS Cobra speedo for about $125 off the ebay. And, I've seen NOS 69 tachs (large idiot lights) going for slightly over $100. Without hesitation, I'd pay for correct NOS Cobra tach with small idiot lights approx. $200-$250.
If those gauges from NZ are in near to new condition, that price was absolutely OK.
If those gauges from NZ are in near to new condition, that price was absolutely OK.
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Re: Do you think this was a good price?
Yes they look stunning indeed but I'm a bit puzzled by the tach. The unit looks new but the three coloured lenses for the warning bulbs look a bit pale, especially the orange one, as if they are sun faded.
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69 Suz U70
69 Suz T500
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74 Suz TS250
74 Suz GTXVR project
75 Suz RE5
75 Suz GT750
76 Suz TS400
76 Suz GT750
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