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I love world commerce!

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    I love world commerce!

    I just scored a set of NEW Galfer rotors for $275 shipped to my door from Canada. I believe that is a real bargain.

    The friendly UPS guy just dropped them off! The SV rotors were on their last leg and needed replacing.


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    Re: I love world commerce!

    How do i get a pair... for my bike

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    Re: I love world commerce!

    This was an ebay buy it now auction. Listed as last set from a now closed shop. I also scored some other bargains after a phone call. Got a set for my Ducati for the same price.


    The other goodies are being shared with some friends.

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    275 for rotors is a good deal? I wish I could afford new shit.

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    Re: I love world commerce!

    Quote Originally Posted by KB View Post
    275 for rotors is a good deal? I wish I could afford new shit.

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    That's less than MSRP for a single rotor. Damn.

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    Re: I love world commerce!

    Mmmmmm.... galfer porn

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    Quote Originally Posted by 07BladeRider View Post
    That's less than MSRP for a single rotor. Damn.

    HOLY crap. I like getting shit free that folks got lying around. I got a set or front rotors for zilch sero nada.

    Do they stop like 275??? I am curious. Why so expensive? What is the advantage?

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    Re: I love world commerce!

    A little better cooling which results in less brake fade
    A little better coefficient of friction (iron vs steel) which means slightly more stopping power
    A little longer lifespan
    Maybe a little lighter weight... I didn't weigh mine before I put em on.

    All in all, I didn't notice much of a difference compared to the stock rotors when I put em on.

    But they sure do LOOK pimp, which has gotta be worth at least 1/2 a second.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    Better cooling (less brake fade)
    Better coefficient of friction (iron vs steel)
    Longer wear
    MAYBE lighter weight... I didn't weigh mine before I put em on.

    All in all, I didn't notice much of a difference when I put em on.
    But they sure do LOOK pimp, which has gotta be worth at least 1/2 a second.
    Thank you. exactly what I was looking for.

    I'll stick with the stockers!!

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    Re: I love world commerce!

    I bought a set of used rotors last earlier this year. They were used MUCH MORE than advertised. Now they need replacing. These Galfers will last me a long time as the bike is track day only use. I do between 4-8 per year depending on my social life.

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    If or when you put these on tell us if you notice a weight difference......That shit looks wicked hot!!!!!!!!

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    Well I'd have to weight them to notice a weight difference... I certainly didn't feel it after I put them on, but then again it was months of no riding when I did the switch.

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    Had them on the 900RR. Got them off eBay used and they were really warped, so I took them off and replaced them with a new set of EBC Contours.

    The Galfers were lighter than both the stock and EBC rotors.

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    Question on eBay purchases. Are you guys bidding normally, using buy now, or using one of them sniping programs? I had bids on a few things that were great deals and ended up getting beaten in the last millisecond of the freaking auction. One of which was a pair of sidi vortices for $205 another was a vortex fairing stay for $60. Should I be investing in one of these programs?

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    I bid my absolute highest I would pay. Ya I've been beat by a buck or two and it stings. When an item comes up as "buy it now" and I feel it's a good deal. I buy it.....just like these Galfers...I bought it minutes after it was listed.

    I also scan every forum (Wera, SVrider, TFW, BARF, etc) almost every hour when I'm looking for parts. I have the freedom to do that and I've come across some great deals.

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    Re: I love world commerce!

    My new rotors.....

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    Re: I love world commerce!

    Quote Originally Posted by Alvecchio View Post
    Question on eBay purchases. Are you guys bidding normally, using buy now, or using one of them sniping programs? I had bids on a few things that were great deals and ended up getting beaten in the last millisecond of the freaking auction. One of which was a pair of sidi vortices for $205 another was a vortex fairing stay for $60. Should I be investing in one of these programs?
    I use www.gixen.com you get a few free snipes per month, and it has worked like a charm. I usually still get outbid, but at least I can give it a shot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SV650N View Post
    I use www.gixen.com you get a few free snipes per month, and it has worked like a charm. I usually still get outbid, but at least I can give it a shot.
    I'll check this out.

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    Re: I love world commerce!

    I just scored another bargain!

    Accossato 19x18 master with folding lever for $175 shipped!


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    Copy cat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    Copy cat.
    Not on purpose!

    I was looking at a Brembo and the sale fell through....so the guy offered me this one at a discount.....actually two of them. A friend is buying the other. I had already bought several things from this vendor and this was to good to pass up.

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    Hate you... that's a sick deal.

    Then again, I bought mine from a NESR SITE SPONSOR AND LOCAL AWESOME DOOD!

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    I'll be giving Ted a handful(maybe two) of business after the first of the year.

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