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Warchild - Exhaust Group Buy?
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01-14-2007, 10:09 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Bike(s): 1999 1100XX 1997 FZR Posts: 241
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hey brother I remember a hint at a group buy on exhaust any news since I'm getting ready to drop the cash?
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01-15-2007, 3:21 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Bike(s): '00 XX, race tech valves, Ohlins, Throttlemeister, Posts: 15
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I would also be interested, getting ready to drop $$ on the TiForce system. Brian |
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01-15-2007, 7:13 PM
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 Join Date: Dec 13 2006 Location: Austin, TX Bike(s): 1999 CBR 1100XX- Castrol Racing Paint Age: 26 Posts: 86
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What are we talking here? John01XX or Part Monster? You guys wanna do a group buy? I'm in. Akrapovic maybe???
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01-16-2007, 12:58 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Bike(s): 1999 1100XX 1997 FZR Posts: 241
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Acutally the post used to be addressed to Warchild but somehow it seems to have been changed.
__________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell |
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01-16-2007, 1:23 PM
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| Ba-Da-Bing  Join Date: Sep 15 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Bike(s): 2007 Honda ST1300 Age: 36 Posts: 1,049
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Yes, the title was "Hey Warchild" or something similar, so I changed it to be more descriptive, so people would know what it was about, and it would show up on searches.
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01-16-2007, 3:18 PM
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| Rapin' Asphalt!  Join Date: Sep 29 2006 Location: West Richland, Washington Bike(s): '02 CBR1100XX, '03 FJR1300, '08 Busa Age: 50 Posts: 874
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This is still in work, gentlemen, but it's getting close. We should know something by the end of the week.
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01-16-2007, 4:47 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 02 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Bike(s): '97 XX Posts: 178
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Not looking for prices, because you don't know that yet, but do we have a clue as to what brand(s) and whether it'll be slip-ons or full system? Mike |
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01-17-2007, 10:08 AM
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| Join Date: Jan 03 2007 Location: Joliet Bike(s): 98 CBR1100xx, 97 ZX-9R, 06 Busa Posts: 7
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I might be able to swing a exhaust. Price factor. Been wanting to try a Akrapovic myself.
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01-17-2007, 10:43 AM
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| Rapin' Asphalt! Join Date: Sep 29 2006 Location: West Richland, Washington Bike(s): '02 CBR1100XX, '03 FJR1300, '08 Busa Age: 50 Posts: 874
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01-17-2007, 10:53 AM
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| Vendor  Join Date: Nov 01 2006 Location: So. Flo-da Bike(s): 2001 Red Bird Posts: 924
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ha ha !!! Even tho you may be targeting me again with another one of your infamous Group Buys, this time I am safe!! Good thing for me cause the last four about killed me with the new Pazzo levers, Gold Wheels, Pro-Oiler and Ohlins Shock!! I love my full Titanium Akropovic 4-2-1 Now if we can hold off for another month before the Wave Rotor Group Buy, I may be able to go another Group Buy Round. Thanks for all your efforts with the GB's, Dale I know it is alot of work to organize. |
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01-17-2007, 11:16 AM
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| Carving lines on roads & snow  Join Date: Oct 17 2006 Location: Auburn, CA Bike(s): '03 CBR 1100XX, '05 FJR 1300A & '08 KLR 650 Posts: 70
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Yeah, wave rotors (and stainless lines) would probably tempt me past the point of resistance again. I've considered putting Pilot Roads on the OEM rims with the OEM rotors for longer distance rides, and putting wave rotors and usual Pilot Powers on the Carozzerias for most of my backyard mountain riding. Bastard damn near had me in bankruptcy a year ago with two bikes being farkled on GBs that Satan was running.
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01-17-2007, 5:00 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Bike(s): 1999 1100XX 1997 FZR Posts: 241
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I love you Warchild  I can't wait to find out what you have cooking for us.
__________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell |
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01-18-2007, 10:46 PM
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| Rapin' Asphalt! Join Date: Sep 29 2006 Location: West Richland, Washington Bike(s): '02 CBR1100XX, '03 FJR1300, '08 Busa Age: 50 Posts: 874
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Okay, here's an update.... Got some good news  , and bad news.....  Bad news first: Today, I personally spoke to Kevin Erion of Erion Racing fame. Even though I pleaded... begged.... him to resume making Blackbird exhaust components, he said it just wasn't economically practical. Sadly, there will be no more Erion Racing exhaust systems ever produced again. Good news: I am down to the three different exhaust systems for the XX; I am just waiting on two more vendors to get back with me on the prices that want to offer to us. The three exhaust systems are: Akrapovic: full exhaust system -  TiForce: full exhaust system -  And a surprise entry, Muzzy Titanium:  I hope to hear from the two vendors by tomorrow, though it's possible it might be Monday. And I haven't heard diddly if any of our forum sponsors want to bid on this Group Buy.... if so, send me a PM! |
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01-19-2007, 11:37 AM
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| Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Bike(s): 1999 1100XX 1997 FZR Posts: 241
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Good job Warchild. We all appreciate the effort you put into these buys.
__________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell |
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01-19-2007, 1:25 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 23 2006 Location: Jacksonville,FL Bike(s): '99 Blackbird, '04 599 Age: 31 Posts: 206
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Forgive me as I'm new to the group buy. I would be interested. How does it work?
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01-19-2007, 1:51 PM
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| Rapin' Asphalt! Join Date: Sep 29 2006 Location: West Richland, Washington Bike(s): '02 CBR1100XX, '03 FJR1300, '08 Busa Age: 50 Posts: 874
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In a nutshell.... 1) I put together the vendor offers, and select the best price (though sometimes, I'll go with a proven vendor who has the demonstrated customer service we want, even if a "blow-out house" price may be a few dollars cheaper) 2) I assemble a Group Buy web site for signups. There is usually a two-week window where players must sign-up, or loose out on the killer pricing. Sometimes, the final price will be a function of the final number of participants, so the web site will show the vendor how committed we are to the buy. Sometimes, it's a fixed price no matter how many (or how few) players sign up. 3) At the end of the GB signup period, I email the vendor POC and phone number to all GB players. At that juncture, I'm out of the scene; it's a normal transaction between you and the vendor at that point. 4) You call in your order; the vendor looks you up on the web site to ensure you are eligible for the killer price, and asks you for your GB confirmation number (which is sent to you after you sign up). These two measures help prevent any abuse. He then processes your order, shipping only to the address you provide when you sign up on the GB website. Pretty simple, huh?  |
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01-19-2007, 1:55 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 16 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Bike(s): 2004 Blue Blackbird Posts: 808
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Oh boy, are you in for some trouble.  Warchild (bless his heart ) does his best to keep us broke. He does this by doing a very large (and much appreciated) amount of work chasing up amazing prices for items. You then opt in if you wish to buy, usually via a website and receive goodies at greatly reduced prices. eg Wheels, Shocks, Levers, Chain Oilers, Front suspension etc (Lots of etc). All top end stuff and as previously stated, greatly reduced prices due to the bulk orders. It's very addictive and once you start.... Get your PayPal account started now! So far I have only got the Pro_Oiler, Wilber Shock and have been short of money for some others. I really would have liked the Carozzo(sp) wheels but I missed out because of the shipping costs down here. He's a right bastard when he gets going.  Edit: Damn....He beat me to it. See what I mean? 
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01-19-2007, 2:32 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: New Albany Ms. Bike(s): 99' Blackbird--05' Royal Star Tour Deluxe-- Posts: 86
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Warchild, man I wish you could have talk ERION into it. they really sound great. TRY AGAIN PLEASE. just ask " oldgeezer " how they sound
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01-20-2007, 3:05 AM
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 Join Date: Jan 02 2007 Location: Ft. Bliss, TX Bike(s): black 99 xx Posts: 97
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I'm in! I'm in!
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01-20-2007, 9:18 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Bike(s): 1999 1100XX 1997 FZR Posts: 241
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Alright Warchild how bad are you going to break the bank on those systems. Oh and do we have any slip ons or is it all full systems
__________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell |
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01-20-2007, 11:05 PM
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| Rapin' Asphalt! Join Date: Sep 29 2006 Location: West Richland, Washington Bike(s): '02 CBR1100XX, '03 FJR1300, '08 Busa Age: 50 Posts: 874
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Be prepared to drop about one Large for a full system. Still waiting for the last two vendors to get back to me on Monday... |
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01-21-2007, 10:23 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 07 2006 Location: Nashua NH Bike(s): 1999 1100XX 1997 FZR Posts: 241
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good stuff I'll keep an eye open.
__________________ SGT Ski "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on thier behalf" George Orwell |
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01-21-2007, 10:30 PM
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| Join Date: Nov 23 2006 Location: Jacksonville,FL Bike(s): '99 Blackbird, '04 599 Age: 31 Posts: 206
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Sounds good, I'll keep watching your posts. Thanks
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01-22-2007, 12:32 AM
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 Join Date: Jan 13 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Bike(s): Missing my XX Age: 34 Posts: 87
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I notice that a lot of bikes on here have a single can on them now. Is this a better, more powerful set-up? I like the looks of the double cans but I want to upgrade to a new exhaust and am looking to possibly go to a 4 to 1 if it is better. Lemme know prices and thoughts please and thx///Chuck  |
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01-22-2007, 10:16 AM
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