xj700 back rest

Have you guys seen this back rest on ebay for a xj700. I know they are rare but holy over priced instruments of comfort batman. Seems a bit over priced to me. Saw one sell for around 175 last week.E-bay

 

ya know i saw that myself and wondered WTF? I bought my detachable backrest for my Harley for like $150 off a forum, I dont understand why that one is bringing so much, but then I cant remember ever seeing one before so maybe they are "rare"!?!?!....


here its quoted right from his auction....

"because this backrest is so rare, and makes the bike look great!"

cant argue wit dat!!! :lol: :lol:

 

I've been looking at those for a long time, and have never seen one go for that. Something really looks suspicious ... only ONE bidder who's bid went progressively from $300 to $500 over the course of 5 minutes. And the starting bid was only $50!

As much as I'd like one, I have long felt they are way overvalued ... but this one takes the cake. Very fishy indeed.

Z

EDIT: Just checked a little further, and it appears this is the first item this seller has ever sold.

 

I have one on my 86 xj700 and it makes all the differance in looks. I could have bought a 85 xj700 w/out most of engine for 400.00 last year(for parts). But I was to cheap.

 

SWeet mother of pearl, Yeah, that guy has something jacked up, I sold mine last year & got $175 for it & another $165 for the factory luggage rack as well.

 

That is one very suspicious auction - I'll be reporting that - certainly seems like bid stacking to me. Price is way out of line, too many bids, too short a time....

 

that is what they quite regurally go for. I got a package of maxim x stuff and paid 140 for it and the rest didn't have a pad. They are pricey because they are soooo hard to find. I believe my dad is keeping his and putting it on his x. Man did he do a job and a half on that bike, it's beautiful