interesting comparison

[Raux]

ok, although this may be about parts for sale, it's more about perception of value

just look at the price differences for the same part. although i think one is new and one is used.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DUCATI-MONSTER-GAS-TANK-Red-White-Green_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335aa71ae2QQitemZ220564232930QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-S4RS-Tricolore_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335aa78cc8QQitemZ220564262088QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[ID_DUC_MON]

OK, maybe I am just ignorant on the subject, but I have to ask, WHAT THE make the beast with two backs!?!?!?!?!?! $3000 for a gas tank!?!?!?!?!

[He Man]

Thats about right for retail on the tank. for insurance purposes that is.

[FastAndLight]

Yeah, I think you are seeing new OEM vs Used salvage pull.  Regardless, that is a rather striking price difference.

[Slide Panda]

The 2nd one does have the fuel system... But yeah, it's pretty shocking. But the 2nd guy with the new tank isn't insane. As He Man notes, OEM prices on a tank are astronomical.

Another really common example of this is cans. For a DSS monster, OEM replacement for one is around $800. So $1600 for a pair... yes about the cost of a nice pair of slip ons for one OEM junker. Typically once can find a take off pair that are almost new for $50.

[ID_DUC_MON]

I guess that doesn't surprise me a whole lot considering the dealer quoted me $1100 for a Brembo front rim. Thank goodness for used parts.  Really though, $3000 is more than I paid for my whole bike.