[fuller1956]

Yep, that would be a nice set up but I have a Bill Mayer seat that after 45k miles fits my back side very nicely. Nobody interested in these anymore?

 

[slovcan]

Yep, that would be a nice set up but I have a Bill Mayer seat that after 45k miles fits my back side very nicely. Nobody interested in these anymore?

Less "mainstream" for sure - not that the RDL is particularly mainstream like Corbin or Sargeant. I have a Rick Mayer seat on my Trophy - all the same family. I could not imagine a more comfortable seat. Many years old now and the leather is still in excellent condition. I do treat it every few years with Snowguard SNOW GUARD™ BOOT PROTECTOR .

 

[Oil Burner]

DL650 seat, from a 2006. Free, just pay the shipping from 27511. Not perfect but does come with the mounting hardware. Should fit a first generation DL1000 as well. That is by reputation only, I have never tried that swap.
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I know shipping 1 piece seats can easily get out of hand $$ wise, but if possible, could you get a quote to send it to 01756 please? I'd greatly appreciate it, and very good of you to offer it up. Thanks.

 

[mark444]

Shipping: I have found FedEx undercuts USPS on some instances. They opened a FedEx satellite store inside my local Walmart and I have an account with them now. The UPS Store near me hardly ever charges what you determine it "should be" online based on size/weight/zips........it is always 10% higher (or even more??) when I get to the UPS store. Like Big Boy says below, USPS is almost always accurate and easy......just not the cheapest on occassion.

 

[Big Boy]

When shipping USPS I use their online calculator. Pretty accurate!!!

Retail Postage Price Calculator

postcalc.usps.com

 

[fuller1956]

Messages received. Oil Burner standby for a shipping quote, likely tomorrow. After a shipping debacle last month involving USPS and them taking a month to deliver a "Priority" mail package they are not on my most favored list.
John

 

[mark444]

USPS has been Slammed due to Covid, and then the Holiday shipping rush. I too had very late deliveries, but they are still in the ballgame when I run the calc's and comparisons. Unless it is something that I REALLY needed quickly and did not get on time, I am cutting them some slack in these covid times.

 

[DesertBike]

If it will fit in a Priority Mail box, the rate generally can't be beat.

The other nice thing is that USPS will pick up from my door at no additional charge. UPS charged $11 for a pickup last year. I haven't tried FedEx but would guess they charge a pickup fee also.

 

[Oil Burner]

The USPS has definitely had challenges lately. I purchased an item on Ebay. I'm in Massachusetts and the seller was in Connecticut. It went to New Jersey?!?!?, where it sat for 16 days. It did eventually show up, though. Was kind of surprised. I thought it was lost for certain.

 

[Oil Burner]

After a shipping debacle last month involving USPS and them taking a month to deliver a "Priority" mail package they are not on my most favored list.

Only 12 days this time on a Priority mail 2-day shipping! I guess that's an improvement. LOL I wasn't in a hurry for the seat, so it makes no difference to me. I'm actually surprised it showed up at all, after watching the tracking info for the better part of two weeks. Thanks again, John. Excellent give-away. Very good of you, sir.

 

[DesertBike]

Sounds like things aren't getting any better with USPS Priority Mail.

Meanwhile my Amazon packages have no trouble getting delivered on time.

WTF.

 

[fuller1956]

You are so very welcome Ken. I am just so sorry it cost so much for shipping. And USPS was the least expensive.
Good luck with your seat mods. Stay well, stay safe.
John

 

[BumbleV]

Can we get back to using this forum for what is was designed for, rather than an ongoing commentary of shipping? WTF

 

[RLBranson]

the cost of shipping is a part of the cost of sales.

 

[BumbleV]

the cost of shipping is a part of the cost of sales.

FREE STUFF...thanks for making my point

 

[slovcan]

Amazon has been buying airplanes lately for their own shipping. Not little Cessna types, either. Two B737's from Westjet and, I think two B767's from someone else. They are being converted from passenger to freighters now.

 

[DesertBike]

FREE STUFF...thanks for making my point

Nonsense. The item itself may be free, but folks are typically not going to ship for free. Shipping costs and times are completely relevant.

If this discussion isn't to your liking, there are only about a thousand other ones on this forum.

 

[Big Boy]

The thread name should be changed to "Free Stuff - You Pay Shipping"

BTW - I agree with this whole heartedly

 

[mistanfo]

Turn signals from a K6 DL650, orange reflectors. One has broken housing but good bulb and harness. Other is in good shape, but harness is cut. Pay shipping and we’re good. Hopefully someone can use them, I haven’t hade my wee for a number of years, and these need to find a home

 

[tjosephtoo]

Ravetech welded skid plate for 2018 DL650. Full size, not the mini.