bad show

[cheifrider]

hey guys , a buddy of mine entered his 41 45 "er in a local bike show . it turns out a disgruntled employee of his waited till 'lights out" and then proceded to knife up his original unmolested seat and pan! my bud has witnesses and such but the local cops wanna know the value of the seat . any ballpark numbers out there ? thanks in advance , tom

[Rubone]

Before any valuation more info is needed. Was the seat original to '41? Solo or Buddy? Standard or Deluxe? Harley or Indian? You got to help us out if you need real info!
Robbie

[Paps]

He said umolested original ....... How about the hide on his ass !!!! Cash value is secondary. Punishment...less cash value....a cannon fuse 8 inches into his manhood, five inches exposed.... cigarette as iginition ! Light....sit back and let the scumbag pay !

[Rubone]

Paps,
As much as I agree with the sentiment it still doesn't help Cheifrider get his valuation. And the term "unmolested original" without a picture means zilch. Look at all the "unmolested original" crap for sale on eBay every day. "gee, the previous owner told me that '49 ULs came stock with a chrome springer and apehangers"
Pictures are what we need.
The vengeance portion is up to Chiefrider and his crew.
Robbie

[cheifrider]

sorry guys it was a little late when i last posted .the seat was a moderatly worn standard solo from a 41 hd 45 , thanks again . tom
ps i cant give pics right now as the police have the seat

[servicardenise]

45 restoration has a basic solo seat for $189.00
Denise

[23JDCA 808]

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ps i cant give pics right now as the police have the seat

He probably meant a before photo. ...bill

[silentgreyfello]

45 restoration has a basic solo seat for $189.00
Denise

45 Restoration repop seats are not even a close indicator of an original seat! They are junk you can tell a mile away!!!!

I have seen orig solo standard seats break the 1k mark.

[servicardenise]

You must know better than I do. I just thought I was helping with a price for a repop. sorry

[William McClean]

Thanks for the post and establishing a reference, Denise

[exeric]

I feel bad for your friend Chiefrider. Hurting a man's bike just ain't right. The pettiness and childish behavior of adults never ceases to amaze me. I remember reading about a bad scene at a Corvette club gathering. A repeat "best of show" winner got beat out by a new member whose 'Vette was just a nicer car. The disgruntled loser got so upset he threw a lawn chair at the winning car which gouged and scratched the finish. That's certainly not as bad as going nuts with a gun but it ruined that club and ended any future judging. Our club judges the motorcycle against itself and not against the bike next to it. Good system.

[Paps]

Ditto Eric...especially about our club ! Paps

[Ohio-Rider]

Thanks Eric, Thats worth repeating.

Our club judges the motorcycle against itself and not against the bike next to it. Good system.

Back to topic .... This act is clearly a felony in excess of $700. which around here could get you put in the penalty box for a bit. At the first hearing, request the judge to return the seat to its owner.

[motorhead1]

Knock him out

What ever the court awards him it won't be enough. Drop the charges, buy him a few beers, and wait till he has to go to the restroom.

[T. Cotten]

Another reference for the seat's value would be the cost to restore one.

Perhaps the leather professionals on this forum could provide estimates that would help with the claim.

...Cotten