Shopping for bits and pieces...

azoomm · 02-02-2009, 10:48 PM

Where do you find most of your goodies? Are some online stores better than others? Is it price, reliability, items in stock, customer service, etc.... where do you shop and why?

Me - www.motowheels.com They have some of their own goodies, but also run some of the best prices I have found online. AND, if you sign up with an account you get an additional discount.

I'm just curious to find other sites that I might have overlooked in the past.

shmike · 02-03-2009, 12:11 AM

I used to shop around and I still will for gear or the like.

Pretty much anything bike related, I go to my local dealer. I can get the same or better prices through them as any online retailer.

I used to only use the dealer for OEM part but the new owner's track bike is the same as my race bike so, we help each other find new sources for aftermarket goodies.

Corey · 02-03-2009, 12:41 AM

First place I hit up for any motorcycle related purchase is http://www.newenough.com. Their prices are usually very competetive, and their customer service is hands down among the best. They've been incredibly friendly when I've called in orders, and they ship quickly. They also have great deals on closeout items.

After them, it's the typical shit. Every now and then http://www.kneedraggers.com and http://www.compacc.com have good sales, and their selection is good for some window shopping as well.

After that, and if there's something I need right now, I'll stroll down to Cycle Gear and see what they have. Sometimes they're good on prices, sometimes they flat out suck. But if nothing else, I can try stuff on if it's gear related, or check out quality if it's a hard part item.

And recently, Amazon.com started listing motorcycle parts, accessories, and gear. I've got a Prime membership, so for certain items it's free 2 day shipping or $4 overnight shipping. Haven't had to make a motorcycle purchase lately, but I keep window shopping to see if there's something I can't pass up. Their selection seems pretty good so far. If I pick something up through them, I'll report on any problem if it's encountered, though I've yet to have any problems with Amazon over shipping or customer service.

marko138 · 02-03-2009, 09:11 AM

As far as parts....I defer to www.americansportbike.com. Al sells mostly Buell stuff...but does stock some Ducati, Aprilia, and HD stuff. Great people that run that site...incredibly helpful and always willing to go the extra mile.

PhiSig1071 · 02-03-2009, 10:05 AM

Hey Azoom, I don't know who you use for KTM parts (Motostrano?) but if you ever need anything for the KTM call Chip at Munn Racing, those guys are great!

http://www.munnracing.com/

They're in Waco, I don't know how far that is from you guys.

azoomm · 02-03-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by PhiSig1071

Hey Azoom, I don't know who you use for KTM parts (Motostrano?) but if you ever need anything for the KTM call Chip at Munn Racing, those guys are great!

http://www.munnracing.com/

They're in Waco, I don't know how far that is from you guys.

It's awesome that you posted this - I just got a call from them yesterday. Yes, I used Motostrano for tard-kit. And, from their follow-thru (or lack of) I don't think I'll use them again. Not angry, just will go with someone else in the future.

02-02-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Shopping for bits and pieces... Where do you find most of your goodies? Are some online stores better than others? Is it price, reliability, items in stock, customer service, etc.... where do you shop and why? Me - www.motowheels.com They have some of their own goodies, but also run some of the best prices I have found online. AND, if you sign up with an account you get an additional discount. I'm just curious to find other sites that I might have overlooked in the past. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

02-03-2009, 12:41 AM	#3
Corey AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Florida Moto: Not a damn thing Posts: 2,612	First place I hit up for any motorcycle related purchase is http://www.newenough.com. Their prices are usually very competetive, and their customer service is hands down among the best. They've been incredibly friendly when I've called in orders, and they ship quickly. They also have great deals on closeout items. After them, it's the typical shit. Every now and then http://www.kneedraggers.com and http://www.compacc.com have good sales, and their selection is good for some window shopping as well. After that, and if there's something I need right now, I'll stroll down to Cycle Gear and see what they have. Sometimes they're good on prices, sometimes they flat out suck. But if nothing else, I can try stuff on if it's gear related, or check out quality if it's a hard part item. And recently, Amazon.com started listing motorcycle parts, accessories, and gear. I've got a Prime membership, so for certain items it's free 2 day shipping or $4 overnight shipping. Haven't had to make a motorcycle purchase lately, but I keep window shopping to see if there's something I can't pass up. Their selection seems pretty good so far. If I pick something up through them, I'll report on any problem if it's encountered, though I've yet to have any problems with Amazon over shipping or customer service. __________________ Half man, half horse, half motorcycle. All awesome. "Your game is shit, your company is shit. Activision ruined you! Activision ruined you." - Francis

02-03-2009, 10:05 AM	#5
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	Hey Azoom, I don't know who you use for KTM parts (Motostrano?) but if you ever need anything for the KTM call Chip at Munn Racing, those guys are great! http://www.munnracing.com/ They're in Waco, I don't know how far that is from you guys. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

02-03-2009, 12:11 AM	#2
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	I used to shop around and I still will for gear or the like. Pretty much anything bike related, I go to my local dealer. I can get the same or better prices through them as any online retailer. I used to only use the dealer for OEM part but the new owner's track bike is the same as my race bike so, we help each other find new sources for aftermarket goodies.