03-28-2009, 12:31 AM | #1 |
Is this thing on?
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Ashe Co, NC (Near Boone)
Moto: '01, 929RR
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Online parts vendors...
Where do you get your parts from? What stores do you usually go to if you need a shift lever, brake lever, clutches, brake pads, synchros, pistons, clip-on's or insert your part here?!?
Me, I only know of a few and lately Bikebandit has done what I needed at what I thought was a decent rate. Post up and tell us where you get your stuff so that we may do a little shopping around as well.
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03-28-2009, 01:06 AM | #2 |
Country Boy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Hicktown in NC
Moto: 07 R1
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I usually find everything cheaper on ebay not always but most the time
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03-28-2009, 02:34 AM | #3 |
Moto GP Star
Join Date: Mar 2008
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It depends on the part...if it's OEM I usually just go to the dealer because I get 20% and if it's not right,I don't have to go through a huge hassle. If it's aftermarket,I vary depending on what it is between the dealership and about 20 online suppliers plus EBay. For example,I'm paying about $10 more (tax) for for the leather pants I just ordered to get them from Ron Ayers because sizing may be an issue and I don't want the hassle of sending them back. If they are wrong R.A. will order me another pair and handle the return themselves. That's worth $10-20 to me.
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03-28-2009, 04:06 AM | #4 |
WSB Champion
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 7,146
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There are a ton of online stores plus a local place that I normally go through. Motosport.com is one of the top ones. Ebay always has good deals.
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03-28-2009, 04:50 AM | #5 |
Community Curmudgeon
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Tallahassee
Moto: '04 F4i
Posts: 373
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NewEnough.com for gear and SoloMotoParts.com has been good to work with for hardware. I recently replaced 525 chain and both sprockets (OEM) for under $150 from them
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03-28-2009, 09:30 AM | #6 |
Geek
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Papillion, Nebraska
Moto: 2011 Husqvarna TE630
Posts: 1,437
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MotorHelmets.com and NewEnough.com for gear, RonAyers.com for OEM parts, SportbikeTrackGear.com for Pilot Powers.
The local dealers suck for parts. I typically have to wait longer and pay more money to buy locally. I have bought very few aftermarket parts that are available from more than one vendor. |
03-28-2009, 09:34 AM | #7 |
Moto GP Star
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 11,022
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For the futura I go through Af1 or sometimes a dealer upstate. For the suzukis it depends on what I am looking for, can usualy shop around to find a good deal on stuff and hopefully score free shipping too. Some other sites I have been using along with the above mentioned:
Competition accessories Chapparal Motorcycle superstore some others are kneedraggers, hard racing and parts 411. Tom |
03-28-2009, 11:08 AM | #8 |
Ride Naked.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Flat and Straight ND
Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S
Posts: 7,916
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Dennis Kirk. They beat anyone elses price, and since they are close, i get my stuff in 2 days.
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03-28-2009, 02:49 PM | #9 |
moderator chick
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hill Country TX
Moto: Pasta Rockets
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03-31-2009, 02:01 PM | #10 |
Canyon Carver
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 429
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I have had problems with Dennis Kirk and they were not resolved.
Dennis Kirk and Bike Bandit will email you everyday for life after you order from them. Now I don't mine a monthly special email or a quarterly email but I went out of my way to check the box not to send me spam on both sites and I still have them sending me crap. Bike bandit sends like 2 a day, they goto my spam address but I will never order from them again because of it. |
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