Where do you get your parts from?

racedoll · 12-08-2009, 10:30 PM

Thought it was time for a new post.

So...where do you get your parts from?

G-Rex · 12-08-2009, 10:46 PM

I try to mix it up a little. I do buy parts online, but at the same time I feel it is important to spend money locally at the shops here to do my part to help keep them in business.

Besides, I maintain the relationships with the people there. If they are used to seeing you on a regular basis, when you need something, they're more willing to go out of their way to help you.

Hydrant · 12-08-2009, 11:06 PM

Online mostly for bigger more expensive parts, and the stealership for piddly shit, or stuff I might need ASAP.

None of the major dealerships around here wouldn't recognize you from the day before, so I have no loyalty to any of them.

There is a Honda dealership 5 miles down the road that they know my by name, so if I have to get anything, (we also have 4 Honda quads and a CRF250R dirtbike) I get it there.

dReWpY · 12-08-2009, 11:11 PM

the honda almost always tried to order from scotts motorcycle shop in cali, guy new his RC51's like almost no other (dan Kyle excluded)

the buell i am sure it will be from the local dealership they have been awesome

karl_1052 · 12-08-2009, 11:49 PM

Local hole in the wall MC shop.
even has a dyno!

njchopper87 · 12-08-2009, 11:57 PM

I don't trust the local dealership.. wayyy over charged me for a tire change. Parts I need are ordered online. However, my dad's friend knows some people at a local shop that I'll probably order through once I check them out.

t-homo · 12-09-2009, 12:28 AM

online or the local shop if they have it for not much more.

azoomm · 12-09-2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

I try to mix it up a little. I do buy parts online, but at the same time I feel it is important to spend money locally at the shops here to do my part to help keep them in business.

Besides, I maintain the relationships with the people there. If they are used to seeing you on a regular basis, when you need something, they're more willing to go out of their way to help you.

This.

wildchild · 12-09-2009, 09:19 AM

i vary mine from a local parts shop, a dealership, and online ordering from a couple places. newest place is JP Cycle, hopefully that one works out well.

Gas Man · 12-09-2009, 09:49 AM

I order most of mine from my dealers onlnie site. 20% off retail. Sure I have to pay shipping but still cheaper than full retail. But their shipping is cheap. I ordered all these parts. Came in like 3 boxes and only charged $17 I think.

View Poll Results: Where do you get your parts from?
stealership	2	7.41%
other local mc shop	2	7.41%
online	22	81.48%
other riders	1	3.70%
my bike had never needed anything	0	0%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

12-08-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Where do you get your parts from? Thought it was time for a new post. So...where do you get your parts from?

12-08-2009, 10:46 PM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I try to mix it up a little. I do buy parts online, but at the same time I feel it is important to spend money locally at the shops here to do my part to help keep them in business. Besides, I maintain the relationships with the people there. If they are used to seeing you on a regular basis, when you need something, they're more willing to go out of their way to help you. __________________

12-08-2009, 11:49 PM	#5
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Local hole in the wall MC shop. even has a dyno! __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

12-09-2009, 09:49 AM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I order most of mine from my dealers onlnie site. 20% off retail. Sure I have to pay shipping but still cheaper than full retail. But their shipping is cheap. I ordered all these parts. Came in like 3 boxes and only charged $17 I think. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product Last edited by Gas Man; 12-09-2009 at 09:52 AM..

12-08-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
Hydrant WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i Posts: 660	Online mostly for bigger more expensive parts, and the stealership for piddly shit, or stuff I might need ASAP. None of the major dealerships around here wouldn't recognize you from the day before, so I have no loyalty to any of them. There is a Honda dealership 5 miles down the road that they know my by name, so if I have to get anything, (we also have 4 Honda quads and a CRF250R dirtbike) I get it there.

12-09-2009, 12:28 AM	#7
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	online or the local shop if they have it for not much more.

12-09-2009, 09:19 AM	#9
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	i vary mine from a local parts shop, a dealership, and online ordering from a couple places. newest place is JP Cycle, hopefully that one works out well.