Motorcycle Questions *repost*?
by Monkey Wrench on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 | 7 Comments
*What kind of motorcycle do you own or want to own?
*During what time of the year do you generally buy accesories/parts for your ride?
*Where do you generally buy your parts/accessories? Ebay, online suppliers, local store, etc.
Thank you for your responses!
KTM 530EXC, KTM 525EXC, KTM540MXC (with thumperracing kit), CRF450, KDX220, KDX200, CRF230 (herding cattle & daughter’s bike), XR650R, mule trans4x4, KTM Adventure950 …
I buy my parts whenever needed, maintain religiously top to bottom…
most of the time, I buy from my local bike shops … support those that are in business to support my hobbies … at least when they are within close reasonable price of online. one of my theories is that I can pour my money into a local shop, have the parts immediately, that keeps them in business when others follow suit … then in the case of an emergency, there is a shop available… if we don’t support the local shop, they go out of business, which means when you are broke down, you will have to wait on shipping … puts a nice feeling to have that personal touch with a shop instead of online… of course, that’s probably old school thinking on my part … but why would I order online, wait 3-7 days on parts to arrive when I could be out riding much faster by buying local??? to save a few dollars by the time you add in shipping costs… but likewise, if the shop doesn’t have something in stock and I can find it cheaper online, why not…
The best place to buy and sell a bike are totally opposites.
One place you get more for selling and one place you pay less when buying.
For selling: The best place is ebay. It costs about $35 to sell a bike unless they have a special. One time they had a $1 special and that was good.
For buying: The best place is craigslist.com
94 YZF 750R Want to own 07 R1.
Wintertime always has reduced prices.
I buy from other bikers on craigslist.org. I don’t like Ebay. Otherwise I go to my local Yamaha dealer. Prices are a little high but for things like brakes and other safety equipment, I’d rather go with a dealer.
- own 05 600rr, want to own – 1098
- any time i need them
- local/friends
Yamaha R1, yamaha grizzly, yamaha raptor & banshee.
I buy most of my stuff whenever I need something, and I buy from Rockymountainatv.com, partsfish.com and the local dealer.
2 Harley Davidson FXRs and a XL1200 sidecar (the dogs bike)
Parts are bought when needed or a good deal comes along ( swap meet , bike shows etc.)
Big ticket items are usually bought through catalog, ebay, or online store depending on price.
Regular maintenance stuff, I will get local as the availability out weighs the savings
I think most guys will do major repairs and upgrades during the winter so the bike is missed less than during warmer months.
I ride a 2005 Yamaha FJR and a 1973 BMW R75/5. I don’t have a season for parts or farkle buying, just as I need them. Living in So Cal my riding is year-round.
I tend to buy from specialists (dealerships or companies that make specific widgets) or group buys coordinated on m/c forums. I usually plan a big buy or two at the annual Cycle World show in Long Beach (sometimes the best prices at that show).