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View Poll Results: Where do you get your parts from?
stealership 2 7.41%
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online 22 81.48%
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:56 PM   #21
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Bikebandit, usually half of what the dealer charges.
Every time I ever ordered from them it took them 3+ weeks to get me my shit. I gave up on that gimmick rather quickly.
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Old 12-10-2009, 08:23 PM   #22
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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.
I try to buy locally if it is not too much more. Plus one of the guys at the shop always gives me 20% off.
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Old 12-10-2009, 09:16 PM   #23
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I bought most of my parts online. Did a lot of ebaying when I needed parts.
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Old 12-10-2009, 10:17 PM   #24
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Every time I ever ordered from them it took them 3+ weeks to get me my shit. I gave up on that gimmick rather quickly.
Try www.motogrid.com. Stuff shows up w/in 5 days, and they are usually cheaper than theifbandit.
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Old 12-10-2009, 11:30 PM   #25
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Depends. If it's something I need immediately I go to the dealer. If it's something I can wait on I'll get it online.

However, with the recent transgressions of the Motor Company I now avoid the dealer at all costs, and quite frankly, they haven't been able to help me either. Which is sad, b/c, honestly, I'd rather pay a little more to get my parts when I want them and to support local biz. So, too bad for them.

not totally true, my dealership was going to perform very well for you... just simply with one call by me....
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Old 12-11-2009, 09:37 AM   #26
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Try www.motogrid.com. Stuff shows up w/in 5 days, and they are usually cheaper than theifbandit.
Thanks for the heads up. Wonder if they carry any Buell stuff?

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not totally true, my dealership was going to perform very well for you... just simply with one call by me....
I'm talking my local dealer, sucka. Your guys can come through, so could Fatty's boys in TN...but I still gotta get shit shipped if I go that route. You know how I am...I needz my shitz now.
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Old 12-11-2009, 01:58 PM   #27
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I know man... just bustin ya.
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Old 12-15-2009, 09:55 AM   #28
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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.
the pipes came in from JP Cycle. very well packed, excellent condition and arrived right on time. guess I'll keep their address for future orders.
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Old 12-16-2009, 11:52 AM   #29
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for some things I will go to a Local Dealer or Motorcycle shop. The Majority of stuff I want is not available from them. <Heated Grips and B King Mirrors most recent purchases>
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Old 12-16-2009, 12:53 PM   #30
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Online 100%. I've tried working with 3 local dealers here, and each one of them can't seem to keep their word. I hope they all go out of business.

www.powersportspro.com
www.ronayers.com

Bother very similar in price, so it just depends who's lower for that particular part and/or who has it in stock.
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