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Post subject: Where to buy Service Parts (filters, pads, plugs etc) in USA
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:49 pm
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Joined: Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:11 am Posts: 14 Location: FL, USA
Hi everyone, forgive me if this has already been answered but couldn't see anything when searching.
I like many of you will be doing my own servicing and maintenance and am located in SW Florida. Can anyone recommend a source for oil/air filters, spark plugs, brake parts etc who are reasonably priced?
I used to use a really good online web based company when in England for my previous bike who were substantially cheaper than any dealer or aftermarket parts company, anything like that exist here?
Joined: Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:15 am Posts: 212 Location: Woodridge, Illinois
have you tried ron ayers website? I have never purchased anything from them, so I can't report on their service. but I think some others on the forum know about them
Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 113 Location: Wichita, Kansas USA
After all the shipping costs, it may be just as well to go to the dealer, get the stuff and go home. You may even find something else you "need" while you are there.
Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:37 am Posts: 482 Location: Seattle, Wash
08cruiser wrote:
After all the shipping costs, it may be just as well to go to the dealer, get the stuff and go home. You may even find something else you "need" while you are there.
That's if you don't put any value on your time or consider the wear and tear on your rig, door dings in the parking lot and so on, and most of the time the dealer needs to order the part anyway and that makes you have to come back another time. I guess if you ride your bike there it's OK?
He is a friend of mine and you may need to contact him via e-mail through this website, but he offers the best pricing/service/knowledge on Suzuki's by far. Be sure to include that Floridakat sent you!
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Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 11:41 pm Posts: 113 Location: Wichita, Kansas USA
GSXFun wrote:
08cruiser wrote:
After all the shipping costs, it may be just as well to go to the dealer, get the stuff and go home. You may even find something else you "need" while you are there.
That's if you don't put any value on your time or consider the wear and tear on your rig, door dings in the parking lot and so on, and most of the time the dealer needs to order the part anyway and that makes you have to come back another time. I guess if you ride your bike there it's OK?
Never hurts to get out from behind the computer and go somewhere. And no dealer here would have to order spark plugs, oil or filters. And besides, thats what the Givi bags are for.
Joined: Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:37 am Posts: 482 Location: Seattle, Wash
08cruiser wrote:
GSXFun wrote:
08cruiser wrote:
After all the shipping costs, it may be just as well to go to the dealer, get the stuff and go home. You may even find something else you "need" while you are there.
That's if you don't put any value on your time or consider the wear and tear on your rig, door dings in the parking lot and so on, and most of the time the dealer needs to order the part anyway and that makes you have to come back another time. I guess if you ride your bike there it's OK?
Never hurts to get out from behind the computer and go somewhere. And no dealer here would have to order spark plugs, oil or filters. And besides, thats what the Givi bags are for.
Oil is a no brainer, my dealer does not carry Mobil1, and try getting an iridium plug at the dealer also, two of my bikes take the same spin on filter that I buy in bulk online at a greatly reduced price EDIT: I buy my Mobil1 locally at Auto Zone, and when I order parts (online)...I am ordering for 5 bikes, screw local..as far as I am concerned the local asshat dealers just waste my time.
And by the way...I am the "Givi Poster Child"
Joined: Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:11 am Posts: 14 Location: FL, USA
Thanks everyone for the responses. I havent checked with the dealer what their prices are compared with these sites, but I'll only have the oil filter to change next for the run in service so will see. The oil I'll buy locally.
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