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    #16
    Originally posted by Downs View Post
    I've always experienced sticker shock with Bike Bandit. But I haven't used them in probably 5 or 6 years now.
    I don't remember which vendors do it, but some of them show a "Retail Value", along with their price. For example, one widget they might offer has a Retail Value of $9.99, they sell it for $7.99. Bike Bandit will show a Retail Value of $11.99 and sell it for $9.50. It looks like a deeper discount off "Retail", but their "Retail Value" is ALWAYS higher than all the others, which happen to all be the same.

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      #17
      PartsShark at one time, they were good, then moved to PartsOutlaw, no problems with them, they ship quick if they have it in stock, if not, it is cross shipped from another warehouse, takes a little longer to receive it. My dealer here will price match most things.
      sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
      1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
      2015 CAN AM RTS


      Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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        #18
        Thanks all.. Gives me some options. I've used several different ones in the past but haven't needed to order off a parts fiche for some time now... (no projects & the skunk being well sorted...)
        1980 GS1000G - Sold
        1978 GS1000E - Finished!
        1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
        1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
        2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
        1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
        2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

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          #19
          Partzilla is who I usually use. You can keep track of the back order situation through the routine updates they provide by email. If you get a portion of your order that gets back ordered, you can call them up and have them send you what is available and send the rest when it comes it.

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            #20
            I usually use https://www.onlinecycleparts.com/ , which just so happens to be the online storefront of a large dealer about 25 minutes from me.

            I do have to pay Indiana sales tax, but I never have shipping charges because they call me when the parts come in and I take the opportunity to go slobber on some new bikes.

            For other stuff or used parts, Cycle Recycle II is in downtown Indy -- about 15 minutes from my office.
            350cc and larger Japanese Motorcycle Parts and Accessories specializing in Vintage Bikes with chopper bobber cruiser and sportbike parts
            1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
            2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
            2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
            Eat more venison.

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              #21
              I use Partzilla but be aware that if you do they have a ten day or maybe shorter return policy. They sent me the wrong clutch cable and I had it delivered to my US address and it sat there for a few days before I had a chance to go pick it up. When I went to try to get them to accept the return after the ten days they were hard to deal with and I had to go through two managers. They were nobs. Normally I would say forget it but THEY sent the wrong part, I did not order what they sent so on principle I pursued it and they tok it backand gave me a credit but frankly it was not worth my time. After all this I stil us them occasionally. They're slow, pricey (I think most things are too expensive) but easy to order from and they keep your order history for you to access.

              For nuts, washers and boltsit is Bolt Depot for me.
              Last edited by Mr.humbucker; 03-19-2018, 12:11 PM.
              GS550T 1981
              GS850G 1983
              GS650G 1982
              GS650G 1982 Under Restoration 😳🏍👍

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                #22
                Where is this Online Cycle Parts? I'm in Noblesville and I've never seen this place?

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                  #23
                  I've used Babbits and been pleased with the customer service. Prices are a bit higher than others though. Parts Outlaw sent a gasket that got smashed/ folded in shipping. Could have been packed differently I think. Partzilla is one I have yet to try. Also, I'd like to give the local guys a shot this time. Moto Authority down the road here is always telling me they can get parts cheaper than I can online. The dealer is the best place I've found for tires. Much cheaper than I can order online. R&S Powersports on Lomas has a perpetual tire sale and the rubber is newer than other dealers since they don't sit on the shelf very long.

                  I plan on ordering new air box boots and clamps soon so I'm glad this thread came up.
                  Roger

                  '83 GS850G Daily rider
                  '82 GS1100GK Work in (slow) progress

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                    #24
                    I'm in Canada, I don't buy from the USA anymore due to shipping being crazy and the exchange is nuts! It's actually cheaper at the local Suzuki dealer anyways and I get it much sooner.
                    It is actually cheaper to have parts delivered from the UK than it is from the US
                    1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                    1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                    I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by aclaytonb View Post
                      Where is this Online Cycle Parts? I'm in Noblesville and I've never seen this place?

                      Howdy, fellow Indiana dweller!


                      OCP is the online storefront for Westfield Power Sports. Just a short jog down 32 for you.
                      Westfield Powersports is your Central Indiana source for Motorcycle, ATV, Side by Side, WaveRunner, and Generator Sales, Parts, or Service. We carry a huge array of powersports products from Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Polaris, Kawasaki and KTM. Open T-F 9-6 - Saturday 9-4, we're located just north of Indianapolis, Indiana on 181st & US 31 (Meridian Street) in Westfield, Indiana.

                      They have Yamaha, Suzuki, KTM, Kawasaki, Honda, and Polaris. Pretty big dealer, and they generally have their act together. I just picked up some Kawasaki parts this weekend, and they were great about researching some backordered clutch plates and issued a refund right away when I decided to cancel that part of the order. They've also researched and sourced aftermarket alternatives on a couple of other occasions when something was NLA or backordered. Great service.

                      They also own a dealership in Bloomington -- not sure how recent that acquisition was.
                      Last edited by bwringer; 03-12-2018, 01:31 PM.
                      1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
                      2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
                      2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
                      Eat more venison.

                      Please provide details. The GSR Hive Mind is nearly omniscient, but not yet clairvoyant.

                      Celeriter equita, converteque saepe.

                      SUPPORT THIS SITE! DONATE TODAY!

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                        #26
                        Ah. Totally tracking now. I've used those guys for stuff before. Weren't tracking they were also OCP.

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                          #27
                          Dealer. As mentioned before, exchange rate is stupid and shipping is crazy. The stupid part is sometimes stuff has to go through Canada to get to Point Roberts USA, but it's still cheaper to ship there than Canada or places won't ship to Canada????
                          Kevin
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                          1978 GS750(x2 "projects"), 1983 GS1100ED (slowly becoming a parts bike), 1982 GS1100EZ,
                          Now joined the 21st century, 2013 Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Tenere.

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                            #28
                            I'm in Canada as well but use Partzilla or Babbitts. Shipping to Canada is cheaper with Partzilla but I'll sometimes use Babbitts and pick up my shipment in Detroit. I would prefer to use a Suzuki dealer but the closest one is a crook and the next closest is an hour's drive each way, and their prices are ridiculously high. Seems they don't like dealing with old bikes. So I don't have much choice but to pay shipping when it comes to OEM parts in Canada.

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                              #29
                              I would LOVE to spend my money at my local dealer, but they make up their own prices which on a small item can be 5X list price, and they have close to 0 stock.
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                              1983 GS1100e
                              82\83 1100e Frankenbike
                              1980 GS1260
                              Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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                                #30
                                I have good news to share about a parts vendor in Albuquerque. I called MotoAuthority on Friday 3/16 late afternoon to get a price on some parts. In question were the air box boots and clamps, and also since I replaced the carb boots to the head last year, I ordered just the clamps for that side too. Since it was late on Friday they didn't ship until Monday.

                                Total for the parts was a few bucks more than the online suppliers, coming in at $84.28 plus tax and no shipping charge. I picked up my new parts today! Four days to ship OEM parts, I was pleased.
                                Roger

                                '83 GS850G Daily rider
                                '82 GS1100GK Work in (slow) progress

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