Shops going out of business like business is going out of style...

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Damn. A year or two ago, I had 3 or 4 shops in spitting distance of my place. At least one was a kawi place. Now I'm trying to find some kawi fork parts (bushings and seals) and it seems like most places have gone under. sonofabitch!

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[Pittenger5]

Lot of people were holding out trying to make it through the winter. Its a LOOOONG winter when no moneys coming in.

[MysteriousR1]

Its a LOOOONG winter when no moneys coming in.

How true that is.

[DuncanMoto]

It would be great if you guys would all spread the word to buy from the small shops and dealers that support the forum, instead of saving $1.92 in shipping or $10 on an Arai from the online shops in Kansas that you never talk to. Then more local shops might make it.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

It would be great if you guys would all spread the word to buy from the small shops and dealers that support the forum, instead of saving $1.92 in shipping or $10 on an Arai from the online shops in Kansas that you never talk to. Then more local shops might make it.

I DO make all the purchases I can locally. I actually PM'd Duck & Noel about this before even reverting to my local shops. Online is a last resort for me.

What I need is OEM Kawi stuff, seals and bushings. I didn't think you guys did that, if you do I'd be happy to give you my business as well. I shot you a PM trying to buy something else from you 4 days ago and have not gotten a reply. I'm all about supporting the local guys, especially the local guys that support us.

[DuncanMoto]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry9000/4.6.0.297 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/102 UP.Link/6.3.1.20.06.3.1.20.0)

I actually replied to several pm's the other day that never went through.
Sorry about that.
I was just making a general statement. Not a come buy from me statement.
All in most guys here have been great at supporting the sponsors and we all appreciate it.

Riverside is a Kawi dealer.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Cool man. No hard feelings, just didn't want it to come off like I wasn't supplying our vendors. I go out of my way to do so. Hit me back about that PM whenever.

[DuncanMoto]

I just did.
I actually had sent you 2 previous pms that you must not have gotten.
You're 6the second person today to tell me they didn't get my pm's

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Got it this time and replied. We'll work it out. Thanks dude!

ddk

[FireboltEric_MA]

You're 6the second person today to tell me they didn't get my pm's

I will be the 3rd then.. I never herd back from ya... and I was just bitching how I like to support the locals except when they don't get back to me..

Maybe the phone is a better option

[butcher bergs]

I just did.
I actually had sent you 2 previous pms that you must not have gotten.
You're 6the second person today to tell me they didn't get my pm's

Try pressing this one, Ted:

[SSearchVT]

It would be great if you guys would all spread the word to buy from the small shops and dealers that support the forum, instead of saving $1.92 in shipping or $10 on an Arai from the online shops in Kansas that you never talk to. Then more local shops might make it.

Having grown up in a family business I try to do this with almost all of the stuff I buy. Taking it a step further - I'll go to the local stereo shop over Best Buy. That's not to say I don't see if they'll come close to what I can get it for online or in a box store. It never hurts to ask, and I make sure to let them know I'm willing to pay a little more for service and keeping the money local...

[DuncanMoto]

email works too.

Anyway to address your most recent pm.
I can get the SS-PUSH-LEFT switch in 3 business days. List $249.95

Rods are $20-$30 and they come as follows.
SHFT RD-PSH/PUL FEM 255MM M6X1
SHFT RD-PSH/PUL F 185MM-M6X1
SHFT RD-PSH/PUL FEM 145MM M6X1
SHFT RD-PSH/PUL FEM 145MM m6 one end m8 other end.
SHFT RD-PSH/PUL MALE100MM M6X1
SHFT RD-PSH/PUL MALE 80MM M6X1

So it looks like you need to go measure in Millimeters instead of inches. Probably the 185mm rod?.... I'm not even going to touch the 7"+ rod comment.....

____________________________________________________________
Hey Ted,

I was just messing with ya...Haha

I have the "Map/TC" switch. I meant to say I am looking for the QS Switch (Part # SSPUSHLH) Just guessing as the one I have now is a SSPULLLH...

I need a rod 7"+/- long. I don't know what size they come in.

Thanks
-Eric

[TTD]

It would be great if you guys would all spread the word to buy from the small shops and dealers that support the forum,

[DuncanMoto]

Come visit me sometime Tony and bring more brochures.
Or send me a pdf and I'll print them in color.

[danny86]

It would be great if you guys would all spread the word to buy from the small shops and dealers that support the forum, instead of saving $1.92 in shipping or $10 on an Arai from the online shops in Kansas that you never talk to. Then more local shops might make it.

No lie, I called some shop up yesterday ( forgot the name, cycle something) and they said it would cost me $58.00 for a spark plug for my dirtbike....honest to God. I had them verify it 3x.

Online they were going for $8.00.

If I had the money ( poor college student) I'd love to support local guys, however when I can be saving $40+ from shopping online, I'll go that route.

Btw I barely buy anything new anymore, ebay is an amazing place

[butcher bergs]

I'll continue to support you, Ted.

[DuncanMoto]

I love you man

[Karaya One]

Ted makes me feel funny in my pants.

[Slyder]

It would be great if you guys would all spread the word to buy from the small shops and dealers that support the forum, instead of saving $1.92 in shipping or $10 on an Arai from the online shops in Kansas that you never talk to. Then more local shops might make it.

Would you have sold me a brandy new shoei RF-1000 shipped to my door for $321?

I have no local shop anymore, and the shop I did have wasn't a part of the NESR community...but unfortunately when I tried to support them with buying a new helmet, they wanted $475 for the above lid. MSRP. That's why they lost the sale. And I saved a whole lot more than the $11.92 you mentioned saving. But it was for a shoei.

I wonder if my ex local shop marked up their goods a little bit, instead of a lotta bit, if they'd still be open. Sell cheap, sell more of it, make more money in the end. Plain and simple, and it works. Unfortunately most people want top dollar.

[csmutty]

Would you have sold me a brandy new shoei RF-1000 shipped to my door for $321?

I have no local shop anymore, and the shop I did have wasn't a part of the NESR community...but unfortunately when I tried to support them with buying a new helmet, they wanted $475 for the above lid. MSRP. That's why they lost the sale. And I saved a whole lot more than the $11.92 you mentioned saving. But it was for a shoei.

I wonder if my ex local shop marked up their goods a little bit, instead of a lotta bit, if they'd still be open. Sell cheap, sell more of it, make more money in the end. Plain and simple, and it works. Unfortunately most people want top dollar.

For some manufacturers you actually can not advertise below MSRP. If you do you risk losing that brand, distributor, or franchise.

[Femmekat]

I can bug you more Ted if ya like... but Greg and I feel bad about keeping you guys late, every Saturday

What else do I need for my bike?

[TomBrady]

It would be great if you guys would all spread the word to buy from the small shops and dealers that support the forum, instead of saving $1.92 in shipping or $10 on an Arai from the online shops in Kansas that you never talk to. Then more local shops might make it.

Speaking of which ... I will see you Saturday for the pads for the F4

[gmdboston]

Damn. A year or two ago, I had 3 or 4 shops in spitting distance of my place. At least one was a kawi place. Now I'm trying to find some kawi fork parts (bushings and seals) and it seems like most places have gone under. sonofabitch!

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I have the parts you need in stock (usually) call me tomorrow.

[DuncanMoto]

Actually right now our price on RF-1000 is $305 delivered. It's a closeout.
There is a newly enforced rule now that all of us can only advertise MSRP online. So if you want real quote you must email or pm.

Would you have sold me a brandy new shoei RF-1000 shipped to my door for $321?

I have no local shop anymore, and the shop I did have wasn't a part of the NESR community...but unfortunately when I tried to support them with buying a new helmet, they wanted $475 for the above lid. MSRP. That's why they lost the sale. And I saved a whole lot more than the $11.92 you mentioned saving. But it was for a shoei.

I wonder if my ex local shop marked up their goods a little bit, instead of a lotta bit, if they'd still be open. Sell cheap, sell more of it, make more money in the end. Plain and simple, and it works. Unfortunately most people want top dollar.