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

[DuncanMoto]

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

They're here.

[DuncanMoto]

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?

We like you guys, so it's never a problem. We really apreciate your business too.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

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

Thanks PK. This thread was now officially a win - I've got what I want coming from a local vendor. Rock on.

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.

THAT just happened!

[landricscustoms]

I'm a local shop. i support this site (also sponsoring some race bikes this season). and I DAMN well dont charge $50 for spark plugs>> THATS NUTS!!! and factory parts arent an issue to get.. i take pride in helping out the local riders cuz i am one. ( lame i know!)

[landricscustoms]

seriously tho.. a $50 spark plug??? musta been a PLATNUM one... like literally made of it.

[Kurlon]

seriously tho.. a $50 spark plug??? musta been a PLATNUM one... like literally made of it.

Likely the bike calls for a surface gap plug, which is indeed spendy. The $8 'equivalent' may work, but there's a reason the other plug type is called for...

[Rambunctous]

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.

And don't forget your trackside vendors.

[TomBrady]

They're here.

See you tomorrow, QUITE POSSIBLY w/ Scottie Ducati!

Cheers
Adam

[Quigs]

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 used to let G&G upcharge me because they were so close, but Motopoint up in Hampton gets the majority of my business now.

[eboos]

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

You are 100% correct. It's called a Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy. You can not have in any advertisement any hint of a discount, including a "call for special pricing" with some manufacturers.

[catch2otwo]

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

Your not comparing the same spark plug. I had the same thing happen to me when I was looking for a plug for my rm125. The dealer gave me two options, $32 "race plug" or a $8 cheapy. I gave him a 8 dollars and was on my way. Use the microfisches or forums to figure out the correct plug number and tell the shop you need xyz plug.

But having worked in a small motorcycle shop here in San Francisco where there are 10 shops here in a 3 block radius, the level of service I see is what keeps people coming back. You just cant get the little bits of information that you get from a real person. And the people that bitch about online prices etc, well if you went to your local shops, you'll be surprised at how many specials they run all season to stay competitive. Support your local vendors!

[cdseven95]

We like you guys, so it's never a problem. We really apreciate your business too.

Do you have the vapor trail tech in stock? Do you carry the dashboard piece also(blinkers, indicators etc)

[DuncanMoto]

Do you have the vapor trail tech in stock? Do you carry the dashboard piece also(blinkers, indicators etc)

I need to know for what bike?

[cdseven95]

I need to know for what bike?

Its for a zx11... So I just need the "universal" one since I don't know if they make one for the cable speedo... Any kit that has the inline coolent sensor and the magnetic pickup for speedo should be fine... I was talking about this surround ..................

[DuncanMoto]

Try this link to see all the Vapor products we can get. I do not keep these in Watertown, but can usually have it in a day. Pick your products and pm me a part number.

[Charlief]

I buy local 99% of the time. Last week it was new tires at seacoast... Week before that it was new front/rear pads , oil/filter from eastern cycle. And today I was back at seacoast for a new rf1100. I traded in a very old lid and got $100 off a new one. No one on line could beat that.