where do I get suzuki parts?

[Matt K]

hey, anybody know good places to get oem suzuki parts? I'm looking to replace the clutch, but I'm kinda striking out online (except for bikebandit, but that's a little iffy, kinda guesing the part #s...) should I just look for a local dealer? You guys have any preferences? Thanks

[Stoneman]

What about getting the part number from a dealer, then looking online or elsewhere to see if you can find it. There's probably a bazillion places to check: Dennis Crook; Parts Unlimited; Street & Comp are the typical places that come to mind...

[Matt K]

ah, that's a good idea... I'll give it a shot.

[Degsy]

I get 10% discount at Bettencourt's. Let me know your parts requirements and I will get you prices.

degsy

[stoinkythepig]

Ron Ayers Motorsports has great prices and excellent service. I use them all the time. Give them a call, I'm sure they'll know what parts to get. Check out their prices on stock bodywork if you need any. Hard to beat.

http://www.ronayers.com/main.cfm

[Matt K]

wow, fiber plates, steel plates, and a bearing:

from Ron Ayers: $164.53+shipping

from bikebandit: $229.86+shipping

that's a $65 difference! wow, I think form now on I'm gonna look up parts with bikebandit, and buy them from ron ayers...

[legalspeed]

If you use Ron, ask for Chip and tell him he's popular in New Hampshire, and you want the "family discount".

Actually, I just got off the phone with him, 02 mirrors for me.

He said his people were scrounging for good prices for ya' Matt.

[alfred]

Ron Ayers is the wqay to go Matt. If you try going through suzuki direct, you will pay through the nose.

[Rye]

Cycle-parts.com or cycleparts.com (I think the 1st is least expensive). Get the OEM part number, run it into their form and voila! a price pops up. ronayers.com has got some good deals on tires right now with only an $8 per tire shipping charge.

[Degsy]

...but I have a price for your Suzuki clutch parts Matt. Are you sitting down??

7 Steel plates, P/N 21451-17E00 $47.96
8 Fiber plates, P/N 21441-17E21 $145.68
Throwout bearing, P/N 09263-15003 $5.59

Discount $49.70

Subtotal $198.73
Tax $9.94

Quote total $208.67

That is for genuine Suzuki parts, which my friend at the dealership highly recommended for that bike.

degs

[Rye]

Go OEM. Degs has the right idea. Measure your springs and replace if necessary also.

[Matt K]

Thanks guys. I went thru Ron Ayers, and all together (clutch parts plus a couple bearings/oilseals/gaskets/rear stand/service manual) it all came out to about $300, which, honestly, isn't bad. Now I just gotta see if I can get the bike into the basement so I don't have to do the work in the way-too-cold garage...

[Rye]

No, that is a fantastic deal. Rear stand too? Nice. Remember to soak the new friction plates and steels in oil and replace them the same way they came out. Re-torque the nuts on the springs down to spec.