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RenegadeJeremy · 08-29-2011, 07:08 PM

I was wondering if anyone would be able to point me to any reliable sites to buy any kind of parts. I've looked at different places for parts but I'm not sure what reasonable prices are for specific parts. What I'm looking for right now are the basic, most essential parts I need to buy when getting a new bike. I'm looking at buying a Kawasaki.

Dodsfall · 08-29-2011, 07:13 PM

What parts you need depends on what goes wrong with a bike. Properly maintained, it should be a rare thing to need a replacement part for many, many miles.

I've always found that the most reliable place to buy parts is from the dealership. They usually have what's needed in stock and it's pretty much guaranteed to be the correct part. (Unless the counter guy is an idiot)

For maintenance items such as bulbs, oil, filters, and batteries, I've always used the local auto parts stores or farm stores.

RenegadeJeremy · 08-29-2011, 07:18 PM

Would you recommend ordering online instead of looking for a dealership or would that be over priced? I've got a ER-6n lined up for me and I'm trying to cover everything before I get into it. Where would you recommend for aftermarket body parts such as carbon fiber?

RenegadeJeremy · 08-29-2011, 07:40 PM

Also, this may be a stupid question, but are all of the exhausts slip-on?

efilnikufesin · 05-10-2012, 12:47 AM

motosport.com has always treated me right.

1madcat · 05-11-2012, 04:12 PM

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. Two types of exhaust available, slip-on and full. Slip-on hooks on the existing pipe from the exhaust manifold, full replaces from the exhaust manifold to the end of the exhaust. The full is most expensive.

08-29-2011, 07:08 PM	#1
RenegadeJeremy Motorcyclist Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 10	reliable online resources... I was wondering if anyone would be able to point me to any reliable sites to buy any kind of parts. I've looked at different places for parts but I'm not sure what reasonable prices are for specific parts. What I'm looking for right now are the basic, most essential parts I need to buy when getting a new bike. I'm looking at buying a Kawasaki.

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Dodsfall Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 15,879	What parts you need depends on what goes wrong with a bike. Properly maintained, it should be a rare thing to need a replacement part for many, many miles. I've always found that the most reliable place to buy parts is from the dealership. They usually have what's needed in stock and it's pretty much guaranteed to be the correct part. (Unless the counter guy is an idiot) For maintenance items such as bulbs, oil, filters, and batteries, I've always used the local auto parts stores or farm stores. __________________ 2008 XL1200R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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08-29-2011, 07:18 PM	#3
RenegadeJeremy Motorcyclist Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 10	Would you recommend ordering online instead of looking for a dealership or would that be over priced? I've got a ER-6n lined up for me and I'm trying to cover everything before I get into it. Where would you recommend for aftermarket body parts such as carbon fiber?

08-29-2011, 07:40 PM	#4
RenegadeJeremy Motorcyclist Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 10	Also, this may be a stupid question, but are all of the exhausts slip-on?

05-10-2012, 12:47 AM	#5
efilnikufesin Motorcyclist Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newberry,MI Posts: 7	motosport.com has always treated me right.

05-11-2012, 04:12 PM	#6
1madcat Master At Arms Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 135	Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. Two types of exhaust available, slip-on and full. Slip-on hooks on the existing pipe from the exhaust manifold, full replaces from the exhaust manifold to the end of the exhaust. The full is most expensive.