Buying Parts - Had a spill

[NickyV_imp]

Hey!

Had a spill this past weekend, luckily I'm all good with nothing broken, just very sore. My bike went for a nice slide, bounce and slide.

So I have to replace pretty much everything on my handlebars, luckily brake reservoirs are not leaking and don't seem to have too much damage. But handlebars themselves, levers, speedo all need to be replaced. I had the engine protectors so those saved a bit of damage but the left cover on the engine did get worn down a bit and have a little leak now of oil, so it would prob be best for me to replace that as well.

So question is, what source do you guys use to get your parts? I've seen the big ones like JP and Revzilla but for the most part I haven't ordered bike parts up to this point. So reaching out to see what is recommended? I'll use this to make some improvements I suppose as I want to change out the handlebar position.

Thanks for any and all help!

[Lord Popgun]

Partsfish.com and hondapartshouse are two.

[Stichill_imp]

partzilla.com usually has a lot in stock or get stock quickly. I would steer clear of bikebandit.com. They will take your order and it will be weeks with no shipment or order update status.

[KiowaEagle_imp]

I've used babbittsonline.com a few times. They always seem to have the part and their shipping seems expedient.

Glad to hear the bike took the brunt of it.

[dave]

partzilla.com usually has a lot in stock or get stock quickly. I would steer clear of bikebandit.com. They will take your order and it will be weeks with no shipment or order update status.

I have had very good luck with Partzilla, and their prices are reasonable.

[mvk24_imp]

I type in the parts I need to ebay and almost always get it in multiple options. If needed I get the part number from elsewhere and then Copy and paste it to eBay.

With Ebay the part is already in their possession for them to list it. So I dont have to wait for the big companies like Revzilla, partzilla, etc to just turn around and order the part that I ordered from them.


Most of those companies don't have the parts ready on a shelf especially for a bike like ours that isn't as popular. So they just middle man it from elsewhere to us after we order it. That being said I have used Revzilla and BikeBandit.com alot also. I prefer BikeBandit for tires and OEM bolts and such that I need.

With ebay you will also get lucky and get used parts from bikes that are being parted out from crashes and all the parts you need are in perfect condition.


I got a ton of my spare parts from that exact scenario. But I also have tons of brand new OEM parts from ebay as well.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

[Gone in 60]

Sorry to hear about your spill!

+1 for Partzilla
Also check Revzilla - http://www.revzilla.com

I usually price each of these and see who's cheaper. I'll be checking valves soon, just priced a valve cover gasket at both sites, and Revzilla was a few bucks less.

Good luck!

[cj599_imp]

i use http://www.discounthondaparts.com usually better prices than most revzilla etc sites

[Just One More_imp]

I’ve found very good prices at http://carolinacycles.com. I called them to be sure that what I wanted was in stock then I ordered on line. Shipping was pretty quick!

[pekingduck]

As important as price is, don't forget about shipping - that can add 10-20% if you're not careful.

Also ask what happens if a part is backordered (out of stock at all warehouses) or cross-shipped from another warehouse - do they hold the parts until it's all in, and if not, do you get charged for shipping.


Lastly, get your best price, but give your local dealer a chance to see if they can match or come close. After all, there won't be any shipping if you pick it up, and if there's a problem with a part and it needs to be returned, there's no shipping charge. Plus it will save days, maybe more.

Hey!

Had a spill this past weekend, luckily I'm all good with nothing broken, just very sore. My bike went for a nice slide, bounce and slide.

So I have to replace pretty much everything on my handlebars, luckily brake reservoirs are not leaking and don't seem to have too much damage. But handlebars themselves, levers, speedo all need to be replaced. I had the engine protectors so those saved a bit of damage but the left cover on the engine did get worn down a bit and have a little leak now of oil, so it would prob be best for me to replace that as well.

So question is, what source do you guys use to get your parts? I've seen the big ones like JP and Revzilla but for the most part I haven't ordered bike parts up to this point. So reaching out to see what is recommended? I'll use this to make some improvements I suppose as I want to change out the handlebar position.

Thanks for any and all help!

If you post year and model, and the parts you need, maybe some forum members have what you need. And what is broken on the speedometer? That's a very expensive part.