Recommended parts sources?

Discussion in 'Airheads' started by 240sx4u, Jun 22, 2012.

  1. 240sx4u

    240sx4u Been here awhile

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    Where are you guys getting parts (oem stuff)?
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  2. Boxer Metal

    Boxer Metal Mad Scientist

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    I use my local dealer.
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  3. RLieu67

    RLieu67 Adventurer

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    More often than not...sometimes MaxBMW. And Hucky.
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  4. supershaft

    supershaft because I can

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    My local dealer.
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  5. 240sx4u

    240sx4u Been here awhile

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    Looks like bob's is exactly what I was looking for. Some prices are higher than Hans by a few shillings but I want this bike back together in the worst way.
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  6. DoktorT

    DoktorT BigBrowedNeandereer

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    Far more important than price is old skool knowledge of Airheads. Some dealers have them, some do not.

    Several vendors are known to have this deep knowledge. I have heard not one complaint on any of them. Ted Porter's Beemershop, Bob's, Hucky's, MAX, San Jose, Ozzie's, just off the top of my head. Lots of raves from Airheads on all of them. Deep knowledge of the Airheads is why.

    The one's I mention above are certainly not the only one's with great reps from Airheads. They are where you find them. Just ask around at your local rallys. It doesn't take but a few specific questions to distinguish between a knowledgable Airheads parts man and one who just takes the parts screen at face value, which is a very different type of airhead.
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  7. One Less Harley

    One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT

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    Max BMW or for bigger orders Motobins, it pays to compare prices before ordering.
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  8. DaveBall

    DaveBall Long timer

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    I use Shail's Motorcycles in Langley BC and Motobins in jolly olde England. Always compare pricing, and delivery methods. I will never order from anyone who only uses a courier or broker. Almost anything I ever have needed will go thru Canada Post.

    Some USA suppliers will only ship via UPS. I refuse to deal with them as they use a broker in eastern Canada that charges a HUGE fee, even on very lost cost items. Doesn't make any sense to pay over $60 in Broker fees on a $20 item. If they won't ship via US Postal service, they won't be selling to me.
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  9. Solo Lobo

    Solo Lobo airhead or nothing Supporter

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    Local dealer for smaller items, motobins for larger...
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  10. craydds

    craydds Long timer

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    Call Ted Porter, http://www.beemershop.com/ , for anything you need.
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  11. daveoneshot

    daveoneshot Been here awhile

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    Hans Lowe, aka. " Hucky ", is fun to talk with.......helpful, knows his stuff.
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  12. JonO

    JonO Been here awhile Supporter

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    MaxBMW. I don't have a local parts supplier, and have tried several online ones. Max rules!:thumb:thumb:thumb
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  13. patanga

    patanga Been here awhile

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    Try your local BMW MC dealership or the following for a mix of OEM & aftermarket:

    Mark Huggett GmbH
    http://www.bmwbike.com/index.php?e=mhs

    Siebenrock
    http://shop.siebenrock.com/index1.php?site=0001&sprache=en

    S.Meyer GmbH
    http://www.meyer-bikes.com/ersatz3.php

    Motorworks UK
    http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Home/index.php

    Motobins UK
    http://www.motobins.co.uk/

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