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Broken Clutch Cable, WAAAAAAHHH!

Started by bill14224, March 25, 2009, 09:31:13 AM

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bill14224

March 25, 2009, 09:31:13 AM
Clutch cable broke yesterday, had to ride the last 40 miles with no clutch.  Called all over town and can't find a clutch cable, so I ordered one on bikebandit.  Now I can't ride until it comes, waaaaaaahhh!  Is it the same where you live where motorcycle dealerships don't even carry the most basic parts like a dang clutch cable?  I'll bet they have plenty of $350 helmets, though!
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fred

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March 25, 2009, 11:08:00 AM
Quote from: bill14224 on March 25, 2009, 09:31:13 AM
Clutch cable broke yesterday, had to ride the last 40 miles with no clutch.  Called all over town and can't find a clutch cable, so I ordered one on bikebandit.  Now I can't ride until it comes, waaaaaaahhh!  Is it the same where you live where motorcycle dealerships don't even carry the most basic parts like a dang clutch cable?  I'll bet they have plenty of $350 helmets, though!

I just got brake caliper seals for my GS. It took the dealer a week to get them. Before that, I have had it take a few days to get an oil filter and the better part of a week to get valve shims. It drives me nuts. I wish there were a place I could go that would just have parts in stock so I could grab what I need and keep working. I wonder what happens to people who actually pay to have their bikes worked on by dealers. Do they also have to wait a week to get their bike back or is there some alternate parts stash the service guys draw from...

the mole

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March 25, 2009, 03:07:25 PM
Understand your frustration, but I imagine the cost of keeping those parts for all the different bikes is high, so they have to charge to cover that. Now someone (who is not in a hurry for the part) sees they can get it cheaper online.....now the dealers turnover drops, cost of keeping stock exceeds profit made, so not worth it to stock parts.

allaussiegrown

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March 26, 2009, 05:00:57 AM
In Australia, it is usually a 1-2 day wait on OEM parts from the dealer. But it takes a few weeks if they don't have parts in AUS due to them selling them all.
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fred

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March 26, 2009, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: allaussiegrown on March 26, 2009, 05:00:57 AM
In Australia, it is usually a 1-2 day wait on OEM parts from the dealer. But it takes a few weeks if they don't have parts in AUS due to them selling them all.

Ouch, that is a long time to wait, although it does sound like good justification for a "backup GS." If you have two running bikes and one dies, you can just ride the other while waiting for parts...
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