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May 6, 2015 | 07:00 AM

#101

texashillcountry

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From: Haslet Texas

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Originally Posted by misfitJason

They do that around here too. I see a msrp online when I look up a part at ronnies. The. I ride over to daytona Harley and it's always at least five dollars more. Although the parts guys are awesome there and I have been dealing with them for years. Although I am still pissed I didn't get a shirt or something when I bought a new bike. Probably my last new bike until I retire. Sorry to hijack. Back to your regularly scheduled program

Buds is a local indy not a dealership.
They used to be a good place to get used parts for a good price but over the last year their prices have skyrocketed.

May 6, 2015 | 08:37 AM

#102

98hotrodfatboy

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From: Poolville

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Originally Posted by texashillcountry

Buds is a local indy not a dealership.
They used to be a good place to get used parts for a good price but over the last year their prices have skyrocketed.

That seems to be going on everywhere and then you hear them say they can't keep up with internet prices. Not sure what is really the problem.

May 6, 2015 | 10:43 AM

#103

texashillcountry

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From: Haslet Texas

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

That seems to be going on everywhere and then you hear them say they can't keep up with internet prices. Not sure what is really the problem.

I think it is the economy.
A friend with a small business says that it has been slow the last 3 years.

May 6, 2015 | 10:47 AM

#104

bluharley

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From: Florida

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Originally Posted by texashillcountry

I think it is the economy.
A friend with a small business says that it has been slow the last 3 years.

Can't be the economy, the people on Wall Street say the economy is good!

Nevermind.

May 6, 2015 | 01:31 PM

#105

98hotrodfatboy

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From: Poolville

I think its all about volume purchasing power. What we really need to think about is truly supporting our local Indy. I have seen 2 shops close in the last 3 years here on the island. Not a good sign, sure it may cost a little more for parts but it's the machining and expertise were really supporting...:

May 6, 2015 | 02:21 PM

#106

HGM

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From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..

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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy

Its true guys, we're among the worst too.. We dont want junk parts, we want good quality and in many cases for our EVO, that means used.. When we need new, we get online and shop for the best deal. Well, the indy's are buying from the same suppliers as the online dealers, but they dont buy the volume that an online dealer does. In order to make a living, they have to price it even higher.. It's a vicious cycle, but we are a part of the problem.. There is plenty of money out there, everyone is spending it, but the locals are starving and closing because of the internet.. Hell, you can shop around and find anything have it in your hands within a couple of days, all without leaving your house, burning time and gas.. Its really no different than local hardware stores driven out of biz by the big box stores that have everything.. Modern age baby..........

May 6, 2015 | 05:58 PM

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texashillcountry

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From: Haslet Texas

While waiting on parts I decided to put fresh brake fluid in the brake lines.
I'm real glad I did!!!
The rear reservoir was dead empty and the front one was a funny yellow color.
I didn't know DOT 5 turned yellow!!!