Beware of Zanotti Motor
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,754
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From: GA
Try Hale's Harley-Davidson and you will stop worrying about either Zanotti's or Chicago. Call and talk to their parts guy (not an internet form), get the parts that are in stock shipped immediately (very reasonable shipping cost) and get the rest of your order as soon as it comes in - shipped at no additional cost! Oh yeah, they also discount everything from Drag Specialties and Kuryakn, too.
I tried both Chicago and Zanotti and have now been a loyal Hale's customer for almost three years. And no, I have no affiliation with them other than that.
I tried both Chicago and Zanotti and have now been a loyal Hale's customer for almost three years. And no, I have no affiliation with them other than that.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 452
Likes: 1
From: Delaware
Never had any issues with Zanotti. I have ordered thousands of dollars worth of stuff for my bike from them. They even sent me the invoices I requested when I had my accident. Shipping from anyone in the states is always a pain when you live overseas, back ordered or not.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 9,254
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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
Had pretty good luck with Zanotti's but have never ordered anything that was needed quick, but don't recall ever waiting for more than 3 weeks tops .. Most of the time less than 2 weeks..
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,408
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From: pottsville,pa
Zanotti's is an actual dealer, but what you got to realize is they keep the mail order seperate from the dealership. They do stock a lot of parts, but they will not take away parts from the service department to fill internet orders.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 185
Likes: 1
From: Lynden, WA
I have ordered from Zannoti a few times and never had a problem, Sometimes it took a few weeks for the parts to arrive,& one time I didn't receive some bolts that I ordered. Sent them an email and received them in three days by priority mail.
I talked to the owner of the local HD shop this weekend and he mentioned that HD Corporate had not ordered parts from there vendors, that is why parts that should normally be a stock item are not on hand, it is not Zannoti's fault, it is because of Corporate!
I talked to the owner of the local HD shop this weekend and he mentioned that HD Corporate had not ordered parts from there vendors, that is why parts that should normally be a stock item are not on hand, it is not Zannoti's fault, it is because of Corporate!
That is exactly what I was thinking
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,124
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
Try the Lyndall Gold Plus Brake pads, there a lot better then the factory pads.
Lyndall:
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/a...ide-harley.htm
Lyndall Gold Plus Brake Pads: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313
Lyndall:
http://www.lyndallracingbrakes.com/a...ide-harley.htm
Lyndall Gold Plus Brake Pads: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 23,881
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From: USA
I use Zanotti's all the time...great people and excellent prices. But like all HD parts at the first half of the riding season....some are out of stock so order early. If in a pinch for time just pay more somewhere else. OR call a Waaaaaaaaaaambulance for help.
Club Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,192
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From: Knoxville, Tn
Brake Pads
+1 On the Lyndal... Zanotti Keeps a large assortment of parts on hand but not everything. Ever think about how many different models of brake pads there are out there ? NOBODY can stock them ALL. I have always had great service from Zanotti, and yes, I have ordered stuff that was back ordered.
This sounds like a corporate problem at Harley rather than a Zanotti hit.
This sounds like a corporate problem at Harley rather than a Zanotti hit.