pauldan@hou2e.UUCP (P.SAUNDERS) (02/13/85)
I am a novice to the biking world. I expect to buy my first motorcycle soon (probably a 1984 Honda Sabre), and I am looking into accesories (i.e. helmets, jackets, fairings, etc.). It seems as though prices for these items are MUCH greater at the dealers than they are through mail-order; for instance, a particular helmet is $250 at a dealer versus $185 through mail-order (and I wouldn't have to pay sales tax with mail-order). My question is- does anybody have any experience with these mail-order houses (e.g. the ones that you often see in motorcycle magazines)? Are they reputable? Assuming that one knows exactly what he wants to buy, is there any real reason not to buy mail-order? Any help would be appreciated! (Also, does anybody know anything about the Honda dealers in the Holmdel, NJ area, particularly about service departments??) Thanks much. Dan Masi ( hou2e!ark2!dan ) AT&T Bell Laboratories Holmdel, NJ 949-0249
williams@mhuxj.UUCP (WILLIAMS) (02/14/85)
............................................................................. From: Douglas A. Williams, AT&T Bell Laboratories, READING, PA mhuxj!williams ............................................................................. > > > My question is- does anybody have any experience with these > mail-order houses (e.g. the ones that you often see in motorcycle > magazines)? Are they reputable? Assuming that one knows exactly what > he wants to buy, is there any real reason not to buy mail-order? > > > Thanks much. > > Dan Masi > ( hou2e!ark2!dan ) > > AT&T Bell Laboratories > Holmdel, NJ > > 949-0249 ................................ Dan: One reliable mail-order outfit is Dennis Kirk, 955 South Field Ave., Rush City, Minnesota 55069 (1-800-328-9280). They carry anything from AM/FM radios to Yokohama batteries! I've ordered lots of stuff and received all of it real quick. And yes, they are a LOT cheaper than local dealers. But, I still like to buy things like plugs and oil at my favorite local shop so I have a connection for advice if I need it. (Please, no flames about not supporting local shops, risky mail-orders, etc., as net.rec.photo went through the subject a few weeks ago!) By the way, I am into trail riding (Yamaha IT490) and would like to see some stories from others who also enjoy a little backwoods thrashing. Doug mhuxj!williams .............................................................................