Stupid Prices

[grog]

Just wondering what you blokes have costed up that were a fortune from dealer or parts shop.  Car, bike parts, tools, oil   etc that youve found elsewhere for a reasonable price. Must be lots. Because i work in car industry, have found more than i can remember. Toyota Landcruiser speedo sender, $800 from Toyota, $5 from ebay, works perfect. Air filter for Toyota $42, $8 from another parts shop, ebay again but same brand under diff. name. Iridium plugs for bike, local $112, landed from London, def. gen NGK, $48. Knipex side cutters, best local price $100. From Knipex direct, $70.Lets hear your stories.

[Mrg]

Yes I do believe that there  just  a big customer rip off , there no loyalty towards people that buy with the big names . In some small business they can go a long way to keep you happy and helpful, but I find that few and far between these days to find . It's a shame that greed has gone so far in the big companies.

[BJ]

I'm always wondering about some of the higher end bike stuff like shocks, calipers, disks, braided lines etc. No doubt much of this stuff is made in China. Would be good to know who the manufacturers are and be able to go direct.

[Daytona]

Family have just bought me a Barry Sheene replica AGV helmet for my birthday,the helmet I would assume to be made in Italy by agv as we've had a 6 weeks wait for it to come.imagine my surprise when I see on the box "made in China",,,I tell thee they're takin over,

[seth]

@Daytona
Pictures please as I bet it looks great .
Your right most things are made over there now days .

[Daytona]

There you are seth

[Daytona]

And again.

[seth]

Now that's a nice helmet
Cheers buddy

[Irish in Oz]

Loved my AGV Ago helmet back in the early eighties.

[Chrisl]

The one and only...

Lovely helmet Daytona

[Daytona]

Thanks Chrisl,I've heard you was a fan of bazzas

[grog]

Nice hat. My favourite rider and Pom. Loved that bloke. So funny and so good. Wear with pride.

[Chrisl]

I thought Barry Sheena would have earned an honourary  Aussie badge , didn't he spend a lot of time out there?
Just like the Uk's other motorsport export to Australia - Steve Read , Top Fuel driver.

[Chrisl]

http://www.eurodragster.com/news/steve_read.asp

Having mentioned Dragsters is anyone going to the Nitrolympx in Hockenheim this year?

[grog]

For you Vlad. 2014 Discovery, yeah, a bloody Landrover. Quoted by Landrover for battery, $1000. Just a normal calcium. I sold him AGM for just under $400. He was a happy boy.