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cyril7

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#261456 28-Nov-2019 20:19

Hi, recently we moved away from Welly, and in the past I just went down to TSS RedBaron in the Hutt and ordered and collected parts.

But recently we shifted to north of Levin so wandering down to the Hutt for parts is not really going to happen. I have three bikes to keep on the road (plus three cars, sigh) but current issue is one of hte bikes (RF900) needs a set of rear brake pads and master cylinder seal kit, all things I can happily fit myself, but just looking for recommendations for online suppliers, currently Bits4bikes seems the go, but can anyone recommend suitable online parts suppliers.

Cheers Cyril

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#2362430 28-Nov-2019 21:54

I just bought a bike from here:

https://www.kiwivelo.co.nz/

Might be worth looking for your parts at this site.

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#2362489 29-Nov-2019 05:42

If you're prepared to wait a little bit for parts there's a couple of good stores based in the UK:
- Wiggle
- Bankrupt Bike Parts
- Bike Parts

There's also Pro Bike Kit, they have a New Zealand version of their site but everything still ships from the UK.

Back when I used to race, I ordered all sorts of things from Pro Bike Kit, especially tyres as they were less than half the price of tyres here. That said, I stopped racing a fair while ago so a lot will have changed. A number of racers I know, and my brother, order their gear through Wiggle.

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#2362491 29-Nov-2019 06:02

The RF900 is a motorbike. The OP won’t find much at Kiwivelo or Wiggle for a Suzuki.

Can’t help you I’m afraid for motorbike parts. No sellers on Trademe?

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#2362493 29-Nov-2019 06:17

Senecio: The RF900 is a motorbike. The OP won’t find much at Kiwivelo or Wiggle for a Suzuki.

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#2362497 29-Nov-2019 06:44

Hi, good point re Trademe, forgot to look there. Yes those web sites seem to have bikes that are missing key spec's, namely an ability to reach the open road speed limit well under 4sec's and 2.4x the limit just a few seconds after that :)

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#2362527 29-Nov-2019 08:13

Don't knock pedal power. When I was a teenager any unbudgeted expense on the motorcycle could have me riding the bicycle for the rest of the week.

It's not as if north of Levin is the back of beyond. There are motorcycle shops there and you'll probably have to go to Palmerston North for other things anyway. If you are already dealing with TSS Red Baron have you asked if they would courier to you?

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#2362529 29-Nov-2019 08:18

Hi, dont worry, I push cycle 30-40km 5days a week, so no knocking there, yes just contacted Red Baron, parts ordered and on their way.

Cheers Cyril

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#2362541 29-Nov-2019 08:27

@cyril7 have you tried eBay Australia? I have managed to get good cheap parts for my Volvo (I know - not a bike) from there and the shipping was reasonable.

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