Originally Posted By: Panzerman
Also dealerships will sell you factory parts, which I actually like to keep all my bikes and ATVs stock, but dealerships will charge you exuberate prices. They really did themselves in, in this regard. They could just as easily sell online too or charge a small mark up, but They really get greedy. I see this more in lawn and small engine repair places. They are insane.
I agree here. When comparing the cost of a factory Honda piston and ring set for say a CR125 to an aftermarket set by Wiseco or Pro-x the price it double. I think more people would buy factory parts if they priced them competitively.
As far as getting repairs done I would not take my motorcycle to a dealer accept for warranty work. Any other major work would be best handled by a private party motorcycle mechanic who is likely better, more efficient and costs half of the price.
Also dealerships will sell you factory parts, which I actually like to keep all my bikes and ATVs stock, but dealerships will charge you exuberate prices. They really did themselves in, in this regard. They could just as easily sell online too or charge a small mark up, but They really get greedy. I see this more in lawn and small engine repair places. They are insane.
I agree here. When comparing the cost of a factory Honda piston and ring set for say a CR125 to an aftermarket set by Wiseco or Pro-x the price it double. I think more people would buy factory parts if they priced them competitively.
As far as getting repairs done I would not take my motorcycle to a dealer accept for warranty work. Any other major work would be best handled by a private party motorcycle mechanic who is likely better, more efficient and costs half of the price.
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