Bike guys in here please

[SO758]

Where's the best place (s) to find parts for say..... A Suzuki boulevard M50? I'm looking for an alternator? Bike won't run unless it's hooked up to a battery jump pack. I bought a new battery, have not put it in yet, but if the battery is not the problem......

Any advice welcome!

 

[TexasRedneck]

I'd likely look online - eBay, etc....

 

[claymore504]

Try motorcycle super store online. Not sure if they carry those, but they are cheap on dirt bike parts.

 

[Shorts]

I get a lot of parts on Ebay. Model specific forums is also a good place to search for random parts. Craigslist if you don't mind running local to look at stuff.

If you want stock stuff for the Zuk, check out http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/home.php

They might have a replacement part. Otherwise Ron Ayers or BikeBandit. You'll probably get better prices from Ayers. Bear in mind, stock replacement will always be priced a little rich

 

[Joat]

Try these guys: Houston Cycle Salvage
They always seem to have what I need.

Joat

 

[SO758]

Cool thanks for the links guys

 

[zembonez]

If nothing else, hit up the biggest forum for your make. There are always good tips there.

Good luck.

 

[SO758]

Good news! Bike is running again with a $55 battery and not a $300 stator!

 

[kingofwylietx]

That is good news, glad it worked out for you.

 

[M. Sage]

For parts, I like to shop bikebandit.com. They've always taken good care of me.

 

[Greg_TX]

Look into getting a battery tender. It keeps the charge up in your battery if it's going to sit for a while. They're not expensive and aren't full size battery chargers, just a small trickle charger that plugs into a pigtail wired to your battery.

 

[SO758]

Bought one the same day I got the battery!

 

[Shorts]

Bought one the same day I got the battery!

Excellent - Battery Tender's really extend battery life. In our three years in Japan both our bike's batteries lasted 3yrs plus going to the next owner. Both bikes now are hooked up...well, I take that back, my bike is always hooked up, DH is more loose with his

Glad you're back on the road. Its frustrating to be working out gremlins.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Hey, Shorts - if ya'll RIDE 'EM often 'nuff, ya don't need no tender!<G>

 

[Shorts]

Hey, Shorts - if ya'll RIDE 'EM often 'nuff, ya don't need no tender!<G>

lol True

I guess we just suck

 

[TexasRedneck]

hehehe......ah've got me an Ultra that forces me ta ride at least once a week....

If ya'll are wondering why she's bein' so nice ta me, it's likely got sumthin' ta do with me havin' 5 boxes of .45 ammo to drop off for 'em tomorrow.......<SEG>

 

[Shorts]

hehehe......ah've got me an Ultra that forces me ta ride at least once a week....

If ya'll are wondering why she's bein' so nice ta me, it's likely got sumthin' ta do with me havin' 5 boxes of .45 ammo to drop off for 'em tomorrow.......<SEG>

Yeah, we try to ride all the weekends too. Back in JP offseason was mandatory and lasted 6mths

 

[Greg_TX]

Hey, Shorts - if ya'll RIDE 'EM often 'nuff, ya don't need no tender!<G>

If the weather was a little more cooperative then I'd be making weekly lunch runs to Orsak's or Yankee's or Prause's (or Joel's in Flatonia - mmmm good!). From the looks of the weather I'll have to add some StaBil to the tank so the gas will keep, and maybe a splash of Seafoam when I'm ready to take a trip and ride out what's left in the tank.

(I hate riding in the rain)

By the way, I've been meaning to ask - are you on twtex.com?

 

[TexasRedneck]

By the way, I've been meaning to ask - are you on twtex.com?

Never heard of it - what is it?

 

[Greg_TX]

Never heard of it - what is it?

Two Wheeled Texans - great group of folks, all kinds of riders. Check 'em out. I wondered because someone there has the same avatar - kinda unique, so I thought I'd ask.