Find the right car / auto / motorcycle part without paying ridiculous OEM prices
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2009 BMW K1300GT
I recently discovered play in my bikes steering. According to the link, there is only one steering head bearing which I find odd but, it is a Beemer.
www.shopbmwmotorcycles.com
#4 is what I think I need but, how can I be certain?
I recently discovered play in my bikes steering. According to the link, there is only one steering head bearing which I find odd but, it is a Beemer.
Motorcycle Handlebars for 2009 BMW-Motorrad K1300GT | BMW Motorrad USA
www.shopbmwmotorcycles.com
#4 is what I think I need but, how can I be certain?
- Jun 12, 2016
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- Jun 12, 2016
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If you have play, it's got to be one or both of those bearings. Type this in to eBay. Bearing 36318531207. Most are in the UK, but it is a BMW...
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a bit long winded, but here I go..
Summit Racing which is mainly a go fast car site has had the best deal on Yuasa motorcycle batteries the past two times I’ve bought them. Plus I got free shipping
Dealers sometimes list their overstock on eBay, and I scored OEM Suzuki an Honda air filters for less than I could find them anywhere else. Plus, free shipping
Rock auto is usually the cheapest for car stuff and motorcycle filters and plugs, but they charge shipping. I will usually put together an order once a year with everything I will need for all vehicles. I crossed the motorcycle oil filters to the Wix equivalent, so I save about 50% versus the OEM, and my motorcycle spark plugs can be had from there as well
For single item purchases, Amazon or eBay many times works out better because they typically do not have separate shipping charges.
Partzilla is good if you must have OEM powersports parts and you cannot find them anywhere else. They are cheaper than a dealer, and free shipping over $100 I think. I like them because they will allow back orders if they don’t have stock. Places like Revzilla I don’t think let you do that.
Use the parts cross reference at Partzilla to find other bikes that use the same part you need. I needed a brake rotor for a 2015 Vstrom 1000 for a spare wheel I have. New they are expensive, and used still more than I wanted to spend. Found it was the same as a first gen 650 model, which I found on eBay for $30 less than the same one advertised as fitting my bike.
Don‘t be afraid to look at the used section of eBay. Used does not necessarily mean put into service. I got a factory sealed Yuasa over the summer for my Honda CB that was listed as used. Guy bought the wrong battery and missed the return date. Got it for 50% of a new battery and was only 2 months old at that point. Lady listed a bunch of misc parts as used that her “ex” left behind. Scored some brand new (still in the original package) EBC sintered brakes for my Vstrom.
Forums specific to a certain vehicle or type of vehicle are always good classified sources
For bearings, go to a power transmission supply house such as Applied Industrial Technologies, Motion Industries or the like. They can match the bearing to a comparable brand such as SKF, FAG or Timkin. I did this with a Hub bearing for a Honda Accord I had. Could not buy just the bearing, had to replace the whole hub assembly. Paid $30 odd for the bearing + $35 for a place that rebuilds rear ends and u-joints for the pressing service and I saved big over the $180 hub cost.
Summit Racing which is mainly a go fast car site has had the best deal on Yuasa motorcycle batteries the past two times I’ve bought them. Plus I got free shipping
Dealers sometimes list their overstock on eBay, and I scored OEM Suzuki an Honda air filters for less than I could find them anywhere else. Plus, free shipping
Rock auto is usually the cheapest for car stuff and motorcycle filters and plugs, but they charge shipping. I will usually put together an order once a year with everything I will need for all vehicles. I crossed the motorcycle oil filters to the Wix equivalent, so I save about 50% versus the OEM, and my motorcycle spark plugs can be had from there as well
For single item purchases, Amazon or eBay many times works out better because they typically do not have separate shipping charges.
Partzilla is good if you must have OEM powersports parts and you cannot find them anywhere else. They are cheaper than a dealer, and free shipping over $100 I think. I like them because they will allow back orders if they don’t have stock. Places like Revzilla I don’t think let you do that.
Use the parts cross reference at Partzilla to find other bikes that use the same part you need. I needed a brake rotor for a 2015 Vstrom 1000 for a spare wheel I have. New they are expensive, and used still more than I wanted to spend. Found it was the same as a first gen 650 model, which I found on eBay for $30 less than the same one advertised as fitting my bike.
Don‘t be afraid to look at the used section of eBay. Used does not necessarily mean put into service. I got a factory sealed Yuasa over the summer for my Honda CB that was listed as used. Guy bought the wrong battery and missed the return date. Got it for 50% of a new battery and was only 2 months old at that point. Lady listed a bunch of misc parts as used that her “ex” left behind. Scored some brand new (still in the original package) EBC sintered brakes for my Vstrom.
Forums specific to a certain vehicle or type of vehicle are always good classified sources
For bearings, go to a power transmission supply house such as Applied Industrial Technologies, Motion Industries or the like. They can match the bearing to a comparable brand such as SKF, FAG or Timkin. I did this with a Hub bearing for a Honda Accord I had. Could not buy just the bearing, had to replace the whole hub assembly. Paid $30 odd for the bearing + $35 for a place that rebuilds rear ends and u-joints for the pressing service and I saved big over the $180 hub cost.
Some good info, thanks much Grumps.
I tried Partzilla on Monday for a front Dunlop for the bike and it wasn't in stock plus was priced higher than I paid.
Cycle Gear and Revzilla are one and the same, not sure why they maintain the two identities. With the exception of one $30 HJC helmet part (that wasn't actually made by HJC), I've been very happy buying from Dennis Kirk.
Dunlop Roadsmart III, 120/70-17
CG/Revzilla - $143
Dennis Kirk - $108
I tried Partzilla on Monday for a front Dunlop for the bike and it wasn't in stock plus was priced higher than I paid.
Cycle Gear and Revzilla are one and the same, not sure why they maintain the two identities. With the exception of one $30 HJC helmet part (that wasn't actually made by HJC), I've been very happy buying from Dennis Kirk.
Dunlop Roadsmart III, 120/70-17
CG/Revzilla - $143
Dennis Kirk - $108
Yup. Once I was shopping for some Kawasaki parts on line; Amazon them it $20 cheaper than the cheapest dealer on line. When I bought them, they were drop shipped from the same dealer.
