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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    If you are purchasing off shore you would be advised to use a reputable US business - avoid Ebay. I can think of one but it appears you have already been offered a good price in NZ so I'm sure that's where you will purchase and get the best after sales guarantee.
    I've been using ebay for years and never had a problem. Checking the sellers profile and feedback gives a good idea of what to expect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nodrog View Post
    Don't get me wrong, I'm not into buying cheap shit that needs to perform an important function. I'm saying if you didn't actually purchase it yourself, you wouldn't have a clue what you have.
    Can't argue with that.

    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Having Ohlins components on your bike does not increase the value to a buyer. It is false economy to think otherwise when purchasing the product.
    True.

    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Same could be said for any number of bike products, when you can land a product in NZ cheaper than buying local, then why not?
    Can't argue with that either. Maybe with the exception of Ohlins suspenders, buy here and you get looked after by the rep. Sure you pay for it but that I don't mind. But say a slip-on exhaust, or a power commander, levers, rearsets, etc etc I'll more often than not buy from overseas. I'm in the states at the moment and even with the shit exchange rate I've picked up some more A* riding gear cheaper than I could back home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Having Ohlins components on your bike does not increase the value to a buyer. It is false economy to think otherwise when purchasing the product.

    I know a number of people who buy this gear from overseas for this reason.
    Same could be said for any number of bike products, when you can land a product in NZ cheaper than buying local, then why not?
    Having a bike that works properly is of value to some. And these days many of the Ohlins/Nitron products are somewhat modular so can move with you from bike to bike.

    Not buying local may make the service side a lot harder.
    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonu View Post
    This one for 1/2 the NZ price. Even with freight and possible customs fees I bet you would still save an easy $300.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ohlins-Steer...hUblMG&vxp=mtr

    If you ordered now you would have it in a week.
    Nah, Ill buy from mr Taylor. His price is actually quite fair - unlike the $1000+ item I linked earlier. I know we live in paradise (compared to much of the rest of the world) and that commands a slightly higher price - so be it, I am ok with that, I just dont accept the 100% or 200% markup bullshit that some pricks think is acceptable!
    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Having Ohlins components on your bike does not increase the value to a buyer. It is false economy to think otherwise when purchasing the product.
    ?
    agreed. I have a habbit of returning a bike to as close to stock as possible when selling it, then selling the goodies separately on trademe, or the forums I go on, as I tend to end up with substantially ore in my pocket at the end, than if I sold the bikes 'fully tricked up'

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    Quote Originally Posted by tigertim20 View Post
    Nah, Ill buy from mr Taylor. His price is actually quite fair - unlike the $1000+ item I linked earlier. I know we live in paradise (compared to much of the rest of the world) and that commands a slightly higher price - so be it, I am ok with that, I just dont accept the 100% or 200% markup bullshit that some pricks think is acceptable!
    I am sure he used to visit these haloed halls, but got so much 'feedback' I suppose he lost interest.

    I am all for a balanced technical discussion.

    If I get the chance I will most likely pay him a visit and see what he thinks he can do with my steeds sometime.

    I am not a brand person but like to get what I think is the best I can afford from each manufacturer, no matter what item it is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post

    Not buying local may make the service side a lot harder.
    How so?
    Years ago I bought Ohlins gear and had it fitted locally, could the mechanic who fitted the gear not also service it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tigertim20 View Post
    I just dont accept the 100% or 200% markup bullshit that some pricks think is acceptable!
    Is that seriously the sort of mark-up you think New Zealand motorcycle shops operate with?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Is that seriously the sort of mark-up you think New Zealand motorcycle shops operate with?
    Perhaps the plurality of pricks points to a possibly plausible postulation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    How so?
    Years ago I bought Ohlins gear and had it fitted locally, could the mechanic who fitted the gear not also service it?
    Can you average motorcycle wrench open and service an Ohlins and do a half decent job of it?
    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Can you average motorcycle wrench open and service an Ohlins and do a half decent job of it?
    Why use an average mechanic?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Why use an average mechanic?
    I dont. I use RT for suspension.
    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Meanwhile at the Pulling Teeth Championship...

    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Can you average motorcycle wrench open and service an Ohlins and do a half decent job of it?
    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    Why use an average mechanic?
    ... I think spokey has it by a nosehair
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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonu View Post
    I've been using ebay for years and never had a problem. Checking the sellers profile and feedback gives a good idea of what to expect.
    I don't disagree - probably need to clarify use a reputable Ebay dealer. And most of those have a real shop one can purchase from too.


    Value of added goodness to your bike? Any extra goodness should be added because you want it - not to add a value. I see too many TM adverts with high asking prices for a bike/car or similar with a list of the extras and what they paid for them trying to justify the above average asking price. If you spent $5 k on goodies you won't get bike value + $5k in asale.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Is that seriously the sort of mark-up you think New Zealand motorcycle shops operate with?
    Bike shops as a rule? no.

    But when there is a $300 difference between an item from an NZ based seller, whether it be a bike shop or other retailer, and the same item shipped to your door off ebay, it's hard to justify the extra expense for the sake of 'keeping it local' especially when that extra coin would be better suited providing for your family.

    as I have already said though (3rd time now?) In this instance I was pleasantly surprised at the difference between overseas sellers, and RT's prices, and the difference was small enough that Im happy to spend my coin here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Is that seriously the sort of mark-up you think New Zealand motorcycle shops operate with?
    Quote Originally Posted by bogan View Post
    Perhaps the plurality of pricks points to a possibly plausible postulation.
    It doesn't matter if it is just the bike shop making a huge profit or if it is several 'handlers' all clipping the ticket. The fact is that if an item is selling for 30%, 50% or more in NZ, people will look seriously at importing themselves.

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