Exhausts..

**boomer** · 1st January 2006, 15:25

I just ordered a slip on ali Yoshi rs-5 for the 600rr from e-bay at a cost of $550. Now locally the shops want $1440 for one... whats with that!!!!

i know exchange rates are good at the minute but thats just day light fekin robbery!!!

Maybe its time to start an importing business

**froggyfrenchman** · 1st January 2006, 15:28

Its pretty bad alright. If anyone started a low price aftermarket and custom parts store here in nz, they would get heaps of support!

**The Stranger:Me** · 1st January 2006, 15:29

Who does import Yoshi exhausts?
Wouldn't mind pricing up a 4 into 1 system.

**boomer** · 1st January 2006, 15:33

There's a x(?)racer down south somewhere that imports 'em; i'll do a search in a mo, he also does tuning and performance bits.

I don't think other than that anyone in NZ actually imports 'em or is an authorised dealer; I priced up at AmPs and Colemans. I think any of teh shops can order you one in from Ozzie if you're prepared to go without vaseline

**boomer** · 1st January 2006, 15:36

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**Sniper** · 1st January 2006, 16:11

The guys who work in the stores are better equipped to tell you why they hike their prices up higher than a hookers skirt on Fri night. But it is a bloody pity they are so expensive. If they lower prices, they are going to get more retail.

**Zed** · 1st January 2006, 16:16

Originally Posted by boomer

I just ordered a slip on ali Yoshi rs-5 for the 600rr from e-bay at a cost of $550. Now locally the shops want $1440 for one... whats with that!!!!

Yoshimura is reputably expensive. So is that NZ$550 bucks or US$? If NZ you got a good deal there boomer. I saw a Yoshi cannister for my Blade on eBay the other day but overcame the temptation to buy.

**boomer** · 1st January 2006, 16:42

Originally Posted by Zed

Yoshimura is reputably expensive. So is that NZ$550 bucks or US$? If NZ you got a good deal there boomer. I saw a Yoshi cannister for my Blade on eBay the other day but overcame the temptation to buy.

Yeah thats kiwi dollars, including the shippin. From this crowd
$299.95 USD exhaust
$70.00 USD shippin

I've been tempted since i bought the bike and the mrs says she'll pay for it for ma b'day

Do it Zed.. U know ya wanna.. although u already have an aftermarket by the looks of it

**Zed** · 1st January 2006, 16:51

Originally Posted by boomer

Do it Zed.. U know ya wanna.. although u already have an aftermarket by the looks of it

Nah my current pipe is stock for the 954, but IMO it is quite stylish and made of titanium so it's as light as. Don't think i'll change it for now.

Enjoy the Yoshi! [smilie=9,10,17]

**boomer** · 11th January 2006, 14:32

Well, 7:30 monday morning i get a ring on the doorbell; she'd turned up; well packaged and looking nice and shiney; accompanied by fitting instructions. 3 hours later shes in and on; only snag was a cross thread on the U-bracket holding the slip-on on, from the original pipe and a couple of screws left over.. i'll be buggered if i can see where they've come from...

A trip to Amps gets me a replacement U bracket - thanks Greg! u da man

All i need now is a fender eliminator to get rid of the spade at the rear and we're away; She's sounding nice too, no longer sounds like a sewing machine and i'm pretty sure i can feel the xtra horses, specially as i pull away

So i'm a happy man, well i was until Qkchk thought it amusing to see a Honda with a Yoshi on it

and i had the privilage of riding 2 v-twins back to back!!!

Top Stuff and a good price too, even managed to save myself teh 2-3hours labour for fitting... *proud of myself*

**Lou Girardin** · 11th January 2006, 15:17

OK guys, set up a business, rent premises, employ staff, try to get a return on your investment, try to earn more than you would working for a boss, import the gear, pay freight, etc, etc, etc.
Good luck.

**Zapf** · 11th January 2006, 17:57

Originally Posted by boomer

Yeah thats kiwi dollars, including the shippin. From this crowd
$299.95 USD exhaust
$70.00 USD shippin

I've been tempted since i bought the bike and the mrs says she'll pay for it for ma b'day

Do it Zed.. U know ya wanna.. although u already have an aftermarket by the looks of it

it says they only ship US?

**boomer** · 11th January 2006, 18:55

Originally Posted by Zapf

it says they only ship US?

TRY HERE CLICKITY CLICK "ships worldwide"

**boomer** · 11th January 2006, 18:57

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

OK guys, set up a business, rent premises, employ staff, try to get a return on your investment, try to earn more than you would working for a boss, import the gear, pay freight, etc, etc, etc.
Good luck.

Why? when you can buy from E-Bay

I know you guys do a great job and no disrespect Lou but the consumer comes first in my book, a 300% mark up ontop of the product markup is a tad fekin steep in anyones language

**Zapf** · 11th January 2006, 22:13

Originally Posted by boomer

Why? when you can buy from E-Bay

I know you guys do a great job and no disrespect Lou but the consumer comes first in my book, a 300% mark up ontop of the product markup is a tad fekin steep in anyones language

Can you think of the day were all ppl buy from Ebay and likes? where will we get a job from?