The DR650 thread

[NordieBoy]

No different to mark up on any other retail item. It cost them to bring it in store and market and spend time on calls an emails from people who may or may not buy.
It might be only one item to you but will be one item of many for them that's tying up cash and sitting on the shelf as stock.

I actually emailed their parts guy awhile back about some DR stuff, was impressed with quick reply and info.

The parts cost about $20.

If you get a free 10mm galv steel offcut, it's about $8 for the bolts, washers and nuts...

[DR650gary]

No different to mark up on any other retail item. It cost them to bring it in store and market and spend time on calls an emails from people who may or may not buy.
It might be only one item to you but will be one item of many for them that's tying up cash and sitting on the shelf as stock.

I actually emailed their parts guy awhile back about some DR stuff, was impressed with quick reply and info.

Seriously? Plus 100% mark up?

No wonder so many people buy o/seas and ship it in.

Your generosity must know no bounds.

[Tazz]

Seriously? Plus 100% mark up?

No wonder so many people buy o/seas and ship it in.

Your generosity must know no bounds.

If it's that easy you should set up your own business. You'd make a killing by the sounds of it

[R650R]

If it's that easy you should set up your own business. You'd make a killing by the sounds of it

Glad someone else sees what I'm pointing out here.
And going by Nordies numbers it sounds like the original American maker is making an 'excessive' profit also...

But until people have produced and marketed something themselves they'll never understand the cost of being in business.
I'm like Waihou, i'll scour the net and find the best deal, but I won't knock a business that's helping the adventure scene and taking a risk at same time bringing in a few farkle items for DR's etc
They were one of the first shops I saw to market a new DR with all the extras attached which helped me realise what you could do with these things.

Nek minnit I expect so see people stitching their own adv boots from roadkill cow carcass cause the shops charging too much...

[Waihou Thumper]

Nek minnit I expect so see people stitching their own adv boots from roadkill cow carcass cause the shops charging too much...

Now you have given me an idea....Holstein Friesian ADV boots...
Black and white...
How udderly ridiculous...

[Big Dog]

Glad someone else sees what I'm pointing out here.
And going by Nordies numbers it sounds like the original American maker is making an 'excessive' profit also...

But until people have produced and marketed something themselves they'll never understand the cost of being in business.
I'm like Waihou, i'll scour the net and find the best deal, but I won't knock a business that's helping the adventure scene and taking a risk at same time bringing in a few farkle items for DR's etc
They were one of the first shops I saw to market a new DR with all the extras attached which helped me realise what you could do with these things.

Nek minnit I expect so see people stitching their own adv boots from roadkill cow carcass cause the shops charging too much...

Aye, but the manufacturer has to take into account getting value for their intellectual property in a market where a faulty product will get you sued.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[NordieBoy]

Aye, but the manufacturer has to take into account getting value for their intellectual property in a market where a faulty product will get you sued.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

It's not their intellectual property.

[Tazz]

Glad someone else sees what I'm pointing out here.

I was being a bit sarcastic there...

But until people have produced and marketed something themselves they'll never understand the cost of being in business.

Because of this...

If it is so easy to be in business go nuts, otherwise just buy where you feel you are getting a good deal. No need to drag people through the mud. People talk with their wallets. If their stuff is too expensive, it won't sell.

Oooorrrr, just up your skill level and make your own as above =) If you can't, cough up. Easy.

Anyway, dragging shit into a good thread sorry.

[DR650gary]

If it's that easy you should set up your own business. You'd make a killing by the sounds of it

You must be psychic. Been in business for 36 years and while I haven't exactly made a killing I am still here. Fair return for investment is all I seek and prefer others to do the same. I prefer to buy locally and there are quite a few dealer/traders that do have a realistic margin and while it may be a tad dearer than o/seas sources that is the margin for immediacy and after sales service.

But a couple of bits of flat bar and bolts for $119 plus post does seem a bit greedy to me, especially as they are probably bought for a trade discount price o/seas.

I was just posting the listing to possibly help an unsuspecting member get ripped off.

Not local but close!

http://www.vincestrangmotorcycles.com.au/foot_pegs.html

Cheers

[R650R]

Anyway, dragging shit into a good thread sorry.

That's what normally happens with an internet argument it goes further off course than an ADV bike.



So back to topic anyway, been looking at carbs is there any good options in NZ without too much hassle/mods???
The procycle mikuni option will be at least NZD 600 ish by the time you get it here but is pretty much bolt on, don't like the FCR option, too much to do by the looks of it.
Anyway people with pumper carbs/mods, how much better is it?

[NordieBoy]

FCR for people who like to fiddle, TM for the rest.
Much nicer down low and mid range.

[chasio]

You must be psychic. Been in business for 36 years and while I haven't exactly made a killing I am still here. Fair return for investment is all I seek and prefer others to do the same. I prefer to buy locally and there are quite a few dealer/traders that do have a realistic margin and while it may be a tad dearer than o/seas sources that is the margin for immediacy and after sales service.

But a couple of bits of flat bar and bolts for $119 plus post does seem a bit greedy to me, especially as they are probably bought for a trade discount price o/seas.

I was just posting the listing to possibly help an unsuspecting member get ripped off.

Not local but close!

http://www.vincestrangmotorcycles.com.au/foot_pegs.html

Cheers

If anyone is interested, I've got a set of those I could be persuaded to part with on friendly terms, since I am clearing out DR stuff I won't use (like the CS sprocket).

[DR650gary]

Now that the topic has been raised, has anyone got a comment on the real value/comfort of these. Looking at reinstalling a DR650 in the shed and can't remember whether my legs were compressed too much or not.

Thanks

[R650R]

Now that the topic has been raised, has anyone got a comment on the real value/comfort of these. Looking at reinstalling a DR650 in the shed and can't remember whether my legs were compressed too much or not.

Thanks

I'm six foot and have no space issues re legs n pegs, but then I come from a sportsbike background and have comfortable toured on the GSXR... prob more a personal preference, everyones used to different bikes n stuff over the years.
The standard seat causes far more comfort issues...

[400sm]

Do we know why 3rd gear breaks ?
Is it one, the pair, or alternating gears breaking?
Please direct me to a page on this forum. No doubt it has been discussed at large.