Almost EVERY Parts counter now is 100% down for any ordered parts. Why there was no Oil Filters? Dunno, makes no sense, the Busa filter is used almost across the board suzuki wise. Prolly got a New kid on the phone, or there is something else going on...
If you've never worked at a dealership and you've never been behind the counter, on the other side of things then I'd invite you to STFU though! Seriously. Motorcycles are personal and you all need to remember that and remember that your specific bike is just another collection of part numbers. ALSO remember that most parts counters will have guys that specialize in a Catagory. Dirt Guys, Street Guys, Sport Guys etc... It's allways fair to ask if there is someone there that knows sportbikes...
Say a Dealer deals with the big four Japanese, well then you have Dirt bikes, Sport Bikes, Cruisers, Water Craft, Quads, and maybe a couple of Sleds as well. Then take ALL the Models for Each year, Then Pull that back through Time for 20 or so years and yeah you get A55hole pinheads all day that are pissed because you don't Stock a part that has NEVER been ORDERED in the HISTORY of the Dealership... Huh, Imagine that...
Damn Cannot imagine WHY a Dealership cannot stock at least two of EVERYTHING for what 4manufacterers X 5different Catagories X5 different models in each catagory Xoh say 500 parts on each bike X10 years even, are ya doin the math? I am fellas, lesse I am not too good at it...
OH YEAH 5 MILLION Fuggin Parts to keep track of... And Each and EVERY Customer expects you to know their bike as well as you do. OR they expect you to be telepathic, It's mind numbing. And THE BEST PART? EVERY FUGGIN customer through the door expects a discount, or to be treated as special because they ride an "X" or a "Y" bike. It's comical the attitude some folks have and I hate to admit it but it's the sport bike guys that are the worst. Walking in like the dealership owes them something, its a fuggin crock. Do you walk into Albertsons expecting a "SCAM" HA HA HA, or do you ask for Money off at the Fuggin Checkout??? They have let all this "STEALERSHIP" crap get into their heads and show up with a chip on their shoulder looking for the $5 part that they "suddenly" discovered was missing defensive all the while because they are afraid, or threatened or some shid...
If some of you spent some time at the dealerships, got to know the guys, show up regularly and don't act like your gods gift to motorcycling you'll find 99% of the dealerships will start treating you like a buddy, NOT as a customer. It works try it! The guys recognize you, they'll learn your name and they'll look out for cool new stuff and deals on parts...
As for saving a few bucks via the internet? Good luck if ya order the wrong part, best wishes returning it, and don't forget to factor in shipping. But spend all of your time shopping online and using the Term "Stealership" and see who comes to the rescue late on a Friday when you have a mechanical problem and you call up at 1830...k
The dealership is there to help, there to get you what ya need, 99% of time if ya drop the attitude and treat people like they want to be treated you'll get a LONG ways... ARE OEM parts expensive? HELL YEAH, but it's the parts that keep the lights on, dealers make maybe 8-9% on major units, not enough to keep the lights on, so apparel and accessories is where it's at. Not to mention when your shopping locally your supporting YOUR community not some bastards in NJ. (No Offense Jersey Folks)
FINALLY, NOBODY AT THE DEALERSHIP CARES THAT YOUR ON A BUSA. IT'S JUST ANOTHER INEXPENSIVE SPORT BIKE!!!! Don't expect Champagne treatment when your in there buying Pepsi all day. Just expect fair, and Friendly, show up and treat people like you want to be treated, loose the attitude and understand that your part is one of a few million possible parts and things should go swimingly.
