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panther
 Post subject: bearing prices
PostPosted: 10 May 2009 00:00 
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i just looked on the xb centre website and noticed they want £61 for a pair of front wheel bearings!how can shops justify these prices when you can get the same or better bearings from your local bearing shop for about £7 each??do they think we are stupid or do people not bother to search out the best price?
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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 00:07 
f**k them and the horse they rode in on!... :roll: :roll:
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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 06:37 
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I think a lot of people just don't realise that you can buy them direct from the bearing suppliers plus a lot of people think that you are better buying manufacturers parts rather than aftermarket parts.
The thing with bearings is they are made by someone else anyway.

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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 08:33 
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:yt: ..some dont know anybetter.

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Cause it,s got the brand name on the box they think that it, s the best that they can buy,(for an inflated price),
we know that all main dealers rip ya off with spare parts when you can obtain exactly the same product much cheaper elsewere.
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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 10:27 
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f**k them and the horse they rode in on!... :roll: :roll:


:yt:

Maybe something like Pashs "How to" but for parts and service, etc. What say you all.
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pash
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panther wrote:
i just looked on the xb centre website and noticed they want £61 for a pair of front wheel bearings!how can shops justify these prices when you can get the same or better bearings from your local bearing shop for about £7 each??do they think we are stupid or do people not bother to search out the best price?


Maybe you should tell your local dealer too... :lol:

I dont think the XB Centre thinks you are *stupid*, they are offering you a Genuine Buell solution, it is your choice to accept that solution or another.

I would have said a fiver was more the price of an SKF 6005-2RSH front wheel bearing...

Understand that people may not have the confidence to select bearings from a catalogue...

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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 11:00 
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got mine for 3 quid the pair bearing seller on ebay, got my rear ones and swing arm ones from him to cheap as chips and good quality ones to
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We should start a competition... :lol:

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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 11:05 
THE FLYING DUCHMAN wrote:
pontiusxbazooka wrote:
f**k them and the horse they rode in on!... :roll: :roll:


:yt:

Maybe something like Pashs "How to" but for parts and service, etc. What say you all.

i say yeah!... :D
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pash
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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 11:39 
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pontiusxbazooka wrote:
THE FLYING DUCHMAN wrote:
pontiusxbazooka wrote:
f**k them and the horse they rode in on!... :roll: :roll:


:yt:

Maybe something like Pashs "How to" but for parts and service, etc. What say you all.

i say yeah!... :D


Your wish is my command - viewtopic.php?f=17&t=144&p=886#p886

Comments welcome (post them here)

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pontiusxbazooka
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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 11:42 
good article that, but how about bearing numbers for tubers, it'll save Maz from being "mithered" :yup: :yup:
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pash
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PostPosted: 10 May 2009 11:44 
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Tell me what they are. I wont be able to update the How To till I have taken my S1 apart...

Maybe someone else can help...

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 Post subject: Re: bearing prices
PostPosted: 10 May 2009 11:46 
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Tell me what they are. I wont be able to update the How To till I have taken my S1 apart...

Maybe someone else can help...

not got a clue mate, we'll have to ask Maz!... :roll: :lol: :lol:
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