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M109R wrote: It's just like parts for your cage..you go to the stealer for the special stuff and the Auto Zone or whatever for the rest.

no, that just means you're too cheap to put quality parts in your car

[quote="Big B]
no, that just means you're too cheap to put quality parts in your car [/quote]

I put quality parts in my car (i.e. Bosch plugs, K&N Filter) and believe it or not your stealer is using some of those same parts found at the auto parts store but at a much higher price.

At least from some of these responses I can see why they can get away with overcharging people for all these years..stealer brainwashing.

Save your money..do a little research and shop around before you buy.

M109R wrote: believe it or not your stealer is using some of those same parts found at the auto parts store but at a much higher price.

and believe it or not, you're wrong. the quality of an oem part (or an oem aftermarket part i.e. acdelco) available at your dealer is far superior than the junk you get at autozone. in some cases they may cost more, but it's worth it. like i said, you're just too cheap to put quality parts in your car.

M109R wrote: I put quality parts in my car (i.e. Bosch plugs, K&N Filter) and believe it or not your stealer is using some of those same parts found at the auto parts store but at a much higher price.

At least from some of these responses I can see why they can get away with overcharging people for all these years..stealer brainwashing.

Save your money..do a little research and shop around before you buy.

We have a ton of shops around here - most are competitive with online prices with the exception of newenough.com - they're usually about $10 cheaper than the shop. $10 isn't worth going online for IMO.

Here in Mexico, there is not a big bussines in internet yet, but is gaining buyers thru the time.

I like to buy in internet, Im one of my circle of friends and family that do a lot, many of the them, never has bought something by the web.....

But I try to buy with my local dealers (any item), only if they doesn´t has that I want or there is a big diference in price, 20% or more, I buy in internet.

Anyway is an own desicion......

I watched a documentary on helmets, production and testing.

Did you know that the impact requirement to withstand is equivalent to sitting on your m/c, a chair or anything else, and falling off? It is about equal to a 5 MPH impact. When asked about hitting the ground after falling off your m/c at 50 mph, the rresults showed that you still hit the ground at a fall-over speed, the foreward motion is the "ricochette' factor, which doesn't cause impact.

But I'm wondering about what the impact is if you start tumbling??

ArcticHarleyMan wrote:I watched a documentary on helmets, production and testing.

Did you know that the impact requirement to withstand is equivalent to sitting on your m/c, a chair or anything else, and falling off? It is about equal to a 5 MPH impact. When asked about hitting the ground after falling off your m/c at 50 mph, the rresults showed that you still hit the ground at a fall-over speed, the foreward motion is the "ricochette' factor, which doesn't cause impact.

But I'm wondering about what the impact is if you start tumbling??

I can recal reading an article that stated very similar facts. Some ungodly high precent of all head related injuries were caused by the initial impact during an accident. They were designing a helmet that shattered upon impact, much like a race car, and absorbs most of the energy from the fall.

BTW, if anyone knows what article that is ( I think it was in CycleWorld about a year ago), could you send me a link? I'd appreciate it. I've been looking for it for awhile.

Later,
WVUChrome...

sharpmagna wrote:

Mintbread wrote:I would rather spend the extra 10 bucks and keep my local dealer in business.

I buy local because the dealer allowed me try the helmet on answered the questions I asked. That's a service and they earned my business.

I agree. If the counter person provides you with good service, then a $10 discount isn't worth it, IMO. Where my business goes is directly dependant on the quality of service the local dealer can provide.

If I'm turned off by an arrogant sales person, he won't get my business, even if he can match or beat a given price. OTOH, if my experience with said saleperson is good, I'll go back to him again if the pricing is within reason.

There is a definate check and balance system with local or online sales and their given price and service, whether you buy a MC, car, groceries, whatever.