after market parts????

[TUKSTER 1800c]

Hi all,
looking for any and all parts for vtx 1800c in Oz can you get them anywhere other than honda?

[Beaker]

G'day Tukster,

The cheapest way to get aftermarket parts is to order them from the US yourself. Because nearly everything is US made, all the shops here do is the same thing but add their mark up.

I have just purchased a Mustang Wide Vintage Seat for my 1300. To order it from an Australian dealer Metric Rider it would have cost AU $945.

To order it thru Cruiser Customizing right now it will cost US $378 (once you add it to your cart) and another 20% for shipping which is US $454 or about AU $605.

SAVING OF AU$340 - why bother buying from local dealers?? :shock: :shock:

Another example is for the Aeromach risers on the same Metric Rider page as the seat - they want $245 where as Cruiser Customizing want US$135 + US$27 = $162 or about AU$215. SAVING OF AU$30 :shock: :shock:

Of course it depends on what your looking for as well. It really does pay to shop around as some dealers do run specials as per the seat above. I have never and will never buy anything from a local dealer in Australia - just too expensive. I have used HDL, Cruiser Customizing and also the classifieds on this site to purchase all my after market accessories.

The links to the above seat prices:

http://www.metricrider.com.au/customer/home.php?cat=67

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/detail.cfm?model_ID=54&Category_ID=1&manufacturer_ID=56&product_ID=8185&sblid_name=Mustang_Seats_Two_Piece_Vintage_Sport_T ouring_Seat__VTX______Retro_for_Honda_VTX_1300_Ret ro

If your happy paying the additional $$ then there is a good mob at Hawthorne - Metric Cruiser Customs - 3899 5666. Their website is http://www.metriccruisercustoms.com

Hope this helps :mcrider:

By the way, if you ever buy aftermarket risers for you bike, let me know cos Iam looking to buy a set of 1800 risers for my bike. :lol:

Also, check this site out - http://www.kobbers.com/qld.html - great people and good rides!!

Cheers.

[TUKSTER 1800c]

Beaker,
Thanks for that mate.Have had my x now for 4 mnths(second hand) so looking to outfit with some gear.Like the pics nice.Have got the same bike only 1800c same colour though.Wife and I like to go w/end rides so let me know if you keen
Cheers Tukster

[Beaker]

Whenever you want to ride I'll be there!! I reckon I'll have a hard time keepin up with you though. Will send a PM with my phone number.

Cheers.

[Python]

Hi all,
looking for any and all parts for vtx 1800c in Oz can you get them anywhere other than honda?

HAd my X1800C for a while now - buy most of my parts from HDL in the State. THey look after you and most of it gets here within a week.

http://www.hondadirectlineusa.com/vtx/index.asp

also look on ebay in the States - Picked up my pipes there much cheaper than I have been able to buy in OZ.

http://www.waycooljnr.com/auction-Honda_vtx.html

Where do you hail from. If ya need any help give me a yell.

[BIG.18]

Hi Tucster,
I gotta agree with the others here, I imported a scotts steering damper for my Fireblade and saved just under half price.
Also imported all the extras on my 1800 fro HDL, exept for the PC3, probably couldnt have afforded them otherwise!