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[QUOTE="Ol'89r, post: 1388832, member: 17212"] Next time ask for the part by application. Most young parts people only know what the computer tells them. If you were to ask for a water pump circlip, (just an example) then the parts guy would know what to look for. You can't expect shops to stock every part for every bike. That would take a warehouse sized building just for the parts department. Plus you have to consider the cost of stocking such a parts department. Would you invest in a parts supply that you may not ever sell just so one of your customers wouldn't be disappointed when he came in to ask for some obscure part. Not good business sense. Most good shops stock basic, commonly used parts. like rings, pistons, gaskets, for popular models. The parts that they don't stock can be ordered and delivered in usually just a couple of days. And they get their mark-up either way. It is a good idea to find out who the parts manager is and befriend him/her. Usually the manager is a older person with a little bit of experience. Don't mess with the counter kids, go directly to the parts manager. Also, buying hardware from your local hardware store or Home Depot is not a good idea. There is a reason the circlip only costs .30 cents. Your motorcycle uses special hardware that is hardened or heat treated (Grade 8 or better) to withstand the rigors of dirt riding. The hardware you buy from your local hardware store usually comes from China and does not have the proper strength for our applications. Hey, but what the hell, you probably saved $ .50. :coocoo: [/QUOTE]
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