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07-09-2007
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Senior Member
250 Grand Prix
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 111
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I ordered a $20.00 item over the weekend & called this A.M. to see if I could have it expressed shipped. Unfortunately Mike was out, but to his credit he gave me an alternate supplier so I could get the part by Wednesday. I've read on here from time to time when vendors mess up, or are sometimes unhelpful, but I've had good luck with everyone I've ordered stuff for on my T-100.
Hopefully I'll see my part Wednesday! 
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Frank: "Ughh, I bet you'll never guess what I had to do!"
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07-09-2007
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Super Sidecars Favorite Bike: 07 Bonnie Blk
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Virginia
Posts: 42 Other Motorcycle: 95 Softail Custom Extra Motorcycle: 06 YZ250F
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One thing I've noticed about ordering stuff for my Bonnie… it takes forever to get here. I ordered about $500 from both NewBonneville and Bella, both on 6/15/07. Neither has delivered my order yet. Same thing when I ordered from British Customs, took a month. Not sure what the deal is but it sure is different from any other bike parts I’ve ordered online. I wanted the Kawi w650 gaiters for my Bonnie so I ordered them from a Kawasaki site and received them in 3 days. lol
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07-09-2007
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250 Grand Prix
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Between a rock and a hard place
Posts: 114
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I think the problem lies with the size of the dealer we deal with. Sometimes it's a one or two man shop. Shops that size don't keep vast amounts of inventory, so slow downs do happen. I've had slow a shipment in the past, but I try and understand the nature of the beast and live with it. Just another small quirk that goes with modern classic ownership.
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07-09-2007
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Formula Extreme
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Detroit
Posts: 739
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JP,
Glad it worked out.
DT,
Delays are as frustrating to us vendors as it is to you the consumer. Actually is several hundred times more frustrating for us vendors as we typically do not buy just one (1) part from our suppliers, but many parts. So with the case JP who needed one (1) sprocket... I need 100. Just got in today some seats that where backordered for 5 months!!! I think I can safely say without ruffling any feathers of my vendor counterparts, that all of us want to have the parts you want, when you want them. But the harsh reality is that backorders do happen at all points in the supply chain. Add to the equation that the NTB is still a very small market segment for most large-scale suppliers.
L,
Thanks for understanding.
/Mike
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07-09-2007
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Formula Extreme
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Sarasota Fl
Posts: 434
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Well, I for one am glad we have vendors to get stuff from!
Thanks for making these bikes fun!
Stealth
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125 main /42 pilot /Predators /K&N air/Mobil1 oil & filter
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07-10-2007
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SuperStock Favorite Bike: 06 Bonnie T100
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 244 Other Motorcycle: I only got one...
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kudos for speaking up, Mike. i'm just getting in the game of aftermarket goodies, and you're already at the top of my list.
cheers!
nick
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06 Bonneville T100 (AI removed, snorkel IN, stock otherwise)
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07-10-2007
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Formula Extreme
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Surrey . United kingdom
Posts: 739
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Mike you've always been absolutely first class to deal with.
Jon (uk)
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790cc 2003 T100 Bonneville. 18T Front Sprocket, AI Removed, 125 Mains, 40 Pilots, Thruxton Needles, 1 Shim,3mm Air Hole, Mixture screws 3 1/4 turns out left carb, 3 turns out right carb, Unifilter, NH Belmouth, NH Classic Togas with no mutes inserted, Stock Ignitor Unit. Hagon 320mm rear shocks & progressive fork springs. Last measured. 61.60 hp, , Max torque 48.40 in 5th gear at the rear wheel at 7200 rpm, 105 mph in 5th at 6500 rpm.
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07-10-2007
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Powerbike
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 343
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I've had pretty good luck with Calmoto.com for the triumph manufactured products/accessories. Just ordered from newbonneville.com a couple weeks ago for the first time, hopefully my helmet lock will arrive soon.
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Seattle, WA
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07-11-2007
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Senior Member
Formula Extreme Favorite Bike: 1952 Vincent Black Shadow
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: florida
Posts: 479 Other Motorcycle: 2002 Bonny Extra Motorcycle: 2002 Sprint ST
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I have been very pleased with Bellacorse because with Mike you get not just a part, but good free advice to go with it, and he always takes time to explain something to you no matter how busy he is.
Since its all aftermarket stuff, its not like you can't ride the bike while your'e waiting for that go faster goodie.
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Stu
TORs, NARK, thruxton needles, 140mains.40 pilots 2.75 turns out, procom igniter, 17T
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