First Italian bike I take it? A week is nothing. If you want to run Italian exotics I suggest you a second bike. One to run while you wait for parts on the other.Fast By Ferraci - Nice kid at the parts counter. They only had an oil filter. Said they would have to order the oil drain plug and Front Brake light sensor. Was given no time-frame in which to expect the parts. Now over a week later and still no word. I remain unimpressed.
Is it that dealers no longer want to sell parts for older models? Or can someone point me in the direction of a more receptive dealership? Because, there will be times that I will need dealer only parts.
Thanks so much.
Actually, based on your somewhat mean-spirited response, I checked the applications for the oil drain plug I needed. Well over 20 models, spanning well over a decade. Is that part too rare for a dealership? As for the front brake switch, I would imagine that this part would span many models as well. And prior lurking on this site has shown that I am not the only one with this issue. Seems like it is a known issue.First Italian bike I take it? A week is nothing. If you want to run Italian exotics I suggest you a second bike. One to run while you wait for parts on the other.
As far as dealers not wanting to sell parts for older bikes......I would think dealer want to sell what sells fast. Basically quick turnover items. If they are investing money in a parts compliment I highly doubt it will be in parts for bike that havent been produced in years. How many front brake lever switches do you think Ducati moves per year for 900ss.
I agree that alot of parts are interchangeable but what parts should a dealer stock and what year should be the cut off that they don't carry parts?Actually, based on your somewhat mean-spirited response, I checked the applications for the oil drain plug I needed. Well over 20 models, spanning well over a decade. Is that part too rare for a dealership? As for the front brake switch, I would imagine that this part would span many models as well. And prior lurking on this site has shown that I am not the only one with this issue. Seems like it is a known issue.
In short, the parts I needed were hardly model specific. I meant no harm in my post, rather I thought I would share my experiences with different parts suppliers.
And a second bike?? Heck, I have five already.
Thanks so much for the input.
Thanks for the tip! I never would have considered the no return policy on electrical parts. But as you said, probably every shop has a similar policy.One issue with Ducati Seattle. I ordered a fuel level sender from them. When I put it in, it turned out to be a faulty brand new part. Too bad; it's electrical so no returns. I suppose all dealers might do the same thing, but it didn't make me happy that I had to eat a $125 part. Maybe I'll try to contact Ducati and see wht they say :crazy:. I think I already know what they'll say.