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Re: Newbie question on parts availability
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 6:30 am
by Kurt in S.A.
I agree! It's hard to keep up with how things move on the web...but I occasionally try!
Kurt in S.A.
Re: Newbie question on parts availability
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 10:57 am
by tdskip
For whatever it’s worth I’m finding the same thing on similar discussions with a number of vintage cars that I own. Models that I haven’t remained in high demand have seen shops folder shift focus.
Re: Newbie question on parts availability
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 2:33 pm
by kmisterk
Kurt in S.A. wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 6:30 am
I agree! It's hard to keep up with how things move on the web...but I occasionally try!
Kurt in S.A.
Ha! Yeah, jokes on me, not only in the original post of the list of links, but in several mentions on a few comments *after* that one, the same realization had already been spoken. But hey, always was one for jumping on late bandwagons
Do you happen to have any knowledge of good service shops in the Washington State area?
tdskip wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 10:57 am
For whatever it’s worth I’m finding the same thing on similar discussions with a number of vintage cars that I own. Models that I haven’t remained in high demand have seen shops folder shift focus.
Gotta change with the times, I suppose!
Re: Newbie question on parts availability
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 2:57 pm
by Kurt in S.A.
Well, one of those links (micapeak URL) lists some places in Washington. Kevin Brooks is a good mechanic but I don't think he's up there anymore...his old website doesn't work. A name I've heard a lot is Shail's BMW but he's over the border in British Columbia.
Kurt in S.A.
Re: Newbie question on parts availability
Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 3:13 pm
by kmisterk
Thanks Kurt.
I have a contact from the bike's previous owner, just wanted to see if someone else knew of any in the area.
Re: Newbie question on parts availability
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:24 am
by Rob
I always liked MikesXS for my NKG spark plug caps and ignition wires. Save the original coil ends on the wires by de-soldering them. They are better than any you can buy. Continue to reuse them with each wire change.
Don't forget your dielectric grease in the coil connection.
https://www.mikesxs.net/ngk-spark-plug- ... lb05f.html
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-pl ... -core.html
Nice place for some metric tools, as well. JIS screwdrivers! (Not for BMW...)
Re: Newbie question on parts availability
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 1:35 am
by kmisterk
Noted! I will definitely utilize those links when I go to replace the cables. Thank you!