B&R Cycle Salvage - mixed feelings

[fj600]

I went to B&R today. They have risen their prices, of course this
is normal with businesses, however in my opinion I think there
are other places I'd rather go to buy parts. I'm having mixed
feelings though.

I've had good business dealings with them in the past, and
have had parts thrown in for a few extra bucks, just because
he/they were in a good mood.
Today was different.
I called in advance, asked for the part I needed (signal light),
was quoted $15.00. A bit steep considering I only needed the
lens, however I enjoy going and looking around.

When I got there, everything was fine. The owner (I can't
remember his name), sent me to the back barn area where
the Yamaha's are kept. I took off the signal light, and made
my way back to the office.

There he proceeded to haggle the price with me, he said
the piece I that was holding was quite nice (or something like
that). He wanted $20.00 for it.... normally I'd be fine with
that, however all I needed was the lens, and I spoke to
him about it not more than an hour ago, which he said
was $15.00. He tried to bargain the price with me, from
20 to 17.50... I wouldn't budge, 15 said and done. Finally
as we got up to the office, he looked in and said to the guy
behind the counter "15 for the light".

Now, to post this over 5 dollars is just down right miserable.
However, if it would have been a part that was $25 more,
would have been justified. So, on to my next part.

I was quoted tires, and brakes. The tires (low quality to
high quality), I asked for a price on medium.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel the price of
tires was quite high, around $350 + tax, for medium
quality tires, and they can't balance them. Brakes
were $32/set. This seems high to me. So as stated
in my topic, I have mixed feelings. I've gone there
a few times, since they opened, and never had a
bad dealing before, but it seems his business is picking
up (building new builds - storage facility, and now is
listed as "B&R Cycle - Power-sports"). I originally went
there to save money.

I don't know, I feel like I'm ranting. Anyhow, I welcome
criticism, however I'd really like to know other people's
opinions and dealings with B&R.

Thanks.

[Shaman]

I haven't bought a set of tires for less than $700 from a shop since I started.  But all my bikes have been supersports or sport touring bikes, so I'm certainly not buying "medium quality," whatever that is.  Just trying some perspective.

Also haven't bought tires this year.  My hope is they've gone down but a lot of manuf. are european and the euro is killing north american dollars these days.

[spud]

I buy my tires in the US well probably not the same tire you might buy you can still find them there.  An example: I priced an Avon Venom up here at CAD$286 at the Yamaha dealer up on 38. I bought the exact same tire for US$76 in the US. When I paid shipping, exchange, and border taxes it ended up being CAD$115. I take off my own tire and take it do a guy in Napanee.. $25 he installs it. Done.

Try it...

[Phat]

Is this the place out 38 or 15?  . . . .  im pretty sure i worked with the guys wife a few years ago...

I got a 86 Ninja 600 left handle bar for $10. I didn't think that was too shabby....assuming im talking about the same guy. Albeit it was three or four years ago now....


.....Your right to question their business model IMHO: if they want my continued business, don't F-around with dubious pricing on a part that will not pay your rent let alone a chocolate bar. It's not worth pissing a customer off over $5....you coulda walked and never went back.

If i was him, i would have said $15 over the phone and charged $10 when you came in. That would have ensured your continued business.

[laywood]

where is B+R cycle ?

[laywood]

anybody ?

[laywood]

nevermind i found there website

[rm-dt]

I personally find that their standard of quality in parts is ridiculous.......We were told that they had a 02' cbr 1100 frame and parts that were in perfect condition, got there and the frame was bent, and bunch of the fairing parts had home made holes in them....though the only thing still good was the hindle pipe that they pulled off of it.