rahndo
XS650 Addict
Is he still doing business? I cant get through on the phone...mailbox full and no responses to emails.....
Should I look for other suppliers?
Should I look for other suppliers?
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JohnGoFast
XS650 Masher
Been down that road with him. Only ever got him by email. After that had good quick replies, customer service, fast shipping.
JohnGoFast
XS650 Masher
BTW, what are you looking for?
rahndo
XS650 Addict
Tracker tank and fender for starters.
Didn't that business change hands a few years back?
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
I don't think it ever did Gary. He had some family issue's that were supposed to be taken care of I thought, He was supposed to retire from full time job to devote time for Omar's. I don't know how much or if any of all that ever took place. The biz was for sale like you said. Pregrid used to go there often during his build as it was fairly close to him. Maybe he will see this and can update us.
rahndo
XS650 Addict
From what I have gathered from various posts/boards, that yes, several years ago it was bought by Robert from Phil and that it was again for sale at the beginning of this year. I dont know the accuracy of the latter.
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
All that is true from what I have heard. It was at least prior to Summer 2011 that Robert Ward bought it from Phill Little.
RFLIVES
Resident Sidecar nut
I did the whole wait 5 months to get a tank game with him. Nice guy but he sources his glass from another individual who is not very reliable. I would not recommend getting those from him. However he most likely has the tail section in stock. The tanks are made to order. Once I got them the fit and finish was good
blagave
XS650 Enthusiast
I had the worst experience ever with O'mars / Robert. I ordered thousands of dollars in parts, with the longest lead time quoted at 2 to 3 weeks. It took several months and a attorney threat to get my parts. A few of the parts I had problems with (brake parts) and ended up ordering replacement parts from other companies.
I highly recommend anyone considering buying parts from Omar's to surf the net. Omar's does not manufacturer any parts and uses other manufacturing shops that sell the same or similar parts. It just takes some time searching.
I highly recommend anyone considering buying parts from Omar's to surf the net. Omar's does not manufacturer any parts and uses other manufacturing shops that sell the same or similar parts. It just takes some time searching.
pregrid
XS650 Guru
Let me see what I can find out........................
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
Thank's old timer!
pregrid
XS650 Guru
Just so y'all know.............Omar's is no more. That is all.
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
Thanks Dave. Appreciate the effort.
Just to let you know that place cost me about $600 on a faulty tank about 5-6 years back. To be fair I bought the tank while the first owner still owned the company and during the time it was being sold so nobody wanted to be accountable. The damn tank got destroyed by ethanol thats in the fuel these days. Also lost the money I had in a paint job as a result. Had a hell of a time getting a new tank out of him and that was after it shipped back and forth at least 3 times with him saying he could fix it. The bungs on the front of the tank also didn't line up with the grooves on the frame was the first problem. The insides of the tank ended up in my freshly rebuilt engine. Its your money, so if he is still in business, beware.
jefft
jefft
Just to let you know that place cost me about $600 on a faulty tank about 5-6 years back. To be fair I bought the tank while the first owner still owned the company and during the time it was being sold so nobody wanted to be accountable. The damn tank got destroyed by ethanol thats in the fuel these days. Also lost the money I had in a paint job as a result. Had a hell of a time getting a new tank out of him and that was after it shipped back and forth at least 3 times with him saying he could fix it. The bungs on the front of the tank also didn't line up with the grooves on the frame was the first problem. The insides of the tank ended up in my freshly rebuilt engine. Its your money, so if he is still in business, beware of those tanks.
jefft
jefft
rahndo
XS650 Addict
Does anyone know whom was supplying Omar's with his glass fenders, or any other parts?
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
When you say fender, do you mean for the front, or rear. Trackers normally don't have a front fender, that is why I ask.
rahndo
XS650 Addict
Rear. His seat/fender/number plate set up.
