So I've been in the game with my xs rehab project and have engaged various online parts stores with differing degrees of success. I just want to get a feel from the community about everyone else's experiences so I know what to check out for what going forward. I'll offer my experiences and I just want some feedback from others.
Mikesxs - Fresh into my rebuild this was the first place I found and the first that was recommended. I bought a lot of parts from here. For the most part my experiences were good but a few have rubbed me the wrong way. Shipping generally was free with large orders however if I ever needed a small order the shipping prices they were quoting was always outrageous. I bought few parts that I thought were poorly made. One being a choke lever which looked like it was a cheap tin and bent out of place almost immediately due to the weakness of the metal. The next one I had a part that didn't fit and was slightly off of what would be standard measurements. Rather than get a replacement or refund that I thought I was going to get they basically fought me on it the whole way until I just gave up. I could have bought a used part on ebay for 80% less and chose not to because a fresh part had certain advantages but now I regret that decision. For the most part I like their selection but I now try to look elsewhere for stuff if I can. Prices are always a little high for my liking.
Partzilla - Havn't used them much and the reason for that from my end is really that every time I look for parts there their prices are always the highest of all other options and the shipping rates are always ridiculous. Wondering what others think.
Niche Cycle Supply - This has been my favorite place right now. Parts I get have always been quality. The shipping costs and parts costs generally are reasonable. The parts arrive timely, even now in the shut down. They just don't have as much selection as I would want. I would probably buy all my stuff here if they had more stuff.
Partsfish - I like their diagrams and their index. I also love that they offer stupid little parts that I'm always breaking or losing. Prices are fantastic. Shipping rates are fantastic. However, I placed one order from here, didn't receive any confirmation, and am still waiting for the shipment sometime later and I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to get my package.
Any others? What is everyone elses thoughts on the online places?
Mikesxs - Fresh into my rebuild this was the first place I found and the first that was recommended. I bought a lot of parts from here. For the most part my experiences were good but a few have rubbed me the wrong way. Shipping generally was free with large orders however if I ever needed a small order the shipping prices they were quoting was always outrageous. I bought few parts that I thought were poorly made. One being a choke lever which looked like it was a cheap tin and bent out of place almost immediately due to the weakness of the metal. The next one I had a part that didn't fit and was slightly off of what would be standard measurements. Rather than get a replacement or refund that I thought I was going to get they basically fought me on it the whole way until I just gave up. I could have bought a used part on ebay for 80% less and chose not to because a fresh part had certain advantages but now I regret that decision. For the most part I like their selection but I now try to look elsewhere for stuff if I can. Prices are always a little high for my liking.
Partzilla - Havn't used them much and the reason for that from my end is really that every time I look for parts there their prices are always the highest of all other options and the shipping rates are always ridiculous. Wondering what others think.
Niche Cycle Supply - This has been my favorite place right now. Parts I get have always been quality. The shipping costs and parts costs generally are reasonable. The parts arrive timely, even now in the shut down. They just don't have as much selection as I would want. I would probably buy all my stuff here if they had more stuff.
Partsfish - I like their diagrams and their index. I also love that they offer stupid little parts that I'm always breaking or losing. Prices are fantastic. Shipping rates are fantastic. However, I placed one order from here, didn't receive any confirmation, and am still waiting for the shipment sometime later and I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to get my package.
Any others? What is everyone elses thoughts on the online places?