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Throttle cable "c" clip

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Hillclimb#42:

--- Quote from: jfabmotorsports.com on December 04, 2009, 07:31:39 AM --- I to try to buy from dealers and do not mind paying for service but when I do I expect service. I think it has something to with the fact that the people working in the stores/dealers aren't smart enough to know that the bill on a cap goes to the front and that underwear are just that, underwear.

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Amen, brother.
I hate that the guys working at dealerships here think they know the part from memory, and bring back something thats not even close to the part I asked for.  Somehow they get to work in a cool place and probably ride a bike, so then a week later they are experts. They will "order" it for you, but only if you pre-pay and drive back up there to pick it up. Its hard to support that. I agree, its worth it to order parts through good people in the business and support those who support off-road interests. Some dealerships are only interested in selling you a new motorcycle, and that is frustrating. 

maddoggy:
amen again, most dealerships don't spend nearly enough time or energy to help the customer get what they are looking for. i know at the biggest local shop were i live, you could wander around in ther for an hour before someone asked if they could help find something for you. i think even then they are just annoyed that your still there and want to get rid of you so they can go back to b.s.ing with their buddies or texting their hommies. i have had to prove to them that the part i'm looking for actually exists. now i try to get all my bike stuff from the local honda dealer, they treat me like gold and always have from day one.

Spider:
For "C" clips, cir-clips, "O" rings and other odd stuff I like to go to the local hardware store. It's usually cheaper and I can get one size larger and one size smaller if i am unsure.

Dale

blueoval:
OK since the issue with the clip the local Yamaha dealer told me about a small Kawasaki dealership in the next town - Tulare, CA -  They new exactly what I was talking about and had them in stock.  They also had clips for the needle jet in stock.  I am fortunate to have found a dealership (15 miles away from my hometown Kawasaki dealership), but it is WELL WORTH THE DRIVE.  It is just great to know there are still businesses out there who care about customer service.  They have earned my business and I will gladly do the drive to deal with competent, caring people.  BO

KXcam22:
And to answer your original question, it is quite common to lockwire the throttle cable to the carb on any bike that doesn't have a locking mechanism.  It only needs to come out ONCE for you to do it on every bike that you own.  A puckering experience. Cam.

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