15-07-24, 09:39 PM
I always try to support the local traders as much as I can, even if its a few shillings more, you can typically walk out of the shop with the goods in your hand rather than wait 3 days for it to be delivered either when your'e not in, or to another completely random address. Some years ago now, I converted the clutch on the fazer to hydraulic to save my old arthritic hands from avoidable punishment. After much searching, the cheapest UK supplier for the newly purchased Striple was almost £500 (I paid approx £250 for the fazer conversion). I spread the search to Europe and picked up the same kit today for £280, vat paid and free delivery. Ive been looking for new helmets too, and the same scenario appears, massive mark ups for UK purchased ones. I have a feeling we are being rinsed here.
