PNW Riders

collin · 03-14-2008, 09:31 AM

so i need to get a bunch of new gear. how has the best selection in town

nocontrol74 · 03-14-2008, 10:17 AM

Depends on what brand you want. Cycle gear has a good selection, Beaudry, Westside and AllSport are all pretty good too.

collin · 03-14-2008, 10:26 AM

im looking for icon stuff and a good arai

tokin · 03-14-2008, 10:27 AM

I try it on at RMC and order it from More Power Racing online

or I buy it from Evil Dave

DoubleD · 03-14-2008, 10:31 AM

We go here there and everywhere. Went to empire cycle Wed. they are still getting stuff in but don't count them out. The helmet outlet has a variety as well. Plus evertything nocontrol said...MrsD

dwh4784 · 03-14-2008, 10:58 AM

I bought my gloves at MASH, most everything else I ordered from newenough.com.

Lady Zook · 03-14-2008, 12:36 PM

Seattle Cycle Center

I don't care where you live, it's worth the trip. Good selection, excellent service, competitive pricing, will order anything they don't have on hand. Family owned.

MadManx · 03-14-2008, 12:37 PM

try it on at cyclebarn, buy at motocyclecloseouts.com

Buddah · 03-14-2008, 12:48 PM

mostly from the internet---i do a lot of shopping around and then I find a good deal and bam! New gear! I would like to support local business more but I'm poor and really have to make every dollar count!

www.newenough.com
www.revzilla.com

Blues Brothers · 03-14-2008, 01:00 PM

I buy my gear where ever I find what I'm looking for.

ted_garlock · 03-14-2008, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Buddah

I would like to support local business more but I'm poor and really have to make every dollar count!

So if you weren't a student you would buy things for more $$$? No! This is the mentality that makes Wal-Mart one of the strongest companies in the world. "I am too broke to support local business, but other people aren't." I don't car if you make $10k or $100k+ per year, you're still not going to pay more than you have to for something - because you don't value local business. Plain and simple. It's disgusting seeing the responses here.

evander · 03-14-2008, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by tokin

I try it on at RMC and order it from More Power Racing online

or I buy it from Evil Dave

Originally Posted by Lady Zook

Seattle Cycle Center

I don't care where you live, it's worth the trip. Good selection, excellent service, competitive pricing, will order anything they don't have on hand. Family owned.

Originally Posted by MadManx

try it on at cyclebarn, buy at motocyclecloseouts.com

Eastside on this site means eastside of the STATE.

dwh4784 · 03-14-2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by ted_garlock

So if you weren't a student you would buy things for more $$$? No! This is the mentality that makes Wal-Mart one of the strongest companies in the world. "I am too broke to support local business, but other people aren't." I don't car if you make $10k or $100k+ per year, you're still not going to pay more than you have to for something - because you don't value local business. Plain and simple. It's disgusting seeing the responses here.

It's either that for me or still be riding around wearing a heavy coat and jeans. No way I could have afforded local retail for a jacket and pants compared to what I paid online. I agree on Wal-Mart though, I hate that store and have only went there once in the last two years when I needed a battery on a Sunday and most places were closed.

I would most definitely have supported local shops more if I had more money to burn but that's just not right now for me. Some people are just cheap by nature but not all of us are Wal-Mart lemmings.

unicykle · 03-14-2008, 02:13 PM

I have bought all my gear except helmets and gloves ( two thing I real picky about) off craigs list. All of it was basicly brand spankin new I have spent less than $400 on A* 2 piece leathers, and A* SMXR boots, carbon kevlar back protector. It takes more time but you save some dough.
B

TwinBoxers · 03-14-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Buddah

www.revzilla.com

I got an amazing deal on a Shark helmet with quick delivery.

Buddah · 03-14-2008, 02:50 PM

umm yeah Ted my answer stands correct if I made more money I would be more prone to spend more money here locally because I know it would come right back along to me.....don't get it twisted I know how economics works. I'm a lot of things but a liar is not one of them.

Buddah · 03-14-2008, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by TwinBoxers

I got an amazing deal on a Shark helmet with quick delivery.

Oh shit so did i

Small world....when did u order yours?

Robusto · 03-14-2008, 02:54 PM

around spokaloo, I have purchased at Westside and Beaudry, and most were on 'sale'.

evander · 03-14-2008, 02:59 PM

Jon at A to Zen takes care of me.

TwinBoxers · 03-14-2008, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Buddah

Oh shit so did i

Small world....when did u order yours?

Maybe a month ago on the Karl Muggeridge Blue RSR2. Almost half price.

Lady Zook · 03-14-2008, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by evander

Eastside on this site means eastside of the STATE.

Still worth the ride!

sorry! I'll pay better attention next time

ted_garlock · 03-14-2008, 03:48 PM

Hey, if you can't afford gear, you can't afford to ride, right? Riding a privilege, not a right - don't think it's owed to you.

IF you wanted to support local business, you would've found stuff on sale, or found a retailer to order in what you wanted and sell it marginally over cost - but you didn't. Instead you f*cked yourself and our economy by giving your money to someone in India or wherever they can get internet advertisers for the lowest dollar. You clearly don't understand economics in the least, and are too selfish and short-sighted to care.

Yeah, these are harsh words, but this is a serious societal problem that no one wants to take the blame for. My own parents shop at Wal-Mart, and would likely buy things online if they could save money - they are wealthy. The amount of money you make doesn't make it an easier to dole it out - it's your money and you earned it. What you have to realize is that while the short term benefit is more money in your pocket, it's reducing your income in the long run by more than you saved.

Buddah · 03-14-2008, 04:34 PM

Ted I don't know what your trip is but dealer markup here is fucking ridiculious...I bet the only reason u'd buy anything form your work is cuz of your employee discount. If I buy anything here locally in spokane it's something small. This town is so horrible that they don't even have the respect to give the military discounts for purchasing things in town.....I'm from a military bases community and no matter where you went there was always a military discount which basically just took care of the taxes....and I don't wanna hear shit about fairchild is to big for spokane to do that becuase Barksdale is 4 times the size of fairchild and we still did it.

Basiaclly get off your high horse and open your eyes to the community around you. most people in this town don't even make over $12.00 an hr. and if Joe blow has to shop online to get his shit cuz it saves him 10 bucks so he can ride 20 or 30 more miles this season so be it. I don't care where you are from, what you do, or how much money you make, or where you shop, as long as you ride you are cool in my book!

ted_garlock · 03-14-2008, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Buddah

Ted I don't know what your trip is but dealer markup here is fucking ridiculious...I bet the only reason u'd buy anything form your work is cuz of your employee discount. If I buy anything here locally in spokane it's something small. This town is so horrible that they don't even have the respect to give the military discounts for purchasing things in town.....I'm from a military bases community and no matter where you went there was always a military discount which basically just took care of the taxes....and I don't wanna hear shit about fairchild is to big for spokane to do that becuase Barksdale is 4 times the size of fairchild and we still did it.

Basiaclly get off your high horse and open your eyes to the community around you. most people in this town don't even make over $12.00 an hr. and if Joe blow has to shop online to get his shit cuz it saves him 10 bucks so he can ride 20 or 30 more miles this season so be it. I don't care where you are from, what you do, or how much money you make, or where you shop, as long as you ride you are cool in my book!

We have a 10% military discount on parts and accessories. And some stuff I could buy online or at cyclegear for less than my discount, but I support local business. When I bought my car I could have saved some money and gone to seattle, but I support local business.

I'm not the only one, I see people every day that buy local, and even more importantly from independent business. It's not a high horse, it's a problem with society. No one thinks they make enough money - no matter what you make.

evander · 03-14-2008, 05:12 PM

I love building a relationship with a local shop (A to Zen). Sure I could get parts and gear cheaper online but because I've built a relationship with a local shop when I need service they hook me up. And I don't feel I'm getting a bad deal from them anyway.

Robusto · 03-14-2008, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by evander

Jon at A to Zen takes care of me.

Dang straight.

I was refering to bike clothes, etc.

when john carries that stuff, I will go to him too.

nocontrol74 · 03-14-2008, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by evander

9because I've built a relationship with a local shop when I need service they hook me up.

QFT.

Got my fairing stay welded in 1 day. building a relationship with local companies will pay long term dividends that buying online won't. plus it's good karma.

unicykle · 03-14-2008, 05:42 PM

Damn dude, slam somebody beacause they got a good deal, he's not giving tax breaks to big companies to out source jobs to china like GW, his gear didnt come from india. you dont have to get butt sore cause he didnt but his gear from you, calm down

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B

Originally Posted by ted_garlock

We have a 10% military discount on parts and accessories. And some stuff I could buy online or at cyclegear for less than my discount, but I support local business. When I bought my car I could have saved some money and gone to seattle, but I support local business.

I'm not the only one, I see people every day that buy local, and even more importantly from independent business. It's not a high horse, it's a problem with society. No one thinks they make enough money - no matter what you make.

gdavis2265 · 03-14-2008, 06:11 PM

"Have you checked out D&B motorsports on sprauge, they have a truckload of new gear in and...." Just kidding. I love that thread.

Buddah · 03-14-2008, 06:38 PM

A to Zen doesn't carry that stuff but he can maybe get it for you.....Go to the shop and talk to him or give him a call...

RedVFR · 03-14-2008, 07:09 PM

I'll go to A 2 Zen for most anything. Jon is the man.

jabstar17 · 03-14-2008, 07:17 PM

Cyclegear, or Beaudrys, cause they carry Sidi

The Doctor · 03-14-2008, 07:17 PM

Brothers of bremerton...I get all my shit 20% off

rider X · 03-14-2008, 07:28 PM

correct we don't carry gear in stock, to many places in town locally owned that do. I send people to westside, allsport, geared up, even cycle gear, D&B, KDR,mikes powersports,, the list goes on. I also send away the guys looking for $50 savings they found online. When shipping/handling ends up costing them the same as 10% military discount, and every shop in town gives a 10% military discount.
We are service and repair/insurance rebuilding, specialty shop. But also the relationship we form with our customers, every customer is important, if something we sell and install does not work, we make it right. Try that with online places.
If you buy tires online, have a shop install them, (since most include installation in the price) you will see that they end up costing about the same price, might save $20.
But if you purchase from local shop the tires, they install, they adjust your chain, check your brakes, etc. etc. Not to sell you on $20 savings but added value service is priceless. I see ted's point, and he is not mad because someone did not buy from him, just like if someone takes there bike to another shop for service I am not mad. But all to often people purchase online thinking they saved something, well all the shops purchase mainly from the same distributor, well 3 distributors, all pay approx. same price. some get discounts on things others don't but basically the same, I can tell you one thing for sure, the shops in town are not making huge profits on stuff trust me there is no margin compared to what other business's make If you have a place making 30% mark-up your selling some of those items above retail in the catalogs! When you see things online at newenough, JP, etc. those are usually close-outs, one-offs, mis stitched, blem items, sometimes yes you cannot tell but other times you find your suzuki patch sewn on upside down!.

ted_garlock · 03-14-2008, 08:09 PM

Yeah, I don't care if you buy from me - that's why I'm not a site sponsor. It's that fact that someone said they go into a dealer and try stuff on, then order it online, and they see nothing wrong with that. That business had to pay for the gear, had to pay for the real estate, the utilities, and the staff and you paid none of it so you could save $20. I'll remember that when I want to save a couple bucks in whatever business you're in.

This isn't about me, buddah, or any one person. It's a problem with priorities and responsibilities.

Turtle · 03-14-2008, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by BB

I buy my gear where ever I find what I'm looking for.

on that. I buy online, offline, Idaho, Spokane and Seattle. I try to support local whenever I can, but some things you can't get in Spokane. Not every brand is represented. nor do they carry a broad range of sizes. I'd LOVE to always walk in, slap the money on the counter and walk out with stuff in hand. Instant gratification rocks.

nocontrol74 · 03-14-2008, 09:27 PM

that's true Turtle. It's just not the same waiting for FedEx...

SMOOTHE · 03-14-2008, 09:45 PM

Sorry for jacking the thread but...

I THINK TED IS A FUCKIN IDIOT.

I am so sorry of him having a problem with everything anyone says.

And for the Arai...I would got to A2Zen....
Icon gear - Mike's Powersports

SMOOTHE · 03-14-2008, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by rider X

suzuki patch sewn on upside down!.

HAHA why what in the world are you talking about?????

Baldy · 03-15-2008, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by ted_garlock

That business had to pay for the gear, had to pay for the real estate, the utilities, and the staff

This is why brick and mortar can't compete with E commerce on most things.
I do personally do most of my shopping locally because I like to try things on and have had instances where things fit slightly(or not) different from lot to lot. Now if there is no doubt or potential issue with size or service I will look online.


03-14-2008, 09:31 AM	#1
collin Endorsed Joined: Sep 2006 From: SPOKANE I Ride: 02 R1	where do you buy your gear? so i need to get a bunch of new gear. how has the best selection in town __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 10:17 AM	#2
nocontrol74 MotoGP Contender Joined: May 2007 From: Spokane, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 06 SV Race Bike - As soon as I have a job...	Depends on what brand you want. Cycle gear has a good selection, Beaudry, Westside and AllSport are all pretty good too. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 10:26 AM	#3
collin Endorsed Joined: Sep 2006 From: SPOKANE I Ride: 02 R1	im looking for icon stuff and a good arai __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 10:27 AM	#4
tokin Hello Kitty Fan Joined: May 2007 From: none Blog Entries: 1	I try it on at RMC and order it from More Power Racing online or I buy it from Evil Dave __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 10:31 AM	#5
DoubleD Superbiker Joined: Mar 2007 From: Greenacres Washington I Ride: 1991 Honda CBR1000f	We go here there and everywhere. Went to empire cycle Wed. they are still getting stuff in but don't count them out. The helmet outlet has a variety as well. Plus evertything nocontrol said...MrsD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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03-14-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
dwh4784 Streetfighter Joined: Mar 2007 From: Spokane I Ride: vt500	I bought my gloves at MASH, most everything else I ordered from newenough.com. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 12:36 PM	#7
Lady Zook Endorsed Joined: Jul 2007 From: WA I Ride: GSX-R 600, SV650, FZ6, Burgman 650 (don't ask)	Seattle Cycle Center I don't care where you live, it's worth the trip. Good selection, excellent service, competitive pricing, will order anything they don't have on hand. Family owned. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 12:37 PM	#8
MadManx Superbiker Joined: Dec 2006 From: Kirkland, Washington USA I Ride: for my Sponsors & Supporters	try it on at cyclebarn, buy at motocyclecloseouts.com __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 12:48 PM	#9
Buddah Superbiker Joined: Sep 2005 From: SPokizzle I Ride: 98 CBR F3 7 stars edition ;)	mostly from the internet---i do a lot of shopping around and then I find a good deal and bam! New gear! I would like to support local business more but I'm poor and really have to make every dollar count! www.newenough.com www.revzilla.com __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 01:00 PM	#10
Blues Brothers MotoGP Contender Joined: May 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2003 Illusion Blue Wing, 2006 Wing with MUSIC & 2006 Custom ZX14	I buy my gear where ever I find what I'm looking for. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 02:13 PM	#14
unicykle WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Apr 2007 From: Milwaukie OR I Ride: 05 gsxr 1000 -RC51	I have bought all my gear except helmets and gloves ( two thing I real picky about) off craigs list. All of it was basicly brand spankin new I have spent less than $400 on A* 2 piece leathers, and A* SMXR boots, carbon kevlar back protector. It takes more time but you save some dough. B __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 02:50 PM	#16
Buddah Superbiker Joined: Sep 2005 From: SPokizzle I Ride: 98 CBR F3 7 stars edition ;)	umm yeah Ted my answer stands correct if I made more money I would be more prone to spend more money here locally because I know it would come right back along to me.....don't get it twisted I know how economics works. I'm a lot of things but a liar is not one of them. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 02:54 PM	#18
Robusto Retired Joined: Aug 2006 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: Cuz' it makes me smile!	around spokaloo, I have purchased at Westside and Beaudry, and most were on 'sale'. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 02:59 PM	#19
evander MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2006 From: N side Spokane I Ride: a Yamaha slayer real slow.	Jon at A to Zen takes care of me. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 03:48 PM	#22
ted_garlock ted sux Joined: Jan 2006 From: Methlehem Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: A wicked bitchin 04 zx10R! Named Mustache	Hey, if you can't afford gear, you can't afford to ride, right? Riding a privilege, not a right - don't think it's owed to you. IF you wanted to support local business, you would've found stuff on sale, or found a retailer to order in what you wanted and sell it marginally over cost - but you didn't. Instead you fcked yourself and our economy by giving your money to someone in India or wherever they can get internet advertisers for the lowest dollar. You clearly don't understand economics in the least, and are too selfish and short-sighted to care. Yeah, these are harsh words, but this is a serious societal problem that no one wants to take the blame for. My own parents shop at Wal-Mart, and would likely buy things online if they could save money - they are wealthy. The amount of money you make doesn't make it an easier to dole it out - it's your money and you earned it. What you have to realize is that while the short term benefit is more money in your pocket, it's reducing your income in the long run by more than you saved. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter*


03-14-2008, 04:34 PM	#23
Buddah Superbiker Joined: Sep 2005 From: SPokizzle I Ride: 98 CBR F3 7 stars edition ;)	Ted I don't know what your trip is but dealer markup here is fucking ridiculious...I bet the only reason u'd buy anything form your work is cuz of your employee discount. If I buy anything here locally in spokane it's something small. This town is so horrible that they don't even have the respect to give the military discounts for purchasing things in town.....I'm from a military bases community and no matter where you went there was always a military discount which basically just took care of the taxes....and I don't wanna hear shit about fairchild is to big for spokane to do that becuase Barksdale is 4 times the size of fairchild and we still did it. Basiaclly get off your high horse and open your eyes to the community around you. most people in this town don't even make over $12.00 an hr. and if Joe blow has to shop online to get his shit cuz it saves him 10 bucks so he can ride 20 or 30 more miles this season so be it. I don't care where you are from, what you do, or how much money you make, or where you shop, as long as you ride you are cool in my book! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 05:12 PM	#25
evander MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2006 From: N side Spokane I Ride: a Yamaha slayer real slow.	I love building a relationship with a local shop (A to Zen). Sure I could get parts and gear cheaper online but because I've built a relationship with a local shop when I need service they hook me up. And I don't feel I'm getting a bad deal from them anyway. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 06:11 PM	#29
gdavis2265 Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 From: Spokane WA I Ride: KTM 525 Motard	"Have you checked out D&B motorsports on sprauge, they have a truckload of new gear in and...." Just kidding. I love that thread. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 06:38 PM	#30
Buddah Superbiker Joined: Sep 2005 From: SPokizzle I Ride: 98 CBR F3 7 stars edition ;)	A to Zen doesn't carry that stuff but he can maybe get it for you.....Go to the shop and talk to him or give him a call... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 07:09 PM	#31
RedVFR Fast, Easy, and Old Fashioned Joined: Sep 2006 From: Spokane I Ride: Guess.....	I'll go to A 2 Zen for most anything. Jon is the man. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 07:17 PM	#32
jabstar17 Le Bitch Joined: Mar 2005 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: A Broken SV650!!!	Cyclegear, or Beaudrys, cause they carry Sidi __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 07:17 PM	#33
The Doctor GO!!!!!!!R1 Joined: Mar 2008 From: Krypton I Ride: '07 Yama R1	Brothers of bremerton...I get all my shit 20% off __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 07:28 PM	#34
rider X WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Mar 2006 From: Spokane, Wa	correct we don't carry gear in stock, to many places in town locally owned that do. I send people to westside, allsport, geared up, even cycle gear, D&B, KDR,mikes powersports,, the list goes on. I also send away the guys looking for $50 savings they found online. When shipping/handling ends up costing them the same as 10% military discount, and every shop in town gives a 10% military discount. We are service and repair/insurance rebuilding, specialty shop. But also the relationship we form with our customers, every customer is important, if something we sell and install does not work, we make it right. Try that with online places. If you buy tires online, have a shop install them, (since most include installation in the price) you will see that they end up costing about the same price, might save $20. But if you purchase from local shop the tires, they install, they adjust your chain, check your brakes, etc. etc. Not to sell you on $20 savings but added value service is priceless. I see ted's point, and he is not mad because someone did not buy from him, just like if someone takes there bike to another shop for service I am not mad. But all to often people purchase online thinking they saved something, well all the shops purchase mainly from the same distributor, well 3 distributors, all pay approx. same price. some get discounts on things others don't but basically the same, I can tell you one thing for sure, the shops in town are not making huge profits on stuff trust me there is no margin compared to what other business's make If you have a place making 30% mark-up your selling some of those items above retail in the catalogs! When you see things online at newenough, JP, etc. those are usually close-outs, one-offs, mis stitched, blem items, sometimes yes you cannot tell but other times you find your suzuki patch sewn on upside down!. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 08:09 PM	#35
ted_garlock ted sux Joined: Jan 2006 From: Methlehem Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: A wicked bitchin 04 zx10R! Named Mustache	Yeah, I don't care if you buy from me - that's why I'm not a site sponsor. It's that fact that someone said they go into a dealer and try stuff on, then order it online, and they see nothing wrong with that. That business had to pay for the gear, had to pay for the real estate, the utilities, and the staff and you paid none of it so you could save $20. I'll remember that when I want to save a couple bucks in whatever business you're in. This isn't about me, buddah, or any one person. It's a problem with priorities and responsibilities. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 09:27 PM	#37
nocontrol74 MotoGP Contender Joined: May 2007 From: Spokane, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 06 SV Race Bike - As soon as I have a job...	that's true Turtle. It's just not the same waiting for FedEx... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


03-14-2008, 09:45 PM	#38
SMOOTHE WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Oct 2006 From: Spokane, WA I Ride: nothing...buy my gear	Sorry for jacking the thread but... I THINK TED IS A FUCKIN IDIOT. I am so sorry of him having a problem with everything anyone says. And for the Arai...I would got to A2Zen.... Icon gear - Mike's Powersports __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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