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Offline Creative-handyman

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Sump guard
« on: January 11, 2013, 00:36:44 »
:auto-dirtbike: hi, I just haggled with my local Suzuki dealer and managed to purchase a black original sump guard for my 09 strom for £148. Did I get a good deal?.......
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2013, 14:18:59 »
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2013, 20:16:46 »
Retail price is £170 after the old VAT! And of course I know it,ll fit, I can use the centre stand and its got that cute little Suzuki "S" logo cut out!
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2013, 20:24:44 »
OK mate, just seen your link. You know how to make my day don't you! It,ll be interesting to see how much it goes for. Then I'll work out just how much extra I paid for the rubbers and fitting kit!!!
Any way postage will be at least £100 won't it???!?,!!......................................! :shock:
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2013, 20:26:22 »
Nope , I sent a fuel tank to sweden for £55 !!!
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2013, 20:50:33 »
Well, £99.50 then, don't make me feel bad!
I've been searching E Bay for ages for one of these and the day after I stopped looking.................
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Still, think I Got to good deal on a slightly shop soiled pair of Suzuki strom panniers  in blue from E Bay.
I just need the front coloured triangle covers and the brackets and rack.
Can any one offer a good deal on them???.......
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2013, 20:54:05 »
Actually just checked I sent it to Gotland Sweden by Interparcel,, it was £26 + VAT,, 3 - 5 day delivery...

Sorry but its never as expensive as you think  :shrug:
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2013, 21:03:48 »
It,ll never cross  our marshy Norfolk flooded fens for any thing less than the price of a small boat!!! :grin:
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2013, 21:45:04 »
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OK mate, just seen your link. You know how to make my day don't you! It,ll be interesting to see how much it goes for. Then I'll work out just how much extra I paid for the rubbers and fitting kit!!!
Any way postage will be at least £100 won't it???!?,!!......................................! :shock:

Sorry mate! I was stunned myself when I saw it at £17.50 earlier. Its off and running now at £45.99 and my guess would be £60-75 by the time it ends.  :shrug:

Like you say you got yours 1) when you wanted it, no waiting around. 2) brand new, no dings or scrapes 3) all the fittings included and 4) you beat the dealer down on price.

I think you have grounds there to feel very happy about it!  :clap:  :occasion-balloons:

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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2013, 21:46:35 »
That one on Ptarmigan's link doesn't have the bracket & fitting kit with it. That can be the more difficult bit to source than the actual guard. So it may not be as good a buy as it first appears.
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2013, 21:51:09 »
Just noticed you're in Norwich as well. I'll keep my eyes out for a blue one, May see you around some time. :thumb:
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Offline Creative-handyman

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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2013, 18:09:05 »
Thanks blokes for your support, I feel a little better now?.....I think............
 Hi Sven, send in a pic of your bike so that I can keep an eye out.
Is yours white? As the only other one I've noticed keeps riding up Siver Rd up the city.
Where abouts r u?
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2013, 19:28:50 »
Mine's a grey on an 08 plate but actually I'm a few miles out of the city at Little Plumstead.
I know of a white one at Rackheath not too far from me.
Don't use it much at this time of year. Not worth me getting it out to use for work. :thumb:
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Offline IanP

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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2013, 19:51:27 »
I was bidding on that, but somebody beat me too it.
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2013, 23:25:18 »
Hi Sven, I'm working at little Plumstead on tuesday! Small world Hello???
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2013, 23:58:48 »
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Hi Sven, I'm working at little Plumstead on Tuesday! Small world Hello???

Blimey! that's a coincidence!  Where abouts - I'd guess its either the broadland clinic, the school or a private residence. :shrug:
Do you use the bike for work, I'm guessing probably not.
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Re: Sump guard
« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2013, 22:23:17 »
Lakeland close off Macmillan way. that's assuming snows not too bad. And no I use my van for work, painting, decorating and handy work, but I did visit the customer on a saturday on the Strom.

Just worked two days there and managed to  get home in the atrocious snowy conditions!
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