The cost of parts

[Descolada]

So I realised during my last brake service that the rear caliper "Insulator ( 6913206G00)" is broken and needs to be replaced. I have checked places like wemoto and MSP Motorcyel spare parts - but does this thing really cost between 12-14 quid each? FFS it's just a sliver of asbestos sheet!

[UK_Vstrom650]

Looks it. Fowlers sell oem for £12.06 excluding VAT

https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/search/part/6913206G00

You tried vilebay?

[mjc506]

I didn't replace mine once. The universe didn't explode

I've still not replaced it!

[obalanga]

my mechanic told me " they are not necessary", mine (universe) didn't explode neither

[greywolf]

There are a lot of costs involved with providing parts besides the cost of making them. They have to be warehoused, handled, inventoried and shipped. The people doing all that have to be paid and storage facilities have to be bought, maintained, insured and all that involves taxes and permits.

If you think Suzuki parts are expensive, try a BMW.

[joderest]

I do agree with greywolf, about costs , BUT
just had to order a rubber grommit, which fits on one of the tank panels, and holds down the instrument surround, I searched e bay and could not find either a Suzuki one or any other the same size, had to order from Fowlers, they call it a CUSHION.

£2.99, for a small rubber grommit !!!!!!!

[Brockett]

+1 for what greywolf said.

If it was four pence it would not be worthwhile selling it and then no one could buy it.

Some on-line businesses hold no stock, have very little running costs but merely organise transport from warehouse to delivery address. My local dealer has at least 15 staff who need to be paid every month even in the winter when sales are low.

[MartinW]

The time on the phone to you Jodrest, plus the time of the packing and dispatching person, the materials and the postage all adds up. I find it hard to believe anything gets posted to you for much less than that.

[joderest]

sorry, I beg to differ.
I always look for items on e bay that are free postage, but the same price excluding postage from somewhere else.

  I know, I know tight old git          

[joderest]

oh, and it was £2.99 plus postage