Matt, stay out of this thread!

Ok guys, I need your help. I'm looking to get N4S a bunch of ***** for his bike for Christmas. First of all, would it be cheaper/more practical to go to our local dealer, or get the stuff off the internet? And if so, what sites are the best and easiest to use, and have the most stuff. I only use the computer for a very limited number of things, mostly to talk on here, so I need the best and most efficient sites. Thanks for any help in this, but make it quick, only a few more weeks left. Thanks!!!! :)

you might want to give your local stealer a chance. Do some research about the items you want with their specs and pricing. Then go to the dealer and ask him to compete for the business. Remember pricing is the issue, because the dealer also pays shipping for his products, just like you will. I try to give the local guys all the business I can unless they don't want it.

Well, first off....EBay...second..call me on this girl! I'll help you out...just for you and Matt! Call me and let me know what you're looking for and how much you want to spend. I know a desent amount about this stuff and I'm REALLY good at getting good deals on-line! Second, Bee, them paying for shipping isn't totally correct. I know that when dealers place orders with Parts Unlimited (which is the #1 MC aftermarket parts distributer) as long as the order hits a certain size or amount, they pay NO S&H!! NONE!! I know because the dealer where I got my bike at use to only order Parts Unlimited orders when they got enough. Never was a problem in the summer but in the winter, you would wait a bit longer!

I've had success doing the internet search and brining the printouts into the local stores. A lot of the time the local shops want the business and their margins are big enough they can match the online stores and still make a profit. I have had it work the other way. I've brought in printouts and the local shop tells me they can't match it. Either way I win, because I know I'm getting it for that price. And, you need the local shop anyway (most of the time) to try on sizes.

Here is a shameless promotion - go to the WOS Forum and find the links thread - there is alot of good sites listed there with good stuff, etc. WOS Forum (http://wideopensportbikes.com/board/)

Don;t forget to check newenough.com ... great deals there!

What are you thinking of doing to his bike. Theres not a whole lot that can be done really to a Kat. Some of the mods that Matt has looked at on other forums like Katriders, some of those mods are not cheap at all. Now if it were a R6 or gixxer there would be more to do to it. What kind of things do you have in mind??

I think he wants to mod it with a GSXR1K. :D

I think he wants to mod it with a GSXR1K. :D LOL Should have gotten a GSXR then. :D

What are you thinking of doing to his bike. Theres not a whole lot that can be done really to a Kat. Some of the mods that Matt has looked at on other forums like Katriders, some of those mods are not cheap at all. Now if it were a R6 or gixxer there would be more to do to it. What kind of things do you have in mind?? Gauges, exhaust, fender eliminator, clear signals, JACKET,gel grip handles,foot pegs, just to name some things. Not looking to do all, but would like to do as much as i can with what i have. Matt tells me he found this and that on different sites, but doesn't tell me what the sights are. :smash: Thanks to everyone for your help, :) and yes, Chris, I'll call you. I owe ya one anyways for snapping at you on the phone the other day! :leaving: :lol:

Don't remember the snapping but you DO own me for the cage incident at hardware bar :lol: !!!!

Gauges, exhaust, fender eliminator, clear signals, JACKET,gel grip handles,foot pegs, just to name some things. Not looking to do all, but would like to do as much as i can with what i have. Matt tells me he found this and that on different sites, but doesn't tell me what the sights are. :smash: Thanks to everyone for your help, :) and yes, Chris, I'll call you. I owe ya one anyways for snapping at you on the phone the other day! :leaving: :lol: Well, as far as the jacket, definitely check newenough.com Also, don't order too far out from Christmas if you aren't sure about the size. Their policy only allows for a full refund or exchange within (I think) two weeks. And DON'T cut off any tags, because they will not give much of a refund without tags on it. Have him make sure it fits before cutting off any tags. Also, check out this thread for info on "riding jeans". Make sure you scroll down to find out about other brands as well. http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=930 As for guages, check this thread: http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=637&highlight=illum%2A

I have a good friend that owns a leather store in Camp Hill and will give me a good deal on the leather jacket for him. He has a huge selection in colors and all. Depending on how much you want to spend depends on how many of these items you can get. Matt and I have talked about the finder eliminator kits before and we can get the parts to do this from a hardware store and do it cheaper. The clear signals, grips, and foot pegs can all be picked up at Action for a good price. Hope this helps out. If not just call me and I'll tell you more if needed. :)

IMatt and I have talked about the finder eliminator kits before and we can get the parts to do this from a hardware store and do it cheaper. I did mine for almost no cost at all. Just cut it off, put a couple "L" brackets on to hold the license plate, bought smaller turn signals, drilled holes in the tail sections and mounted the turn signals on both sides. Worked out great, and VERY cheap.

I did mine for almost no cost at all. Just cut it off, put a couple "L" brackets on to hold the license plate, bought smaller turn signals, drilled holes in the tail sections and mounted the turn signals on both sides. Worked out great, and VERY cheap. Thats what him and I talked about. :dthumb:

Well, I just talked to Gasman tonight, and he gave me a few more ideas that I'm really liking. I'm really liking the clear turn signals on the front, the fender eliminator, and the jacket, if I could do the fender thing for cheaper than $60, I'd also go with the gauges. I think all those combined would make a pretty decent Christmas, huh? :rolleyes: Anyways, DJ, I was wondering if, when I pick up Jesse tomorrow (Thanksgiving Eve) if maybe you could spare an hour and maybe you could drive out to Action with me to look at some stuff. Give me a call tomorrow, well I guess technically later today, after Matt drops Jesse off, and let me know. Thanks! :D

Yeah I rock!!! And this has given me a reason to talk to Missy really late at night... :drool:

Yeah I rock!!! And this has given me a reason to talk to Missy really late at night... :drool: Well I know you're not complaining! :rolleyes:

Damn Skippy I'm not complaining!!

Get a room. :lol: :D

Well, as luck would have it, I won't be able to get Matt all the stuff I wanted to, but I got him a few things, and I think they'll make him pretty happy. I'm just gonna wait till we get our income tax check to get the rest. I didn't get the fender eliminator, couldn't decide on a bracket (I think too much) :rolleyes:, so I'll just let him handle that. But thanks to everyone for the help. :hug: I'm not gonna tell ya'll what he's getting, you'll just have to wait for a post from him first thing x-mas morning. :h13: It was fun looking at stuff, thinking about what to get, but I'm horrible with making decisions, so it was really stressful. :bonk: But I think you guys will approve, especially MP. (You'll understand!) So thanks to everyone for the help, I'll be calling upon you next year I'm sure!!!! :D

He'll still be happy with what he's getting...between CJD, DJ, and myself...we got him the hook up!!

OK, so I actually forgot about this thread , till just now !!! thanks for all your help everyone in getting me the xmas stuff for the kat! it all looks and works great.. and who says you cant mod out a Kat !! DJ!!! :bash: You can do tons of mods to it!!! thats it..post count to ZERO for you!! :cheers:

Hey, what are you doing in this thread?? You were told to stay out of here, weren't you? Just like a kid, always going where you're told not to. :rant: :lol:

LOL...ok...I meant theres not to much that you can do to it. But the mods you have done so far are looking pretty good. :dthumb:

Yeah!! GET OUT OF HERE!! YOU'RE GROUNDED!! GO TO YOUR CORNER AND "ENTERTAIN" YOURSELF!!!

LOL...ok...I meant theres not to much that you can do to it. But the mods you have done so far are looking pretty good. :dthumb: stop that stop that..there's tons u can do to a kat..and if u want proof..just click here ya tard!! :smash: http://www.spedee.com/

I have seen his bike. It does look good. So there are some things you can do. LOL :lol:

I have seen his bike. It does look good. So there are some things you can do. LOL :lol: yes, there are tons if you have the time and money...both of which are in alittle short supply these days, but im doing it little by little. Just like when Missy was calling into Action to get prices and info for my xmas presents and guy, awe damn, I cant think of which one she talked too.. I think it was Reid...anyhow, he told her there isnt much you can do..I went back later on, and told him he's full of shiat !! :pat: and told him to check out katriders if he wanted more info! :dthumb:

:dthumb: :cheers:

you know he read this before christmas why dident you PM it instead of post it :screwy:

I didnt read it..i gave her my word I would stay out of this thread till after christmas, and I did... it served its purpose, now I get to play in it too!! :dthumb:

I didnt read it..i gave her my word I would stay out of this thread till after christmas, and I did... it served its purpose, now I get to play in it too!! :dthumb: :bs: :wtf: :neen:

:bs: :wtf: :neen: Nope...he stayed out. And one question...is that you in your avatar???

yep its me graduating the youth police academy why ??? forgot to do the makeup

yeah thats it..now we know whats wrong with you.. no makeup !!! :seeya:

yep its me graduating the youth police academy why ??? forgot to do the makeup What did that get you besides a cert that can be printed off line??? :lol:

What did that get you besides a cert that can be printed off line??? :lol: hey i put a lot of time into that anbd it will help me later on that i have more knowlege then other people it was worth it in my mind plus i got a better understanding of what they do :dthumb:

Thats all that matters. :thumbs:

well i am either going to probly be a cop or join the military so.....that is all i can do for now

well i am either going to probly be a cop or join the military so.....that is all i can do for now Do you still look the same you do in your avatar?? If so...not trying to be mean, but I have been in the service and I know the training that they do. You will need to start working out a bit to be in shape. Trust me. It is better to be in shape now before you go, if you join, then they help you get in shape.

oh well it is off season right now so i will try to keep myself in shape this summer.....i am pretty big but you would be suprized at how athletic i am i am a little slow but i can withstand hell week in football and that is pretty dam hard!!! :dthumb: by the way what did you do in the rangers did u go on missions or w/e or were u just in the training or whatever