Topic: Where are your go to places for everything and replacement parts?

[ChopSticks]

Pretty simple, I understand there's ebay, craigslist, even this sub. Then there's a slew of internet retailers cb750supply, vintagecb750, partzilla etc.

But where are your go to places for certain parts and/or everything?

For instance do you go to partzilla for o-rings, ebay for carbs, cb750supply for oil filters?

In addition where do you go for parts that are discontinued?

& lastly to be specific and detailed as possible, is OEM better for all? some? none? Have some brands reproduced parts better than OEM? etc

Any recommendations/suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

[flybox1]

ive learned an expensive lesson over the years.  OEM stuff is simply better than the rest.
i'll use all those retailers and a few others, but i will buy OEM if its available. 

I'll always start by finding the OEM part number on CMSNL.com.  I have my bikes fiche page bookmarked.
then i'll just do an internet search using HONDA followed by the part number i looked up.
I easily find what is available, or not....

[edwardmorris]

+1 on the OE stuff, I pretty much grab a new/nos item if its available. Here are my go to people:

Bill Benton: Owner Operator, Bill's house of Honda funland  . He will have pretty much everything, and a great guy to work with.

JT Marks: Authorized distributor for yamiya, and the best source for finding a ton of discontinued parts as NOS items. His ebay listings will make you bankrupt,  but working directly with him will get you discounts on both OE and yamiya items.

Last resort: Call all Honda dealerships in the area, usually one or two of them will have what you need.

[WhyNot2]

I use Partzilla mostly. Purdy much cheaper than most.

I do the same as flybox1, look it up on the fiche and then start searching for the cheapest to buy from.

I also call the local bike shop to see if they have it first.............course the closest shop to me is like a 45 minute ride away.

If I can get it OEM, I will.

[70CB750]

Bill Benton.

[ChopSticks]

ive learned an expensive lesson over the years.  OEM stuff is simply better than the rest.
i'll use all those retailers and a few others, but i will buy OEM if its available. 

I'll always start by finding the OEM part number on CMSNL.com.  I have my bikes fiche page bookmarked.
then i'll just do an internet search using HONDA followed by the part number i looked up.
I easily find what is available, or not....

Any examples of what finally made you turn to OEM only?


Also what exactly is "fiche?" I've read it a couple times in this post

[ChopSticks]

Bill Benton: Owner Operator, Bill's house of Honda funland  . He will have pretty much everything, and a great guy to work with.

Any link to Bill's house of Honda funland? internet searches are returning a Bob house of honda funland...

[ChopSticks]

When a site like http://www.cb750supply.com/products says:

"Fuel Petcock - Honda CB750 - OEM Ref. # 16950-300-020"

Does that mean it's an OEM part or an aftermarket part that is similar to the OEM part referenced?

[flybox1]

^^^it means its an aftermarket part that fits the HONDA part number.

these are fiche
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb750k8-four-usa_model14397/partslist/

NEW motion pro clutch cable with less than 300 miles on it snapped. 
my 35+ year old original Honda clutch cable is still going strong, pulls easier, and is not frayed

aftermarket clutch switch did not fit in cutout, went back to OEM.

Aftermarket(keyster, K&L) jets (main and pilot) are inaccurate and cause jetting issues i could not fix.
press in pilots do not stay in.
switched back to OEM mains and jetsrus pilots - no issues.

[70CB750]

the only link to Blll Benton is thru this forum via Personal Message. His location is as secret as Mt Weather.

Mt.Weather is no secret in my area  - nice motorcycle ride too 

[70CB750]

Our realtor built a cabin right next to it, nice area.

[ChopSticks]

^^^it means its an aftermarket part that fits the HONDA part number.

these are fiche
http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb750k8-four-usa_model14397/partslist/

NEW motion pro clutch cable with less than 300 miles on it snapped. 
my 35+ year old original Honda clutch cable is still going strong, pulls easier, and is not frayed

aftermarket clutch switch did not fit in cutout, went back to OEM.

Aftermarket(keyster, K&L) jets (main and pilot) are inaccurate and cause jetting issues i could not fix.
press in pilots do not stay in.
switched back to OEM mains and jetsrus pilots - no issues.

Thanks, what about maintenance parts? Oil/air filters? oil o-rings? etc. still OEM? or aftermarket are just fine? Just wondering since something as simple as air filters are almost 3-4x aftermarket.

[evanphi]

Thanks, what about maintenance parts? Oil/air filters? oil o-rings? etc. still OEM? or aftermarket are just fine? Just wondering since something as simple as air filters are almost 3-4x aftermarket.

Buy a K&N air filter.

If you get a K&N oil filter, you'll get new orings for the housing, too.

[DaveBarbier]

Haven't seen DavidSilverSpares.com mentioned yet. Great site. I also look at CMSNL for the part numbers then do a google search. Usually it's Partzilla, EBay, or DSS.

OEM>aftermarket. Especially in seals. Aftermarket crank seals didn't have a needed lip to prevent being pushed out. For me, anything that requires the case to be split or motor come out must be OEM if possible. Although Loctite 518 worked beautifully to seal the case halves.


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1978 Honda CB550K

[jeremyillingworth]

I got filters from Z1 and was happy with their service. I don't drive much so several of each filter will last me for years.

If it's something small and it's getting shipped across the border it's usually cheaper to just get it from my local Honda dealer.

jeremy

[Stev-o]

One more thing, don't buy CCC. (Cheap Chinese Crap)

[ChopSticks]

Thanks, what about maintenance parts? Oil/air filters? oil o-rings? etc. still OEM? or aftermarket are just fine? Just wondering since something as simple as air filters are almost 3-4x aftermarket.

Buy a K&N air filter.


If you get a K&N oil filter, you'll get new orings for the housing, too.

Any suggestions where I can pick these up? Or is it something auto zone / advance auto parts would carry?

[ekpent]

Advance Auto carries Fram oil filters with new gaskets for our bikes.

[DaveBarbier]

I've been getting OEM oil filters off eBay for about $12 free shipping. Comes with o-rings.


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1978 Honda CB550K

[evanphi]

Thanks, what about maintenance parts? Oil/air filters? oil o-rings? etc. still OEM? or aftermarket are just fine? Just wondering since something as simple as air filters are almost 3-4x aftermarket.

Buy a K&N air filter.


If you get a K&N oil filter, you'll get new orings for the housing, too.

Any suggestions where I can pick these up? Or is it something auto zone / advance auto parts would carry?

Buy direct from K&N. www.knfilters.com (or .ca if in canada). Select your vehicle.

[ChopSticks]

I got filters from Z1 and was happy with their service. I don't drive much so several of each filter will last me for years.

If it's something small and it's getting shipped across the border it's usually cheaper to just get it from my local Honda dealer.

jeremy

Might be a stupid question but is Z1 the same as http://www.z1enterprises.com/ ?

[ChopSticks]

One more thing, don't buy CCC. (Cheap Chinese Crap)

How can you differentiate CCC from other aftermarket stuff?

[ChopSticks]

Thanks, what about maintenance parts? Oil/air filters? oil o-rings? etc. still OEM? or aftermarket are just fine? Just wondering since something as simple as air filters are almost 3-4x aftermarket.

Buy a K&N air filter.


If you get a K&N oil filter, you'll get new orings for the housing, too.

Any suggestions where I can pick these up? Or is it something auto zone / advance auto parts would carry?

Buy direct from K&N. www.knfilters.com (or .ca if in canada). Select your vehicle.

Holy, is there any reason why the air filter is so expensive? Also do the carbs needs to be readjusted for the K&N air filter in the stock air box?

[madmtnmotors]

Holy, is there any reason why the (K&N?) air filter is so expensive?

I believe K&N filters are guaranteed for life. Wash them out by soaking in soapy water, rinse, AIR dry, and apply your favorite filter oil. Good for another 5K to 10K miles.

[ChopSticks]

Holy, is there any reason why the (K&N?) air filter is so expensive?

I believe K&N filters are guaranteed for life. Wash them out by soaking in soapy water, rinse, AIR dry, and apply your favorite filter oil. Good for another 5K to 10K miles.

Sorry first time ever seeing this but applying filter oil? Is this something I would have to buy with the air filter and apply prior to putting it in or just for future maintenance? and is this a thing? like should I have been applying oil to all my air filters or just a Honda thing?


Also just noticed this while browsing one of the recommended sites, is this the oil that you're referring to?

http://www.z1enterprises.com/ItemDetails.aspx?itemDescription=K%26N+AIR+FILTER+SQUEEZE+OIL+8+oz.&item=TU40-2008