Author Topic: Cycle exchange (Read 3566 times)

Trav-i · « **on:** January 14, 2009, 09:36:02 AM »

Has anyone recently ordered anything from them. i have tried calling them quite a few times in the last couple of days and no one answers the phone. Are they closed? or am I just missing something (possibly another phone number). If anyone can help i sure would appreciate it greatly.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2009, 09:57:26 AM »

I ordered from them last Spring. My delivery was delayed due to a back ordered item. They eventually sent the bulk of the order with the back ordered item sent separately a few weeks later, no extra shipping charge.

I did take a phone call which required a few attempts before their phone was answered.

BIKE · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2009, 10:00:11 AM »

I placed an order with them in the fall. It took a while, but they fulfilled my order. I'm not sure what the issue is/was but it did take longer than I expected.

There is a thread on here somewhere that discusses it.

Really? · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2009, 10:32:17 AM »

I know they had some personal issues/problems recently but got things back in order and shipping to me was right on time.

I hope things are still going well with them. I would give them another call. Sue will answer emails too.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2009, 10:35:19 AM »

Hope all is well with the guys up north.
Great bunch of guys who really know their stuff...

MCRider · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2009, 10:39:54 AM »

Could be weather related. Sub-Zero temps, and wind chill alerts, don't know about snow on ground, could be a lot.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2009, 10:41:20 AM »

Quote from: MCRider on January 14, 2009, 10:39:54 AM

Could be weather related. Sub-Zero temps, and wind chill alerts, don't know about snow on ground, could be a lot.

We here in Chicago are getting dumped on with snow and the windchill is said to be -35 tonight, so I can guess it is worse in in WI.

Trav-i · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2009, 11:13:09 AM »

All is well i just called about a half hour ago and got someone. Lucky for me they had one chrome clutch lever left (it is now discontinued) plenty of clutch cables, and still have their polished throttle assemblies. So all should be here very soon!! Now on with the rest of the build up.

gregimotis · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2009, 11:42:53 AM »

Just too end on a good note:

I ordered some stuff from them a few months ago and got everything on time plus some good advice.

gerhed · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2009, 02:08:53 PM »

Got some carbs from them 3 years ago and it changed my life.
Now I don't spend the first 3 weeks of the riding season screwing around with carburetors !

blacknblue_cafe · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2009, 02:14:19 PM »

Hey, how'd you get their two carb setup in your frame....I see you just have cover filters on it, but did you have to do any other modifications....I was looking into buying those but someone told me they only fit special built chopper frames

gerhed · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2009, 02:42:53 PM »

Quote from: blacknblue_cafe on January 14, 2009, 02:14:19 PM

Hey, how'd you get their two carb setup in your frame....I see you just have cover filters on it, but did you have to do any other modifications....I was looking into buying those but someone told me they only fit special built chopper frames

No mods. They fit with about 1/2 inch or less to spare--I shaved the filters down to almost nothing--1/4 inch thick rubber part holds the screen on. --And I had to jack the rear of the tank up slightly to give the cable room to work.
(gas tank is off a CB360)--considerably smaller than the stock 750F tank.

Patrick · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2009, 03:56:17 PM »

I have ordered parts fro CycleX several times. I have always been very pleased with the parts and the service and the delivery times. Ken's a good guy and really knowledgable.

Of course, maybe it's my Wisconsin roots and the fact that me and Ken always spend time talking about the Packers...

Patrick

TheHun · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:32:08 PM »

i've tried to email them but no response yet. I do want their 2 carb setup eventually

JLeather · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2009, 04:39:44 PM »

Ken's not a big fan of eMail. Best time to try and call seems to be between 10-12 Eastern time. Ken does keep odd hours, and he's in and out of the shop frequently working on stuff so he's not the easiest to get on the phone, but he does know tons and is always willing to help out once you get him. There was a personal matter a few months ago, but they seem to be back up and running just fine now.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2009, 05:37:26 PM »

the more i think about it the more i think i might have to get a set of those carbs myself and modify the frame a bit so i can fit those small foam filters on.

wireman · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2009, 06:27:48 PM »

I tried calling about twice a day for almost a month, never got an answer!! Emailed and nothing. Found the parts on ebay ordered them and had them in about 3 days.

Jim F · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2009, 06:28:16 PM »

I talked to Ken last week and he has been very busy
plus the weather has been a problem

He is a great guy and he sells some good stuff also.

Jim

shoemanII · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2009, 07:07:28 PM »

have tried calling every day for a week now: am trying to find out how my stuff was shipped. listed as "priority mail" so i assumed it was USPS. have a real problem w/UPS, they leave stuff on my mailbox 'cause of my driveway. (had an order from llbean grabbed over the Holidays.)

if USPS all is well, if UPS i'll call them and hold for personal pickup.

anyone know cycle exh delivery method? thanks!
bobp

Trav-i · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2009, 11:18:40 AM »

I think their usual method is UPS. They told me yesterday it was going to 8.00 dollars to ship my order so that's consistant with UPS rates.

NickC · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2009, 11:43:41 AM »

Just placed an order with them today, will be shipped UPS

Matt Hubbell · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2009, 04:45:51 AM »

Does anyone know if they stopped the chrome exchange?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #22 on:** February 07, 2009, 07:17:14 AM »

I just bought some finned covers from them this last week. Excellent service and fast shipping. Sue and Ken were very helpful and friendly.

Matt Hubbell · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:15:50 AM »

I need a chrome cam cover and when I called they just said they did not have any more.

bikerbart · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:50:22 AM »

I have bought a few parts over the years,very knowledgable and helpful.Got all my stuff reasonably fast.I too want the double carb setup.If only they would make a 4-2 that was not as expensive as Benjies cafe racer.Will continue to buy from them.Its a small family shop,and we all know how disfunctional our families can be.Good things come to those who wait.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #25 on:** February 07, 2009, 11:21:11 AM »

Quote from: Vonblonde on February 07, 2009, 09:15:50 AM

I need a chrome cam cover and when I called they just said they did not have any more.

Send it to Brown's Plating in Paducah, KY. They do it the right way. Their website is advertising 3-5 days turnaround time. I had mine done there in '77 and it still looks great. Some of the other guys are hooking up as we speak to send a load in.

Matt Hubbell · « **Reply #26 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:32:58 PM »

Thats funny all of the original chrome on my bike was done at Browns and it is all still good after 30years, but my cam cover is cracked and I have to get a new one soon. DO you have to send Browns a polished piece?

MCRider · « **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2009, 12:49:10 PM »

Quote from: Vonblonde on February 07, 2009, 12:32:58 PM

Thats funny all of the original chrome on my bike was done at Browns and it is all still good after 30years, but my cam cover is cracked and I have to get a new one soon. DO you have to send Browns a polished piece?

I'll butt in here, as I am dealing with Brown's http://www.brownsplating.com/chrome_direct.php right now, boxing up some things. No to your question. Send them your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, etc. They clean, strip, buff and 7 layer plate. Their price catalog is here http://www.brownsplating.com/admin/2008_retail_catalog.pdf For CB750 Catalog page 14, PDF page 19 shows the cam cover price at $190.

Matt Hubbell · « **Reply #28 on:** February 08, 2009, 08:44:11 AM »

Thanks, do you have any idea about the cost of valve adjuster plugs, I can't find that in the catalog?

MCRider · « **Reply #29 on:** February 08, 2009, 09:25:01 AM »

Quote from: Vonblonde on February 08, 2009, 08:44:11 AM

Thanks, do you have any idea about the cost of valve adjuster plugs, I can't find that in the catalog?

Me neither. I see on the 500/550 page that valve cover caps are $19. That's my best guess.

Matt Hubbell · « **Reply #30 on:** February 08, 2009, 09:49:56 AM »

ok thanks

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Author Topic: Cycle exchange (Read 3566 times)

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