Topic: Yamiya

[azporkey]

Has any one on  this forum bought anything from Yamiya ? Where do they get there prices? A front fender for a 70-71 750 is over  1300.00 US dollars. Seen them on E-Bay under 300.00 us dollars. There replacement decals for tach & speedo are $200. I bought a pair for $32.  They are exactly like the originals on my 71 K 750. azporkey

[Retro Rocket]

Yes, unfortunately Japanese live in their own little bubble, if they realised how many people now sell aftermarket parts way cheaper than there's they would lower their prices. Funnily enough, some of their parts are well priced....go figure....!!!

Mick

[Duke McDukiedook]

Realize fellas this is a place where watermelons go for $100US.

[MCRider]

Yes, unfortunately Japanese live in their own little bubble, if they realised how many people now sell aftermarket parts way cheaper than there's they would lower their prices. Funnily enough, some of their parts are well priced....go figure....!!!

Mick

Yes they've got lots of odds and ends fairly priced I think. Stuff that s hard to find NOS or even good used condition. If they've got it and I want it, I'll have it in a few days from Japan! Faster than some stuff I've ordered from neighboring IL. 

May cost a few extra $$ but service is worth it.

Now I'm not talking about the way overpriced examples, but they've got a lot in their catalog that I'll buy, and gladly pay a fair price to a few $$ more.

[Ichiban 4]

Remember also..that they are priced in Yen usually..and you have to ask them if they have converted the prices from Yen to dollars.  Sometimes they haven't  Currently..the dollar is worth about 85 yen..I believe.

I guess I'm a little sensitive about stuff that tends to lapse into what I call "Jap bashing". This didn't..but it got my radar up. The Yamiya folks are really friendly and usually helpful..as Ron said.  So try to give them the benefit of the doubt..before thinking that they are ripping people off.  They also will negotiate prices sometimes..if you feel it's simply too high.  But not usually.  As said: you can always go somewhere else..if you don't like the prices.

My two cents..

Ichi

[mick7504]

Remember also..that they are priced in Yen usually..and you have to ask them if they have converted the prices from Yen to dollars.  Sometimes they haven't  Currently..the dollar is worth about 85 yen..I believe.

I guess I'm a little sensitive about stuff that tends to lapse into what I call "Jap bashing". This didn't..but it got my radar up. The Yamiya folks are really friendly and usually helpful..as Ron said.  So try to give them the benefit of the doubt..before thinking that they are ripping people off.  They also will negotiate prices sometimes..if you feel it's simply too high.  But not usually.  As said: you can always go somewhere else..if you don't like the prices.

My two cents..

Ichi

I recently purchased a 4/1 exhaust system from Yamiya.
The product quality is excellent and their service and follow up is excellent.
It was a professionally and efficiently handled transaction and I'll certainly be doing business there again.
Good people.
Mick
 

[Retro Rocket]

Remember also..that they are priced in Yen usually..and you have to ask them if they have converted the prices from Yen to dollars.  Sometimes they haven't  Currently..the dollar is worth about 85 yen..I believe.

I guess I'm a little sensitive about stuff that tends to lapse into what I call "Jap bashing". This didn't..but it got my radar up. The Yamiya folks are really friendly and usually helpful..as Ron said.  So try to give them the benefit of the doubt..before thinking that they are ripping people off.  They also will negotiate prices sometimes..if you feel it's simply too high.  But not usually.  As said: you can always go somewhere else..if you don't like the prices.

My two cents..

Ichi

Hi Ichi, if any of that was aimed at my comments then i will just say that i have been dealing with the Japanese directly for nearly 10 years buying high end guitars and a lot of the time they are completely oblivious as to what is happening over seas as it is of no interest to them, i am not speaking for all of Japan but this is my experience. After pointing out some things "overseas" on more than one occasion i have then received favourable treatment. I think it definitely wouldn't hurt for some interested buyers to inform them that some of their prices are ridiculously high and it has absolutely nothing to do with the current exchange rates, they just make it a little worse. I see no need for you to get defensive over anything said here, some of their stuff is stupid expensive and while they were making parts that we couldn't get elsewhere then it was working for them,  it is a completely different story now as most parts can be bought elsewhere for a lot less money....  No Jap bashing here as you put it,  just saying it like it is....

Mick

[andy750]

Realize fellas this is a place where watermelons go for $100US.

Sorry this is not true!

[markb]

it is a completely different story now as most parts can be bought elsewhere for a lot less money....

I'm not sure that most parts can be bought elsewhere for less.  Certainly some can be bought for less but some can't be bought at all elsewhere (such as the sandcast no number exhaust).  Those are the parts that I buy from Yamiya and their quality and service are excellent.
Mark  

[Johnie]

Has any one on  this forum bought anything from Yamiya ? Where do they get there prices? A front fender for a 70-71 750 is over  1300.00 US dollars. Seen them on E-Bay under 300.00 us dollars. There replacement decals for tach & speedo are $200. I bought a pair for $32.  They are exactly like the originals on my 71 K 750. azporkey

Keep in mind that $1,300 fender you are talking about at Yamiya is the hard to find "cut" front fender on the early KO's. A "cut" NOS one in the USA would go for over $1,000 on eBay. I would suggest going with the later KO fender which is not cut and the Yamiya cost is around $450. Or you can get one one on eBay cheaper. As far as Yamiya, I have high praise for them and what they sell. I have bought many things from them and the quality is top of the line. Shipping is faster than anything I have ever got in the USA. They are a great company and you can see all positive feedback on Yamiya in the "Good Sellers" area of this board.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Realize fellas this is a place where watermelons go for $100US.

Sorry this is not true!

OK, $50, $tuff is expensive there- we can agree on that.

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

Has any one on  this forum bought anything from Yamiya ? Where do they get there prices? A front fender for a 70-71 750 is over  1300.00 US dollars. Seen them on E-Bay under 300.00 us dollars. There replacement decals for tach & speedo are $200. I bought a pair for $32.  They are exactly like the originals on my 71 K 750. azporkey

The quality of Yamiya parts is excellent. I bought some parts for my K2 and K0 and it is incredible what the produce. Keep in mind that reproducing parts is very expensive, especially when the numbers they produce is limited. I have seen the Vietnamese fender on Ebay, it is much cheaper but far from perfect. Good enough for many of us, but some of us only want the best for his bike. I'd rather spend more bucks for a perfect part than doing some concessions.
If you are happy with a lower quality, it is not mandatory to buy these from Yamiya.

I am curious where you can buy an exact copy of decals for $32. I haven't found them. I know how much time it cost to design an exact copy. And beside that, Yamiya doesn't produce decals, but face plates. Have you even put your bike in the hot summer sun with decals?

[andy750]

Realize fellas this is a place where watermelons go for $100US.

Sorry this is not true!

OK, $50, $tuff is expensive there- we can agree on that.

I dont know where you are getting your info from but if you had been to Japan you would know that food costs are not that high. You can eat there cheaper than you can in Boston  - no 15- 20% tipping in resteraunts for one thing...supermarket shopping is better quality and less $$s. Some stuff is expensive but on average day-to-day living not much more (if any) than the States. And if it is more expensive then its usually of high quality. 

Know your info before posting this kind of misinformation.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Alright, $25 a watermelon, that is still not cheap.

http://www2.econ.iastate.edu/classes/econ355/choi/jprice.htm

[markb]

It might matter that the data was from 2003?

[Duke McDukiedook]

inflation a #$%*.

[Retro Rocket]

it is a completely different story now as most parts can be bought elsewhere for a lot less money....

I'm not sure that most parts can be bought elsewhere for less.  Certainly some can be bought for less but some can't be bought at all elsewhere (such as the sandcast no number exhaust).  Those are the parts that I buy from Yamiya and their quality and service are excellent.
Mark  

Mark i would say that the unmarked KO pipes are more of an exception than the rule. I have over 300 bookmarks of places that make parts for our bikes and i can assure you that MOST { i didn't say all} parts are available, they may be hard to find but they are out there.

Mick

[markb]

Mick,
You're probably right.  I just pay more attention to the sandcast stuff.  Do you have any other sandcast part makers on your list?
Mark

[Retro Rocket]

Hi Mark, i haven't owned a sandcast for nearly 30 years and i am quite aware that they are a different beast, in answer to your question, mostly No because i never look for them for sandcasts. Next time i am going through my bookmarks i will make a note of any sandcast stuff i find. I quite often type Honda or 750 honda or Honda 750 parts or any combination of ways to say Honda parts and usually come up with new links, found these on monday night for example....I'll keep my eye's open...

http://supremetoolinc.com/cart/honda-cb-750-triple-clamps-p-72.html

Mick

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

Hi Mark, i haven't owned a sandcast for nearly 30 years and i am quite aware that they are a different beast, in answer to your question, mostly No because i never look for them for sandcasts. Next time i am going through my bookmarks i will make a note of any sandcast stuff i find. I quite often type Honda or 750 honda or Honda 750 parts or any combination of ways to say Honda parts and usually come up with new links, found these on monday night for example....I'll keep my eye's open...

http://supremetoolinc.com/cart/honda-cb-750-triple-clamps-p-72.html

Mick

That is aftermarket stuff, not a reproduction of the unavailable Honda parts.

[Sam Green Racing]

inflation a #$%*.

I'll hang on untill tomorrow, I'll probably get that watermelon for free and a set of pipes thrown in.

Sam.

[spot45]

Yamiya stuff is very good.  But what is happening particularly here in the states with the AMCA is that the Japanese bikes from the 70's are begining to get accepted for judgeing.  When this happens it always drives up the prices for the NOS parts that are not being made elsewhere.  Reproduction parts are acceptable but they will hurt a bike's overall score in judgeing.   So once you understand their judgeing system,etc.   It is very easy to understand why the parts are becoming expensive regardless of where they come from.

[markb]

....I'll keep my eye's open...

Thanks.  I'll have to do some more searching myself too.
Mark

[Retro Rocket]

Hi Mark, i haven't owned a sandcast for nearly 30 years and i am quite aware that they are a different beast, in answer to your question, mostly No because i never look for them for sandcasts. Next time i am going through my bookmarks i will make a note of any sandcast stuff i find. I quite often type Honda or 750 honda or Honda 750 parts or any combination of ways to say Honda parts and usually come up with new links, found these on monday night for example....I'll keep my eye's open...

http://supremetoolinc.com/cart/honda-cb-750-triple-clamps-p-72.html

Mick

That is aftermarket stuff, not a reproduction of the unavailable Honda parts.

I am well aware of that, my point is that i have found parts in the strangest of places and i continue to find stuff every time i look.
I know Yamiya probably have parts that you can't buy anywhere else but i have seen standard pipes on CMSNL as well. Compare prices on David Silver spares to Yamiya, big difference on some parts...

Mick

[CB750faces.com (Lecram)]

Hi Mark, i haven't owned a sandcast for nearly 30 years and i am quite aware that they are a different beast, in answer to your question, mostly No because i never look for them for sandcasts. Next time i am going through my bookmarks i will make a note of any sandcast stuff i find. I quite often type Honda or 750 honda or Honda 750 parts or any combination of ways to say Honda parts and usually come up with new links, found these on monday night for example....I'll keep my eye's open...

http://supremetoolinc.com/cart/honda-cb-750-triple-clamps-p-72.html

Mick

That is aftermarket stuff, not a reproduction of the unavailable Honda parts.

I am well aware of that, my point is that i have found parts in the strangest of places and i continue to find stuff every time i look.
I know Yamiya probably have parts that you can't buy anywhere else but i have seen standard pipes on CMSNL as well. Compare prices on David Silver spares to Yamiya, big difference on some parts...

Mick

David Silver is even cheaper with many parts. And they sometimes have NOS for attractive prices. The VAT is also lower and the British Pound is cheap for us European. As the UK is also part of European Union, we do not have to pay custom charges and local VAT.

When I started with the restoration of my K2, I wasn't aware of all the suppliers and have bought some parts at suppliers for a higher price than necessary. Doing some investigation can save you a lot of money. I am now buying my parts all over the world (I love internet), but most of all at DSS (I spent over 6000 euros at DSS). The parts DSS cannot supply I buy elsewhere, include Yamiya.

[Retro Rocket]

Absolutely correct, do your home work because you would be surprised what is out there........And its not all expensive....

Mick