I can't remember which sub-board it was, but a couple of weeks ago there was a discussion of the relative performance of online suppliers, and in particular their shipping rates and speed.
I was in a unique position to set up a direct comparison between Motobins and Motorworks. This arose because I bought what was the last pair of front springs they had from Motobins. Then I discovered that Motorworks have the unobtainable cushioning ring that lurks in the bottom of the damper rods. I also discivered that Motorworks had heavy duty fork spring available for the R65.
I quickly decided that the new standard springs could go int he wife's bike and that the HD ones can go in mine (anyone who saw the video of the first start of the R65 will know that I have somewhat more than average avoirdupois.
Anyway, ordered on the same day, confirmation emails received the same day. Motobins parcel arrived Wednesday last week, still waiting for Motorworks.....
For some time on the odd occasion I order from Motorworks I had the sense that stuff took a bit longer to arrive from them - now confirmed. Now the service is friendly and the parts are good, but for the time being Motorworks will remain my 2nd string parts source.
