Parts suppliers - any Australian alternatives

[gregb]

Hi all. I'm chasing Brembo brake overhaul parts and have been surprised by the asking prices at the only parts shop in Australia I know of. I've previously used Munich in Perth reluctantly, but looking at the cost of brake hoses and in particular caliper overhaul kits, I'm flabbergasted at what they want compared to what I can see at Moto-Bins. (perhaps Ned Kelly works there).

Moto-bins seem to feature regularly in discussion here and despite being out of stock of what I need just now, look a better source for most stuff. But are there any other suppliers of R65 bits in Australia, or other decent European suppliers perhaps?

Thanks

[Kelvin]

I tend to use Munich with the occasional large order to Motobins. Munich are cheaper than the BMW dealer!

[gregb]

Ok thanks. Looks like not many other choices then. But you are right about BMW dealers.

[Tony Smith]

I bought my last batch of seals a d dust covers from a US eBay seller. The whole lot was less than $20US and, you guessed it, the postage was more than that.

All you need is the bore diameter for the piston ring/seal and the external diameter for the dust cover. The dust covers were a bear to fit, but they did fit.

[gregb]

Sounds like another option then. I'll pull them apart and see what I find. It should be possible to get hoses made locally, but not sure if the fittings on the lowers will be a problem.

[Burt]

I use Motobins, Motorworks and EME (Euromotorelectrics) in the US with EME having the fastest delivery.  EME have been expanding their parts inventory over recent years.  I have not dealt with James Sherlock (UK) but generally hear good things about them.  I believe in recent  times with Covid Motorworks has cut back on staff in their used parts side of the business. 

I mainly buy parts for K series but also F & R.  I usually compare all their prices/availability after converting in Oz Dollars and go from there.  EME use Fedex(?) whom are quite expensive but quick (I've had parts in four days).  I think it was mentioned on this forum that Munich buy all their parts from Motorworks but have a really quick delivery time. 

I buy local hardware items in bulk and you should be able to find a half decent brake line mob where you can have custom made brake lines made up if you take the old ones in.  I would expect no more than $30 per line. 

Hope this helps