TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 12, 2014 Just a quick note to say thanks to Randy and all who foster a good relationship with local shops. I've had good luck with FBC having a riding suit in for an ADV guy a month or so ago and a Leatt 5.5 Pro HD in stock for me today. The member discount was given on both occasions without question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oracle 195 Posted March 12, 2014 Good to know, thanks for passing it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted March 12, 2014 nice to know and it nice to support stores that support SDAR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downs 1 Posted March 14, 2014 I've used FBC a few times for parts. Their prices are comparable to online prices when you factor in shipping. I usually support them with my OEM parts business. Haven't bought a bike from them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted March 14, 2014 Yeah - they're crazy high with their new bike prices. But knowing that, I just beat 'em up with reality. Bought my Strom and my step daughters quad there. Be ready to negotiate but you can get the price you want. I even bought an SV650 after negotiating, rode it home and realized I should've bought the Strom. They unwound the SV deal and I got the Strom at the same percentage off. I usually use my standby "bad breath is better than no breath" ........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BSon2or4 28 Posted March 24, 2014 I bought through them on one of the FBC deals and had a good experience though the internet response for sales was a little delayed, but the staff and F&I personnel were very friendly. I got out of there for less than the asking price at another dealer and that was with the extended warranty. It was only about 7 months later that I was contacted in regards to a class action suit against them for some financing misappropriations that I have disregarded. Got to love lawyer cash grabs at quality companies. I otherwise had no problems, a good experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 5, 2014 Motoworld vs Veys El Cajon vs Fun Bike Center Since I have the front apart on the DR, I figured I'd get a new speedo bulb as mine had taken a vacation and not come back. I had to get some fuel line for the new tank and stopped at MW. Although they're not a Suzuki shop, I asked if they could try to cross match the bulb - figuring bulbs can't be solely used by one moto manufacturer. "Nothing we have will fit"....didn't even try. Off to Veys - "nope, we don't have it in stock, you should be able to find that bulb anywhere"......uhm except there I guess. Fun Bike Center is close to my office so I stopped by - they sell Suzuki's afterall. Nope, not in stock. Henry at the parts counter "let's see if we can match the 1.7W wedge base with somebody elses"......bingo. A Honda part number crossed over and the bulb fit when I got home. I called back to thank Henry. I know it's down to the individual, but it's nice to find somebody interested in helping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downs 1 Posted April 5, 2014 SO wait was it MW or FBC tha helped you out? I think you mis typed your post somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted April 5, 2014 FBC - thx for the catch - fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
