Surprisingly inexpensive replacement parts 1050XT

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Tngarren

For the last several years, I have owned and made repairs to Ducatis and H-Ds. My current project is a '22 Salvage 1050XT. The bike needed both side covers repaired, painted, and new decals. I figured the body work and paint would be around $300, so I ordered the 4 decals for $100 and took the covers to a local painter. All in $400, which is fine by me because H-D or Ducati replacement parts would be around $1000.

While I'm waiting on the painter, I browsed the parts fiche and saw the cost of painted side covers including decals for around $350, with taxes and shipping. Surprisingly inexpensive. So, I spent an extra $50 for repaired parts vs new. Bad decision on my part, but I am liking this Suzuki cost of ownership more and more.

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StretchNM

· #2 · 4 mo ago

I bent the clutch lever on my 2022 DL650 several months back. Walked into the Suzuki dealer expecting to pay a premium price for OEM AND that they would have to order it. Nope. In stock - $20 even (plus tax). While standing at the counter, I heard the guy mention to himself out loud to order another to have on-hand.

A couple of weeks ago, I dropped the bike and broke the end off the new clutch lever I installed a couple of three months back. Back to Suzuki. The owner is there this time and he searches the computer, then goes in the back and brings out another OEM lever. $20 even (plus tax).

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PerazziMx14

· #3 · 4 mo ago

Parts are always surprising. I needed a front wheel cover for one of my GS and looking on eBay they were in the $100 range for used. On a whim got on Max BMW's parts fiche and a new front wheel cover was $85. Then a common bolt will be $12.

I've have learned when you need parts shop new 1st then look for used. Sometimes you are pleasantly surprised and will get new less than used.

Cheers,

P-14

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Philbytx

· #4 · 4 mo ago

I also discovered (to my cost☹) that Ebay is not necessarily the cheapest place for replacement parts.

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Stromemanuel

· #5 · 4 mo ago

PerazziMx14 said:
Parts are always surprising. I needed a front wheel cover for one of my GS and looking on eBay they were in the $100 range for used. On a whim got on Max BMW's parts fiche and a new front wheel cover was $85. Then a common bolt will be $12.

I've have learned when you need parts shop new 1st then look for used. Sometimes you are pleasantly surprised and will get new less than used.

Cheers,

P-14

BMW= Bring More Wallet🤣

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PerazziMx14

· #6 · 4 mo ago

Stromemanuel said:
BMW= Bring More Wallet🤣

Yep, BMW is overpriced elitist junk. Better off spending your money on UJM's

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Tngarren

Discussion Starter · #7 · 4 mo ago

PerazziMx14 said:
Yep, BMW is overpriced elitist junk. Better off spending your money on UJM's

A few months ago, I bought a gently used '16 R1200RT for $13K USD. Wind protection, suspension, hand controls, torque/power, instrumentation, shaft drive, heated grips/seat, exhaust sound are all very good. I don't feel elitist when I ride it. Just an old man enjoying every bike I can before my riding days come to an end.

I don't doubt it will be expensive to repair. Then again, it may go 100K miles without a fault.

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Sladep

· #8 · 4 mo ago

Stromemanuel said:
BMW= Bring More Wallet🤣

Wampum

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Stromemanuel

· #9 · 4 mo ago

As a former BMW owner ('94 K75) I agree, fun to ride and great (if not over) engineered. I've spent my money on multiple brands of motorcycles. The thing I've realized about Suzukis is they're cheaper/easier to fix and maintain. They might not perform as well as a "premium" brand, but good enough- and also fun to ride.

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