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Offline LesterPiglet

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Silvers having a laugh.
« on: March 08, 2014, 06:08:50 PM »
Took my bike out for it's first run since October. Bike kept going on to two pots. I discovered it was sticky contact breakers(points) for 2 and 3. Tried cleaning the buggers but the problem persists.
So I decided to check Silvers for genuine replacements...  It would cost me £39.30.  Fork that.  Aftermarket will cost me £9. £2.50 of which is delivery. For the genuines delivery it's £11.75
Something totally messed up with their delivery process. It should not be based on cost, but on size/weight.
« Last Edit: March 08, 2014, 06:31:44 PM by LesterPiglet »
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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2014, 06:38:55 PM »
Lester,
Said it all along the post charges are getting unrelistic.A full set of decals excluding tank strips were half the price of the post f ck me they go in a letter dont they?The other day a crank for something like 20 quid post over a grand albiet from the states who on earth is going to pay that I only paid a grand for the whole bike.
Sometimes I think sell em cheap get the buggars with the post costs.
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2014, 06:54:44 PM »
They sound cheep  ::) There £50.40 plus post for the 750.

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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2014, 07:15:19 PM »
50 quid a piece or set ? Either way I am glad I bought a shed load cheap.
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Offline LesterPiglet

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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2014, 07:28:09 PM »
Same points for the 550 and 750.

Actually it looks like all the fours use the same points.
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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2014, 07:30:10 PM »
I only wanted a tappet but, the postage was £2.50. So he is on hold until i need other parts. 
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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2014, 07:34:53 PM »
Quote from: trigger6969 on March 08, 2014, 07:30:10 PM
I only wanted a tappet but, the postage was £2.50. So he is on hold until i need other parts.
Make sure the parts don't amount to more than £20 or you will pay £11.75 postage.  >:(
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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2014, 07:41:32 PM »
Lester, you should of ordered the 750 points. Maybe they will last twice as long and give better performance.  ;)
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2014, 07:43:21 PM »
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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2014, 07:44:59 PM »
Quote from: trigger6969 on March 08, 2014, 07:41:32 PM
Lester, you should of ordered the 750 points. Maybe they will last twice as long and give better performance.  ;)

I won't be using Silvers if I can help it.
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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2014, 07:48:19 PM »
All we need now is the exchange rate for the euro to go back to 1.60 to the pound and CMS will be a lot cheaper than Dave Silver Parts.
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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2014, 09:41:17 AM »
He joined us a few weeks ago , at my request, then I guess he bowed out because of all the comments about his hikes in  prices , making him rich a rich man etc., which just coincidentally happened to be being aired at the time he joined. He then contacted me and asked if we have any issues/queries, for me  to direct him to the relevant post, which I am happy to do. As a group, we may be able to get some kind of concession from him  I don't know but worth asking I suppose. But let's give him some credit too. e.g. he is importing Yamiya NO.NO. pipes and selling them without a massive markup. How much would they cost us directly from Yamiya, once you have paid the import charges and delivery?

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« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2014, 10:36:11 AM »
That doesn't justify two different delivery charges for the same package.
If he wants to keep a loyal customer base these postage charges need revised.
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Re: Silvers having a laugh.
« Reply #13 on: March 09, 2014, 10:54:46 AM »
I used to spend hundreds with Dave silvers - Prices used to be competative enough to be worth just ordering all the parts I needed for a year, but my last order went to Wemoto as even just a few brake pads and throttle cables was set to cost significantly more - thing is for restoration, customers demand high standards, not just functionality, that drives up prices as returns dent profits. For me who just runs a bike for transport it means I'm off elsewhere. For Dave Silvers bussiness he is chasing serious restorations and is frankly king of the hill on that front, with a pretty solid reputation, as well as having the buying power to get stuff repoduced, though I immagine that comes with it's own fairly mammoth overheads in warehousing terms, millions of £££ worth of stock to keep in order and insure. My mate runs a small motox shop that recently got done over by scum, in terms of un insured losses, stock that wasn't immediately obvious had been taken etc the robbery cost him personally £15k and his insurance renewal will go up too. Dave silver is playing a high steaks game but without him a lot of sohc bikes might not be viable with small details like brake calipers now being re produced. The postage issue I'd hope will be resolved as it is a major put off.
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« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2014, 11:54:32 AM »
OK I have linked him to this post via Facebook.

Personally I think he is one of the good guys.

Cheers.. AshD
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