joker9r
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So I've always given motorcycle shops he benefit of the doubt and try buying parts from local shops. Big Dog St Louis is my local Big Dog shop although its about 40 miles from my house. The first time I stopped in my girlfriend and I stood at the parts counter for about 5 minutes when I got tired of just standing there and decided to walk to the sales section and look for someone. I found a salesman standing in front of a TV watching who knows what. After I said excuse me a couple times with no answer I finally walked in the office and tapped the guy on his arm. He said, "Oh my bad I didn't see you, whats up" I told him I needed to check on a couple parts I had been looking for. He said, "oh yea hang on a few and the parts guy should be back up front." He then continued watching the TV without even attempting to help or page the parts guy. About 3 more minutes later and nothing or no one else, we walked out. Now I just got off the phone with the same shop and told them I was looking for some information on the VR since mine caught on fire a few months ago. I told him I lived about an hour away and would like to check locally for the part unless they had one in stock. He said he'd have to order one in, and gave me the BDM part number. I asked if he knew which vendor made it or possibly a non BDM part number, he said nope and hung up! :angry: :bang: I don't want to slam this shop, I don't really know the guys and some folks may have had great service from them, just not me. I guess I'm spoiled since most of my dealings with BDM in the past was in Wichita.
Sorry for venting! LOL My real question is below!
Maybe one of you could be more helpful.... I know my VR is a two prong type for a 32 amp big V EVO system. I found one through a local Harley shop which would have worked just fine but the lead back to stator was very tight and in my opinion needed about another .25-.50 inch more. So if anyone has or knows a non BDM part number, that would be great! I'd also rather find a black finned VR, another reason why I need a non BDM number. Thans for any help. OH yea! Its gonna finally be above 50 here this weekend and I gotta RIDE!
Sorry for venting! LOL My real question is below!
Maybe one of you could be more helpful.... I know my VR is a two prong type for a 32 amp big V EVO system. I found one through a local Harley shop which would have worked just fine but the lead back to stator was very tight and in my opinion needed about another .25-.50 inch more. So if anyone has or knows a non BDM part number, that would be great! I'd also rather find a black finned VR, another reason why I need a non BDM number. Thans for any help. OH yea! Its gonna finally be above 50 here this weekend and I gotta RIDE!
