Seat Cowl Question - SV650.org

buckstone · 20-04-06, 08:57 PM

I'd like a blue seat cowl for my K5. I looked at the Suzuki site for the price of the official part. It's listed as £42, but there is some small print -

"Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices shown are manufacturers suggested retail prices including VAT and exclude fitting. Dealer prices may vary."

Indeed they do - I was quoted £66 !!!! I don't mind a bit of a margin but over 50% seems a bit steep. They wouldn't even consider ordering it until I gave them the paint code, even though I had the part number ......

Has anyone got one of these and, if so, what did you pay ? I'm wondering if different shops charge different prices. Or does another supplier make something comparable ?

20-04-06, 09:01 PM

the suzuki one is about the cheapest @ £42 thats what i paid, some of the other plastics companys like pyramid and powerbronze are asking £100 colour matched.

20-04-06, 09:01 PM

Bought mine from my local Suzuki dealer. £42 quid on the nose. Although they did mention that they manage to sell them on ebay for more .... bizarre :P

Richie · 20-04-06, 09:03 PM

talking of ebay, there one in blue forsale...Here

worth keeping an eye on it to see how much it goes for....

Speedy · 20-04-06, 09:36 PM

Yeah,£42 on the button,your dealer is Greedy!!!!

Get a pukka one though.
Speedy

20-04-06, 09:40 PM

Tell yer dealer to naff off, you coukd get one cheaper and shipped to you for less. I guess they don't get asked for many where you live

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20-04-06, 09:43 PM

I've got a blue cowl & fillets I'm looking to sell, but haven't got the bracket that replaces the grab rail - not sure if you can get the brackets separately

Speedy · 20-04-06, 09:52 PM

Uummmm!

buckstone · 23-04-06, 08:12 PM

Rigor is spot on. The one on e-Bay from the link above is currently sitting at a bid of £55.

For a second-hand seat cowl that you can buy new for £42 !!!! * Or am I missing something really obvious here ?

* If your local dealer isn't a rip-off merchant, that is. Actually, mine wasn't local - they were in Glasgow but there's only a couple nearer ........

Richie · 24-04-06, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richie1743

talking of ebay, there one in blue forsale...Here

worth keeping an eye on it to see how much it goes for....

It's up to £55 + £8 p&p and 13 hours to go... money to burn some people.

20-04-06, 08:57 PM	#1
buckstone Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ayr Posts: 194	Seat Cowl Question I'd like a blue seat cowl for my K5. I looked at the Suzuki site for the price of the official part. It's listed as £42, but there is some small print - "Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. All prices shown are manufacturers suggested retail prices including VAT and exclude fitting. Dealer prices may vary." Indeed they do - I was quoted £66 !!!! I don't mind a bit of a margin but over 50% seems a bit steep. They wouldn't even consider ordering it until I gave them the paint code, even though I had the part number ...... Has anyone got one of these and, if so, what did you pay ? I'm wondering if different shops charge different prices. Or does another supplier make something comparable ?

20-04-06, 09:03 PM	#4
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	talking of ebay, there one in blue forsale...Here worth keeping an eye on it to see how much it goes for.... __________________ My Flickr photos

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20-04-06, 09:01 PM	#2
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	the suzuki one is about the cheapest @ £42 thats what i paid, some of the other plastics companys like pyramid and powerbronze are asking £100 colour matched.

20-04-06, 09:01 PM	#3
rigor Guest Posts: n/a	Bought mine from my local Suzuki dealer. £42 quid on the nose. Although they did mention that they manage to sell them on ebay for more .... bizarre :P

20-04-06, 09:36 PM	#5
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Yeah,£42 on the button,your dealer is Greedy!!!! Get a pukka one though. Speedy

20-04-06, 09:40 PM	#6
Jelster Guest Posts: n/a	Tell yer dealer to naff off, you coukd get one cheaper and shipped to you for less. I guess they don't get asked for many where you live .

20-04-06, 09:43 PM	#7
Mr Toad Guest Posts: n/a	I've got a blue cowl & fillets I'm looking to sell, but haven't got the bracket that replaces the grab rail - not sure if you can get the brackets separately

20-04-06, 09:52 PM	#8
Speedy Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Biggin Hill,Kent Posts: 1,074	Uummmm!

23-04-06, 08:12 PM	#9
buckstone Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ayr Posts: 194	Rigor is spot on. The one on e-Bay from the link above is currently sitting at a bid of £55. For a second-hand seat cowl that you can buy new for £42 !!!! * Or am I missing something really obvious here ? * If your local dealer isn't a rip-off merchant, that is. Actually, mine wasn't local - they were in Glasgow but there's only a couple nearer ........