Partzilla mini-rant

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  1. Bazza

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    Just got another message from PZ informing me the insulators are due to ship (to me) now on July 1 and the other part June 27.

    So just a few days away......
     


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    Got another update today from PZ.....

    New ship dates.......July 7 on the insulators......July 3 on the other part.

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    Partzilla update last night now says insulators are due in August 13 - and the other part July 11.

    Sheesh........
     


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    In a world of get it tomorrow from Amazon, I find getting parts the most aggravating thing about doing a bike refresh ....
    Sitting around waiting for parts SUCKS!:Faint:
     


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    For those who do restoration and repair work, it's so important to try and stay ahead of it all. Don't wait until you need it - keep stuff on hand, as much as possible!

    Sifting through classifieds, forums, and auction sites like eBay. Then also utilizing Amazon for various items - like those wooden pegs I got for the side fairing repair work. And many other items.

    Luckily I have quite a few insulators already on hand. Fresh new OEM versions. So should be OK. I have several carb swaps coming down the pike. These from PZ would have been for my reserves.

    The other part of this parts thing is keeping everything organized - in labeled bins and large bags. I also discovered you can store fairings in those large Tupperware bins to keep them safe and secure. I take digital pics of them after assigning each one a number affixed with tape. Then a log book with description and condition. One by one now I am going through and repairing them as needed.

    But if you could see how many storage bins I have - all labeled and organized - you would be impressed. I have even more sorting to do and just squeeze it in as I go along.

    That definitely takes a divot from your schedule - but is very necessary.

    The other night I had the thought while doing this - dang Honda sure has a LOT of different parts on their motorcycles!!! :D
     


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