Partzilla mini-rant

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......

 

Got another update today from PZ.....

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

 

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

Sheesh........

 

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!!!

 

Partzilla update last night now says insulators are due in August 28 - and the other part July 24.

Sheesh........

 

Just received notice from PZ that the balance of my order has now shipped!

 

Same here and probably with most, I suspect.

Good luck with your work ahead - just do it when the mood strikes. No need to force anything.....

 

Nice and soft!!!

 

Thanks - I have a lot of carb. work coming up so we'll see.

Wasn't the year 2000 when Honda went to fuel injection on the VFR?

 

Sounds very familiar.