Stock up on parts

Dragon · 07-18-2008, 01:21 PM

After my bike was indisposed for one week because of a burnt out headlight bulb, I thought it might not be a bad idea to stock up on parts. If a simple bulb can sideline my china bike for a week, I can't imagine how much longer it would be for a weighty part. Is this a good idea? If so, which parts should I stock up? Here is a list I started.

headlight, tail and brake light bulbs
clutch cable
brake pads
CDI
spark plug
tubes
tires

katoranger · 07-18-2008, 02:50 PM

I have spare bulbs, tires, tubes. The tires and tubes since I already had them from other bikes and the bulbs since the shipping was the same for more than one.

My taillight bulb is a standard autoparts store bulb.

The CDIs are cheap and so are sparkplugs so you could get them too.

Allen

fatboy250 · 07-18-2008, 02:50 PM

If you look in the parts list the BA20D bulbs for $3 ea. have to be purchased in lots of 10. So, this was a good excuse for me to have more. Plus, I have 3 bikes to keep running.

ImEazy · 07-18-2008, 03:03 PM

A throttle cable as well as the clutch cable would be wise.
Both of these will leave you stranded. A great idea I have
seen a few times is to run the new cables along the current
ones with wire ties. That way if one breaks you can just
hook up the new one in a matter of minutes. Although not
safe, nor advised I can still ride without the lights...

Dragon · 07-18-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImEazy

A great idea I have
seen a few times is to run the new cables along the current
ones with wire ties. That way if one breaks you can just
hook up the new one in a matter of minutes.

It took me a while to visualize, but I got it. Great idea!

What about the clutch? Should I stock up? Or is it suppose to last the life of the engine?

My driving is 95% stop-n-go type.

katoranger · 07-18-2008, 03:45 PM

The clutch cable will likely break at some point. The clutch discs will eventually need replacement, but it should be several thousand miles.

Not a bad idea to have a set of cables ready.

The tires are not really that big of a deal. I just have extra because they were there.

Allen

Kawazacky · 07-18-2008, 04:03 PM

Stocking up is indeed wise. If you have problems buying new bikes (and there is a supply problem there these days) then I'd expect it would be even harder to find parts.

I've been putting Honda bits on my bike for the last while.

shakembakem · 07-18-2008, 04:15 PM

so our headlights are mail order only? we cant get a headlight from the honda dealer or something like that? btw i have a komoto 250 if it makes a difference.

Jim · 07-18-2008, 06:04 PM

Might depend on the bike, I got a headlight bulb at a local auto parts store

AZ200cc · 07-18-2008, 07:24 PM

My bulb was a standard h-4...Like harleys and stuff...The rest of the bulbs were just standard bulbs.

maf119l · 07-18-2008, 07:53 PM

Im still trying to find the BA20D headlight in halogen.Found the regular incandesent at a local Adly scooter dealer but cant find the halogen anywhere,not even online.Thinking about changing it out to a 9004 type or similar automotive headlight.Thercheap and common.

alonzo · 07-18-2008, 09:21 PM

might coinsider a spare chain or at minimum a few masterlinks. I just put on the moose racing 428 chain 130 link. fits like a dream part numbers in the parts section. cost me 35 bucks.

IronFist · 07-20-2008, 11:03 AM

It's embarrassing to say what I ride with. Lets just say I ride well prepared. Can't wait till I see a rider with a metric bike that needs help. So far the only bikes I see broken down on the road are American and all my metric stuff is useless. :?

VinceDrake · 07-20-2008, 01:23 PM

Just a couple small things to add to the list-- Most probs I've had were electrical in nature, SO! I'd add: Cheapo Mini-test light. Electrical tape. 3 ft of Blue wire. Crap load of fuses. Small Utility knife or some sort. Maybe a few Crimp Connectors and Scotch Locks. (Not I would ever endorse or recommend them, but who wants to carry a soldering iron/accesories?)

--Vince

Jim · 07-20-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronFist

It's embarrassing to say what I ride with. Lets just say I ride well prepared. Can't wait till I see a rider with a metric bike that needs help. So far the only bikes I see broken down on the road are American and all my metric stuff is useless. :?

I don't even have my toolkit on my gy6.

07-18-2008, 01:21 PM	#1
Dragon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 834	Stock up on parts After my bike was indisposed for one week because of a burnt out headlight bulb, I thought it might not be a bad idea to stock up on parts. If a simple bulb can sideline my china bike for a week, I can't imagine how much longer it would be for a weighty part. Is this a good idea? If so, which parts should I stock up? Here is a list I started. headlight, tail and brake light bulbs clutch cable brake pads CDI spark plug tubes tires __________________ Chinabikeless
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07-18-2008, 02:50 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have spare bulbs, tires, tubes. The tires and tubes since I already had them from other bikes and the bulbs since the shipping was the same for more than one. My taillight bulb is a standard autoparts store bulb. The CDIs are cheap and so are sparkplugs so you could get them too. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	If you look in the parts list the BA20D bulbs for $3 ea. have to be purchased in lots of 10. So, this was a good excuse for me to have more. Plus, I have 3 bikes to keep running. __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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07-18-2008, 03:03 PM	#4
ImEazy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N.E. Ohio (Near Akron) Posts: 599	A throttle cable as well as the clutch cable would be wise. Both of these will leave you stranded. A great idea I have seen a few times is to run the new cables along the current ones with wire ties. That way if one breaks you can just hook up the new one in a matter of minutes. Although not safe, nor advised I can still ride without the lights... __________________ 2000 MZ Baghira
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07-18-2008, 03:45 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The clutch cable will likely break at some point. The clutch discs will eventually need replacement, but it should be several thousand miles. Not a bad idea to have a set of cables ready. The tires are not really that big of a deal. I just have extra because they were there. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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07-18-2008, 04:03 PM	#7
Kawazacky Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saint John, N.B. Posts: 279	Stocking up is indeed wise. If you have problems buying new bikes (and there is a supply problem there these days) then I'd expect it would be even harder to find parts. I've been putting Honda bits on my bike for the last while.
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07-18-2008, 04:15 PM	#8
shakembakem Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 64	so our headlights are mail order only? we cant get a headlight from the honda dealer or something like that? btw i have a komoto 250 if it makes a difference.
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07-18-2008, 06:04 PM	#9
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Might depend on the bike, I got a headlight bulb at a local auto parts store __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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07-18-2008, 07:24 PM	#10
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	My bulb was a standard h-4...Like harleys and stuff...The rest of the bulbs were just standard bulbs. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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07-18-2008, 07:53 PM	#11
maf119l Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: perkinston,ms Posts: 296	Im still trying to find the BA20D headlight in halogen.Found the regular incandesent at a local Adly scooter dealer but cant find the halogen anywhere,not even online.Thinking about changing it out to a 9004 type or similar automotive headlight.Thercheap and common. __________________ yamaha vstar 650,unknown chinese 4 wheeler,johnny pag 250 spyder,lifan gy-5
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07-18-2008, 09:21 PM	#12
alonzo Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 527	might coinsider a spare chain or at minimum a few masterlinks. I just put on the moose racing 428 chain 130 link. fits like a dream part numbers in the parts section. cost me 35 bucks.
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07-20-2008, 11:03 AM	#13
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	It's embarrassing to say what I ride with. Lets just say I ride well prepared. Can't wait till I see a rider with a metric bike that needs help. So far the only bikes I see broken down on the road are American and all my metric stuff is useless. :?
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07-20-2008, 01:23 PM	#14
VinceDrake Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Posts: 491	Just a couple small things to add to the list-- Most probs I've had were electrical in nature, SO! I'd add: Cheapo Mini-test light. Electrical tape. 3 ft of Blue wire. Crap load of fuses. Small Utility knife or some sort. Maybe a few Crimp Connectors and Scotch Locks. (Not I would ever endorse or recommend them, but who wants to carry a soldering iron/accesories?) --Vince __________________ "Sometimes it is better to say nothing, and let people think you're an idiot, than to open your mouth and prove it."
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