We have a pretty decent selection of new and used parts. What we don't have we can usually get in a few days. Pricewise we are fairly competitive. I can usually match most prices, but with the buying power that some of the big guys have I am left in the cold.
In defense of the little guy I would like to say this: We (the independent retailers) serve as an important link in the moto-sport business. We are there when you really need us after hours. Most of us will help you out so you can ride even if you are not a regular customer. We sometimes have to grit our teeth a little when it is obvious you are spending big bucks somewhere else and dropping pennies on us. Our stock of little parts and used pieces sometimes means you can ride this weekend, otherwise you would have to wait til the dealer got it in or it finally got here from Timbuktu. Most all of the time we are discounting our price before you try to talk us down. We also know you walk into a large dealership or order online and never, ever try to talk them down on price.
No one can be 100% all the time, but we try as best we can most of the time. Thanks for reading and thanks for looking.