Elusive con rod

Have a word with Mike Pemberton?

Martin:

Do you have the part number from the parts book/listing?

What is the year of the bike?

With the part number I will check all my local sources here in Northern California

Mike

Previously martin_main wrote:

Thanks Mike,

part number is A3/158 1950 engine.

Having never imported spares from America, might the import costs be prohibitive?

Martin

Depends on the replacement value you put on the customs form.

On top of that there is a handling fee so you might be looking at + 40% in total. Just remember we are also talking of the insured value, your choice.

I buy loads of stuff from the states, import duty and handling costs are not really the issue, although they can add 25 to 30% of the cost, I would suggest that any reputable supplier will declare the value as the purchase price. The bigger cost is shipping, USPS costs have risen so much that insured delivery can double the cost. However if you are prepared to take a bit of a risk then a flat rate box which has limited insurance is often good value. Especially if you can fill it!