Suzuki parts?

8/24/2022 4:21pm
CR92 wrote:
I haven't kept up with the changes year to year for suzuki, but is there any difference between a 2020 rmz250 and a 2022 rmz250? It...
I haven't kept up with the changes year to year for suzuki, but is there any difference between a 2020 rmz250 and a 2022 rmz250?
It looks like rocky mountain has an oem option for the 2022 rmz's. Not sure if that helps at all though..
Racer142 wrote:
The 22 is basically identical which makes them not listing the 20 even more confusing. I'm still gonna get with 418 ranch first before spending extra...
The 22 is basically identical which makes them not listing the 20 even more confusing. I'm still gonna get with 418 ranch first before spending extra money
walent215 wrote:
If interested in a big bore kit we can assist with that
Most other parts are scarce with my east coast distributor
What's available for a 21rmz250 big bore
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yamah177 wrote:
This makes my stomach turn. I have an 06 RM250 and it's a great bike... It's in transit to me now, had to ship it from...
This makes my stomach turn. I have an 06 RM250 and it's a great bike... It's in transit to me now, had to ship it from my Dad's place in Idaho.

Has sat for a decade, going to get suspension done, fluids, gaskets, probably a top end...

At the same time seems like this bike is kind of a novelty, a collectible, I see them for sale for big $.

What parts are the hardest to find?

I'm thinking I get it up and running and baby it. Ride it a few times a year to keep up with it, but maybe grab me a YZ125 just to throw around and ride hard, have fun, do a little racing, rip some trails.
Seems like both OEM and aftermarket stuff is getting scarce. I just remember the days when you could hop online and order just about anything for these bikes, or go to a dealer and order any OEM part you wanted… and now I don’t know of a Suzuki dealer within 2 hours of me.

It’s kind of a lose-lose situation for me with this bike- I want to restore it and build a beautiful bike, however if I do that I wont want to ride it, and if I do ride it I will feel guilty about it. Not because of all the money and work that would have gone into it, but because I know with each passing year the chances of me finding parts for it is dwindling.

After seeing this thread I’m really starting to regret buying a 2020 rmz…. Very disappointed in Suzuki but if they don’t care why should I. Going to be tough to switch brands but it’s gotta happen wether I want it to or not.
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Racer142 wrote:
The 22 is basically identical which makes them not listing the 20 even more confusing. I'm still gonna get with 418 ranch first before spending extra...
The 22 is basically identical which makes them not listing the 20 even more confusing. I'm still gonna get with 418 ranch first before spending extra money
walent215 wrote:
If interested in a big bore kit we can assist with that
Most other parts are scarce with my east coast distributor
Pgd09yz450 wrote:
What's available for a 21rmz250 big bore
83mm Athena shows available at the moment
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rmracer289 wrote:
Seems like both OEM and aftermarket stuff is getting scarce. I just remember the days when you could hop online and order just about anything for...
Seems like both OEM and aftermarket stuff is getting scarce. I just remember the days when you could hop online and order just about anything for these bikes, or go to a dealer and order any OEM part you wanted… and now I don’t know of a Suzuki dealer within 2 hours of me.

It’s kind of a lose-lose situation for me with this bike- I want to restore it and build a beautiful bike, however if I do that I wont want to ride it, and if I do ride it I will feel guilty about it. Not because of all the money and work that would have gone into it, but because I know with each passing year the chances of me finding parts for it is dwindling.

After seeing this thread I’m really starting to regret buying a 2020 rmz…. Very disappointed in Suzuki but if they don’t care why should I. Going to be tough to switch brands but it’s gotta happen wether I want it to or not.
I have a Suzuki dealer near me but not sure what parts they have. About to order air filter, gaskets, fluids for the RM250, just to freshen up a few things before taking it in to get suspension redone, and eventually working on the carb and top end.

As far as the 4 strokes, yeah... Suzuki has not been good with their money it seems.

I want two strokes for their simplicity, so Yamaha is probably the way I'll go eventually. I know the Austrian stuff is new and updated, but the Yami suspension is good, they are possibly more reliable.
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IMO it is not Suzuki that is the problem. Dealers have access to all years and models.

It appears like ARI the company that builds the on line system that most of the industry uses that we see has some glitches not showing all years or models that Suzuki offers. With all the new 2023 models being released the system is in the rebuild mode.
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Racer142 wrote:
Where is everybody getting parts for their late model rmz 250s and why is it so difficult to find them? I'm working on a 2020 rmz...
Where is everybody getting parts for their late model rmz 250s and why is it so difficult to find them? I'm working on a 2020 rmz 250 and am struggling to find basic engine parts. Motosport and rockymountain don't even list it under oem parts as a choice. Partzilla has the diagrams but most parts seem to be out of stock. I can't find a crankshaft at all. I haven't called a dealer yet but this seems crazy.
I just looked and the complete crankshaft is available from Suzuki. They have good quantities in stock. We normally don't order a crank, we rebuild the stock crank with OEM parts. We used to stock that stuff all of the time but lets face it the RM-Z sales are not what they used to be. We do have the crank pin and bearing in stock for that bike just not the rod. The complete crank retails for around $400 and it is well worth the money over one of the aftermarket ones.

For anyone to think parts availability problems are just a Suzuki issue you need to check around. Right now our biggest problem with backorders is Husqvarna.
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yamah177 wrote:
This makes my stomach turn. I have an 06 RM250 and it's a great bike... It's in transit to me now, had to ship it from...
This makes my stomach turn. I have an 06 RM250 and it's a great bike... It's in transit to me now, had to ship it from my Dad's place in Idaho.

Has sat for a decade, going to get suspension done, fluids, gaskets, probably a top end...

At the same time seems like this bike is kind of a novelty, a collectible, I see them for sale for big $.

What parts are the hardest to find?

I'm thinking I get it up and running and baby it. Ride it a few times a year to keep up with it, but maybe grab me a YZ125 just to throw around and ride hard, have fun, do a little racing, rip some trails.
rmracer289 wrote:
Seems like both OEM and aftermarket stuff is getting scarce. I just remember the days when you could hop online and order just about anything for...
Seems like both OEM and aftermarket stuff is getting scarce. I just remember the days when you could hop online and order just about anything for these bikes, or go to a dealer and order any OEM part you wanted… and now I don’t know of a Suzuki dealer within 2 hours of me.

It’s kind of a lose-lose situation for me with this bike- I want to restore it and build a beautiful bike, however if I do that I wont want to ride it, and if I do ride it I will feel guilty about it. Not because of all the money and work that would have gone into it, but because I know with each passing year the chances of me finding parts for it is dwindling.

After seeing this thread I’m really starting to regret buying a 2020 rmz…. Very disappointed in Suzuki but if they don’t care why should I. Going to be tough to switch brands but it’s gotta happen wether I want it to or not.
There's still a few dealers left in CNY but not many and I doubt they stock much. There's Oneida Suzuki, KDK Sports out in Rome, and up in Fulton there's Wheel-A-Way.

Disappointing from a 2014 Suzuki owner and die hard (never owned another brand). Thinking of building an RCH or Stew replica bike out of it and parking it...
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Schu125 wrote:
There's still a few dealers left in CNY but not many and I doubt they stock much. There's Oneida Suzuki, KDK Sports out in Rome, and...
There's still a few dealers left in CNY but not many and I doubt they stock much. There's Oneida Suzuki, KDK Sports out in Rome, and up in Fulton there's Wheel-A-Way.

Disappointing from a 2014 Suzuki owner and die hard (never owned another brand). Thinking of building an RCH or Stew replica bike out of it and parking it...
Every new Suzuki I’ve ever bought was from Oneida Suzuki! Great people to deal with and great prices. They are probably an hour and a half from me. I think wheel a way dropped Suzuki a few years ago? Thought they were mostly Yamaha and ktm now? I could be wrong though.
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Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ right now but some of the posts here have me a little concerned. 

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1/6/2023 6:03pm
JJO741 wrote:
Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ...

Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ right now but some of the posts here have me a little concerned. 

Zero issues for my pops. Has absolutely no problem getting parts for his 450

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JJO741 wrote:
Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ...

Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ right now but some of the posts here have me a little concerned. 

Paul at Armored Graphix in NC has a ton of OEM Suzuki parts at 50% off. I considered buying another Suzuki just because I could get OEM stuff cheap.

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JJO741 wrote:
Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ...

Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ right now but some of the posts here have me a little concerned. 

Mind me asking what kind of pricing you’re looking at?

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1/6/2023 7:38pm Edited Date/Time 1/6/2023 7:38pm
JJO741 wrote:
Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ...

Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ right now but some of the posts here have me a little concerned. 

As someone that bought a lightly used RMZ 250 a year ago, I will say it depends on the price. There is definitely less aftermarket parts available than other manufacturer's, some companies won't make products for the Suzuki, but make the same products for every other manufacturer..that's a little telling.

For a while Rockymountain and Motosport did not have the 2019+ RMZ 250 parts diagrams show up for OEM parts, which sounds like it was a glitch (see above), but still just a bit more of hassle tracking down parts. Looks like right now Rockymountain and Motosport still ommit the RMZ 250 unless you look specifically for a 2022. Partzilla does work, as listed above also by hasletjoe.

I had to buy a new clutch cable and Motion Pro had zero clutch cables listed for a 2019 RMZ 250, after calling them they do have an OEM style and a T3 clutch cable that fit a 2019 RMZ 250, but they didn't have either clutch cables listed online before my call. That is just one example where it take some time calling/asking questions to confirm if some aftermarket parts will fit.

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1/6/2023 7:58pm Edited Date/Time 1/6/2023 7:59pm
JJO741 wrote:
Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ...

Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ right now but some of the posts here have me a little concerned. 

Jrey2 wrote:

Mind me asking what kind of pricing you’re looking at?

I’m waiting for my contact at the dealer to get back to me. The listed pricing they have for a brand new 22 250 and 22 450 bought together would cost less than a brand new KTM. If that is for sure their pricing and not too much more for OTD total, I will be buying both Grinning  
 

PM me and I’ll keep you updated 👍🏻

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rmracer289 wrote:
I have always been a die hard Suzuki guy, but I’m really starting to hate them… they put nothing into the sport, or their products, they...
I have always been a die hard Suzuki guy, but I’m really starting to hate them… they put nothing into the sport, or their products, they offer three motocross bikes that havent changed much over the years and probably never will. I just bought a 2020 rmz250 and my biggest fear is having to find parts for the thing. I also have an 06 RM250 that I’d like to restore and that’s going to be an absolute nightmare to find parts for.

Tons of parts for the 06 RM250 cross over to other bikes.  Forks are the same as 06 CRF450R and half the price from Honda.  Throttle crosses to a YZ.  It isn't optimal as you just have to do some digging but, stuff is available.  Just about everything other than cast parts and gears can be bought of the same or better quality aftermarket.  I have had mine for over 10 years and haven't had any issue getting parts.  The only thing that was causing me grief was getting a PC pipe.  Then again, I can't get one for my new Gas Gas either.

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The issue isn't Suzuki's parts availability.  They forecast and inventory in a couple of parts warehouses across the U.S. like any other OEM, and occasionally something will be backordered and have to come from Japan.  The issue seems to be most major parts retailers use a 3rd party platform to display parts.  Any Suzuki dealer can log on to Suzuki Connect and pull up schematics, retail, and inventory in the U.S. warehouses, but whatever company is hosting the schematics for retail sites has determined they don't need to bother adding current year model Suzuki's.  Which sucks, because then you get threads like this that could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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 I have several Suzukis and have had no parts problems, They've all been reliable for me!20210728 200744 

 

1/6/2023 11:55pm
JJO741 wrote:
Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ...

Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ right now but some of the posts here have me a little concerned. 

The UK isn’t a MX hotbed like the USA is and even we don’t have trouble finding parts. 
 

you just need to use a Suzuki dealer rather than the big online retailers who probably see little value in spending time uploading low turnover parts.

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JJO741 wrote:
Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ...

Wanted to bump this to see if RMZ owners were still having trouble getting/finding OEM parts. I’m very tempted to pull the trigger on an RMZ right now but some of the posts here have me a little concerned. 

Sandusky26 wrote:
Paul at Armored Graphix in NC has a ton of OEM Suzuki parts at 50% off. I considered buying another Suzuki just because I could get...

Paul at Armored Graphix in NC has a ton of OEM Suzuki parts at 50% off. I considered buying another Suzuki just because I could get OEM stuff cheap.

I was just taking to him yesterday about all the Suzuki parts he has!

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