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billyg371 Added a reply to 18 yz450 otd pricing

12/30/2017 10:48am
Depends how you're paying, shoot me a text, Ive got a couple here in NC. Can make you a pretty good deal on one! 570-956-2081 Billy

billyg371 Added a reply to Top Pros Practice Bikes + Parts

12/30/2017 7:11am
I worked for a top guy in 13 (250 class) and I swapped engines at 12 hours, Clutches every day, tires every day. Chain and sprockets usually every couple days depending on wear. Bike would get disassembled down to the frame every week or every other week. Suspension would usually go 15-20 hours and we would swap it. Just depends...

billyg371 Started a new thread Club Mx Open house Nov 3-5

11/4/2017 7:59pm
Alright guys who is heading out to the Club Mx open house? I'll be heading down after work on friday. Ill have a little Big Rock Powersports pit set up with some stickers and the 2018 Yamaha YZ450! Be sure to stop by and say hello! When im catching my breath because im out of shape, you can spin a...
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billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/28/2017 5:55am
Been dealing with that issue at our dealership but of course without the snow, but that will all change next month as we just closed on the building next to ours. So now we have enough room for the bigger SXS to stay inside! Anyway will I be seeing you this winter for some dirtbike activities?

billyg371 Added a reply to Front Master Cylinder Options for YZ450F?

10/28/2017 5:50am
I believe I got mine off an 07 450. My buddy had one so I figured id try it, It works awesome no more spongy brakes! If you look at Webbs bike through the years, thats what he uses. I know thats what we used when I was with him in 13 on his practice bikes. We tried quite a...

billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/27/2017 5:38pm
FE's aren't really that dressed up. So I agree with you. People still are going to put bars levers and other stuff on it. And if they're lucky enough to come In and tell me before I build one, hey I want this bike with all these parts on it, I can say come back in a couple days and...

billyg371 Added a reply to Front Master Cylinder Options for YZ450F?

10/27/2017 2:41pm
Put a honda master cylinder on my 18 yz450. Definitely helps a lot! Probably going to do a stainless line as well. Ive got a 06 kawi 450 brake caliper that i need to rebuild that ill also try but haven't got around to rebuilding it yet.

billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/27/2017 2:06pm
Thank you! I'll say one thing about sales, I was completely shocked when I first looked at an invoice for a new 450. I turned to the owner and said " how in the hell are some dealers even open". Absolutely no margin on dirtbikes because no one over here will pay the MSRP. They call around get the lowest...

billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/27/2017 1:05pm
Exactly! I most certainly don't do it to all the bikes we have. Plus I enjoy wrenching on bikes so when I approached the owner with my idea I said ill build the bike and put all the stuff on it. And then I usually end up selling it as well. Mind you I am not in a salesman position...

billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/27/2017 12:30pm
For the record I built 4 and 4 sold. If you want a stock bike I have those too. Just something different thats all. Plus they look cool when they're sitting on a nice stand!

billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/27/2017 11:42am
That aint shit? We hardly sold 3 dirtbikes all year before i started here. Its pretty good for a dealer who doesnt really sell a lot of moto bikes. Now we do because you have someone actually interested in it that works here. Just something different that hardly anyone does. I dress sxs and atvs every day and they are...

billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/27/2017 6:09am
I currently run a parts and service department and a fairly new dealer in NC (2 years old) I also handle all the motocross bike sales. I personally have done what you stated above besides have suspension revalved. Sold three 450s and one 250 last summer with a bunch of accessories on them. Normal stuff bars, levers, exhaust, some cool...

billyg371 Added a reply to Club Mx Open house Nov 3-5

10/25/2017 7:03pm
You should make the trip down, its only 3.5 from New Bern so it should be closer for you! Saturday is on the practice track. (no big crazy jumps) Ill be leaving from New Bern at 6!

billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/25/2017 6:35am
Margins are very slim on motocross bikes. But those margins are from cost to MSRP. I have yet to sell a motocross bike at MSRP. At my dealer its cut and dry- Bike price + tax. No prep or freight fees. Motocross bikes at our dealer most certainly don't keep the lights on. Sxs and boats help us do that.

billyg371 Added a reply to Dealership pet peeves...

10/25/2017 5:50am
Before I started working in a dealership I was very oblivious to what goes on, from purchasing bikes from the manufacture to being able to keep parts in stock. I have been at the dealership that I am currently at for about a year and a half. This dealer just opened up about 2.5 years ago so as you can...

billyg371 Added a reply to Let's see your 2018 YZF450

10/11/2017 12:54pm
I have yet to have any twitchy or unique feel. I had quite a bit of stuff done to my 14 to get it to handle (jgr link, dr.d rad lwr kit, steel front engine mounts, etc) But imo this bike corners 100 percent better than my already set up 14. As far as suspension I set the sag at...

billyg371 Added a reply to Let's see your 2018 YZF450

10/11/2017 10:18am
Well here is my 2018 450! Rode it 2 days in a row and it is awesome! Handles awesome and feels like your right hand is connected to the rear wheel. Noticeably thinner than my 14 yz450 even with the cycra shrouds. Power tuner app works great. Can't wait to get more time on this beast!

billyg371 Added a reply to Let's see your 2018 YZF450

10/7/2017 3:29pm
It is always going to say no internet connection.. You are connected to the bike via wifi just can't use the internet because there is no internet connection on the bike. Once you pull up the app it will show everything. Best way to check it out is when its running so you can see the temps and throttle position...