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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 15:00:20 GMT
The indicators on my CB250N stopped working intermittently. I checked and cleaned all wiring connections. Same result. Check 12.4volts arriving at the relay so have ordered a new relay from Silvers. About £14 including postage for a pattern part. The original ones on Silvers site cost just over £50 including postage! smiley-signs103 Why so dear? Do they have gold internals, something else special? Is this a fair price or a rip off? I normally would choose original parts, but not at that price. My flabber, of which there is plenty, was ghasted!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 15:30:48 GMT
It will remain to be seen how long the pattern item lasts....it may outlast you, it may last a year.
Some are of the opinion that you get what you pay for......but there are some good pattern parts out there now....but only you will know (long term) if it was worth it.
Another choice is to go with the used 'genuine' route if the new genuine route is out of budget.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 15:46:00 GMT
One thing to add.....
Even if you purchase a genuine new part, cosmetically it could have an appearance that is somewhat different to the actual original.
This can cause issues for a purist.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 18:01:06 GMT
I am no purist, more practicalist, want to be able to use the bike, not worried about originallity. No one sees the relay under the side panel and used pattern ones on many bikes with no problem. I just wondered what was special to make original ones so dear?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 18:04:35 GMT
Genuine parts always command a premium....this is not a new phenomenon.
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