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REGIONAL FORUMS => CANADA => Topic started by: jbrough7 on April 09, 2006, 12:04:41 PM

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: jbrough7 on April 09, 2006, 12:04:41 PM

I'm sick of sending all my dough south of the border.  What do you guys do?  I have a sister-in-law in Ann Arbor who just brings my stuff across for me so it saves me duty/shipping fees.  I know there's a place in Calgary.  Anywhere else people have had good luck with??

I'm thinking clothing, helmets, gloves, hard bags, tires,etc.

take care

Jim

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: DaveG on April 10, 2006, 10:53:04 AM

royal distributing in Guelph is pretty good.
don't just go by the catalouge
give them a call and they can get almost anything
sometimes the prices are good....sometimes not.

Title: Re: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: Daytona on April 10, 2006, 01:40:34 PM

Quote from: "jbrough7"

I'm sick of sending all my dough south of the border.  What do you guys do?  I have a sister-in-law in Ann Arbor who just brings my stuff across for me so it saves me duty/shipping fees.
Jim

 Hey no wonder dealers can't stock it ya keep that up!!!! :duh: :beers:  :stickpoke:

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: jbrough7 on April 10, 2006, 07:43:13 PM

Yeah, I get kinda tired of it though!  Spending money is fun for a while then I just wanna puke if I have to spend anymore!

Still need a tinted visor, however, and some better boots, and some good rain gear would be nice, and a two man tent would be great and a .....you get the idea!! :duh:

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: Rotten_Ronnie on April 17, 2006, 11:16:15 PM

The best place I've found so far is the Motorcycle Superstore down at 47 River street in Toronto, near Queen and Parliament area.

Motorcycle Superstore Inc - Used Motorcycles, Service, Parts, Accessories and Gear - 47 River St. Toronto Tel:416-364-8889

They have an ebay store as well I believe.

You cannot beat their prices on name brand jackets, last years models etc.

Royal is a favourite of mine too.

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: interfuse on April 26, 2006, 01:18:50 AM

Quote from: "Rotten_Ronnie"

The best place I've found so far is the Motorcycle Superstore down at 47 River street in Toronto, near Queen and Parliament area.

Motorcycle Superstore Inc - Used Motorcycles, Service, Parts, Accessories and Gear - 47 River St. Toronto Tel:416-364-8889

I hate that place! Never, ever, ever, ever, ever (did I already say NEVER EVER) go thier for service. They had my bike for 2 months last year and it still ran like shit. It's right around the corner from me, but they'll never get a penny of my cash again. Bloody pricks. Even thier good deals on old gear won't entice me!

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: Sven on April 26, 2006, 09:39:24 AM

It's not like we have great stores on this side of the border, either.  A Cycle Gear location just opened here, but I have done almost all my shopping online, where I get a choice of brand, size, and color and prices that beat any dealership.  I'd like to support my local dealers, but they don't even really seem to be trying.

Title: Re: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: stormi on April 26, 2006, 04:56:02 PM

Quote from: "jbrough7"

I know there's a place in Calgary.  

Which place is this?  I live in Edmonton, but make regular trips to Calgary.

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: pmackie on April 27, 2006, 01:16:37 AM

I normally try to support my local dealer here in Cranbrook, but I have bought stuff from Blackfoot Motorsports in Calgary. Decent selection of riding gear and MotoCross boots.

However, I ordered a Zero Gravity Double Bubble windshield from my local dealer in December. They had to order through Importations Theibault in Quebec. 4 months later, it is still not here. Had me thinking as Dennis Kirk has likely has them in stock and will ship within a week...

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: jbrough7 on April 28, 2006, 06:44:44 PM

Stormi:  I can't remember their names, but they're always on ebay....I'll try to find them and get back to you...

Jim

Hey!  I think this is it! (but I'm not sure...):

http://www.proamonline.com/

Good luck and let me know if you find them.

Jim

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: stormi on April 30, 2006, 02:57:54 AM

Quote from: "jbrough7"

Hey!  I think this is it! (but I'm not sure...):

http://www.proamonline.com/

Good luck and let me know if you find them.

Jim

Alright,.. I'll keep them in mind the next time I get down there.  I think we tried to pop by there the last time we were there, but got there a little too late.  I'll let you know how I make out when I get there.  :grin:

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: JAD777 on May 06, 2006, 10:50:50 AM

jbrough:

Royal Distributing is pretty good, but unless you pick it up, you have top pay shipping.  They are fast though - couple days if they stock it.  Longer if they need to order.

The best one I've found around my area is GP Bikes in Ajax.  The have tones of gear (2 1/2 stores) and they can order pretty much anything.  Only a small portion of what they stock is online.

http://www.shopgpbikes.com/index.asp

Title: Any Canadian Sources for Apparel/Stuff?
Post by: jbrough7 on May 06, 2006, 12:26:23 PM

Thanks, Jad.  I went into Royal expecting to be impressed and, I dunno, I was ignored and the boots i wanted all seemed lots of money.

I don't mind being ignored at home or at work but it t's me off to be ignored in a store!

Jim

Title: ontario dealers
Post by: cheekeebandito on May 08, 2006, 03:39:42 AM

Suzuki of Newmarket have pretty good deals on apparel,  and so does Rider's Choice in Mississauga.   I dynoed and remapped my gixxer 1K there last week , and they were awesome....... Cheers !      Les