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WTB: GT500 charge coil
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:37 am
by drøn
I think the title says it all.
I need a charge coil for at GT 500, or a cheap source. I live in Copehagen, Denmark.
Thank you.
Re: WTB: GT500 charge coil
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 5:53 am
by jabcb
The charge coil is still available from US Suzuki. Some retailers ship overseas. Don't know how their prices compare to what you can get in Europe. Here are two sources:
BikeBandit lists one of the charge coils. Coil costs $51 US.
http://www.bikebandit.com/1976-suzuki-g ... #sch262816
Their online ordering system should tell you what the shipping charges are before you place the order:
http://www.bikebandit.com/help/shipping ... ingOptions
Babbit's lists both charge coils. Coil costs $45 US.
http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/suzuki- ... 6021140013
You would have to contact them because their online system isn't set up for international orders.
http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/order_r ... olicy.aspx
Re: WTB: GT500 charge coil
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:51 am
by jabcb
Update...
Downside of buying from a US retailer is that it will take a while. Plus there's the international shipping charge.
Upside is that the part is cheaper.
Crooks in the UK lists the charging coil at £47 + 20% VAT. If you have to pay VAT, that's equivalent to $ 90 US.
http://www.crooksclassicparts.com/cgi-b ... ;category=
(search for part 32131-15320)
Re: WTB: GT500 charge coil
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:54 am
by drøn
Wow. Thanks a lot. You're really doing a lot of research for me.
I have to pay VAT for goods from the US, but not from UK/EU.
The cheapest, I have found in EU is €68 with shipping. here
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Re: WTB: GT500 charge coil
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:05 am
by jabcb
drøn wrote:I have to pay VAT for goods from the US, but not from UK/EU.
Wouldn't have expect that, but governments seem to do a lot of thinks I wouldn't expect.
Re: WTB: GT500 charge coil
Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:02 pm
by drøn
jabcb wrote:drøn wrote:I have to pay VAT for goods from the US, but not from UK/EU.
Wouldn't have expect that, but governments seem to do a lot of thinks I wouldn't expect.
I think I got it wrong. It's customs not VAT. Maybe...