These Guys Are Right In My Backyard, And I Never Knew It

Emerikol · 11-26-2018, 03:27 PM

I found these guys when I was looking through Craigslist for parts for the Scrambler. I had no idea there was a dealer this close to me. Has anyone heard of these guys?
https://www.fspsusa.com/

Azhule · 11-26-2018, 08:24 PM

They have a bike I want... and at a price I would be extremely happy with paying seeing how it's about $500 less compared to the competition.

And this is the first time I have heard of the company

Emerikol · 11-27-2018, 06:10 AM

I did some research locally, and it looks like these guys have been around for a while, and have a pretty decent reputation. Might be worth looking into, Azhule.

Sport Rider · 11-27-2018, 09:47 AM

I have a place close to me that was selling hawks at the time I got mine. however, they would not budge below their 1800 asking price, so I went to the internet instead.

Emerikol · 11-27-2018, 02:39 PM

Are they still in business selling the Hawks? If they were a fly-by-night company, they would have turned over a while ago I would think. There's money to be made in the long run if you can service and support the bikes, but that's a very rare thing to see nowadays. If you want turn-key service and support, one of the more prominent international brands is the way to go.

Sport Rider · 11-28-2018, 06:54 PM

https://www.carolinafunmachines.com/products

looks like not. they are carrying apollos and some street bikes. when I bought my hawk mailorder, they were firm on an 1800 price tag. no haggling at all.

2LZ · 11-29-2018, 09:49 AM

It is nice to have a place in your backyard. I have one here in Sac who's been here for over a decade. Very well-established. Good guy, nice store....but doesn't come close to mail order price anymore. Back when he had his little rent-a-garage, he was within enough to buy. I've bought both Hensim's, the X-moto and Q from him. Now that we live in the sticks, should I mail order for far cheaper or drive 1.5 hours to pay more. No brainer.

Weldangrind · 11-29-2018, 10:25 AM

Agreed. Depending on the item, I might pay 20% more to support a local business, but not likely more than that.

NzBrakelathes · 12-03-2018, 10:14 AM

https://powerrideoutlet.com/dirt-bik...s.html%3Fp%3D2

These guys have a selection too

11-26-2018, 03:27 PM	#1
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	These Guys Are Right In My Backyard, And I Never Knew It I found these guys when I was looking through Craigslist for parts for the Scrambler. I had no idea there was a dealer this close to me. Has anyone heard of these guys? https://www.fspsusa.com/ __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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11-26-2018, 08:24 PM	#2
Azhule Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CO Posts: 1,525	They have a bike I want... and at a price I would be extremely happy with paying seeing how it's about $500 less compared to the competition. And this is the first time I have heard of the company __________________ "Think as you like... but this self proclaimed Professor is always right" - Buckshot "You never know what someone is hiding beneath their smile..." - NinjaTom - R.I.P.
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11-27-2018, 06:10 AM	#3
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	I did some research locally, and it looks like these guys have been around for a while, and have a pretty decent reputation. Might be worth looking into, Azhule. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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11-27-2018, 02:39 PM	#5
Emerikol Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,467	Are they still in business selling the Hawks? If they were a fly-by-night company, they would have turned over a while ago I would think. There's money to be made in the long run if you can service and support the bikes, but that's a very rare thing to see nowadays. If you want turn-key service and support, one of the more prominent international brands is the way to go. __________________ First Rule of Aviation: -Never Pass Up The Opportunity to Pee I was struggling to get my wife's attention; I sat down on the couch and looked comfortable. That did the trick! My wife says I only have two faults. I don't listen and something else... If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way I told you to... The Stable: 2005 Yamaha V-Star 650 - SOLD 2015 Suzuki DR 650 2015 RPS Hawk 250 - SOLD 2016 Ural Gear Up
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11-29-2018, 09:49 AM	#7
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,112	It is nice to have a place in your backyard. I have one here in Sac who's been here for over a decade. Very well-established. Good guy, nice store....but doesn't come close to mail order price anymore. Back when he had his little rent-a-garage, he was within enough to buy. I've bought both Hensim's, the X-moto and Q from him. Now that we live in the sticks, should I mail order for far cheaper or drive 1.5 hours to pay more. No brainer. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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11-27-2018, 09:47 AM	#4
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	I have a place close to me that was selling hawks at the time I got mine. however, they would not budge below their 1800 asking price, so I went to the internet instead.
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11-28-2018, 06:54 PM	#6
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	https://www.carolinafunmachines.com/products looks like not. they are carrying apollos and some street bikes. when I bought my hawk mailorder, they were firm on an 1800 price tag. no haggling at all.
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11-29-2018, 10:25 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Agreed. Depending on the item, I might pay 20% more to support a local business, but not likely more than that. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-03-2018, 10:14 AM	#9
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	https://powerrideoutlet.com/dirt-bik...s.html%3Fp%3D2 These guys have a selection too
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