![]() |
#1 |
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Florida/N.Carolina
Posts: 14
|
Looking to buy KPX250 until...
Been looking at KPX250's for a while and almost made the purchase until I saw the price of parts on Venoms web site. $89.99 for a clutch or throttle cable? Really??? These are Chinese made cables, $20 retail at best. Really wanted the bike but the parts prices were a deal breaker.
|
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 2,601
|
Very few people buy replacement parts for their cars and motorcycles at the dealership. Most parts have readily available aftermarket replacements.
And folks here can assist on choices/fitment reports. In fact, lots of replacements don't have to be the same. Sequential led turn signals, better levers, foot pegs, sprockets, mirrors, really just about anything.
__________________
-NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross) |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Houma, La.
Posts: 11,683
|
I wouldn't let that stop me. The KPX has a 2 year 12,000 mile part warranty. If defective, they will replace it. Like Thumper said, you can buy aftermarket parts if you feel the need to. I have no complaints about my KPX.
__________________
2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Mooresville NC
Posts: 2,090
|
yeah....I think you're over-reacting to it. There's sources for parts other than the dealers. Folks here are lots of help in that regard.
__________________
Dave Bikes I've owned: Suzuki GS450T, Yamaha XS500, Honda V45 Sabre, Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic (2), Suzuki VX800, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Triumph TT600, Honda Superhawk, Kawasaki Concours 1000 (3, including a sidecar rig), Buell XB9R, Kawasaki Nomad 1500, Concours 14, Honda Goldwing (2), Housen Hawk, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Kawasaki KLR650, Victory V92TC. |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 8,100
|
You should see the prices RPS puts on the Hawk 250 parts. It's been ridiculous for several years. Why do you think my bike has parts from CSC for the TT250, and pretty much any other source other than RPS and the retailers who sell for them.
__________________
Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124 |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: Western PA
Posts: 291
|
Quote:
It's tricky sometimes figuring out exactly what you need, but once you know, there are parts available from other sources.
__________________
2022 Hawk DLX EFI * 17T Front / 47T Rear / 428 x-ring chain * Kenda K-760 front + rear * Banjo brake light switch * LED headlight + front turn signals * Custom cutting board skid plate * Debadged (I don't like to brag about the superior strength!) * Top speed, GPS verified, as equipped: 68 mph (so far) |
|
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Join Date: Feb 2024
Posts: 12
|
warranty is the Key word. Clutch cables are easily universal and you can buy anywhere. My KPX 250 parts have been purchased from a wide span of sources. Handlebar risers, sprockets, chains, etc
|
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Florida/N.Carolina
Posts: 14
|
Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to rethink it. I'm looking for something a little lighter than my KLR and V-Strom and the KPX would fit that need (easier to pick up or load in the back of my truck). Thanks again for all the replies and suggestions.
|
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 109
|
FYI - Venom overprices their parts. Lifan is working on adding the parts to their site (kpmotoclub) for much cheaper. In the meantime, we've had good luck getting warrantied parts within 1 year. Other stuff I've bought from Amazon and Ali Express. We've figured out a bunch of it and most of the info is on kpx250.com and our facebook group for the kpx.
__________________
---------- Kyle Creator of: KPX250.com TBR7.com DadBodBikers.com DadBod Bikers YouTube Channel Owner of: Various Chinese ATVs Multiple 2022 KPX 250s Multiple 2021 TaoTao TBR7s Magician 250 |
![]() |
|
![]() |
![]() |
|
|