Thanks Frank for your opinion and suggestions. I appreciate it cos more heads (people's
) are always better than just mine I can tell you.
As you are aware, my considering using TPUSA to do the power mods wouldn't be, lets say, standard practice. Most here in Aus would be doing everything here I suggest, but I don't mind taking my time to research alternative strategies if it means better bang (literally
) for my buck.
Of course, most here in Aus would be thinking of buying the kits / parts etc here and also having the machining done here.
I also haven't discounted the possibility of doing it this way yet either. I am taking my time, gathering information, and using whatever info I find to evaluate my best options.
So yes, I've been talking online to Carlos, who I'm confident is an expert technician, but I still need time to gather more info.
As you rightfully put it, shipping will be one of the biggest issues I can see so far, when it comes to cost and also insurance.
Mind you, we do have the changing dollar on our side at the moment don't we (for a change
).
Anyway, you may not be aware but Eddy from FES is what I consider a good mate of mine. We are always in contact with each other using skype and talk more about other stuff than bikes half the time.
I've already asked him if he would mind being the person who carlos sends the bought items and also the head to, so Eddy can on send.
Of course, Eddy being such a nice bloke said to me "for you John - anything".
I also have complete confidence in Eddy's ability to minimise shipping costs for me cos in fact, that is how we got to know each other in the first place. The vendor I used before him for some reason cost me, and I'm not kidding you here, almost double in freight.
Don't ask me why. I did ask the question to the previous vendor twice with this concern and was guaranteed shipping was always being kept as low as possible. Unfortunately, saying it didn't make it happen.
The other factor is import tax to Aus. Anything over $1000AUD attracts sales tax so the process will need to be staged to prevent as much if any of that happening happening and therefore adding extra costs.
Like I said, I'm still gathering info and comparing costs, but I also can't stress enough. cost is one thing but quality is another. It may even mean the costs are comparable but certainly, finding someone in the small pond where I live who has the runs on the board aint easy, if indeed possible. It's an experience thing which imho speaks more than words.
So I'm still doing my homework and will come up with how later.
cheers
stacka
ps: we can natter about it at Ozbam which should be fun.
