**moved over from Old system**
post by SeattlePaul
PostPosted: 27 Oct 2007 08:21 pm Post subject:
Bill Jurgenson wrote:What I am getting at is that you are not likely to need any OEM MuZ parts...
Bill,
The situation is different in the US.
I spent months looking for a Domino clutch lever, and aftermarket turn signals/winkers/whatever you call them where you are. Not available, either online or from shops. The only option is the MZ supply chain, accessed either from US authorised dealers or BSA.
I finally ended up ordering the lever from BSA, and fitting Buell Blast signals, which don't really fit properly but can be mounted. The signals are made in Italy, but again, no way around the OEM supply chain: I bought them at a Harley-Davidson dealer, who said most people who buy those parts are putting them on European bikes. The manufacturers and suppliers are effectively able to lock owners into the dealer supply chain. Maybe the laws or the contracts are different in Germany.
Losing BSA-Regal as a supplier is a significant loss. Without them, we are stuck ordering from MZ dealers and waiting months.
If you can point us to independent parts suppliers, the US (and I suspect, UK) MZ community would be grateful.
--Paul