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inreb said:
No, the website said "no shipping to Ontario" when you clicked on tires. Anyway, looks like that's been resolved. Gave a bit of a fright. Never had free shipping from pete's but was so cheap you wonder how they do it. Hate to lose that even adjusted for inflation.
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The last set of tires I got from him was just before the Toronto bike show; I picked up the tires at his booth - no delivery charge.
In the future, even if it works out to be a few dollars more, I'd still buy from Pete. Over the years he's always been a stand-up guy; answered many questions I had, and always managed to price his tires better than anyone else.
 
Are you carrying the receipt everywhere you go when you exchange batteries at a Wal-Mart? I thought they needed proof of purchase.
 
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Slono said:
Are you carrying the receipt everywhere you go when you exchange batteries as a Wal-Mart? I thought they needed proof of purchase.
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Yep, on whatever vehicle I have a Wallymart battery in I tuck the receipt into the "important papers" folder (ownership, insurance, etc) that stays with the vehicle. I'll toss the one for my bike in with my ownership and insurance papers, so yeah, it goes with me everywhere I go.

I doubt I'll ever need to replace it on the road when it comes to my bike, my experience is that powersport batteries typically give some indication of impending failure, and that usually happens very slowly...unless you don't maintain them during the winter, they freeze, and then they don't work very well come spring. Arguably that shouldn't be covered under warranty...but at WalMart, they'll replace them for anything if you basically say "It won't start my xxx anymore".

Heck, since most Walmarts don't even have tire and lube bays anymore they don't even have the means to test batteries when you bring them back for warranty, so they just take your word and you go get a replacement.
 
PrivatePilot said:
Yep, on whatever vehicle I have a Wallymart battery in I tuck the receipt into the "important papers" folder (ownership, insurance, etc) that stays with the vehicle. I'll toss the one for my bike in with my ownership and insurance papers, so yeah, it goes with me everywhere I go.

I doubt I'll ever need to replace it on the road when it comes to my bike, my experience is that powersport batteries typically give some indication of impending failure, and that usually happens very slowly...unless you don't maintain them during the winter, they freeze, and then they don't work very well come spring. Arguably that shouldn't be covered under warranty...but at WalMart, they'll replace them for anything if you basically say "It won't start my xxx anymore".

Heck, since most Walmarts don't even have tire and lube bays anymore they don't even have the means to test batteries when you bring them back for warranty, so they just take your word and you go get a replacement.
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Original Yuasa battery lasted 5 years, then I replaced with Walmart brand (I think I saved a whole $10) and have needed a new battery every year since then. Sure Walmart can't test it, sure I have receipt, sure I have replacement....but...who needs the hassle, what is my time worth? What about landfill sites and damage to environment? You think anyone is actually refurbishing them? No. I hate waste and inefficiency. Sometimes I actually feel dirty (ie. stupid) walking into Walmart, this is one of those times. For some other select things, it's okay, but I feel I'm living in China for crying out loud! (like that 80s song, 'I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so')

I'm placing my order for a new Yuasa with http://www.saskbattery.com/ecommerce_215.htm for $85 and free shipping. I look forward to another 5 years trouble free and hope to save some of this planet and my sanity in the process.
 
I always use canadas motorcycle theyve never done me wrong. I might check out a few on this thread now tho, I didnt realize there were this many options.

Ive got a biggg expensive shopping list of things im getting from canadas motorcycle come spring.
 
HarleyHare said:
You think anyone is actually refurbishing them? No.
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If you're returning your old batteries to a drop off depot (and WalMart counts when you return your old one to get your stewardship deposit back from the purchase of the new one), I assure you, they ARE being recycled. "Refurbished", no - that was done years ago and nobody was interested in buying refurbished, so now they're 100 recycled and the lead and plastic repurposed, more often than not used in the production of new batteries.

Recycled lead refining is actually big business in this province and old batteries make up a huge portion the output.

Here's some reading on the subject. http://www.wdo.ca/files/5113/6085/4729/Management_of_Vehicle_Lead_Acid_2009.pdf
 
PrivatePilot said:
If you're returning your old batteries to a drop off depot (and WalMart counts when you return your old one to get your stewardship deposit back from the purchase of the new one), I assure you, they ARE being recycled. "Refurbished", no - that was done years ago and nobody was interested in buying refurbished, so now they're 100 recycled and the lead and plastic repurposed, more often than not used in the production of new batteries.

Recycled lead refining is actually big business in this province and old batteries make up a huge portion the output.

Here's some reading on the subject. http://www.wdo.ca/files/5113/6085/4729/Management_of_Vehicle_Lead_Acid_2009.pdf
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Okay your point on recycling, but what about everything else I say? I hate inefficiency, handling and transporting stuff to be returned and processed. That's a cost penalty. Again, what about one's time? If a modern society thinks in those terms they will get what they deserve. You think a formerly down and out country like Germany and rose from nowhere at the end of WWII to produce crap today? They wouldn't stand for inferior processes or quality like this, could be why they produce some of the world's best products and why they are on top?

I just ordered my Yuasa battery today for $85 tax in and free shipping. Royaldistributing wanted $115 for all costs in. (I'm not even checking Walmart's price. I'm so disgusted). If this Yuasa lasts as long as the first one (5 years), I will save myself 5 unnecessary trips to Walmart, plus the aggravation of suddenly discovering my bike won't start (again), getting a boost so I can do and go where I wanted that day, then swap out the battery for another one the next day.
 
^^ I think you missed the portion of the thread where it was mentioned that Walmart branded powersport batteries are actually Yuasa's with a different sticker. ;)

Your experience of them only lasting 1 season also isn't indicative of my experience, also detailed earlier in the thread.
 
PrivatePilot said:
^^ I think you missed the portion of the thread where it was mentioned that Walmart branded powersport batteries are actually Yuasa's with a different sticker. ;)

Your experience of them only lasting 1 season also isn't indicative of my experience, also detailed earlier in the thread.
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Despite what I posted earlier in this thread, about the Walmart EverStart brand batteries and Yuasa being the same (according to other online resources), the "compatible" EverStart battery for my bike is clearly not the same. The Everstart battery is made in China, has a 170 CCA rating, and has slightly smaller dimensions all around compared to the made in Japan Yuasa with 180 CCA. I think I'll return the EverStart and order a replacement Yuasa. 10 years and 80,000+ kms on the OEM Yuasa, and the negative EverStart comments have swayed me.
 
If you need dirt bike, or dual sport parts, this is a good website. http://mx1canada.com/

not as cheap as Canada's motorcycle, but has unique items that Canadasmotorcycle doesn't. Free shipping if you order >$99.
 
I've ordered a bunch from Bluestreak, but I must say I find Tony a curmudgeon and difficult to deal with in any manner other than in person. His customer service ranges from business like, professional and polite, to testy, and seemingly as though he could not care less about your order of hundreds and hundreds. My last experience with Tony was so negative, I gave up on BSR and trying to support a local business and purchased my $500+ order elsewhere. I'm sure he's very nice and professional in person, but his online customer service is pretty hit or miss.

I've also spent a bunch at GP Bikes and Canada Motorcycle as well. Not a negative thing to say about either when it comes to my online shopping experiences with them so far.
 
I have ordered from Canada's Motorcycle, GP Bikes, Motostarz and bought from Twisted Throttle's retail store. All were good experiences.
 
ago.on.2wheels said:
The last set of tires I got from him was just before the Toronto bike show; I picked up the tires at his booth - no delivery charge.
In the future, even if it works out to be a few dollars more, I'd still buy from Pete. Over the years he's always been a stand-up guy; answered many questions I had, and always managed to price his tires better than anyone else.
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anybody got anything delivered from Pete's latey? or had contact with him?
 
beverage said:
Despite what I posted earlier in this thread, about the Walmart EverStart brand batteries and Yuasa being the same (according to other online resources), the "compatible" EverStart battery for my bike is clearly not the same. The Everstart battery is made in China, has a 170 CCA rating, and has slightly smaller dimensions all around compared to the made in Japan Yuasa with 180 CCA. I think I'll return the EverStart and order a replacement Yuasa. 10 years and 80,000+ kms on the OEM Yuasa, and the negative EverStart comments have swayed me.
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Thank you. I rest my case, your Honour!

Would you buy a motorbike from China? Or from Korea (the Hyosung)? These guys have growing pains and produce crap right now (Korean cars are much improved), remember the Hyundai Pony, everyone you saw on the road was blowing blue smoke after a year. Lucky for owners there were no etest requirement back then.

These batteries are as different as day and night. My experience tells me that. I only blame myself for going back to Chinamart a second and third time, thinking I'm getting a free replacement. So much bother for nothing. 'Note to self' - Best to limit Chinamart purchases in the automotive department to oil only, at least that is brand-names and is competitive with Canadian Tire and others.
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