seattle243 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I just picked up this Fantic 243 and I'm not seeing any parts online. I need clutch plates, clutch cable and a rear fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa250 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Try Bob Wright on 01934 510333 He has most Fantic parts in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattle243 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I sent him an email a week ago and haven't heard back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 There's your problem, can't beat a phone call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattle243 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) I'm in Seattle Washington in the states. Hence the name "Seattle243". The time zone difference and cost of the phone call makes email much better. Except when people don't return remains. Then I look for different options. That's why I posted here. Edited April 12, 2014 by seattle243 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 I tried to contact bob last week but he had an answer phone message saying the shop was closed till the 9th April I think.....,,guess he was on holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 you could try david pye Middlesbrough Stockton area uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantic240motor Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Called Bob Wright yesterday (Friday 11.04.14) and bought a part over the phone using my credit card. Super simple! http://www.r2wtrials.co.uk/html_files/bobwright.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motopelli Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 First shot try the Tryals shop in NY. Mike has a lot of Fantic parts and is always getting in more inventory. He knows Fantics inside out and is a good guy to deal with. Bob Wright is your next best bet, he may not answer his email for a week or so, or not at all. Try again, don't take it personally. I've found a lot of guys in the UK just operate differently than what we may be used to in the US. Personally I envy anyone who can operate a successful business and not have to be a slave to their email and phone. The UK is seven hours ahead of us. Call him in the morning, it's not that expensive and you can accomplish alot with one phone call. Also I'm always surprised at how quickly shipments arrive from the UK. Also Bill Pye is a great source but not very email friendly, definitely phone calls only for him. You bought a bike from a manufacturer that has been out of business since the late 1990's. Thanks to the internet, you can connect with people around the world who can provide just about any part you need. But you may have to put up with someone who doesn't worry about a mass merchandiser running him out of business. That's one of the reasons I'm addicted to these bikes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 I'm in Seattle Washington in the states. Hence the name "Seattle243". Or, you could just fill in the "location" box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsever no 1 uk Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Richard Allen who is based in Northampton also has spares for these, as he breaks Fantics . He is always collecting bikes for restoring or breaking . Try him his number is 01933 314145 . He would post anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattle243 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Motopelli Thanks for the info, I'll try to track down the place in NY. This isn't my first "hard to find parts for" bike. I also like odd ball bikes for the reasons you do. I have found that if I'm two weeks into searching google and sending emails and have found nothing yet, forums are where the information are. I have ordered from the UK before and never had problems. I have been able to communicate by email with everyone up to this point. I appreciate everyone's info and if the shop in NY yields nothing I'll start racking up a phone bill I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fracy Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 First shot try the Tryals shop in NY. Mike has a lot of Fantic parts and is always getting in more inventory. He knows Fantics inside out and is a good guy to deal with. Bob Wright is your next best bet, he may not answer his email for a week or so, or not at all. Try again, don't take it personally. I've found a lot of guys in the UK just operate differently than what we may be used to in the US. Personally I envy anyone who can operate a successful business and not have to be a slave to their email and phone. The UK is seven hours ahead of us. Call him in the morning, it's not that expensive and you can accomplish alot with one phone call. Also I'm always surprised at how quickly shipments arrive from the UK. Also Bill Pye is a great source but not very email friendly, definitely phone calls only for him. You bought a bike from a manufacturer that has been out of business since the late 1990's. Thanks to the internet, you can connect with people around the world who can provide just about any part you need. But you may have to put up with someone who doesn't worry about a mass merchandiser running him out of business. That's one of the reasons I'm addicted to these bikes Exactly what I was going to suggest! I get alot of my Fantic stuff from Mike! If he doesnt have it, he can get it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattle243 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Thanks every body for the info. I contacted Tryals Shop and they responded quickly ad have everything I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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