How far would you go??

NaturalFlavored · September 15th, 2017, 08:49 PM

Name a situation where you went above and beyond for something. Like how far did you drive or how many places did you go?
Today I went to 5 different stores for a pair of boots, it took 4 hours of my day because the boots where on sale and I wanted new boots for my bike.

I drove 2 and a half hours for intake manifold for my car too. I didn't need it I just wanted it.

What's your experience and stories.

Triple Jim · September 16th, 2017, 06:37 AM

Those days are mostly over for me. I mainly buy off the net and have the stuff delivered these days. The nearest town is small and almost 1/2 hour away, and cities with a good selection of stores are over an hour away.

Out of curiosity, how does the price of the intake manifold you bought compare to what you would have paid from an online source like Jegs, including shipping? A lot of the time now, I find that even with shipping, I pay less than if I bought "locally". That's almost always the case when I buy car parts from Rock Auto, compared to Advance or Auto Zone.

And with McMaster-Carr I can order by 5:30 PM and get ground shipping, and the parts normally show up midday the following day, with the total price less than if I got the stuff at Lowe's.

csmith12 · September 16th, 2017, 07:24 AM

FOR THE CAUSE LOL!!!!

"Still tired" - csmith12
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=175879

"Two years of Kentucky thread? You're certainly passionate Chris." - toEleven
https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=163240

As far as material things go;
My wallet is 27yrs old and starting to fall apart. I have been shopping for a new one for 6 months, counting 22 leather shops and specialty stores with NO luck.
My leather jacket is 25yrs old and I have just started shopping for another. It will be much the same as my wallet.

NaturalFlavored · September 16th, 2017, 10:05 AM

The shoes were actually $7 more online than in stores. Intake manifold was actually only $50, buying online would of been over $100 with porting done to some which I didn't want.

I understand waiting on buying certain products.
I do that all the time, but for me it's mostly price because I know eventually someone will have common sense and have a reasonable price.

CC Cowboy · September 16th, 2017, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NaturalFlavored

Name a situation where you went above and beyond for something. Like how far did you drive or how many places did you go?
Today I went to 5 different stores for a pair of boots, it took 4 hours of my day because the boots where on sale and I wanted new boots for my bike.

I drove 2 and a half hours for intake manifold for my car too. I didn't need it I just wanted it.

What's your experience and stories.

Did your bike try on the boots?

NaturalFlavored · September 16th, 2017, 03:14 PM

It did and fell in love with them.

JohnnyBravo · September 18th, 2017, 08:45 PM

I drove from fort hood to Las Vegas for in n out burger, I drove from fort hood to Winston Salem nc cause my granny promised me a black berry cobbler, from nc to Wayne county Pa for an apartment... I rarely go anywhere if I'm not looking for something

I like local stores TBH, but they are harder to find around here than you'd think and cost more usually; unless you consider that horrible family of stores local anywhere but in Arkansas

NaturalFlavored · September 19th, 2017, 07:28 AM

I feel you on that. I have to drive 2 hours north for parts because down here there isn't anything available where I'm at. Have to go to the larger city for the goods.

DannoXYZ · September 19th, 2017, 11:55 AM

When I moved up to S.F. Bay Area, I used to make regular trips down to Santa Barbara just to get The Habit's pastrami sandwich. It's not offered at any Habits north of San Luis Obispo. Burgers are better at original locations too. Something about a seasoned 40-year old grill that flavours meat just right. They make burger patties by hand from fresh ground-beef instead of using pre-made frozen ones at other locations.

JohnnyBravo · September 19th, 2017, 12:50 PM

I miss the old days when most stores were local, I fondly remember not having a Walmart on ever other road

DEFY · September 19th, 2017, 01:27 PM

I prefer buying local. Not only do I get to evaluate the quality of the item or the fitment but I also get to have it now and not 2 to 3 days later.

My brother and I ran down from central PA to Delaware to pick up a surplus injection pump for his diesel engine, 8+ hour round trip. It was a last minute found it on Craigslist Saturday night pick it up Sunday morning.

CaliGrrl · September 19th, 2017, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I miss the old days when most stores were local, I fondly remember not having a Walmart on ever other road

I'm with you.

NaturalFlavored · September 19th, 2017, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliGrrl

I'm with you.

Yeah, I grew up in a small town where the only "big" corporate place was a gas station, which was 76.

CaliGrrl · September 19th, 2017, 08:45 PM

Nice. I grew up with a more or less neighborhood grocery store.

JohnnyBravo · September 23rd, 2017, 09:10 AM

We used to have a 76 too... I miss that big orange ball

NaturalFlavored · September 23rd, 2017, 04:38 PM

For some reason I feel they had the best egg sandwiches haha

snot · September 23rd, 2017, 07:58 PM

I drive over 500 miles one way every year for a $20 purse.... Judy's leather in Lynchburg... @csmith12 they have great wallets.

NaturalFlavored · September 23rd, 2017, 08:21 PM

Geez that's 3 weeks worth of gas on the bike for me. I only fill up once a week.

September 15th, 2017, 08:49 PM	#1
NaturalFlavored ninjette.org guru Name: J Location: Tucson Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 254	How far would you go?? Name a situation where you went above and beyond for something. Like how far did you drive or how many places did you go? Today I went to 5 different stores for a pair of boots, it took 4 hours of my day because the boots where on sale and I wanted new boots for my bike. I drove 2 and a half hours for intake manifold for my car too. I didn't need it I just wanted it. What's your experience and stories.

September 16th, 2017, 07:24 AM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	FOR THE CAUSE LOL!!!! "Still tired" - csmith12 https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=175879 "Two years of Kentucky thread? You're certainly passionate Chris." - toEleven https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=163240 As far as material things go; My wallet is 27yrs old and starting to fall apart. I have been shopping for a new one for 6 months, counting 22 leather shops and specialty stores with NO luck. My leather jacket is 25yrs old and I have just started shopping for another. It will be much the same as my wallet. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 18th, 2017, 08:45 PM	#7
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I drove from fort hood to Las Vegas for in n out burger, I drove from fort hood to Winston Salem nc cause my granny promised me a black berry cobbler, from nc to Wayne county Pa for an apartment... I rarely go anywhere if I'm not looking for something I like local stores TBH, but they are harder to find around here than you'd think and cost more usually; unless you consider that horrible family of stores local anywhere but in Arkansas __________________________________________________

September 19th, 2017, 07:28 AM	#8
NaturalFlavored ninjette.org guru Name: J Location: Tucson Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 254	I feel you on that. I have to drive 2 hours north for parts because down here there isn't anything available where I'm at. Have to go to the larger city for the goods.
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September 19th, 2017, 12:50 PM	#10
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I miss the old days when most stores were local, I fondly remember not having a Walmart on ever other road __________________________________________________

September 16th, 2017, 06:37 AM	#2
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Those days are mostly over for me. I mainly buy off the net and have the stuff delivered these days. The nearest town is small and almost 1/2 hour away, and cities with a good selection of stores are over an hour away. Out of curiosity, how does the price of the intake manifold you bought compare to what you would have paid from an online source like Jegs, including shipping? A lot of the time now, I find that even with shipping, I pay less than if I bought "locally". That's almost always the case when I buy car parts from Rock Auto, compared to Advance or Auto Zone. And with McMaster-Carr I can order by 5:30 PM and get ground shipping, and the parts normally show up midday the following day, with the total price less than if I got the stuff at Lowe's.

September 16th, 2017, 10:05 AM	#4
NaturalFlavored ninjette.org guru Name: J Location: Tucson Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 254	The shoes were actually $7 more online than in stores. Intake manifold was actually only $50, buying online would of been over $100 with porting done to some which I didn't want. I understand waiting on buying certain products. I do that all the time, but for me it's mostly price because I know eventually someone will have common sense and have a reasonable price.

September 16th, 2017, 03:14 PM	#6
NaturalFlavored ninjette.org guru Name: J Location: Tucson Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 254	It did and fell in love with them.

September 19th, 2017, 11:55 AM	#9
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	When I moved up to S.F. Bay Area, I used to make regular trips down to Santa Barbara just to get The Habit's pastrami sandwich. It's not offered at any Habits north of San Luis Obispo. Burgers are better at original locations too. Something about a seasoned 40-year old grill that flavours meat just right. They make burger patties by hand from fresh ground-beef instead of using pre-made frozen ones at other locations.

September 19th, 2017, 01:27 PM	#11
DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	I prefer buying local. Not only do I get to evaluate the quality of the item or the fitment but I also get to have it now and not 2 to 3 days later. My brother and I ran down from central PA to Delaware to pick up a surplus injection pump for his diesel engine, 8+ hour round trip. It was a last minute found it on Craigslist Saturday night pick it up Sunday morning. __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag
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September 19th, 2017, 08:45 PM	#14
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Nice. I grew up with a more or less neighborhood grocery store.

September 23rd, 2017, 09:10 AM	#15
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	We used to have a 76 too... I miss that big orange ball __________________________________________________

September 23rd, 2017, 04:38 PM	#16
NaturalFlavored ninjette.org guru Name: J Location: Tucson Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 254	For some reason I feel they had the best egg sandwiches haha

September 23rd, 2017, 07:58 PM	#17
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	I drive over 500 miles one way every year for a $20 purse.... Judy's leather in Lynchburg... @csmith12 they have great wallets. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

September 23rd, 2017, 08:21 PM	#18
NaturalFlavored ninjette.org guru Name: J Location: Tucson Join Date: May 2017 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 254	Geez that's 3 weeks worth of gas on the bike for me. I only fill up once a week.