Thats the crunch question really Jools. The deal on offer from Tyr Sox sounds great...but I get the feeling they have to declare how much the package is worth when its sentand some form of Tax is due on its value. As you say...if its more than a few quid a set...it won't be worth it!

I'm trying to find out now exactly how it works...ANY IDEAS ANYONE?

Having carried out some research it appears that we will be liable for import duty and VAT on goods supplied from the USA.

If the TARIC code I used is correct (8714190000) then duty will be applied at 3.7% plus good old VAT at 17.5%

Total cost of the Tyr Sox would therefore be approx £175 per unit.

Performance Motorcycle Parts are willing to sell 8 sets of Diasec warmers at £142 each, delivered. (£158 is their current list price not the £175 quoted on their website).

I've come to the same conclusion myself (after some advice from a few others).

It looks like the UK option is the way forward. Not only will they be around the same price, but if anything goes wrong with them...getting spares etc will be a whole load easier.

I've just had a look at their site, and it looks like that quote is for the 'standard type'. They have knocked 10% off their list price you mention. I assume they would charge about £175 for their Ducati 'heat shield' type...so with 10% off that...say £160.

What would people prefer £145 ish for standard or £160 ish with heat shield?

What do the interested parties think about it in general? Too much or OK? As Felix says...its a shame we weren't doing this a few months ago when they were 15% cheaper still:o

[Edited on 5-2-2004 by Harv748]

There's a simple way for getting round the charges, it's worked everytime for me so far....

Just get the sender to write "warranty replacement" or similar et voila! no charges :sing:

Thats how I got the PC3 so cheap :D

i'd personally be happy to go for diasec ones. can we get a definitive number that want them and then see if we can wring a bit more out of them maybe 140 per set? then i guess we can just call up individually and order???

You've got u2u Dickie...we are currently in 'negotiation'...be patient guys...findings will be posted asap.

Harv and everyone else,

Dave Wood (as in BSB Dave Wood) can lay his hands on several sets of Chicken Hawk warmers maybe as many as 8. £150 per set. 01296 336750.

Cheapest I've seen Tyr Sox elsewhere retail in the UK is £270.

Those warranty replacements sound interesting ;)

Yep, and it works everytime! As they are ;) "warranty replacements" ;) , its assumed that the duty and VAT were paid previously :D

10 U.S. purchases so far (not counting a couple cos the f-ing muppets didnt write it), and havent paid anything :)

I hope theres no I.R./government scum on here! :lol:

Anything happenning with this...I'm going to buy at the end of the month when my bank balance momentarily goes into credit.

Motrax and Diamond both for £150 in MCN this week...thermo and lcd...seen then used and they look sound. (if you can see sound).

WeeJohnyB

WJB I have the motrax ones £130 last year. Work fine except for the fact that they run a bit hot imo not thermostatically
controlled. Because they are nylon covered unless protected will melt on the zorsts. I'm looking for new now which have a heat guard or the material can cope with the heat. There is no idicator light to tell you they are working.

well...the general outcome is that very few companies this side of the pond are prepared to do a deal on any kind of bulk order. Those that are, are for silly money (ie £250-300+) and would not be out of place on a GP grid.

Several 'contacts' in the m/c industry have tried but to no avail. Companies just don't seem interested at the mo...whether its the time of year?

So it looks like the Diasec ones are the best Value for money in the UK. £150 for standard or £170 ish for the type complete with heat shield.

Uncle Dennie mentioned 'Chicken wing' (see above posting by him), anyone know of these?

Any other ideas welcome...otherwise it looks like its each man for himself.

i have dealt with tyresox and i am awaiting a delivery of 10 sets warmers i will sell them on to interested peeps from dsc for a good price,any one interested please u2u me

tyreman

I've received an e-mail from Clive Racing.
They do euroquip warmers. Heat shield type are extra, but still not perfect for ducatis with anything more than 45mm termies. The can do warmers with a glass matting for an extra £15.00 They are willing to give 10% for 10 or more purchase's. The warmers are £250.00 plus the £15 for the glass matting less 10% and I guess plus P&P

[Edited on 16-2-2004 by Jon]

OK...the score is that Diasec WILL NOT do any form of club/group discount. Please don't phone them and ask them again...I think they may well be getting the message now...but they won't budge. £150 for standard or £170ish for the type with heat shield. The general feeling is that they are good for the money with numerous DSC members having used and raved about them.

Other options...Tyremans offer above...I have U2U'd him...but he is still waiting on a definate price from TyreSox before offering them up for sale, hopefully won't be too long if you are after the TyreSox brand. I expect, although please correct me if I'm wrong tyreman, but they will probably work out a bit more than the DiaSec ones.

You pay yer money...etc.

I guess it really depends on how much you wanna spend:roll: