Phantom customer service! I sent two emails asking for information on items I had already put in my cart and was ready to buy. No response! Obviously, they don't care about customers buying from them. Fine, I'll go spend my $5,000 elsewhere!
UPDATE: Wow... How strange! Right after my terrible review, customer service contacted me!
UPDATE 2: Okay, shall we trust what the supplier has written? We will try placing a first order, perhaps smaller than expected, and then if everything goes well, we will place a larger order. Updates will follow!
Response from Dennis KirkSep 3, 2024
Either your emails were not received by the customer service team due to being sent to junk/spam or you emailed while they were closed. UPDATE: As stated if you sent an email to us after hours it would have been replied to today, we dont reply to emails on weekend or holidays... we are not 24/7.
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David C.
Didn’t honor price match policy
Dennis Kirk advertises that they have a price match policy but when I called to get a price match for an order I was about to place, the rep told me that they do not price match on items under $100. My order would have been $143 after price match but rep claimed in had to all be one item and I was ordering two of the same thing (exhaust baffles). All other online vendors have a cutoff at $50. The lady was none too friendly either. Acted like she was being put out to help me.
I have ordered a lot of parts from Dennis Kirk in the past but never again. Based on the reply they don’t seen to care that they lost my business forever.
Response from Dennis KirkAug 7, 2024
It is clearly stated all over the Dennis Kirk website "What is "Beat It By A Buck"?
You may know that Dennis Kirk guarantees the lowest price on tires, helmets, complete exhaust systems, tracks, engines, frames and transmissions. But now we also guarantee the lowest price on ANYTHING over $100"
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Allen H.
$70 restocking fee charged for removing the protective film on the visor during fitting
I purchased a Shoei helmet from the retailer. Upon receiving it, I reviewed the return policy on the order form so that I could adhere to their terms. Nowhere on the form did it mention that the film on the visor should not be removed or there would be a 10% restocking fee.
So I proceeded to remove the film so that a proper field of vision test could be done. I wear glasses and liked to make sure that "all's well" and that nothing was obstructed before keeping the helmet. Fortunately, the field of vision was great. Unfortunately, the helmet fit was too tight on the top of my head, even though it's the same size as my previous helmet from Shoei.
I tried to put the film back on the visor with the intention to protect it during transportation back to DK. Everything was packed up as carefully as I could.
After they received the package, according to DK, packing was "sloppy". Their customer rep also informed me that there would be a restocking charge of 10% or approx. $70 since the film was removed. And, that it's non-negotiable.
During the conversation with DK's customer rep, there were feelings of shame and frustration, I was belittled and talked down to. The rep asked, "would you pay full price for a helmet with the visor film removed?" Well, that depends if the visor was damaged in any way without the film.
Helmet is a tricky item to purchase from afar. This experience basically taught me to simply go to my local shop, even if it's 90 minutes away. Support your local business and be cautious of B2C arm of a brick and mortar shop like DK as it does not understand that business should be conducted with transparency and respect of customers.
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Chuck H.
I had a good experience overall
I had a good experience overall. Ordered a part for my harley when the package arrived it looked like a mouse chewed threw the box and on the part itself. Called on a saturday was informed i had to call back on a weekday to resolve. Upon calling again the receptionest handled my concerns and im currently waiting on my new part. Thanks Dennis Kirk for being a stand up company and taking care of the issue.
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Craig C.
Old tires sold as "New"
I ordered 2 supposedly new tires from Dennis Kirk. They showed up fast. The front tire is fine but the rear tire has a manufacture date of MORE than 1.5 years ago. I have never accepted a tire that was sold as "NEW" more than 6 months old. Called customer service and was rudely told there is nothing they can do. Next stop is BBB. Never buy from this company. I have another motorcycle I need tires and parts for and I will never spend another cent at Dennis twerp.
Response from Dennis KirkApr 22, 2024
Dennis Kirk goes by all manufacturer guidelines on age and storage of tires. Tires stored in climate controlled warehouses can be sold for up to 5 years of the date code and can be used on the motorcycle for up to 10 years or more of the date code. 1.5 years is still considered a fresh tire by the manufacturers. Here is a quote directly from Dunlop MC Division "Our group tells our customers that we would suggest not to mount a tire after 5 years as per the date code. After 5 years, once the tire is on the bike, check it yearly for signs of extreme ageing, and remove it if you see anything that gives you cause for concern. Remove the tire due to age at 10 years, no matter what it looks like.
Regards,
Dave Johnson
Consumer Affairs, Motorcycle
Goodyear Dunlop Tires North America, Ltd" Unfortunately in todays world of internet, people see things online about tire age that was created on internet forums by non-professionals and take it at its word. Here is another expert example- "Another misconception on the date code is you should only buy tires that have a DOT code within the current year. This is not true. As long as they are stored properly, tires have an average shelf life of five years and remain fit for purchase despite being manufactured many months ago.
A Guide on DOT Tire Date Codes - Bridgestone Philippines"
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Ron P.
No…no…nope, never again
I purchased a plane chrome fender skirt, and now I’m painstakingly trying to peel this plastic that it’s wrapped in off of it. I I’ve tried to blow drive tried everything to peel it. Fingernail scrape by scrape to get it off this piece of crap never again will I ever buy anything from these morons
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Michael B.
Ordered exhaust to then get an email…
Ordered exhaust to then get an email that they are discontinued a day later. Called manufacture of the exhaust and was told they are not discontinued. Called Dennis Kirk back to get nothing but an excuse. Will never do business with this company again. Highly unprofessional.
Response from Dennis KirkApr 9, 2024
The exhaust this customer ordered was discontinued by our supplier, the manufacturer may still make it but we do not purchase directly from the manufacturer. "82-00252
FREEDOM AMENDMENT BLACK `08-11 FXC `13-17 FXSB
No Longer Available"
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Bryan G.
Ordered a pair of factory 47…
Ordered a pair of factory 47 handlebars. They sent me the wrong ones. She asked me what the sticker was on the packaging which was correct, but the bars were completely different. Didn’t really make an effort to make it right just pretty much offered to refund. If this one was Stickered wrong they all would be. Not really sure why they couldn’t physically check before sending ended up just ordering from factory 47. Will never use this company again
Response from Dennis KirkApr 9, 2024
We are sorry you got the wrong bars. We didnt have another pair of these in stock to check and mispacks are very uncommon with Factory 47.We do not open factory packaging to inspect them when received as then all of our items would be open box items. The quality control is on the manufacturers end.