Stormer,
My closest Kawi dealer is Dreyer cycle in Indy. They NEVER have anything I need in stock. Stuff that I HAVE ordered from them takes 10 DAYS to come in and they have outrageous prices for there parts. They quoted me $355 for a new rear hub. Same part from the honda-kawasaki.com guys was $240.
OK, so I had to look up the parts and get the quote and then order them. For me, I'd rather save 33% or more and wait 10 days for it to be delivered to my DOOR than pay outrageous prices, STILL WAIT 10 DAYS, then have to drive 30 miles to pick them up.
If you got a good deal from Bobs Cycle....more power to you. I'd rather give money to support my local dealer, but since they have such poor service and never have things in stock........it's just as easy or better to order online.
By the way...there is an EXCELLENT off-road independant shop just down the block from Dreyers......STOUGHTONS CYCLE RANCH. These guys are friendly and helpful and have good prices. I frequent this place as much as I can and avoid the factory dealers like the plague!