rice paddy motorcycles

just looking to see if anyone has experience with this place. i just realized that i literally live 5 blocks away from them. i'm picking up the bike on tue and figured I'll need parts from time to time.

My only encounter with them, was that I got a smokin deal on a full face Shoei helmet from them 2 years ago at Vintage days. $40.00 brand new in the box, Wired George bought one just like it from them as well. I have heard that some others here have not had as good of luck with them though. Since they are close I suppose the best thing to do is use your own best judgement.

Several years ago, I bought a four into one exhaust system from a seller on E-Bay with the handle of RicePaddyDaddy. Turned out to be junk, never could get to to fit. Mr Paddy said he'd never heard of a problem with them.

Not sure if it's the same business.

Caveat Emptor

KZCSI

Rice Paddy is bad news ... period...

I dealt with them once, will never again. Have had friends that dealt with them, they'll never do it again either.

They surely love themselves as eveident in the prices they charge for stuff (junk)...

All i can tell you is, if you do decide to deal with them, do it in person, be sure what your getting.

You can also swing by e-bay and read about all the bad dealings with these folks...

i lived in columbus for 12 years and i would not deal with them.nothing but a bunch of d heads.if you need a part there is a place close to grove city (can't remember the name)that can help you.i think it's called docs.

I bought a master cylinder from them off of ebay. It was sold as is but said it would probably just need a kit and it would be good to go. Well, the reservoir was cracked and the body and the piston area were severely corroded. So it was total garbage. They wouldn't do anything about it.
Here is the description of the item

Up for auction this week is this Front Brake Master Cylinder for a 1977 1978 1979 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000LTD ( KZ 1000 LTD / KZ1000 / 1000LTD ). P/N: 43015-1009
This master cylinder will also fit the following bikes:

1977 - 79 KZ650C / KZ 650 C / 650C / KZ650 / KZ650SR / 650SR / SR
1979 -80 KZ1000MkII / KZ 1000 MkII / KZ1000 MkII / 1000MkII
1978 - 81 KZ1000 / KZ 1000 Police
Item is in good condition. No significant damage is apparant other than normal wear and tear. This master cylinder may need to be rebuilt to ensure safe operation (rebuild kits are available from us, your local Kawasaki dealer or any reputable motorcyle shop).

Take a good look at the pics, bid to win and good luck!

Please note that electrical parts and parts containing bearings, seals, gaskets and non-durable rubber parts are sold used/as-is and that we cannot guarantee full functionality at the time of sale.

Shipping was super expensive too. I thought it would be ok because it was still cheaper than a new reservoir from bike bandit.
When I phoned him, he said he was to busy to do anything about it.
This just happened this winter.

Tony.. thanx for driving home my point...

As for Doc's place... it's in Lancaster but, BEWARE !!! as it is now owned by Rice Paddy as well....

There are a few other bone yards in northern ohio and when Shoe is out of the hospital and feelin better, i'll ask him where they are...

The name itself is disrespectful.. Theres a guy on craigs list like this too, calls himself chinaparts or something like that. Ad says something like, bought a chinese motorcycle and cant find parts, etc etc.. Stupid and disrespectful..

yeah i talked to my buddy's dad that is in to old bikes and he used to go to the place in Lancaster. but hasn't been there since rice paddy took it over. so we'll let you know what happens. if i do need something I'll go there in person. people tend to not try to bs me when they have a 6'6" 200lb guy in their face.

To avoid confusion, Rice Paddy has two stores... one is more Harley oriented. Not sure where they are located but they are the same people running them. Both are in Ohio. Rice Paddy Daddy is the nic that the owner goes buy and is his eBay nic. I think they might also sell by other names on eBay but am not positive.