Motorcycle Merchant Reviews

Dealer Review J&P Cycles

Dealer Overview
J&P Cycles is a family-run motorcycle accessories dealer with plenty of history. The website and retail store are run by husband and wife team, John & Jill Parham.

The Parham’s are diehard bike enthusiasts and have been in business since 1979. In addition to the retail and online stores based out of Anamosa, Iowa, J&P Cycles has a dealer presence at all the major U.S. bike shows and rallies each year.

Last Reviewed
July, 2007

Categories Supplied
Aftermarket Parts, Tools, Apparel/Accessories

Motorcycle Models Served
Harley, Metric, Sportbikes, Vintage Motorcycles, Indian Motorcycles

Payment Methods Accepted
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club and Paypal, Western Union, Check by Phone, Personal Check, COD (Except in California).

Money Orders & the BillMeLater program are also accepted. And J&P offers a Gold Club program with 10% discounts on most products sold each day.

You can also pay for purchases with a J&P credit card - full details are published on their site. And “No payment for 90-days” program is also available.

Shipping Costs & Policies
J&P’s default shipping for most orders is UPS Ground with options for 2nd, Next and Saturday delivery. Orders under 5 lbs. and less than $150 are shipped Priority Mail via the U.S. Post Office. UPS shipping rates at J&P vary by order total and are between $7 to $19.

For big the spenders, most orders over $300 get free UPS Ground Shipping, unless the order is oversized or super heavy like a motor or lift. A $1.50 handling charge is also included on each order. All orders ship from the J&P warehouse in Iowa. The site lets you to set-up a free account which shows you order status, purchase history and holds your ordering information for future purchases.

Products & Services Offered
Although their website isn’t as slick as our other favorite online motorcycle dealers, J&P Cycles offers a great selection of products and competitive pricing on popular aftermarket parts and apparel.

J&P’s site includes the standard motorcycle accessory categories such as Harley, Metric, Sportbike but also include some rare treats like gear specifically for vintage and Indian motorcycles.

For the bargain hunters, J&P also offers a “scratch and dent” category with a wide range of returned goodies sold at decent discounts. Each scratch and dent item for sale includes a picture of the imperfection, so you’ll know what you’re getting before it arrives.

There are also clearance items available in each of the bike categories. In addition to product offerings, J&P provides rider forums on topics such as mechanical issues, upcoming bike rides and rallies.

A generous return policy allows product returns in like-new condition within 120 days of ordering without a restocking fee. And customer service phone reps are available seven days a week, toll-free. The site isn’t as elegant as other top bike sites but is easy to navigate once you selected the bike category you’re after.

Product photos zoom in to a good size but I’d prefer to have multiple views of each product, especially when looking at sized items like boots and jackets. J&P also offers a weekly special page with parts & accessory discounts up to 80% or more. Be sure to check out the specials page for a bargain or two.

Pluses
Offering a great selection of Vintage and Indian parts are very helpful for the old-school bike fans. J&P publishes four comprehensive catalogs are free and are available in print or on CD.

Just like the old Sears catalog, J%P's catalogs are very handy when browsing for items you’d like to get in the future. J&P publishes a version for Harley, Vintage, Metric and Sportbike riders. Be sure to order your free copy when you visit their website.

Minuses
J&P’s website can be a bit slow to load compared to the other major bike accessories dealers.

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