Appeal for non-Stratos help - found and thanks

**mudhut** · 10-05-2026, 13:06

Thank you Mike, both for the link and for the offer to help in Italy.

I thought I'd found most places for old Triumph bits but this one I had missed. They have a good range of parts but sadly not thetwo things I'm looking for. If I had a 650 Triumph, the pars supply situation would be a lot easier. Mine's a 500!

I haven't looked at Italy as a possible supplier of Triumph parts but will investigate. I think it's highly unlikely though I'll find this part anywhere easily - it's not a normal consumable but it is subject to wear.

Thanks

Peter

**LPH_UK** · 10-05-2026, 17:00

You could try STS Imports. STS Imports |

They allow you to purchase items in the US and send them to their address in the US. They then fill a container and bring it over. every 6-8 weeks I think. They charge you for the space in the container, and any VAT and customs duties. I used them to get some tyres and it worked well. Presume they would allow you to ship motorcycle parts, but give them a bell.

**mudhut** · 14-05-2026, 12:31

Thank you. I will get onto them but due to the antiquated method of doing business with the parts place in Texas, it's not going to be a simple order.

I cannot get any kind of reply from the supplier from my e-mail contact or directly by phone. As they do not communicate with me in the UK, I cannot order or even establish whether the parts are actually in stock. The entire purchase process would have to be handled entirely from the USA, I suspect. I very much doubt STS would want to get involved for such a small low value package. I can only ask.

**soko121** · 14-05-2026, 23:05

Mudhut i would be happy to help. I am in Central Texas about 2 hours south of Dallas. Expat Brit familiar with some Brit bikes and i have several classic cars TVR/911 etc including a 1936 Panther 250 also . Drop me a line - diverair@verizon.net

**mudhut** · 17-05-2026, 16:23

Thank you soko121, I'm most grateful to you for your offer of assistance.

I'll e-mail you but I think it may be prudent to delete your e-mail address from the open forum.

**mudhut** · 03-06-2026, 13:01

Following my appeal for help, I'd like to record my grateful thanks to club member Simon, soko121 on here, who offered to help acquire the parts I needed and to forward them. The parts are now in the US postal system and on their way to me in the UK. I will then have to contend with whatever UK Customs decide to hit me with when they arrive.

I never had any communication with Simon prior to his help but I always felt that an appeal to the club would bring forth a kind offer. I think it speaks volumes for the generous nature of the Club members and that general "can do" and "happy to help" mindset.

Thank you Simon.