DFW area Wal-Mart ATV section? [Archive]

DFW_Warrior

01-28-2009, 04:26 PM

Okay so before this thread heads down the "I hate Wal-Mart, they kill people, eat babies, and steal from the poor to feed China" road, I'd like to ask a question.

Which Wal-Marts in the DFW area have the elusive ATV section? I need to look at some of the items they sell there but don't know where to turn. I've tried to call and ask a few, but their answers in the past are usually something like, "huh, what's an ATV?"

WoodButcher

01-28-2009, 04:49 PM

Like the infamous seat pad? In my WM they are with the outdoor gear near the auto section. Ask for motorcycle helmets next time instead of ATV stuff. They are all together.

KenH

01-28-2009, 04:57 PM

Denton.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh210/kdhhh/DentonWalMart.jpg

ham

01-28-2009, 05:53 PM

i work in Walmart auto in denton we do have atv stuff call ask for me James

ham

01-28-2009, 05:54 PM

Denton # 940 484 0070

stinky93071

01-28-2009, 06:11 PM

I think there is a row in Wax. I am not sure about Desoto

Brotha J

01-28-2009, 06:21 PM

Why would you even consider buying ATV stuff from those baby-eating murdering thieves.

Gawd I hate them. ;-)

Sleepy Weasel

01-28-2009, 10:16 PM

i work in Walmart auto in denton we do have atv stuff call ask for me James

Didja ever eat a baby?

Sorry, just trying to steer this back on topic.

:duck:

Rman of 237

01-28-2009, 10:26 PM

Pep Boys has an ATV section that I'm pretty sure is similar to the product lines that Wally sells. Bell..etc. They even sell O'Neal Boots.

TLRam1

03-15-2009, 02:28 PM

I have called the Walmart in Mckinney, Plano (HWY75), Denton, Garland, Wylie, Waco, Bellmead, Hewitt, for the ATV seat pads.

Anyone know which Walmart these might be found? I live in Allen, would like to have some by next weekend as I might be headed to Red River next weekend.

TLRam1

03-15-2009, 02:35 PM

Add Waxahachie & Desoto to the list.

TLRam1

03-15-2009, 02:48 PM

Add Sherman, Denison, Gainesville & Roanoke.

Kidder

03-15-2009, 03:22 PM

Mansfield might have the section, too. Give them a call.

pacman

03-15-2009, 06:02 PM

Burleson does not.

Texas T

03-15-2009, 06:06 PM

Why would you even consider buying ATV stuff from those baby-eating murdering thieves.

Gawd I hate them. ;-) Brotha J is just jealous because our sales are kicking his sales. :lol2:

Texas T

03-15-2009, 06:07 PM

i work in Walmart auto in denton we do have atv stuff call ask for me James

Uh oh... now's there's two of us on the forum. Brotha J... ya better get some of them thar Target folks to join up on the forum.
:sun:

Gilk51

03-15-2009, 06:16 PM

Brian is mean, picking on Jay like that! :lol2:

Reminds me - I haven't checked the closest 2 WMs for that stuff here (one south, one north).

Texas T

03-15-2009, 06:32 PM

Brian is mean, picking on Jay like that! :lol2:
Yeah, I get that way when I haven't eaten my quota of babies for the day. :eat:

:mrgreen:

Tracker

03-15-2009, 06:40 PM

my local Wal-mart does have heavy-duty cart corrals. :mrgreen:

TDtrans

03-15-2009, 07:04 PM

the wallmart in granbury has the seat pads i got one this week 16 dollars and change .allso got a nice sissy bar bag/backpack 30 buck,s right by the helmet,s :sun:

TLRam1

03-15-2009, 07:30 PM

Hmmm. Granbury is 97 miles from me, I checked Commerce, Greenville, as I am in these areas.

Just checked Mansfield, nada.

Gilk51

03-15-2009, 08:26 PM

Just checked Mansfield, nada.

Did you try Arlington (I20/US287), Cooper Street (old HyperMart), and Ft. Worth Eastchase?

TLRam1

03-15-2009, 11:54 PM

Did you try Arlington (I20/US287), Cooper Street (old HyperMart), and Ft. Worth Eastchase?

I will call them Monday.

shrek

03-16-2009, 04:45 AM

The Walmart in Waxahachie used to carry them. If I make it over there this week I'll look.

DFW_Warrior

03-16-2009, 07:12 AM

Did you try Arlington (I20/US287), Cooper Street (old HyperMart), and Ft. Worth Eastchase?

I know the Cooper St one does not have them. I frequent them many times (oops, what I mean to say is that I would never shop there even if someone paid me to. Cause after all, Wal-Mart eats babies. Honest, MSNBC said so...).

ItchyBob

03-16-2009, 08:27 AM

Saginaw - none
White Settlement Rd - nary any, but helmets and sunglasses w/ padding
Weatherford (FM51) - Everything but the pad. Helmets, glasses, gloves, disc lock and lube.
Cabela's on Hwy170 - Mad Dog Pad for $44.98 (btw, the exact pad as the Walmart pad). $5.00 more for the ultra-special camo.
Duncan, OK - Has the pad for ~$17 but I don't remember anything else.
I'll be going through Azle this afternoon on my way home and make a quick stop in and maybe Lake Worth as well.

As an aside, does anyone use the maxi-padded bicycle shorts? They feel awkward, but work great on a bicycle. Just curious since the DS bikes have a narrow seat.

WoodButcher

03-16-2009, 09:46 AM

Yes, I use bicycle shorts. On a narrow MX seat with the Walmart pad I can do 200 mile+ days and still walk in the evening. Still not what I would call comfortable, but definitely a good start.

pacman

03-16-2009, 11:08 AM

I have used the padded shorts, but I find that the pad doesn't sit in quite the right spot for a motorcycle seat. I sit pretty upright on my ZRX, and on a road bicycle you're pretty hunched over. The padding is positioned slightly too far forward to do much good in an upright sitting position. Plus, all the padding is right in the middle, right where a bicycle seat would be stuck up your crack. Great for bicycling, but only so-so for motorcycling. You need something with padding that spreads out and back further to cover the bones you sit on (the ischial tuberosities) to give you maximum comfort.

Here's my solution to the problem. Airhawk, baby.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i77/wstecker/Indy MotoGP 2008/P9090002.jpg

DaveC

03-16-2009, 11:23 AM

Doesn't the Wal-Mart site ship directly to the store of your choice?
Baby eatin' road killers.

8wheels

03-16-2009, 12:01 PM

Tracker

03-16-2009, 12:15 PM

Hey I actually asked the question of an employee the other day. I know that men don't ask directions, but hey.

The elusive answer is...

"Yep we have an ATV section, but...

ONLY during hunting season."

It goes away the rest of the year.

So there you have it. This was in Plano, the consumerist-centristical capitol of the world. Not many hunters in the land of the shoppers?

IMHO, the yuppieland (read Plano) Wal-Marts suck. I like going to the ones out in rural areas. Real motorcycle/ATV sections and real hunting sections (at least to the extent you'd find at Wal-Mart). Also, the Plano ones barely stock any guns or ammo anymore and it seems to shrink a little every 6 months.

DLSGAP

03-16-2009, 12:21 PM

Thats because Yuppies drive BMW's... not ATV's, and they don't hunt, they hang out around the shops at legacy and pretend they're special and important

TLRam1

03-16-2009, 12:26 PM

If anyone is going through Granbury headed this way towards Dallas or even Ft Worth, pick me up 2 ATV Pads and I will come get them.

I will call the ones Chuck mentioned in the mean time.

TLRam1

03-16-2009, 01:11 PM

Did you try Arlington (I20/US287), Cooper Street (old HyperMart), and Ft. Worth Eastchase?

Arlington - not much of Auto section, no.

Cooper St. - nada

Ft. W. Eastchase - could not locate this one.

Bonham Tx. - nada

TLRam1

03-16-2009, 01:19 PM

I have located some about 100 miles away but the drive is easier than going to Granbury. I may buy then all and bring them back with me.

ItchyBob

03-16-2009, 01:55 PM

Just to update
Hudson Oaks - Nothing
Lake Worth - a few items but no pad
Azle - nothing
Decatur - the mutha load. They had 5 pads for $16.88 each. Made by Stearns.

TLRam1

03-16-2009, 02:02 PM

Is anyone heading from Decatur back to the Metroplex? Because of the traffic, it still might be quicker for me to go the distance vs through traffic.

DFW_Warrior

03-16-2009, 02:35 PM

I'd buy them all up while you can. By the looks of their site, they aren't going to be under the Sterns name anymore so buy now while you can get them cheap. Heck, I may just make a trip up to Decatur so I can pick up a spare for my WR.

Texas T

03-16-2009, 05:11 PM

Doesn't the Wal-Mart site ship directly to the store of your choice? Yes, we do. At no charge for shipping too.

Baby eatin' road killers. Ummmm.... babies.... :eat:

Texas T

03-16-2009, 05:14 PM

IMHO, the yuppieland (read Plano) Wal-Marts suck. I like going to the ones out in rural areas. Real motorcycle/ATV sections and real hunting sections (at least to the extent you'd find at Wal-Mart). Also, the Plano ones barely stock any guns or ammo anymore and it seems to shrink a little every 6 months.
You're always going to find the products most likely to sell in a store according to his demographics. There's always exceptions but if you want rifles, camping gear, hunting "stuff", etc, you typically have to get out of the urban areas. When you're looking for the latest foo foo stuff you head to the Plano, Woodlands, Katy type stores.

Tracker

03-16-2009, 06:02 PM

You're always going to find the products most likely to sell in a store according to his demographics. There's always exceptions but if you want rifles, camping gear, hunting "stuff", etc, you typically have to get out of the urban areas. When you're looking for the latest foo foo stuff you head to the Plano, Woodlands, Katy type stores.
I understand selling to your market. I just wish I lived in a different (read: non-foo-foo) market.