Who can check out bikes?

[Gangle]

Evening all!

I'm down here in Christchurch and I'm looking at a bike in Auckland on Trademe. Is there any organisation that checks out bikes for you like the AA do for cars. Don't want to get all the way up there and find its a shitbox!

[1wheel riot]

im not shore dose aa not do bikes? maby a bike shop might do a check on it?

[YellowDog]

Contact Frosty, he's your man.

[Xsasinator]

could try george from Motorcyle Doctors, he's got his adds on here

www.motorcycle-doctors.co.nz

i'm pretty sure he does pre purchase inspections...

[Mom]

Evening all!

I'm down here in Christchurch and I'm looking at a bike in Auckland on Trademe. Is there any organisation that checks out bikes for you like the AA do for cars. Don't want to get all the way up there and find its a shitbox!

Dont know of any organisations but, I am sure there will be some KB member up here that will be happy to go have a squizz at it for you.

[Markw336]

yeah there might be a KB member able o check it for you or just ring AA and ask if they will do a check for you

[Mully]

Contact Frosty, he's your man.

+1.

Or get him to take it to a bike shop of your choice.

[AllanB]

Dont know of any organisations but, I am sure there will be some KB member up here that will be happy to go have a squizz at it for you.

Carver will test it out for you .................... it might not be much use after however. You'll at least need new fork seals and a rear tyre.<_<


Maybe try that Frosty chap. :sunny:

[FROSTY]

get the bike to be and Ill do like an AA inspection on t for you.
If you want the engine PROPPERLY checked out then you need to pay a bike shop.
My inspection engine wise is more--does it all work from riding it and does it make funny noises.
I also check TYRE PRESSURES--aye mully??? :shutup:

[Mully]

I also check TYRE PRESSURES--aye mully??? :shutup:

I refuse to comment on the grounds that I'm trying to forget about that.

Apparently, low pressures heat the tyres quicker and give you better grip - I was sacrificing wear for grip.

That's my story and I'm sticking with it. I know where you live, Frosty.......

[Mom]

get the bike to be and Ill do like an AA inspection on t for you.
If you want the engine PROPPERLY checked out then you need to pay a bike shop.
My inspection engine wise is more--does it all work from riding it and does it make funny noises.
I also check TYRE PRESSURES--aye mully??? :shutup:

You are a top bloke FROSTY no doubt about it. He cant get the bike to you, it is a Tard me auction.


EDIT: Oh and tyre pressures are seriously important :yes:

[Luckylegs]

This guy will do em... I reckon this bloke might know a thing or two

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=105181

[FROSTY]

He cant get the bike to you, it is a Tard me auction.
Nahh --depends how much the guy wants to sell it---Ive done two inspections for KBers on tard me auction bikes. The seller brings it to me and I inspect it--or a bike shop etc.
Incidently _SHAUN Harris does FULL prepurchase inspections when hes in auckland

[Gangle]

Nice one lads!

Cheers Frosty, well decent of ye! I've got a feeling they won't agree to have the bike checked but I'll get onto them and then get back to ye.

[howdamnhard]

could try george from Motorcyle Doctors, he's got his adds on here

www.motorcycle-doctors.co.nz

i'm pretty sure he does pre purchase inspections...

Ye George can do a prepurchase check for you. Don't think AA knows much about bikes but it doesn't hurt to ask.

[smoky]

Post the trademe link - someone may know the bike

[Gangle]

Post the trademe link - someone may know the bike

good idea! here she is:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=236285314

[smoky]

good idea! here she is:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=236285314

I don't know the bike but my impression is; It's been repaired and painted, no WOF, rego on hold, and the last person who bought it is now selling it within weeks ??? They have a plausible reason but I wouldn't take the chance with bikes like that

My guess is it's been raced as well

there's plenty of them in better shape less risk for sale
Hope that's helpful

[TOTO]

good idea! here she is:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=236285314


Motorcycle doctors , ask for George, he is the man !

[Shaun]

This guy will do em... I reckon this bloke might know a thing or two

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=105181



Thanks very much for the bump:clap:

[Gangle]

I don't know the bike but my impression is; It's been repaired and painted, no WOF, rego on hold, and the last person who bought it is now selling it within weeks ??? They have a plausible reason but I wouldn't take the chance with bikes like that

My guess is it's been raced as well

there's plenty of them in better shape less risk for sale
Hope that's helpful

Thats pretty much what I was thinking myself. Ah fuck it I wont bother,
Always tempted by a deal but prefer to have piece of mind. Cheers for your help mate.

[p.dath]

This guy will do em... I reckon this bloke might know a thing or two

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=105181

+1. Shaun seems very popular, and was looking for work in Auckland.

[smoky]

Thats pretty much what I was thinking myself. Ah fuck it I wont bother,
Always tempted by a deal but prefer to have piece of mind. Cheers for your help mate.

I see that he answered my question; and it has been raced