Richards Motorcycle Services in J'ville?

[khabel]

Just curious is anyone has taken their bike to Richards Motorcycle Services in Johnsonville, Wellington?

Wanting to take my bike there for a service as its close to home and wondering what they're like

[Crasherfromwayback]

One of our best guys used to work there, and he says he's fine!

[davebullet]

I've had tyres replaced and valve clearances done on the SV, also a few WOFs.

Richard's a top guy and takes care of your bike. Not one scratch. Prices fair too.

[pzkpfw]

My NZ250 had a new muffler and fork seals done there, as well as several WOF's, and he seemed good.

Many many moons ago a mate had a crashed GSX750 (E?) rebuilt there, and thought it took too long and cost too much. But then, this mate of mine was a bit dodgy anyway.

[Trudes]

Richard's is my local and I've taken my bucket to him for several small things I couldn't do myself and he's done some minor repairs on my Hornet also. I have found both Richard and Judy awesome to deal with, will go out of their way to help and find cheap parts and treat the bikes with care, even my shitty old bucket. Richard calls a spade a spade and doesn't suffer fools lightly, but if you don't act like a cock when you go in to see him he'll generally be polite, but because he knows his shit you can generally deal with his somewhat abrupt manner, then again, sometimes it's just nice to get decent service from a bike shop instead of a whole lot of bullshit and bravado.

[wainui]

Richard's is my local and I've taken my bucket to him for several small things I couldn't do myself and he's done some minor repairs on my Hornet also. I have found both Richard and Judy awesome to deal with, will go out of their way to help and find cheap parts and treat the bikes with care, even my shitty old bucket. Richard calls a spade a spade and doesn't suffer fools lightly, but if you don't act like a cock when you go in to see him he'll generally be polite, but because he knows his shit you can generally deal with his somewhat abrupt manner, then again, sometimes it's just nice to get decent service from a bike shop instead of a whole lot of bullshit and bravado.

true that I also have had dealings with him and have found him totally professional,helpful an no BS

[xtskinz]

I've taken my bikes to Richard and he's always been great. Wouldn't hesitate to take my bike back to him.

[Dschubba]

Taken my bikes there for last 10 years.
Knowledgable and practical mechanic.
He doesn't waste your money on tedium.
Ive been very happy with the service there.

Sean

[ajturbo]

i go there for the turbo bits and bucket bits.. i used to have a CB350/4.. he rebuilt it for me, great price... i killed it on a race track a couple of years later...:innocent:

[Pwalo]

I've had Richard work on my bikes for the last few years. He's a top bloke who really knows his stuff. He'll also give you his honest opinion on any work you're considering.

[motor_mayhem]

Get most of my road bike work done there, as others have said, no bs assessments and fair pricing. :yes:

Maintain the dirt bike myself

[portokiwi]

:yes: Richards shop is great. Taken my sons bike there a few times.
The lady that works there (his wife???) was great allways trying to help.
Richard is stright to the point... Had no problems with him at all.

[magicmonkey]

been in there a few times, he's very knowledgeable and is quite happy to recommend a cheaper product if it's fit for what you need it for. That's the mark of good service for me so he gets a big thumbs up :)

[jasonu]

Richard's is my local and I've taken my bucket to him for several small things I couldn't do myself and he's done some minor repairs on my Hornet also. I have found both Richard and Judy awesome to deal with, will go out of their way to help and find cheap parts and treat the bikes with care, even my shitty old bucket. Richard calls a spade a spade and doesn't suffer fools lightly, but if you don't act like a cock when you go in to see him he'll generally be polite, but because he knows his shit you can generally deal with his somewhat abrupt manner, then again, sometimes it's just nice to get decent service from a bike shop instead of a whole lot of bullshit and bravado.

WTF I thought paying a shop to work on your bucket was against the rules...

[Trudes]

WTF I thought paying a shop to work on your bucket was against the rules...

Only if you have broken 3 drill bits trying to drill out a snapped off gearbox oil level bolt and your husband says "no more".

[roadracingoldfart]

If i can throw a 2 cents worth here .
Richard is one of two guys i would allow to work on my bikes , the other is Tweeds at Motomart , (ok 3 i may let Ozzy if he asks nice) . And i like Richard dont suffer fools well lol.
Those who know me will be aware i dont normally trust others to work on my bikes so its saying something here.
Richard will do whats needed at a fair price until you either question him or act like a pratt. Judy is lovely.

Paul.

[lous_ zx12r]

Richards the man and has fixed my bike when 2 other bike shops(t.s.s. red baron and motorad) couldn''t. His determination to solve your bike problems goes over and above whats expected. Where others failed and gave up on getting to the bottom of why my bike was running rich Richard never quit, I know he spent countless hours on the net after hours trying to resolve my bikes issues to which I might add never charged me for.

Richards fixed lots of my bikes over the years (FJ1200, ZZR1200 and my ZX12R) and has never disappointed me yet. . . I was a sucker to think that fancy diagnostic machines and a free pick up services was the answer, what a big waste of time and money I should've taken it straight to Richie.


For great service and value for money Richard and Judy get AAA+

[Madness]

Richards the man and has fixed my bike when 2 other bike shops(t.s.s. red baron and motorad) couldn''t. His determination to solve your bike problems goes over and above whats expected. Where others failed and gave up on getting to the bottom of why my bike was running rich Richard never quit, I know he spent countless hours on the net after hours trying to resolve my bikes issues to which I might add never charged me for.

Richards fixed lots of my bikes over the years (FJ1200, ZZR1200 and my ZX12R) and has never disappointed me yet. . . I was a sucker to think that fancy diagnostic machines and a free pick up services was the answer, what a big waste of time and money I should've taken it straight to Richie.


For great service and value for money Richard and Judy get AAA+

So what was the fault with your '12?

[yevjenko]

Wow... drag up an old thread... Garth from independent works on my bikes. Top bloke, good pricing and great work. Totally recommended

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[Paul in NZ]

Sadly Richard Naylor, owner of Richards Motorcycle Services in Johnsonville passed away after a short illness on Tuesday afternoon.

Sadly I never met the man but always heard good stuff about him.

Notice attached...

[ajturbo]

Dam :-( he was a good bugger, worked on a couple of my bikes and always helped with my dumb questions.
RIP

[Crasherfromwayback]

Sadly I never met the man but always heard good stuff about him.
.

Despite my years in the industry in Welly, I never really knew him either. But Paul Grant (who I poached for WMCC from Motorad) used to work for him and liked the guy, and I met him at Paul's 40th. Very down to earth chap that simply called a spade a spade. And I like that.


Dam :-( he was a good bugger, with my dumb questions.
RIP

See above. Lucky you didn't get called a fuckwit. ;-)

RIP Richard.

[gsxr]

Ahh fuck

And to add to that Brent Sibley from the old Suzuki dealership down here passed away yesterday as well.
Way too young . RIP Brent mate

[Phleep]

I have dealt with him intermittently over the last 15 years and can confirm he was a very good bloke. Came across as quite gruff at first but was always helpful and cared about the bikes.

[scott411]

Despite my years in the industry in Welly, I never really knew him either. But Paul Grant (who I poached for WMCC from Motorad) used to work for him and liked the guy, and I met him at Paul's 40th. Very down to earth chap that simply called a spade a spade. And I like that.



See above. Lucky you didn't get called a fuckwit. ;-)

RIP Richard.


Used to call on him when i was repping for Northerns, always pleasent and great to deal with, ran a good little shop and have never heard a bad word said about him,

RIP,