Another bike shop closes

[Shaun]

I entered into a buisness relationship with a man for the new shop in Auckland 742 Beach Rd Browns Bay-

THANKS TO ALL THAT HAVE BEEN CUSTOMERS:sunny:

My Buisness partner was the Financuall investor in this start up buisness, and unfortunately has NO MONEY it turns out, his intensions were correct I believe.

Everything in the shop MUST be go ASAP, and there is a huge amount of work shop equipment and spare parts in there.

I have been fighting for too long now to get my life back on track after the event in 2007 and are completely burnt out now and do not have a cent to my name!!!!

So all reasnoable offers accepted

I will be there all day Saturday, come and make my day Please


MODS, If I am in the wrong thread, PLEASE HELP ME OUT AS I REALLY NEED IT, and to say this on the Internet is extremelly embarrasing:yes:

I will NOT be trying to open any motorcycle related buisness from now on, I have had enough of being a failure.

Thanks to all on this site that have helped and dealt with me over the years

Shaun Harris

[tbs]

Oh Bugger.
I was really looking forward to being a customer.

[nzspokes]

Shit dude dont worry what others think. ive lost a business and got pretty much broke. Its shit but you get through it. Dont give up the idea just maybe work from home after hours or something. feel free to PM me if you need to unload.

Anyway, have you got any cheapy 520 chains in 120 link for me old XR?

[Bassmatt]

Sorry to hear this,mate.
Best of luck for the future

[Shaun]

Folks, please text or ring me, as my partner took the computor last night also, so at the moment I am in the Libary to post this.

[wanpo]

Shit, so sorry to hear that. I dropped by for a bit of a chat last week and feel your passion for all things motorcycle.

[Jeff Sichoe]

Sorry to hear about your bad luck, pal.

Hope everyone here in Auck can get along and pick something up from ya! I would, but not in Auckland :(

[Edbear]

Want to pop up here for coffee?

[gijoe1313]

Ahh crapola, so sorry to hear this Shaun - I was hoping one day to get work done by you on one of my bikes!

Just keep your head up and all this too, shall pass. You've been through worse remember!

[baffa]

Fuck man, I feel for you.

I'm sure we'd be keen to buy up some kit, especially if it helps you out.

[otter]

Is this business http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/ ?

[Paul in NZ]

Oh shit... Thats really a tough break Shaun....

[C.Linnell]

That sucks - so many of the bikers I know were raving about how good you are.

[nzspokes]

Is this business http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/ ?

No.

10char

[willytheekid]

Ohh Shaun...Im so sorry to read this mate.

...its always the nice guys who get burnt.
Hold your head up and don't give in mate....and remember...were your friends! (even if most of us havn't met you in real life!...KB members are part of a group that helps & supports each other)...and Im sure I speak for EVERYONE on KB when i say...we have nothing but the upmost respect for you as a person:niceone:, rider:not: and fellow KB member:2thumbsup :yes:

You need anything!!, just sing out....we will help in anyway we can!:love:

[otter]

No.

10char

I guess there's no website for it to check out what I can toss money at?

[nodrog]

I guess there's no website for it to check out what I can toss money at?

Of course there is http://fleshlightdirect.co.nz/?gclid=CM74qc3Zw6sCFW8D4godeEb_2w

[The Pastor]

Shaun, I am so sorry to hear this. Try not to get to depressed over this, you gave it your best and unfortunately it didn't work out. I was looking forward to being your customer. Hope you are doing OK.

[oneofsix]

sorry to hear this, good luck for the future

[otter]

Also, what kinda of shop is this? I might go for a ride on Saturday to Auckland for funz then...

[nodrog]

Also, what kinda of shop is this? I might go for a ride on Saturday to Auckland for funz then...

its a florist

[avgas]

Want to pop up here for coffee?
If Ed is tracking where I am thinking........perhaps we expand the idea?

IPO - Sell shares.
I have $ to invest if you think you can run such a business in the positive figures. I am sure there are other KBer's that would leap into such an opportunity.

How much do you need to run your business? Perhaps there could be another person to step into the other guys place? I doubt I have the coin.......but there are some filthy rich bikers out there.

[trustme]

Whoa, bugger me . Since we spoke yesterday afternoon , the Trumpy is ready to be picked up this weekend so there is still a bit of work there if you want it. If you have no workshop you can do it at my place. It ain't much I know, you have my number.

Really sorry to here this, Seems like you could do with a couple of breaks going your way.

[otter]

If Ed is tracking where I am thinking........perhaps we expand the idea?

IPO - Sell shares.
I have $ to invest if you think you can run such a business in the positive figures. I am sure there are other KBer's that would leap into such an opportunity.

How much do you need to run your business? Perhaps there could be another person to step into the other guys place? I doubt I have the coin.......but there are some filthy rich bikers out there.

Wow, that's a great idea!

[Shaun]

Whoa, bugger me . Since we spoke yesterday afternoon , the Trumpy is ready to be picked up this weekend so there is still a bit of work there if you want it. If you have no workshop you can do it at my place. It ain't much I know, you have my number.

Really sorry to here this, Seems like you could do with a couple of breaks going your way.



I will still be able to complete the work mate on saturday Night and Sunday night after I get back from Pukekohe trying to sell of bike parts etc, you have my cell number in my signature and thanks


Just remembered I have a set of NEW Pirelli race wets for sale also $300

[Shaun]

To every one posting well wishes and future buisness idea;s Thank you all so very much.

New Buisness Idea;s


PASS FOLKS I AM DONE:baby:

I am going to Australia now to Shut my mouth and work for some one over there, the mental stress from my crash was enough to break a very hard person but I pulled through it with NO real Income for the last 4 years, I have sold every single personell thing that ever mattered to me, ALL my TT trophies now all my bike stuff:tugger:


Time to move on folks



Thankyou MODS

[otter]

I will still be able to complete the work mate on saturday Night and Sunday night after I get back from Pukekohe trying to sell of bike parts etc, you have my cell number in my signature and thanks


Just remembered I have a set of NEW Pirelli race wets for sale also $300

So you're going to be at "Auckland 742 Beach Rd Browns Bay" all day tomorrow?

[ajturbo]

keep in contact bitch!!!

[Metastable]

I am going to Australia now to Shut my mouth and work for some one over there, the mental stress from my crash was enough to break a very hard person but I pulled through it with NO real Income for the last 4 years, I have sold every single personell thing that ever mattered to me, ALL my TT trophies now all my bike stuff:tugger:


Time to move on folks



Thankyou MODS

I am so sorry to hear about this. Having owned a business, what you are saying hits home REALLY hard. Unless someone has owned a retail business they have no idea how HARD it is to run it and live. Even when things are going well, you are constantly thinking and preparing for seasonal slow downs and having to save money for those times. Plus in many cases the rent is just crushing.

BEST OF LUCK IN AUSTRALIA, sometimes change is a very good thing and often CRAP things like this happen for a reason and you will be better off as a result. Don't call yourself a failure, anyone who has attempted to start a business is a brave individual!
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FYI for anyone starting a new retail business - don't. Go look at existing businesses for sale and see how you can improve them. At least you will have some existing cash flow and a financial history and rent history to make better predictions of what you want to achieve. B2B is different, especially because rent/area is much cheaper and often you do not have to be in a high visibility area.... and many times you can start from your house and grow into office/manufacturing space, hence keeping initial overhead low.

[Oblivion]

Best of luck with your life Shaun. You've had it bad and now I hope something good finally happens to you. :rockon:

[tri boy]

Shaun, I normally stay out of your threads.
We go too far back for me to push my ideas on you, and don't won't to risk our friendship on frivolous blather.
But I do agree with your thought on giving the m/cycle business idea a rest.:yes:

I left the whole scene because it gave me the shits in the end.

Go do something else for a while. It dosen't matter what it is. (you know construction, and Western Aus has alot of projects happening), but most of all, keep those that care for you close to you.
Money isn't everything.
We come into this world naked, and leave it wearing a black suit if we're lucky.
The things that really matter don't have a $ value on them.

Hang tough, and stay you.
Brent

[Shaun]

keep in contact bitch!!!



Only if you slap me properly:gob:

[Shaun]

Shaun, I normally stay out of your threads.
We go too far back for me to push my ideas on you, and don't won't to risk our friendship on frivolous blather.
But I do agree with your thought on giving the m/cycle business idea a rest.:yes:

I left the whole scene because it gave me the shits in the end.

Go do something else for a while. It dosen't matter what it is. (you know construction, and Western Aus has alot of projects happening), but most of all, keep those that care for you close to you.
Money isn't everything.
We come into this world naked, and leave it wearing a black suit if we're lucky.
The things that really matter don't have a $ value on them.

Hang tough, and stay you.
Brent

Cheers Brett. you were the First race mechanic I have ever had in my racing history

and I am proud to call you a friend still dude! another Bridge not burned after 25 years in the game.

Money is not and has never been a goal in my life mt, pride, results and happy people around me is what is important in my life.

I,ll end up in the mines over there and probally routing a dam aussie women:shit: Just hope her husband is not looking:facepalm:

Key, lets go a win another wanganui race together some time man, loved your atttitude and quality abillity

[p.dath]

Shaun I'm gutted to hear about your latest set back. The new shop sounded like a real lift for you when it started.

I hope things work out better for you with your fresh start in Australia.

[Swoop]

Fuck.




Seriously.

Fuck.


Dammit.
With such a great future business ahead in that location and a good bastard at the helm.

[scott411]

Is this business http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/ ?

no, Mr Motorcycles has been running out of pukekohe for 20 years and will be there for a long time yet, our ad on here comes up on the 1st line of every thread,

Sorry to hear Shaun, i wish you well in the future,

[nzspokes]

no, Mr Motorcycles has been running out of pukekohe for 20 years and will be there for a long time yet, our ad on here comes up on the 1st line of every thread,

Sorry to hear Shaun, i wish you well in the future,

Great shop it is to. :yes:

Last time I was in there the place was pumping.

[BoristheBiter]

Sorry to here about this Shaun as i had two bikes coming your way after Phillip Island.

Wish you all the luck for the future and as a lot have said, need a hand or if you need some workshop space to complete some repairs just drop me a line.

[Bender]

Very sad for you Shaun after seeing your enthusiasm when you opened. Enjoyed meeting you when you gave my bike the once-over and was about to book it in to get the work done you suggested. I reckon what you planned to do would have worked out there. All the best for the future.

[Shaun]

Again thankyou guys.


I will be at the Shop ( Haha) all day with lots of stuff to sell real cheap to get my arse out of here

Come and make some silly offers and watch me say thankyou

[Shaun]

no, Mr Motorcycles has been running out of pukekohe for 20 years and will be there for a long time yet, our ad on here comes up on the 1st line of every thread,

Sorry to hear Shaun, i wish you well in the future,

Cheers Scott. sorry your buisness name popped into this thread some how

[Edbear]

It's D-day folks, so if anyone can help Shaun out by popping in and picking up a bargain, please do so! :yes: He's on site and waiting...

I'm off down there now, Shaun's given out his address and phone number for contact, he hasn't got access to a computer.

742 Beach Rd Browns Bay, and 022-644 0621

[AllanB]

A shame to hear.

With the bike industry as slow as it is in NZ I though you were game - darn shame as it sounded like you were building a client base.



Something that still surprises me with bike shops is the lack of any form of set-up if you drop $20k plus on a new fancy pants road bike. They taketh your money and send you on your way with nary a twiddle on the suspenders.

[Robert Taylor]

A shame to hear.

With the bike industry as slow as it is in NZ I though you were game - darn shame as it sounded like you were building a client base.



Something that still surprises me with bike shops is the lack of any form of set-up if you drop $20k plus on a new fancy pants road bike. They taketh your money and send you on your way with nary a twiddle on the suspenders.

Very valid point, in fact the training for suspension has changed very little if at all since I went through trade school in the 70s. It has effectively become a trade in its own right

[codgyoleracer]

Very valid point, in fact the training for suspension has changed very little if at all since I went through trade school in the 70s. It has effectively become a trade in its own right

There lies an opportunity & point of differnence me thinks.

[Robert Taylor]

There lies an opportunity & point of differnence me thinks.

Spotted more than 20 years ago and exactly what Shaun had also worked out

[p.dath]

Very valid point, in fact the training for suspension has changed very little if at all since I went through trade school in the 70s. It has effectively become a trade in its own right

I think a lot of people (including myself) regard suspension a black art, and best left to specialists (like yourself).

[nzspokes]

I think a lot of people (including myself) regard suspension a black art, and best left to specialists (like yourself).

Which is a shame. Its just a way to control oil flow to reduce movement. If you can work out a carb a shock is easy.

I had a mate with a race car that didnt understand his suspension. I drew it up as an electrical diagram (hes a sparky) and he got it right away.

Not a black art, just a bit hidden.

[BoristheBiter]

I think a lot of people (including myself) regard suspension a black art, and best left to specialists (like yourself).

Most definitely true in my case.


Spotted more than 20 years ago and exactly what Shaun had also worked out

Guess my bikes will have to make the long trip down to you.
Thought that was a winner with Shaun opening a place up here.

Oh well back to the original plan.

[avgas]

Which is a shame. Its just a way to control oil flow to reduce movement. If you can work out a carb a shock is easy.

I had a mate with a race car that didnt understand his suspension. I drew it up as an electrical diagram (hes a sparky) and he got it right away.

Not a black art, just a bit hidden.
Most stuff that involves specialists is.......

I get paid the big bucks because people think I am the fricken wizard of oz.
They obviously never read the book.

[FROSTY]

Which is a shame. Its just a way to control oil flow to reduce movement. If you can work out a carb a shock is easy.

I had a mate with a race car that didnt understand his suspension. I drew it up as an electrical diagram (hes a sparky) and he got it right away.

Not a black art, just a bit hidden.
Mon an understanding of suspension principles is actually not that hard to get. Heck If I understand it and can get a clear mental image of the mechanics ANYBODY can.
The art is where for a given application,time of year,rider weight,rider preference. etc You set up a shim stack,oil viscocity and quantity etc etc to suit perfectly and set preloads etc perfectly. THAT is an art.
Or asking a customer with little/no setup knowledge their riding style and what the bikes doing and setiing up factory stuff so it works best for that customers needs.

[Maha]

Which is a shame. Its just a way to control oil flow to reduce movement. If you can work out a carb a shock is easy.

I had a mate with a race car that didnt understand his suspension. I drew it up as an electrical diagram (hes a sparky) and he got it right away.

Not a black art, just a bit hidden.

....had the same thing explained to me a couple of years ago..Graeme Crosby drew a graph and showed me (well tried to:innocent:) how it all works..he went on to say that if I had any problem just to take the bike out to him and he'll look at it..
Never felt the need to but the offer was a genuine one...
Now theres a bloke who knows a thing or two.

[merv]

There was one thing Croz sure did know and that was how to ride fast no matter how good the suspension was, e.g. 2 stroke Kawasakis for a start of 40 years ago.

[blackkatana]

Sorry to hear it all turned to shit. Good luck for the future.

[Shaun]

Just to clarify things here

My Buisness Partner 100% had the write intentions

he does not have the money due too others not paying there accounts to his buisness

I would sit down and have a beer with him still any day and are sure we will once I get my life back on track again

Again, thanks to all the well wishes, catch ya all in the soup

[javawocky]

:crybaby: ... Thanks for placing your card on my black gixxer, I had dreams of the suspension being sorted by one of the best right here in BB - but alas.

BTW: do you still have that video thingy you want converted that you PMed me about way back when? PM if you still want it done as I assume you are staying local ATM

Seriously hope better fortunes are ahead :sunny:

[newhere]

I entered into a buisness relationship with a man for the new shop in Auckland 742 Beach Rd Browns Bay-

THANKS TO ALL THAT HAVE BEEN CUSTOMERS:sunny:

My Buisness partner was the Financuall investor in this start up buisness, and unfortunately has NO MONEY it turns out, his intensions were correct I believe.

Everything in the shop MUST be go ASAP, and there is a huge amount of work shop equipment and spare parts in there.

I have been fighting for too long now to get my life back on track after the event in 2007 and are completely burnt out now and do not have a cent to my name!!!!

So all reasnoable offers accepted

I will be there all day Saturday, come and make my day Please


MODS, If I am in the wrong thread, PLEASE HELP ME OUT AS I REALLY NEED IT, and to say this on the Internet is extremelly embarrasing:yes:

I will NOT be trying to open any motorcycle related buisness from now on, I have had enough of being a failure.

Thanks to all on this site that have helped and dealt with me over the years

Shaun Harris


Man, I am really sorry to hear that :bye:

[Shaun]

Spotted more than 20 years ago and exactly what Shaun had also worked out


Exactually Robert! I will also end up more up skilled in the suspension world as it is a part of Bikes that I love dealing with and take huge pride in seeing the riders smilling after alterations have been done

[Edbear]

Mon an understanding of suspension principles is actually not that hard to get. Heck If I understand it and can get a clear mental image of the mechanics ANYBODY can.
The art is where for a given application,time of year,rider weight,rider preference. etc You set up a shim stack,oil viscocity and quantity etc etc to suit perfectly and set preloads etc perfectly. THAT is an art.
Or asking a customer with little/no setup knowledge their riding style and what the bikes doing and setiing up factory stuff so it works best for that customers needs.


Hi mate! I gotta come over and see you sometime soon! How's biz? :yes:


Exactually Robert! I will also end up more up skilled in the suspension world as it is a part of Bikes that I love dealing with and take huge pride in seeing the riders smilling after alterations have been done

Bit like a tailor, what..? :shutup:

[FROSTY]

Hi mate! I gotta come over and see you sometime soon! How's biz? :yes:
crazy busy -thank gosh Im off on holiday in a few days. :yes:

[Headbanger]

Shaun, I don't know you from a bar of soap, yet this thread has left a sick feeling in my stomach.

Best of wishes with wherever life takes you next.