Waikato Yamaha closing down

[Steve Gauge]

heard its all over this weeknd shame seemed like a great shop , big sale saturday , another one hits the dust

[sil3nt]

From their facebook


Yes I’m afraid so. The recession has impacted on the number of motorcycles sold. This has impacted on revenue and profits substantially. Other areas of the business have performed exceptionally over the recession. We have decided that in order to carry on would be irresponsible and decided to pull the pin so no one gets hurt. We thank all our customers and we have enjoyed serving you but it is time to move on. Thanks so much, the team at Waikato Yamaha.

Sucks i finish work at 3 so will miss out.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150382180438693&set=a.117022303692.101166.85654618692&type=1&ref=nf

[BigAl]

Yeah real shame as I always received good service from them.

[carver]

no surprises and no great loss, I feel for their staff, but they were always so backwards with sales....
always pushing expensive shit on finance...
telling to to go and test ride other peoples bikes rather than their own....
When I was working for the motortimes they were the least co-operative to deal with, i guess they did not need the promotion haha....

[Kruzah]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the years

[awa355]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the years

Good on you, They were brilliant from my point of view. Parts, if not in stock were soon in from Aussie. I was going to call in on SAt but couldn't make it. I suppose they are shut for trading now.

[sil3nt]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the yearsLove your avatar and location :lol:

Waikato Yamaha had the best price for tyres when i needed them and actually responded to emails. They are also the only store in which somebody actually got up from their coffee to come talk to me. Location probably didn't help them though.

[steve_t]

Bugger. Sad to hear of another bike shop closing down and a local one at that. I've bought a number of things from these guys over the years and they'd always been really helpful. Best wishes to all of the staff for all their future endeavours

[Kruzah]

Still open this week if ya want to save some $$$$$!!

[Renegade]

Still open this week if ya want to save some $$$$$!!

you guys got any of the dragon jean range on sale over there?

[rocketman1]

Sad to hear I bought alot of gear helmets and clothing from this place.
Must say that I thought that they were the least friendly bunch in town.
Not a big issue for me, but I like to go into these places and have a good old chat about biking and all that stuff. Never happened much here , don't know why.

I guess with Honda's latest price cutting and Suzuki's lower pricing structure, there was no room for the more pricey Yamaha.
Sad,............. bloody recession!!

[nzspokes]

Maybe list some of the good deals on hear to help move em?

[BigAl]

Still open this week if ya want to save some $$$$$!!

Be keen to hear where you move on to Nic esp if it is in the waikato as appreciated your spannering.

Or are you going stunt riding for a living?

[carver]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the years

Well, the waikato times, and all the other shops had plenty of time for me, and as far as being a twat is concerned, i have enjoyed the company of a lot of the motorcyclists in various circles, and I never get a bad response.

Never had time for me? this sounds like a sad romance tale! When did i ever ask for your time?

I did buy a bike from Waikato Yamaha, but once once and never again!

As for the write ups, I chose to leave after getting busted for the bridge ride.

I did write ups for every shop in Hamilton Bar you guys and R/S and R/S was not really the market i was after!

Even blackwoods were keen!

I wish you guys all the best for finding more work, as I know things are tight out there, and despite your and your constant slagging me off, i genuinely mean that.

251625

[Pseudonym]

That’s crap, I really feel for you guys, I know what its like to put so much effort and time into something and then have it fold.
All the best for the future.

Carver, way to kick someone when they’re down.

[Smiff-ta]

Its amazing how in the 2 and bit years I had the pleasure of working for Campbell and with the crew at Waikato Yamaha, I never once had the pleasure of meeting "Carver"

So I guess his opinion is invaild and out dated on this issue.

I think the real shame is that had Waikato Yamaha actually had support from Yamaha Nz and Yamaha AU perhaps they would continue to be in business.

It says alot for a brand and its management when their Number 1 dealer shuts their doors!

Good luck to Kruzh and the others. Stay positive, when one door opens another closes.

[Oscar]

Not impressed with the dickheads standing at the door.
I was leaving the shop in a hurry to tell my brother about the XT660 on the floor.
Some wanker told me I couldn't go out the front door and I had to walk back through the shop to the side exit.
After a short argment we determined that he was unaware of the axiom about the customer always being right (and in a hurry).
Fair enough, but my bro never saw the XT...

[carver]

Its amazing how in the 2 and bit years I had the pleasure of working for Campbell and with the crew at Waikato Yamaha, I never once had the pleasure of meeting "Carver"

So I guess his opinion is invaild and out dated on this issue.

I think the real shame is that had Waikato Yamaha actually had support from Yamaha Nz and Yamaha AU perhaps they would continue to be in business.

It says alot for a brand and its management when their Number 1 dealer shuts their doors!

Good luck to Kruzh and the others. Stay positive, when one door opens another closes.

if you tretl all customers opinions like that it is no wonder things dont work out! :wings:

["D" FZ1]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the years

WELL SAID NICK. Sad to hear the shop is closing. Say hi to the crew for me. Cheers. Dave.

[Crasherfromwayback]

if you tretl all customers opinions like that it is no wonder things dont work out! :wings:

So just who is 'lucky' enough to have your custom now?

[carver]

WELL SAID NICK. Sad to hear the shop is closing. Say hi to the crew for me. Cheers. Dave.

do ya research boys

here is a review from that time, a full page spread worth $700 went to honda for this writeup!

Radically Simple, the Honda DN-01 test

Quick spin

There is no denying Honda’s new DN-01 is an ambitious move by the corporation, as is their statement that it will “change motorcycling forever”.
What makes this motorcycle so different is the way it acts as a bridge between the traditional cruiser style, and the super scooters of today.
But to ride, this bike is surprisingly entertaining.
The transmission is what sets this bike apart mechanically from any other bike out today.
HFT is a hydraulic system rather than a CVT belt system which is used in most modern scooters.
The transmission is always silky smooth, even when pushed to the redline in the optional “manual override” mode, which is similar to operate to a tiptronic system on a car.
The transmission also has a drive and sport mode.
On drive, the power is very soft, it gently comes on and off.
Sports mode is excellent on the twisty roads, giving good throttle response and better engine braking than any maxi scooter I have ridden before.
Ground clearance is an issue however, I found it easy to touch down the “hero blobs” on the footboards, but the bike remains stable and planted whist doing so.
This may be because the suspension is surprisingly good at soaking up bumps in the road whist still giving a firm enough feel to the bike whist cornering hard.
Part of the stable feel that this bike gives will be from the long low design, which brings me to the riding position.
To ride, this bike feels very neutral, and the riding position also feels very much the same.
It has a very natural feel to it, you sense that you can just relax into it and let the bike do the work.
The biggest impression that the DN-01 left on me, was how safe it made me feel when riding it.
Its all so easy, the ABS is foolproof, I could not get the front or back to lock, I jammed the front brake on as hard as I could with a pillion on board, and the bike stops very quickly with just the clicking of the ABS to be heard.
This could save the inexperienced riders life when faced with a evasive manoeuvre.
So will the DN-01 change motorcycling forever?
Bikes with ABS have been out for a while now, the only new things are the transmission and the styling.
I find some of it to be a nice touch, such as the single sided swingarm and the headlights, but the rest is all a bit unusual for me.
I would be surprised if the styling catches on, but who would have thought 20 years ago that a bike would be made like the DN-01.

ends

[Slicksta]

Brought a brand New Jog off em once back in 2005 they where more friendly then. Went back a few times few years after always felt ignored this led to thousands being spent at the elsewhere.

Best of luck to all the staff hope you all find work.

[Kruzah]

Be keen to hear where you move on to Nic esp if it is in the waikato as appreciated your spannering.

Or are you going stunt riding for a living?

Hey Big Al, although I really wish I could ride full time, I've now joined the team at Honda Hamilton, so thanks Carver for the plug!! They're also sponsoring my stuntriding!!! If anyone wants me to work on your pride and joy (and, no, I don't treat others bikes like my own!!) come down n tell The service manager Grant that I sent ya!!

[cs363]

do ya research boys

here is a review from that time, a full page spread worth $700 went to honda for this writeup!

Radically Simple, the Honda DN-01 test

Quick spin

There is no denying Honda’s new DN-01 is an ambitious move by the corporation, as is their statement that it will “change motorcycling forever”.
What makes this motorcycle so different is the way it acts as a bridge between the traditional cruiser style, and the super scooters of today.
But to ride, this bike is surprisingly entertaining.
The transmission is what sets this bike apart mechanically from any other bike out today.
HFT is a hydraulic system rather than a CVT belt system which is used in most modern scooters.
The transmission is always silky smooth, even when pushed to the redline in the optional “manual override” mode, which is similar to operate to a tiptronic system on a car.
The transmission also has a drive and sport mode.
On drive, the power is very soft, it gently comes on and off.
Sports mode is excellent on the twisty roads, giving good throttle response and better engine braking than any maxi scooter I have ridden before.
Ground clearance is an issue however, I found it easy to touch down the “hero blobs” on the footboards, but the bike remains stable and planted whist doing so.
This may be because the suspension is surprisingly good at soaking up bumps in the road whist still giving a firm enough feel to the bike whist cornering hard.
Part of the stable feel that this bike gives will be from the long low design, which brings me to the riding position.
To ride, this bike feels very neutral, and the riding position also feels very much the same.
It has a very natural feel to it, you sense that you can just relax into it and let the bike do the work.
The biggest impression that the DN-01 left on me, was how safe it made me feel when riding it.
Its all so easy, the ABS is foolproof, I could not get the front or back to lock, I jammed the front brake on as hard as I could with a pillion on board, and the bike stops very quickly with just the clicking of the ABS to be heard.
This could save the inexperienced riders life when faced with a evasive manoeuvre.
So will the DN-01 change motorcycling forever?
Bikes with ABS have been out for a while now, the only new things are the transmission and the styling.
I find some of it to be a nice touch, such as the single sided swingarm and the headlights, but the rest is all a bit unusual for me.
I would be surprised if the styling catches on, but who would have thought 20 years ago that a bike would be made like the DN-01.

ends

Probably not the best write up to showcase, given the stunning sales success of the DN-01......

Just saying... :)

[BigAl]

Hey Big Al, although I really wish I could ride full time, I've now joined the team at Honda Hamilton, so thanks Carver for the plug!! They're also sponsoring my stuntriding!!! If anyone wants me to work on your pride and joy (and, no, I don't treat others bikes like my own!!) come down n tell The service manager Grant that I sent ya!!

Cool Nick, will head on down when I next need a service.

Cheers.

[carver]

Hey Big Al, although I really wish I could ride full time, I've now joined the team at Honda Hamilton, so thanks Carver for the plug!! They're also sponsoring my stuntriding!!! If anyone wants me to work on your pride and joy (and, no, I don't treat others bikes like my own!!) come down n tell The service manager Grant that I sent ya!!

No problem, see you there, say hi to the boys for me


Probably not the best write up to showcase, given the stunning sales success of the DN-01......

Just saying... :)

Still, an interesting bike to review.