Kymco dealer in Auckland?

[Tigadee]

Anyone know if there is a Kymco dealer in Auckland, specifically selling and servicing the Venox 250cc cruiser?

Can I have the contact details please? Thanks.

[The Lone Rider]

Anyone know if there is a Kymco dealer in Auckland, specifically selling and servicing the Venox 250cc cruiser?

Can I have the contact details please? Thanks.

The Venox is nearly a 1 to 1 copy of the Honda Magna VT250C

And they should be, since they are designed by the exact same person(s)

Try a Honda place.


What in particular needs servicing?

[Tigadee]

Nothing much, just want to know if there is a specific agent or dealer for them.

I wonder if Honda will do it or refuse service out of rivalry?

[Pogo2]

Anyone know if there is a Kymco dealer in Auckland, specifically selling and servicing the Venox 250cc cruiser?

Can I have the contact details please? Thanks.

but there is Kymco dealer on Beach Rd in town. Sells scooters and stuff. I'll try and get the name when I go to work on Monday as I virtually walk past the shop.

[hellokitty]

Nothing much, just want to know if there is a specific agent or dealer for them.

I wonder if Honda will do it or refuse service out of rivalry?

Any bike shop will work on any bike surely?
I get my Harley Davidson serviced at Cyclespot Honda as I have used them for years with various bikes and they are cool guys.

[nzspokes]

Any bike shop will work on any bike surely?


Well I would think not. My Honda has been refused service due to being to old. And for old ball brands the mechanics may not be able to get the needed tech information or parts.

[Tigadee]

Pogo2 - Thanks, would be much appreciated... Even if they can't handle anything other than scooters, they may at least be able to gets parts for the 250 cruiser...

Hellokitty - As Spokes mentioned, some mech/shops don't want to handle anything unfamiliar, although the Venox is basically a Honda VT250c Magna copy, so Honda shouldn't be too nervous about handling it, it's only perhaps the matter of brand rivalry that might stop them?

[hellokitty]

Well I would think not. My Honda has been refused service due to being to old. And for old ball brands the mechanics may not be able to get the needed tech information or parts.

I could understand if it was an old bike, like my boss has a Rudge which is from the 30s as well as other pre-war bikes. Somehow he keeps all his old shitbox bikes going, but he has a lot of contacts through bike clubs and they have a pool of spares. I hadn't even thought about Hondas being too old :crazy: I guess you need an old school mechanic, or the knowledge to do it yourself? I had an old car that used to freak young modern mechanics out - I ended up finding an old man who had no issue fixing the kind of car he did his apprenticeship on.



Hellokitty - As Spokes mentioned, some mech/shops don't want to handle anything unfamiliar, although the Venox is basically a Honda VT250c Magna copy, so Honda shouldn't be too nervous about handling it, it's only perhaps the matter of brand rivalry that might stop them?

Fair enough I guess, if the bike is unfamiliar - but brand rivalry? That sucks.

[FJRider]

Well I would think not. My Honda has been refused service due to being to old. And for old ball brands the mechanics may not be able to get the needed tech information or parts.

Get a workshop manual for your bike. It will contain all the information required for them to service your bike. It also pays to keep a record of part numbers (of filters/O-rings/gaskets etc) of parts that will regularly require replacing. Workshop manuals often have these.

I reccommend all motorcycle owners get one for THEIR bike. They contain a wealth of information that is worth the price paid for a hard copy. Your service person will thank you. No guesswork needed on their part, to properly set up and correctly service your bike.

[DMNTD]

Any bike shop will work on any bike surely?.
A lot of Dealers won't work on the likes of Kymco and other "stuff"as they usually simply fail at the next weakest point and the customer blames the workshop.
In all honesty, if I ran the workshop I wouldn't either after seeing the "quality"of some of the bikes.

[FJRider]

A lot of Dealers won't work on the likes of Kymco and other "stuff"as they usually simply fail at the next weakest point and the customer blames the workshop.
In all honesty, if I ran the workshop I wouldn't either after seeing the "quality"of some of the bikes.

I have heard of such things as "adjusters" that can't be adjusted ... threads stripping on bolts ... that the workshop replaces, then gets the hard question from the owner ... "why ... it's a NEW bike ... ???"

If they are then told, their pride and joy is a big pile of shit ... it doesn't usually go down well ...

[hellokitty]

A lot of Dealers won't work on the likes of Kymco and other "stuff"as they usually simply fail at the next weakest point and the customer blames the workshop.
In all honesty, if I ran the workshop I wouldn't either after seeing the "quality"of some of the bikes.

Fair enough, I have not had any experience of Kymco motorbikes, or any other brands outside of Suzuki, Honda, etc

Yep, people will blame anyone but themselves - had a classic example the other day at work (dentist) - this guy came in very angry because the filling we did had broken. The rough are on his tooth was actually an area that needed cleaning and we had never filled that area of his mouth anyway. :facepalm:

[The Lone Rider]

As far as design and assembly, they are 99% the same as the Honda VT250C

As far as quality of the parts that go into it, I'm not sure.

I have a service manual available for a VT250C and it's in English. They aren't hard to work on.

[DMNTD]

As far as quality of the parts that go into it, I'm not sure.

I believe the technical term would be farkin appalling ;)

[mattian]

I had a Kymco Venox 250 and yeah.... some bike shops wouldnt touch it because they lumped it into the same category as all the "other" cheap chinese rubbish when, actually, Kymco are a very reputable scooter brand that has been operating out of Taiwan for alot longer than most Chinese manufacturers and have a much higher quality control standard.
Had my Venox for about 30,000 + kms and no problems with it whatsoever.

I took mine to a bike mechanic who had a workshop under real groovy records in the city. Sorry I dont remember the name of it or even if its still there. Was about 3 years ago now. If your near the city you could go find it.

[Pogo2]

Pogo2 - Thanks, would be much appreciated... Even if they can't handle anything other than scooters, they may at least be able to gets parts for the 250 cruiser...

Hellokitty - As Spokes mentioned, some mech/shops don't want to handle anything unfamiliar, although the Venox is basically a Honda VT250c Magna copy, so Honda shouldn't be too nervous about handling it, it's only perhaps the matter of brand rivalry that might stop them?

Kymco Central Scooters
29 Beach Rd
Auckland Central
Ph 379 3130

Might be open on Wednesday. Never know your luck.

[Tigadee]

Thanks Mattian for that tip. May take a pootle down into the city on my Scorpio and have a look. Traffic ought to be glorious now with a lot of people out of the city at this time...

Kymco made many Honda models [under strict Honda QC guidelines] for many years [30 years if I remember correctly], from little scooters to 125cc bikes [CBR125] and the 250 Magna, and recently also supplies the engine for the BMW G450 X Enduro bike. The Venox is very popular in North America and Oz, as well as some countries in South America where sold. As mentioned, the Venox is an almost exact copy of the 250 Magna, so reliabilty is not a big worry. Quality of materials for the body is apparently a little lower than Honda standards but heaps better than Chinese [mainland] bikes.

Many thanks, Pogo!

[geoffm]

I think you will find the Kymco agents and importers:zzzz: in Beach Road have gone broke and shot through a few weeks ago.

[Tigadee]

Hmmmm, you may be right... According to the Kymco Aus web site, there are only three dealers now in NZ: Welly, Chch and Tauranga.

[nzspokes]

Well thats a good sign for the quality of the brand. :doh:

[Maha]

Kymco.......sound like something that you use to remove stubborn dirt and nasty stains. :niceone:

[blue rider]

Kymco.......sound like something that you use to remove stubborn dirt and nasty stains. :niceone:

or do your BHS on it....:laugh:

[Maha]

or do your BHS on it....:laugh:

..........oh a stunt bike? :confused:

[skinman]

Kymco.......sound like something that you use to remove stubborn dirt and nasty stains. :niceone:

You must be thinking of "cum clean" :eek:

[jellywrestler]

Well thats a good sign for the quality of the brand. :doh:
yep , and Waikato Yamaha, NZ's top selling Yamaha dealer for the last six years has also gone under in the last few weeks...

[Maha]

yep , and Waikato Yamaha, NZ's top selling Yamaha dealer for the last six years has also gone under in the last few weeks...

...and the number 2/3/4 etc Yamaha dealers is still operating? Logic would dictate that they cant have been that good?

[DMNTD]

yep , and Waikato Yamaha, NZ's top selling Yamaha dealer for the last six years has also gone under in the last few weeks...

Selling a 100 units at a low margin (as an example) doesn't make you a "top dealer' though.

[The Lone Rider]

Not that the quality or functioning of a dealership has much to do with finding a Kymco servicing workshop, but I would have thought dealerships dont live off the bike sales. I would have expected a good portion comes from parts and servicing.

Except for some of the Harley shops, where the assumed stereotype is that their owners have money to burn anyway, I don't see to many bikes moving out of any dealership, or online listing.

I have at times been caught out though, where a bike I've been thinking about buying for several years, ends up suddenly being sold!

[hellokitty]

Not that the quality or functioning of a dealership has much to do with finding a Kymco servicing workshop, but I would have thought dealerships dont live off the bike sales. I would have expected a good portion comes from parts and servicing.

Except for some of the Harley shops, where the assumed stereotype is that their owners have money to burn anyway, I don't see to many bikes moving out of any dealership, or online listing.

I have at times been caught out though, where a bike I've been thinking about buying for several years, ends up suddenly being sold!

Yeah mate - apparently AMPS can afford to ignore a cash customer who TWICE tried to by a bike :rolleyes: (that would be me)

[Hoarn]

Slightly old thread, but I thought I'd mention my current bike (bought to get through the whole learner phase) is a Kymco Venox cruiser, and it's been fine. I've had it for about 6 months and had no issues. The build quality (from my admittedly inexperienced viewpoint) seems fine for what you are paying ($6500 to $7000 new). I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a 250 cruiser tbh, good power for what it is, good handing, and good looks.

[Tigadee]

Couldn't agree more, Hoarn.

Had my 2008 Venox since New Year's and it's been great. Had a concern about what looked like leaking engine oil but turned out to be over-abundant chain lube flung out by the front sprocket. I also unwittingly over-filled the engine oil but thanks to that learned how to drain it and change oil & oil filter.

I also implemented the baffle mod which involved removing the baffles, putting a nut in-between and then riveting the baffle back into place. Thanks to Peter from Custom Chambers (East Tamaki) for his patient help.

If the Venox sounded like a quiet 600cc bike before, now it sounds like a 880cc Harley beasty (well, almost)! On the motorway, I feel like those WW II fighter pilots with that droning sound like that of a prop engine plane, e.g. Spitfire... At slower speeds, the bike has a nice throaty growl. Now to find a Snoopy leather helmet/goggles and scarf!:rockon:

The clutch has also loosened up after some riding in of the bike - only 7,100km when I got it, now 7,900km - and doesn't 'clunk' when I put it into first gear when engine is started from cold (didn't do it when engine was hot). Pick up is better now too.