Christchurch - classic bike WOF + sparky?

[Husabergkiwi]

Hi all,
I'm in Chch & getting an old Brit bike (1947 Triumph) on the road - she's all go (I think) but need to take for a warrant.

Does anyone know anywhere that is 'sympathetic' to old bangers?

Nothing wrong with it not expecting to cheat the system just been messed around in the past with old cars (6v lights 'not bright enough' or 'trafficators not suitable in this day and age')

Also have another bike that I'd like to put a key or kill switch on if anyone can recommend a good auto electrician.

Cheers
Nick

[neels]

Cranford st garage do bikes, the guy there is very friendly and seems to like having a chat about the bike when I take mine in.

Roses auto electrical just along the road from them seemed to be quite reasonable the couple of times I've dealt with them.

[flashg]

+1 on Cranford st garage (behind Caltex) Garry is the man and a decent guy.

[Husabergkiwi]

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Will check both those options out.

Anyone know who can make a gasket/washer in chch? Need one that I cannot find anywhere online to suit an Amal carb float chamber

[neels]

Anyone know who can make a gasket/washer in chch? Need one that I cannot find anywhere online to suit an Amal carb float chamber
christchurch gasket company (http://yellow.co.nz/y/christchurch-gasket-company)

[gsxr]

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Will check both those options out.

Anyone know who can make a gasket/washer in chch? Need one that I cannot find anywhere online to suit an Amal carb float chamber

Is this what you are looking for ??

http://amalcarb.co.uk/g-p-series/3gp/gaskets.html

[Autech]

Roger at Road n Race motorcycles does a lot of work on old clangers, look him up.
I believe he has an arrangement with the car workshop next door to do WOF's etc, but it would pay to chat with him first. He might be able to assist with the gasket also as he knows things maaaaan, he knows....

[willytheekid]

Roger at Road n Race motorcycles does a lot of work on old clangers, look him up.
I believe he has an arrangement with the car workshop next door to do WOF's etc, but it would pay to chat with him first. He might be able to assist with the gasket also as he knows things maaaaan, he knows....

+1 For Roger

Best prices and best mechanic in CHCH...does everything from wielding, machining, mechanic stuff and good yarns...hes a top bloke!:niceone: (Very busy tho, always call first and see if he's there- doing alot of work from home nowadays)

Wof - right next door to roger (Bowhill automotive), the guys in the car mechanics are always available for a quick Wof, and again, top blokes :niceone:

[Askor]

+1 For Roger

Best prices and best mechanic in CHCH...does everything from wielding, machining, mechanic stuff and good yarns...hes a top bloke!:niceone: (Very busy tho, always call first and see if he's there- doing alot of work from home nowadays)

Wof - right next door to roger (Bowhill automotive), the guys in the car mechanics are always available for a quick Wof, and again, top blokes :niceone:

Lucky me that I work for him then!!

He really does know his stuff, especially about classic European bikes. We can do pretty much anything to any bike :wings:

[Husabergkiwi]

Thanks guys, met Roger and got some bits - good lad.
Ended up at Norjo's (they do some old bangers) and WoF obtained easy as :)
See you on the road