Get a big black dog up you.

[James Deuce]

Right then.

Everything has gone wrong in the last 18 months.

To the point where I'm now thoroughly self-involved.

There's fuck all in life that brings joy and motorcycles are one of those few things that make life worth living.

But as a result of my accident I've found out a couple of things.

I've been let down massively by two organisations that I've pimped ceaselessly on KB. One has the chance to redeem themselves. The other was given half a dozen chances over the course of this last week, and they basically made it obvious they weren't interested in my business in future at all, probably because of one person's lack of respect for me.

I'll be dropping a couple of nukes at the end of next week.

I'm sick of being fucked with, and it's about time I started dishing it out.

One lot will be going to court if they don't sort their shit out. The other won't be getting any of my hard, and I mean hard, earned cash ever again.
I've boiled and brooded over this for a week.

I'm coming for you. Buck your fucking ideas up.

[Str8 Jacket]

I'll be dropping a couple of nukes at the end of next week.



So I take it that you plan to shit all over them then?!

Good luck with your battle Jim....

[James Deuce]

Word of mouth has fucked more businesses than it has saved.

[yungatart]

You go for it mate, if there is ANYTHING we can do to help and support you through this crap, just let us know

[Str8 Jacket]

Word of mouth has fucked more businesses than it has saved.


Very, very true. Especially in a town like Wellington! You wanna name names?


You go for it mate, if there is ANYTHING we can do to help and support you through this crap, just let us know

x2!

[James Deuce]

Next week.

[Quasievil]

I quickly check records for any issues with JiM2 ..nah , phew

Let me know if I can help ya Jim2

[Str8 Jacket]

Next week.


Thought as much. I really hope that things are somehow sorted by then, sounds like its not likely though. Good luck mate!

[MSTRS]

Sorry mate - my purchase early this week leaves me in no position to 'dig deep' for you. Otherwise you have my support for what it is worth. Guys like you should never be shit on. Keep us in the loop.

[Lou Girardin]

Word of mouth has fucked more businesses than it has saved.


Hopefully.

[MD]

And you were all cheery when I saw you today! What about that dipstick who was walking his bike through to the workshop only to not notice a 12 foot by 20 foot wall painted white.. bump. "shit, what prick put a wall here to scatch my bike.."I'm sure it wasn't here a few seconds ago" "Honestly it jumped out at me". That must have cheered you up.
Your bike will bounce back Jim. Minor stuff but I know how you feel over every little scratch.

[James Deuce]

I was cheery because I rang that particular workshop and not only were they happy to take the work on, they would've picked the bike up for me, if I hadn't given myself a virtual kick in the bum and ridden it down.

Thanks for not mentioning any names, and yes the wall incident gave me a bit of a boost. And seeing a 636 with a D205 on the back :)

[riffer]

Damn Jim. This no-bike thing sounds like its really tough. Perhaps a two-bike scenario might be better looking to the future. :(

[Big Dave]

I may or may not be pissed off at someone or something too - and when, or if, I determine who, or what it is, then I may, or may not do something (or not) about it.

Unless they do or don't.

Got it?

[James Deuce]

Damn Jim. This no-bike thing sounds like its really tough. Perhaps a two-bike scenario might be better looking to the future.


I'm really kicking myself for selling the CB400. But thanks for the thought - have been looking at a couple of early '70s BMW R50/5's with a view to joining Paul in NZ's Classic Bike Fetish Rides. There are a surprising number of these things turning up for very little money and I like the way the cylinders protect your feet. Ideal for communting. No more knocking mirrors off, just a big long dent along the bottom of doors.

[James Deuce]

Got it?

Loud and clear. You should go into Aussie Politics. That sounded like a John Howard press release.

[ManDownUnder]

You go for it mate, if there is ANYTHING we can do to help and support you through this crap, just let us know

Ditto. Don't know what you're involved with/going through but if I can reasonably return a favour or three... yell
MDU

[Big Dave]

Loud and clear. You should go into Aussie Politics. That sounded like a John Howard press release.

:(......That is the cruelest thing anyone has ever said to me.

[race me!!!!]

is it next week yet i wanna know more!! i will be watching this thread with great interest

[Paul in NZ]

:(......That is the cruelest thing anyone has ever said to me.


Hey! Thats not what you said last night :mad:

Don't worry Jim - when you get angry enough to take over the world I'd like to volunteer as semi evil side kick or possibly pick up the regiemes caterering business? If thats OK?

Catch you later...

Instead of the beemer - why don't we both get old pre war 250's or something equally dire with a Villiers 2 stroke engine - I think it would be megga fun...

[Blackbird]

Sorry to hear about all the grief Jim, especially with the summer coming on. For God's sake, blow it out of your system with a short sharp bit of retaliation, then move on. If you ferment on it all, the only person who suffers is you and it sounds like you've done enough of that all ready. No need to punish yourself.

Best of luck in working your way through it.

Geoff

[McJim]

Solidarity eh? Let us know if we need to change insurance company en masse bud.

Best of luck - hope you get everthing sorted without grief though - better for your blood pressure/stress levels etc.

[avgas]

Sad to hear it man - i know the feeling, i can only look at my bike right now - doc said no riding for a month. Strangly enough after not riding my bike for 8 days i quit my job and signed a contract with another company.

[SPman]

I feel your pain! - except you'll be getting yours back - I think mines being written off!

Thinking off a big old chook chaser next....

[Biff]

You crashed?!!

Holy crap - I've missed sooo much on here over recent months.

So - in no particular order:

1. Hope you get better soon
2. Sorry to hear about the bin
3. Give um shite Jimbo
4. Keep the chill pills handy.

[mstriumph]

same from me ............ hope it all gets sorted soon for ya :hug:

but honestly - chill ol' buddy ----- to get the most out of retaliation you need to be
cool, calm and collected when delivering it :spanking:

- that way you can remember [and savour!] every nuance of your performance and the reaction it gets? :2thumbsup

[mstriumph]

I feel your pain! - except you'll be getting yours back - I think mines being written off!

Thinking off a big old chook chaser next....

....... trust me, fella

"off" again isn't a scenario i care to contemplate, whether its a
big old chook chaser or a replacement sprotsbike you'd be coming "off"!!!!!!


*shudders*

[Edbear]

[LEFT]Right then...etc.




Just what are you trying to say, Jim2?

[Edbear]

:(......That is the cruelest thing anyone has ever said to me.




He did say he was somewhat peeved....:lol:

[James Deuce]

And a great deal less peeved as of about 1 hour ago.

One of the aforementioned organisations has redeemed themselves in the best way possible, and has therefore earned the right to NOT be named.

I am 50% less likely to go postal at work.

[MSTRS]

Go.. news. the '..od' is to come, mate

[Squeak the Rat]

Bugger, I was hoping for some interesting news on telly tonight. Looks like I'll have to put up with extended coverage of a friend of mavis talking about the photo of a cat she found from world war 2.

Seriously though, good news Jim, hope the od turns up soon.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

Can seriously relate to how you feel - life without a bike is no fun. Been without mine for 8 weeks. Gone stir crazy, no wheels at all. Hopefully in a month's time I may have some.

Good luck and hang in there!!

[SARGE]

Word of mouth has fucked more businesses than it has saved.


do someone good service .,, they tell 2 friends ..

do someone BAD service .. they tell everyone they know ..


lemme know if i can help Jim...

i know a guy who knows a guy

[jrandom]

Hey hey, mama, said the way you move
Gonna make you sweat, gonna make you groove...

[James Deuce]

I rang and rang and rang Motorad to see if they'd pick my bike up. They wouldn't commit to a time and neither did the workshop manager acknowledge or follow up on my desire to get my bike fixed by them. My wife waited at home every morning for a ring from the workshop last week. Not even a call to say they weren't coming.

I left two messages this week, Monday, and Wednesday, and wasn't rung back.

Lorraine (accounts lady) is awesome.

Brendan is a nice bloke and I enjoy talking with him, and I'm tremendously grateful for the support he offered K14 when asked.

Kerry is awesome, and I appreciate the extra 300 miles he goes for me repeatedly in terms of quality, personalised service.

But I get the feeling that the workshop manager doesn't rate me, so I get dismissed from mind as soon as the phone is hung up.

I've taken the bike to TSS to get fixed. I'm not entirely unhappy about that because Derek McAdam left Motorad some time ago, and not being disparaging to those left, he never ever once screwed anything up on 5 different bikes in three years and I'm not keen to "bond" with the guys left with the attitude of the workshop manager in mind. Stew has worked on me for years really and he's let me ride bikes and write reports about them more than once. He deserves the payback.

Motorad do some good things, but I've bought 2 new bikes in two years from them and it's a bit stink that the workshop manger isn't interested. I've sold two Z750s for them after intense discussions with prospective buyers, Col is on his RF because I spotted it, talked about the price and got Barry (no longer at Motorad of course) primed to talk to him, and I've pointed people at their spares and equipment section repeatedly.

I guess I'm just a customer after all.

I'll still be dealing with Kerry for my bike "stuff". He's a top bloke and I like the gear they sell.

I hate having my nose rubbed in how uncool I am.

[yungatart]

Good on you Jim
People in business really ought to learn to look after their customers - particularly those with big mouths - like you!
A customer who is happy is an extremely valuable asset and should be treated as such, one who is unhappy can do untold damage.....

[MSTRS]

Interestingly, Jim, you say nice things about some of the staff there. It is true that we all tend to deal with those in business that we 'like'...but the truth is that a business is only as good as it's weakest link and THAT's what we all tend to remember.

[Fatjim]

Funny, I stopped using Motorad because, and only because of the workshop service attitude as well.

I don't by enough accessories to miss Kerry's service, but he is a top bloke. He should open his own shop!

[Paul in NZ]

Motorcycle shops have workshops?? Christ - why didn't you tell me? Think of the hours I've wasted...

[bungbung]

Jim2, you're welcome to my vtr until your bike is fixed. I've bought a house and don't currently have weekends anymore. PM me if you like. Ola