Where to buy in Auckland

[TheDrake]

Hi guys

Just arrived from the UK and my Yamaha FZS600S fazer is due to arrive in Auckland tomorrow. Could anyone tell me where the best place to shop for parts and clothes is in Auckland. I'm on the north shore but can travel. I need:

New rear suspension (Showa or similar as soon as I get my first wage packet!)
Leather trousers for my girlfriend
New tyres (in the next three months probably)
Any good meets in the area coming up?

Thanks for your help.

[The Pastor]

cycletreads has a good range and average prices and absolutly shit customer service, (don't expect them to come over to you, you have to ask them all the questions, but there happy to help, just not proactive in getting u help, everytime ive been in there ive been ignored untill i askthem...) BUT you get to ride your bike INTO the shop, and for that reason alone, I go there for tyres (they have the best range i belive correct me if im wrong)/ odd bit of clothing.

Quasimoto has awesome stuff too and really good prices (you can send me my share of the profits now quasi.... )!

[dawnrazor]

welcome mate,
a fair few bike shops in auckland - you'll find the RANGE isn't quite as extensive as in the UK, so there isn't any real one stop shop. You might need to do the tour!

On the North shore you have Holeshot Suzuki on barrys point road, does gear as well. Across the street is cycle threads, never actually been there but I hear very good things and do alot of gear by all accounts.

On the other side of the bridge try colemans suzuki, the red baron, haldanes, mount eden motorbikes and AMPS (auckland motorcycles and power sports). they are all in within a short drive from each other.

further afield there are some good bike shops in Hamilton and Wellington, but you'll get what you need in auckalnd EVENTUALLY.

Look at the "events" section of the forum for meets and such like, there is always something happening.

cheers

[Hellraiser]

Don't take it to a shop for the suspension work as half the monkeys don't really know jack about setting up a bike properly.

Take it to someone like Suspension Tech in ellerslie he does all my bikes and is probably one of the best suspension speacialists in the country, there is also a Kber called Danger (i think) he's based out west i haven't heard anything bad about his work.

For the rest of it try Spectrum on the shore good guys amd good service

[Wenier]

Auckland, I feel sorry for you now. Goodluck hope it dont put you off NZ :lol:

[Grahameeboy]

cycletreads has a good range and average prices and absolutly shit customer service, (don't expect them to come over to you, you have to ask them all the questions, but there happy to help, just not proactive in getting u help, everytime ive been in there ive been ignored untill i askthem...) BUT you get to ride your bike INTO the shop, and for that reason alone, I go there for tyres (they have the best range i belive correct me if im wrong)/ odd bit of clothing.

Quasimoto has awesome stuff too and really good prices (you can send me my share of the profits now quasi.... )!

Know what you mean but I like to be left alone and hey we know how to ask if needed...............

[Grahameeboy]

Auckland, I feel sorry for you now. Goodluck hope it dont put you off NZ :lol:

Nought wrong with Auckland............

[Quasievil]

Hi guys

Just arrived from the UK and my Yamaha FZS600S fazer is due to arrive in Auckland tomorrow. Could anyone tell me where the best place to shop for parts and clothes is in Auckland. I'm on the north shore but can travel. I need:

New rear suspension (Showa or similar as soon as I get my first wage packet!)
Leather trousers for my girlfriend
New tyres (in the next three months probably)
Any good meets in the area coming up?

Thanks for your help.

I can do your leathers at a better price than the shops and without sacrificing the quality, and I offer a cup of tea and you have my full attention and you get a nice little ride in, or see my Auckland distributor
check out
www.quasimoto.co.nz (http://www.quasimoto.co.nz)

Cheers

[The Pastor]

Know what you mean but I like to be left alone and hey we know how to ask if needed...............

When your standing at the counter with product in your hand after 10 mins it gets a tad annoying....

[bobsmith]

H I'm on the north shore but can travel.

Welcome, and nice one. You're at the best place you can be in this sad little country.

[TheDrake]

Thanks all for the info. 2 questions though, what's wrong with Auckland and does everybody here work for Quasimoto?

Actually, don't want to rekindle a debate that's probably raged on here before. Thanks again. I look forward to meeting some of you in the Auckland area. Look out for a red, silver and black old style fazer!

[Kwaka14]

Try Motohaus for tyres, Kerry's been pretty good with Avons on the ZX12

[slinky]

duno if its still open
but try motomail.... duno where it is, might be western springs, just google it.
nothing wrong wit auckland
outsiders are just .... choose to judge us by the one or 2 ppl they have run into from auckland. of course their are more of a chance of running into an arsehole! there is alot more ppl in auckland

[Postie]

Thanks all for the info. 2 questions though, what's wrong with Auckland and does everybody here work for Quasimoto?

Actually, don't want to rekindle a debate that's probably raged on here before. Thanks again. I look forward to meeting some of you in the Auckland area. Look out for a red, silver and black old style fazer!

nothing wrong with Auckland mate, it should be the capital of NZ. The rest of the country gets upset with AUckland because we get everything, new roads, heaps of funding and a nice new stadium when ever something big happens. The Americas cup village, tall buildings and great coffee. Wethers shit but you can't have everything.

Cycletreads will do you a great deal on tyres if you mention KB and have a huge range of gear.
www.cycletreads.co.nz
all the details are there. Also make sure you go check out the motomail outlet store in Kingsland. they have end of line gear at awesome prices.
www.motomail.co.nz

oh yeah, and motohause is right next door to motomail outlet store, check his tyre prices also.

[bobsmith]

nothing wrong with Auckland mate,

Indeed Auckland is brillient. Especially North Shore...

Take this for example. I drove around North Shore for 5 years and always parked my car on the road. - never a theft or vandalism on my car.

I bring that same car over here to Palmy and in the year and a half that I've lived in this house, it's been broken into 5 TIMES!!! right outside my house!!!!

I hate this fucking town. - The reason why I'm moving back to north shore next year....

[Pogo2]

Decided to buy some Draggin Jeans today and thought for a change I would go to a bike shop I don't usually frequent. Walk in at 9.15 and hovered around the clothing section for what felt like eternity (possibly 5-10 mins), plenty of staff around and not one bothered to come over any see me. Finally asked someone if they stocked Draggins and was told that they only stocked Technics, were over there (pointed in general direction) and that they were $100 cheaper....... then walked off to the snack machine - and so did I, walk of that is.

I do not complain. I take my business elsewhere. Went to Motomail, got good service and spent the additional $100 with no post-purchase regrets.

When will motorcycle shops realise that you and I are the reason for their business and act accordingly.

Now feel better I have told someone..........:done:

[Hellraiser]

Decided to buy some Draggin Jeans today and thought for a change I would go to a bike shop I don't usually frequent. Walk in at 9.15 and hovered around the clothing section for what felt like eternity (possibly 5-10 mins), plenty of staff around and not one bothered to come over any see me. Finally asked someone if they stocked Draggins and was told that they only stocked Technics, were over there (pointed in general direction) and that they were $100 cheaper....... then walked off to the snack machine - and so did I, walk of that is.

I do not complain. I take my business elsewhere. Went to Motomail, got good service and spent the additional $100 with no post-purchase regrets.

When will motorcycle shops realise that you and I are the reason for their business and act accordingly.

Now feel better I have told someone..........:done:

I have the opposite problem ....... i walk into a shop and the staff never stop watching me ......


One of the many draw backs of being Maori

[McJim]

Auckland is to NZ what London is to the UK.

Everyone raised in Auckland is unaware of anywhere outside of Auckland.

Auckland is the only place in New Zealand where you can earn half of a UK salary - in other parts they will only offer you a quarter (unfortunately you srtill have to pay 150% of a UK house price)

Auckland believes it is where everything is happening (despite a propensity to chase sporting events away)

The rest of the country believes it is paying for Auckland - but Auckland believes it brings the most money into the country...as a result there's a sort of hate -hate relationship here - it's nice to sit on the fence and watch them fight though.

Welcome to New Zealand.

[McJim]

I have the opposite problem ....... i walk into a shop and the staff never stop watching me ......


One of the many draw backs of being Maori

No - they've heard your reputation - they are waiting for you to burst into a shower of ready cash and buy a ...lemme see a ZX6R that you never use and a brand new XT660 and some other chook chaser high maintenance thingumy....I'm just jealous, can't you tell?

[Hellraiser]

Auckland is to NZ what London is to the UK.

Everyone raised in Auckland is unaware of anywhere outside of Auckland.

Auckland is the only place in New Zealand where you can earn half of a UK salary - in other parts they will only offer you a quarter (unfortunately you srtill have to pay 150% of a UK house price)

Auckland believes it is where everything is happening (despite a propensity to chase sporting events away)

The rest of the country believes it is paying for Auckland - but Auckland believes it brings the most money into the country...as a result there's a sort of hate -hate relationship here - it's nice to sit on the fence and watch them fight though.

Welcome to New Zealand.

Bloody Hell i thought New Zealand was a city and we lived in a country called Auckland.

At the end of the day the only thing the rest of the country is good for is setteling Maori land claims and growing drugs

[Nitzer]

Auckland is to NZ what London is to the UK.

Everyone raised in Auckland is unaware of anywhere outside of Auckland.



Hey speak for yourself, I was born and bred in London and I went to Basildon.........once :yes:

[Spyked]

I have the opposite problem ....... i walk into a shop and the staff never stop watching me ......


One of the many draw backs of being Maori

Ha, you should try being a middle aged white guy....every sales(wo)man in the bloody country expects you to buy the more expensive option.
I have to work twice as hard now to remain a cheapskate.:yes:

[oldguy]

Hi guys


Any good meets in the area coming up?

Thanks for your help.Hi and welcome, check out the calendar of events
on the Home page, there are a couple of good regular Thursday night rides, meet a few Kbers but don't let that put you off going on more rides.

Auckland Thursday night ride and drinks.

South Auckland Thursday Night Ride, goat track

[Mrs Busa Pete]

[QUOTE=renegade master;835082]cycletreads has a good range and average prices and absolutly shit customer service, (don't expect them to come over to you, you have to ask them all the questions, but there happy to help, just not proactive in getting u help, everytime ive been in there ive been ignored untill i askthem...) BUT you get to ride your bike INTO the shop, and for that reason alone, I go there for tyres (they have the best range i belive correct me if im wrong)/ odd bit of clothing.

YOU MUST GO IN THERE WITH YOUR TYRE KICKING JACKET ON .WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TOP SERVICE FROM THEM .MOST PEOPLE DONT LIKE BEING SMOTHERD BY SALES STAFF .TRY TO DEAL WITH THE SAME PERSON EVERY TIME THIS HELPS AND DONT FORGET TO FLASH YOU KB SHIRT/PATCH OR JUST LET THEM KNOW YOUR ON KB

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Hi guys

Just arrived from the UK and my Yamaha FZS600S fazer is due to arrive in Auckland tomorrow. Could anyone tell me where the best place to shop for parts and clothes is in Auckland. I'm on the north shore but can travel. I need:

New rear suspension (Showa or similar as soon as I get my first wage packet!)
Leather trousers for my girlfriend
New tyres (in the next three months probably)
Any good meets in the area coming up?

Thanks for your help.

HI SEE MIKE AT CYCLETREADS FOR TYRES AND GEAR VERY HELPFULL AND GIVE CLASSIC ZED A PM HE HAS WORKSHOP IN WHONGAPORAOA HE IS A X PAT AS WELL

[simonnn]

Biggest range is Cycletreads.They have the best selection and always have good deals and prices.
Once you have spent with them they look after you.
No where else in Auckland has as much selection.

[madmatt]

Auckland, I feel sorry for you now. Goodluck hope it dont put you off NZ :lol:

it pisses me off, the atatude towards Auckland, I live In Masterton and I lived in Auckland for years, I have traveled all over the world and lived in many cities, Auckland is in fact ausome if you give it a chance, I think most people who rant about it have never lived their or not for long.

MM

[Macktheknife]

Cycletreads are great for service and choice, I have dealt with Mike for 7 years and has always been awesome.
Welcome to KB and NZ, meet soon for a beer?

[xxblackbirdxx]

Motomail have moved to 41,college hill road, Ponsonby. & they still have the old place at western springs road though now its only a clearance outlet so if you want goods on reduced prices then its a nice place to stop at. I picked riding trousers for the mrs for 250 bucks . I think it was a spidi and was reduced from 450 bucks. For tyres i have been to Motohaus at western springs rd( kerry does have a good range of tyres and is a pretty decent bloke). Cycle treads is another good one that stocks heaps of gear. Welcome to Nz bud you will enjoy the riding here. Decent roads good bikes and a very friendly biking community

[xxblackbirdxx]

might have to agree on that one