DOH!! Went to VTNZ for warrant. Big mistake

[jamiey]

The bike shop I would normally use does it's last warrant a 3.45pm. Didn't make it from work in time.

Bike just had heaps of work done, new rubber and is better than it's ever been - so i thought nothing can be wrong i'll go to VTNZ get it done quick and go out riding tonight.

Big mistake::argh:

Sorry sir its failed.

What the f**k for, its in perfect condition.

You indicators flash too fast.

They are aftermarket and have always flashed that fast and always passed warrants before

In my opinion they flash too much and i'm testing it, obviously the previous testers didn't think so, but i do. You need a reflector too. Off you go


What a c**t.

Even if my indicators flash over the 120p/min, they aren't much over that, just sat outside like a cock with my indicators and a stopwatch. And as for a 50cents reflector, f**k me thats really gonna save my life at night.

:doh::doh::doh: Ah well lesson learnt

[jamiey]

Was VTNZ Glenfield by the way

[Nagash]

I always get my service done at VTNZ Avondale and have yet to have them fail me anything that i didn't deserve, even let me slide on a few things on the promise that i'll 'get it fixed right away'

The reflector thing is blatantly written so that's your mistake there, simple enough to get it sorted. As you said only 50 cents and you have 30 days (i think) to get it done.

The indicator.. Just get a bulb with a higher wattage and it'll flash slower.


Seems to me like you're complaining about them doing their job..

[Taz]

Get over it. Do whats required and problem solved.

[TOTO]

that means I'm in no way able to pass in VTNZ lol - indicators flashing very fast, exhaust laoud as tunder, mirrors small as post stamps...:killingme


Thanks for the tip man :niceone:

[R6_kid]

It's supposed to be between 1hz and 2hz, or one or two flashes a second... was it within that? If not you need to get a resistor to go in line that will slow them down a bit.

[naphazoline]

i've heard of a few testing stations that are pulling up bikes for the same thing.also,the aftermarket pipes scenario.

i'm never taking my bike to the testing stations.they don't really know what they are checking for half the time.
go to the bike shops.at least they know what they are doing.

[jamiey]

Get over it. Do whats required and problem solved.

I am. Just like to have a vent. Not pissed off that it failed, just pissed off that it never has before with the exact same set up and the way the old f***er went on about "his opinion is the only one that counts".

Been sat outside with my stopwatch like a right nugget. Counted 126 flashes in 1 minute so i'm 6 over:angry2:

Few minutes in the garage tomorrow to sort it out.

Missed out on another ATNR:crybaby:

[Forest]

I once got a warrant with no exhaust pipe and a snapped clutch lever.

[Kiwi Graham]

Got my Harley tested at an 'On Road' station once, big mistake. I pulled the pin on them and told them to stand back from the fuckin bike and leave it alone or I'd kick there fuckin ass down one of there inspection pits.
Three of them crawling all over it!!! one bouncing up and down on the seat "to see if the suspension worked" wtf then one started yanking the front wheel of the ground by pulling it over on the side stand "to test wheel bearings and stearing" GET A FUCKING JACK YA PRICKS!!!!!! I said. ''We aint got one to do bikes" they said. "we do all bike with only side stands like this". You might get away with it on a lightweight bike but not a fuckin lardy Harley with just for looks prop stand. Well you not doing mine thank you very much (or words to that effect), got my money back and learnt never to go to cage orientated places ever again.
Lesseon learnt eh Jamie :spanking: Let bikers look after bikers dude :msn-wink:

[Bonez]

Had no problem getting WOFs from VTNZ stations whatsoever.............

[cowboyz]

if you cant get a warrent at vtnz your bike shouldnt be on the road. they are hopeless.
I have passed a warrent with the brake pads in backwards, indicators not hooked up, headlight MILES out of alignment.

[Bonez]

if you cant get a warrent at vtnz your bike shouldnt be on the road. they are hopeless.
I have passed a warrent with the brake pads in backwards, indicators not hooked up, headlight MILES out of alignment.Didn't a bike shop put the pads in wrong? A mechanic with years of experience no less.

[Drogen Omen]

Never take anything to vtnz or vinz anywhere in new zealand....

There all f**king wankers...

Failed one of my bikes due to a tiny chip in the front fairing...

Take your bikes and cars elswhere... Even if your bike/car is right off the showroom floor they will always faile it...

[Ragingrob]

I always head to VTNZ Pukekohe, in an out within 15-20mins no probs.

[Fatt Max]

Got my Harley tested at an 'On Road' station once, big mistake. I pulled the pin on them and told them to stand back from the fuckin bike and leave it alone or I'd kick there fuckin ass down one of there inspection pits.
Three of them crawling all over it!!! one bouncing up and down on the seat "to see if the suspension worked" wtf then one started yanking the front wheel of the ground by pulling it over on the side stand "to test wheel bearings and stearing" GET A FUCKING JACK YA PRICKS!!!!!! I said. ''We aint got one to do bikes" they said. "we do all bike with only side stands like this". You might get away with it on a lightweight bike but not a fuckin lardy Harley with just for looks prop stand. Well you not doing mine thank you very much (or words to that effect), got my money back and learnt never to go to cage orientated places ever again.
Lesseon learnt eh Jamie :spanking: Let bikers look after bikers dude :msn-wink:

Fuck me, that's the funniest post I've seen in ages, nice one dude...:laugh:

Jeez these people would give you 5 shades of the arsehole but

[cowboyz]

Didn't a bike shop put the pads in wrong? A mechanic with years of experience no less.

hmmmmmmmmmmmm..... actually, you are right. that happens to be the last time my bike was touched by a 'mechanic'


Never take anything to vtnz or vinz anywhere in new zealand....

There all f**king wankers...

Failed one of my bikes due to a tiny chip in the front fairing...

Take your bikes and cars elswhere... Even if your bike/car is right off the showroom floor they will always faile it...

I ave found bike shops to be much much much stricter than on road, vtnz or any of the dodgey outfits.

[Bonez]

I ave found bike shops to be much much much stricter than on road, vtnz or any of the dodgey outfits.So you do let a mechanic fondle your bike :rolleyes:

[BMWST?]

Never take anything to vtnz or vinz anywhere in new zealand....

There all f**king wankers...

Failed one of my bikes due to a tiny chip in the front fairing...

Take your bikes and cars elswhere... Even if your bike/car is right off the showroom floor they will always faile it...

my 18 year old cars passes most times...and i ussually know what i will have trouble with.

[nico]

yeap fuckt if im taking my bike to vtnz in upper hutt dick heads, inlaws car failed on rear brakes yeap fair enuf they crap off to garage they were fixed tested ok take it back sorry they not good enuf to pass warrant inlaws hmmmm ok il take it back to garage 3 re-tests later these cunts still faling a passable rear brake ffs whats a bunch of dick heads my bike going to see fat mac 2mrow for it's warrant.:bleh::bleh:

[toycollector10]

I've got a very friendly warrant guy, the "Hole in the Wall" man, I call him.

I rock on up, we talk shit for 10 minutes, politics, "Crap on TV I have seen lately", "Yoof of today", "when I was a boy", etc, he checks my bike/cage over thoroughly, then I'm gone. It's not a bad experience because I have confidence in his decisions.

I take three cages and three bikes up to him. He doesn't sweat the small stuff but will fail me on safety issues like ball joints in the suspension. So good on him. He says stuff like "get that fixed before you come back again" No pressure, just common sense.

You just need to find someone who is friendly and on-side.

[pete376403]

yeap fuckt if im taking my bike to vtnz in upper hutt dick heads, inlaws car failed on rear brakes yeap fair enuf they crap off to garage they were fixed tested ok take it back sorry they not good enuf to pass warrant inlaws hmmmm ok il take it back to garage 3 re-tests later these cunts still faling a passable rear brake ffs whats a bunch of dick heads my bike going to see fat mac 2mrow for it's warrant.:bleh::bleh:

Mac can't issue warrants. they take the bikes to Bob at Cannon Point Motors. (That was the case about 6 weeks ago, anyway)

[nico]

Mac can't issue warrants. they take the bikes to Bob at Cannon Point Motors. (That was the case about 6 weeks ago, anyway)


ahh wtf which garage is that one????? ill just cut the midle man out then ill ring in morning i think there sign does say they do wof though hmmm is bob good?? bike all good but aint in the mood to get fuckt around

[NighthawkNZ]

Failed one of my bikes due to a tiny chip in the front fairing.

Are we talking stone chip... if so What was his reason it failed... that being the case he better be failing 99% of the vehicles on the road...

there must be more to it... ie was it a chip in the headlamp...? (thats why I have head lamp guard) but if that is all I would have refused to paid for that check...

[westie]

Was VTNZ Glenfield by the way

Go out west bro they're real good.
Westgate is the place I go. Always greeted with a smile and a giggle from the ladies behind the desk.

[ceebie13]

yeap fuckt if im taking my bike to vtnz in upper hutt dick heads, ....3 re-tests later these cunts still faling a passable rear brake ffs... whats a bunch of dick heads...

hehe....stop beating about the bush nico. Why don't you say what you really mean!!

Took the CB to Upper Hutt VTNZ yesterday. No problem at all. Tester was Ken who, being a biker, was easy to work with, very chatty, interested in my aftermarket bling and sympathetic to the last remaining 1.5mm on my rear tyre!

Different strokes for different folks I guess.

[pritch]

I rock on up, we talk shit for 10 minutes, politics, "Crap on TV I have seen lately", "Yoof of today", "when I was a boy", etc, he checks my bike/cage over thoroughly, then I'm gone. It's not a bad experience because I have confidence in his decisions.

That sort of sums up what the guy I deal with told me. Words to the effect that a lot of it is attitude, yours and his. If you roll up and start telling him how to do his job you might well strike a problem. This doesn't apply to VTNZ who are a problem...

[notme]

Can anyone recommend a bike shop that actually does WOFs in house in CHCH?

Just had the viffer done at VINZ yesterday, because I suddenly realised it had run out and they are just around the corner, and open late.

Talked shit with the tester while he was going over it, was polite and friendly, and it passed no probs.

I just started asking questions and distracting the guy when he got too close to some naughty bits of the bike such as the stealth "factory" exhaust, the slightly adjusted rear fender oh and what are these plugs here for mate? Oh that's for a GPS to plug into so I can tour around this lovely country...not a radar detector at all, honest. :devil2:

However I would prefer a bike shop does it, especially if they are stricter on things that will keep me safer. Just need to find one!

[R1madness]

why not just put a non laod sensative flasher in and a reflector on go back get your recheck and ride off knowing that you now have the perfect bike. The tester was well within his rights to fail ya. The reflector is there for when your tail light goes out. That way the muppett car driver has no excuse for running you over from behind.

[R1madness]

Can anyone recommend a bike shop that actually does WOFs in house in CHCH?

Just had the viffer done at VINZ yesterday, because I suddenly realised it had run out and they are just around the corner, and open late.

Talked shit with the tester while he was going over it, was polite and friendly, and it passed no probs.

I just started asking questions and distracting the guy when he got too close to some naughty bits of the bike such as the stealth "factory" exhaust, the slightly adjusted rear fender oh and what are these plugs here for mate? Oh that's for a GPS to plug into so I can tour around this lovely country...not a radar detector at all, honest. :devil2:

However I would prefer a bike shop does it, especially if they are stricter on things that will keep me safer. Just need to find one!


Gidday mate. We are in the process of setting up for WOF. Will be all good by the time you need a new one. Call over anytime.

[CookMySock]

why not just put a non laod sensative flasher inYep. Repco or supercheap. An easy fix.

Steve

[gtr boy]

Go out west bro they're real good.
Westgate is the place I go. Always greeted with a smile and a giggle from the ladies behind the desk.
you should try wearing sum clothes when you go in there next time.........
just kidding lol

avondale is where i go ,the guy that does warrants rides himself and is fkn premo as far as im concerned
had a head light needing adjustment so he gets his spanner and does it for me
wicked
also lets little things go so theres no drama there (just fix them asap)
"no worries mate will do"
and off i go fkn stoked

[The Lone Rider]

In my opinion, if your bike isn't the same as when it came from the factory (ie.. you haven't changed parts or modded) then don't take it to VTNZ or AA for WOF.

[breakaway]

Yep. If your bike isn't showroom condition, I wouldn't recommend any 'official' places. I recommend Atomic Bike Wreckers on Barry's Point Rd

[jamiey]

Yep. If your bike isn't showroom condition, I wouldn't recommend any 'official' places. I recommend Atomic Bike Wreckers on Barry's Point Rd

Thats where i would have gone but was running late. Sorted my flashers and stuck a reflector under the back plate. Off tomorrow to get it re-checked

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

I was lucky some years ago in Napier - thank God VTNZ didn't know what they were doing - they said they don't do many bikes - I had grooved slicks on that had "Do not use on Highway" of whatever - I had forgotten completely about them and was chatting away to the guy when I looked down at the tyres and saw the message clearly - I kept chatting lol. Think they may have been more interested in a "girl riding a big bike". Couldn't wait to get out of there - it passed. Bike passed with a broken clutch lever too - in that the tail end had snapped off.

I now stick with motorbike shops. Have yet to find a shop that will fix my indicators properly tho.

[pete376403]

ahh wtf which garage is that one????? ill just cut the midle man out then ill ring in morning i think there sign does say they do wof though hmmm is bob good?? bike all good but aint in the mood to get fuckt around
Cannon Point Motors in Montgomery crescent.
He's not anal about stuff that doesn't matter. He will knock you back on safety items

[nico]

Cannon Point Motors in Montgomery crescent.
He's not anal about stuff that doesn't matter. He will knock you back on safety items
chers pete yeah ended up going to macs had a great perv at the 09 r6 nice not sold on the head light arangment though dam
and yeap they still take it down to cannon point

[mdnzz]

never had a problem with the guys at northwood vtnz they don't stress too much and tell you if it needs fixing before next wof. took an old cbr400 aero into get a wof at cranford street, had no rear fender, chain guard and aftermarket pipe. They admitted they didn't get bikes in very often and they asked me to do the brake tests, ie ride at semi speed towards them and brake, I knew my brakes worked glad they had faith too:blink:

[scumdog]

Got my Harley tested at an 'On Road' station once,
Three of them crawling all over it!!! one bouncing up and down on the seat "to see if the suspension worked" wtf then one started yanking the front wheel of the ground by pulling it over on the side stand "to test wheel bearings and stearing" they said. "we do all bike with only side stands like this". You might get away with it on a lightweight bike but not a fuckin lardy Harley with just for looks prop stand. Well you not doing mine thank you very much (or words to that effect), got my money back and learnt never to go to cage orientated places ever again.

Meh, they test my wheelbearings/steering head bearings like that all the time, never had any problem.
Besides, makes for a quicker turnaround time for the WOF.

[CookMySock]

they asked me to do the brake tests, ie ride at semi speed towards them and brakestoppie time!! :devil2:

DB

[sweetp]

I went to Upper Hutt and they made me do the brake test as well, and then hold the bike on the stand so the could look at the brakes. Got out of there pretty quick and thinking how easy it was.

Really it depends on the guy and how pedantic they are - cause there is one guy at UH that failed the step sons car - for loads of things including stickers on the rear window. When we took it for a retest the lady just shook her head at the list of faults.

[Kiwibacon]

:angry2:Long time ago I took my car ,then a nissan blubird sss to garage for wof Mec said suspension fukd. Took car to vtnz askd to chek suspension and the guy siad "oh u hav active suspension..with 3- 4 settings thats good" passd warrant. Back to garage with my trumpy, drove in and mec walkd around bike then gave me my wof.... go figgr. I never went bac to him,,, allways go to vtnz cos i feel safer they doing job properly. They niggle here an there BUT do the job right 1st time. With my Harley the money grubbers at Wgtn MC do my warrant cos they got the rite gear.

[Squiggles]

I went to Upper Hutt and they made me do the brake test as well, and then hold the bike on the stand so the could look at the brakes. Got out of there pretty quick and thinking how easy it was.

Yer, i've noticed this alot lately, when i head off to the AA the ask what cc it is, only 1 of the guys has his full license, so if its over 250 and hes not on i do the show the brakes work thing, often do it on the 250's anyway for ease