Bike shops in Melbourne?

[Pwalo]

With any luck Mrs Pwalo and myself should be in Melbourne next week for a well earned break.

Can any one recommend a few bike shops to have a look at whilst my better half goes shopping?

[Madness]

Can't remember the names but there's a few stealerships in a row along the Nepean Highway, towards Moorabbin. They don't look very big but.

[Nasty]

Elizabeth Street in the city has a huge number fo bike and accessory and gear shops on it ... Grub and I went there a couple of years ago had a great time!!!

Remember when shopping to make sure that receipts have the amount of GST so you can claim back at the airport on the way home ...

[Skunk]

Elizabeth Street. There's a section with bike shop after bike shop.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Elizabeth Street. There's a section with bike shop after bike shop.

most of them owned by Peter Stevens.

if you can get there, Zagame is worth a visit too. (KTM, Ducati Vespa): there is often a Desmosedici there and A very special 749RS Evoluzione track bike.


http://www.zag.com.au/

[Cajun]

Elizabeth Street in the city has a huge number fo bike and accessory and gear shops on it ... Grub and I went there a couple of years ago had a great time!!!

Remember when shopping to make sure that receipts have the amount of GST so you can claim back at the airport on the way home ...

a good scam is to tell the dealer you are taking it out of the country they do it cheaper, then you claim the gst flying out, i did that.

Unsure if the rule has changed that whatever you claim back, has to be carried on plane with you?

[Nasty]

a good scam is to tell the dealer you are taking it out of the country they do it cheaper, then you claim the gst flying out, i did that.

Unsure if the rule has changed that whatever you claim back, has to be carried on plane with you?

We worked it this way: Took down and did claim prior to having bags loaded on plane .. so that it was seen .. and then checked in bags and paid excess baggage (opps) .. as long as they sight it they are happy .. but they have to sight the item.

[Pickle]

If in Melbourne next week remember Phillip Island is not far away & first round of World Superbikes is on there next weekend. We camping at the track.

[Pwalo]

Thanks everyone. Elizabeth Street sounds good. Pity I've just bought a new helmet and jacket, but I'm sure there's always other bits to buy!

Unfortunately I only found out about the WSB round after I'd arranged leave etc.

[Cajun]

We worked it this way: Took down and did claim prior to having bags loaded on plane .. so that it was seen .. and then checked in bags and paid excess baggage (opps) .. as long as they sight it they are happy .. but they have to sight the item.

yeah ours was over 5 years ago, and the claim station was after thru customs so already had bags checked in.

it was my yellow two piece leather suit. so had to wear jacket on the plane, pants where in a bag

[merv]

Read all about the Aussie Tourist Refund Scheme here http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4646

You gotta spend $300 in the same shop for the items to count.

[Molly]

Don't know what bikes float your boat but if it's old Harleys then look at H-D Development. It's in the city centre but you'll need to find the address in the Yellow Pages or summut.

Also, the official H-D shop has a nice museum in it (owner's private collection of beautiful old Harleys dating back about 100 years. Across the road is a nice biker cafe with more old classics fixed to the walls.

If you're not into Harleys it was a waste of time you reading this... Ha ha. Have a nice trip.

[P38]

Elizabeth street is where all the bike shops are for sure.

Went into the Suzuki dealership there in September 08 looking for some bling for the C50T. Unfortunately the sales assistant (Fair Dinkum Aussi Dumbass)hadn't heard of this model Suzuki so he said he couldn't help me...... even though there was three boulevards in the bloody front window.

The guy in the Yamaha shop was more knowledgable and helpfull

lol bike shops are the same everywhere.

The Harley guys were too much in love with themselves to even get off there arses to serve me... I walked in looked around for ten minutes and walked out without even saying a word to any of them.

Tell Mrs Pwalo the best shopping is in the DFO Malls theres three of them in Melbourne. The Big one will take you all day to look through.

Victoria Markets is also a good place for a bargin.

[Quasievil]

Im there Wed to Sat, and the WSB are on???? shit I should stay for the weekend Im thinking !!

[Forest]

Elizabeth St is where all the action is. Though Melbourne is a big town, so biking things are generally more expensive there (don't go expecting bargains).

Ducati City is worth a look if you're into that sort of thing. Located 590 Elizabeth St.

There's a new and impressive HD/Triumph dealership at 111 A'Beckett St (just off Elizabeth St). Which is also worth a look if that's your thing.

[rustys]

Been visting Melborne Bike shops over a number off years, always thought Elizabeth street was the in place. But i have noticed a big drop off of Bike shops to visit there over the years.
A little Italian friend i stayed with took me out to "Ringwood" highway 34, take a vist out there you will be plenty suprised, some very large bike and accessorie shops with all the Brands available.
Would never bother with Elizabeth street again.