View Full Version : Why I like my local motorcycle shop
cheshirecat
17th May 2009, 19:37
Because I can stroll in anytime and not feel obliged to buy something.
They give me good deals and I give them strange English beers at Xmas.
I trust them with my bike, even if they don't do absolutely everything I ask them to.
They know their stuff
They are a bit old school and tatty but I like that
They will do an emergency job for me (like get a new tyre on when they know I need the bike asap.)
They helped my friend who is new to bikes and helped her get the thing on the road when everything conspired against her.
They reafirmed my faith in returning to bikes because of the community spirit
They respect newbies and scooters and don't talk down to them
They would let me pay when my paycheck comes if the situation required.
Who are they?
What is your dealer like?
you forgot to name them :)
If i lived in wellywood I would want that kind of service.
CookMySock
17th May 2009, 19:44
Yeah we get just that from the folks at Undies.
Steve
nallac
17th May 2009, 20:09
Warkworth motorycles are much the same
Helpful
Friendly
Good service
Very good guys and gals
..I highly recommend them....
Pussy
17th May 2009, 20:13
New Plymouth Motorcycles have a great service team and parts dept.
saltydog
17th May 2009, 20:16
Yeah we get just that from the folks at Undies.
Steve
Steve, steve steve....I know they are the Hyo dealer but I have recieved some horrible service from these guys, and not just me. A mate got charged $70 to fit a front tyre! They rebuilt a shock on an FJ120 of mine, charged me $800 then about 2 years later failed me on a warrent because the shock was fucked and then denied ever having touched it!
Barge pole material.
Get arse over bridge or down valley road
Pussy
17th May 2009, 20:30
Tony Rees would be great to deal with, saltydog?
saltydog
17th May 2009, 20:34
Yeah he is mate. Knows his stuff. People from all around get their bikes serviced by him, some riding from Auckland and beyond.
Just dont let him convince you to "just take it for a ride"....you'll end up with it in your garage!
Ms Piggy
17th May 2009, 20:43
Who are they?
Yeah?? Who are they?? I still haven't found a top notch bike shop in Welli.
FJRider
17th May 2009, 20:45
Two Wheels Unlimited in Alexandra. Open 7 days. At the Mobil station.
cheshirecat
17th May 2009, 20:50
Yeah?? Who are they?? I still haven't found a top notch bike shop in Welli.
Boyle's Kawasaki just off the Basin Resverve
cheers,
M
Ms Piggy
17th May 2009, 20:52
Boyle's Kawasaki just off the Basin Resverve
cheers,
M
Hmmmmm, interesting. My experience has been a little different.
babysteps
17th May 2009, 20:54
Because I can stroll in anytime and not feel obliged to buy something.
They give me good deals and I give them strange English beers at Xmas.
I trust them with my bike, even if they don't do absolutely everything I ask them to.
They know their stuff
They are a bit old school and tatty but I like that
They will do an emergency job for me (like get a new tyre on when they know I need the bike asap.)
They helped my friend who is new to bikes and helped her get the thing on the road when everything conspired against her.
They reafirmed my faith in returning to bikes because of the community spirit
They respect newbies and scooters and don't talk down to them
They would let me pay when my paycheck comes if the situation required.
Who are they?
What is your dealer like?
This pretty much sums up Street and Sport in Christchurch, great bunch of guys and always happy to help :niceone:
Hmmmmm, interesting. My experience has been a little different.
Dito here...
Oakie
17th May 2009, 21:40
I like mine because in addition to the normal reasons, they greet me and Mrs Oakie by our first names when we walk in the door and are quite happy to have a chat while we stroll around the showroom even though they know we have no intention of buying a bike just yet.
AD345
17th May 2009, 21:49
Silver Fern Imports - Gt South rd Takanini.
Brett & Lisa, awesome couple - nothing is too much trouble for them.
I can drop in for a coffee, put anything on my account and get the standard Victory owners discount.
When the bike is being serviced I have my pick of loaners (no scruffy shop runabout that leaves my knees up under my chin)
They'll open up on a Sunday for any urgent work and have travelled hours to pick up a bike with a puncture.
The best service I've ever had.
oldrider
17th May 2009, 22:49
This pretty much sums up Street and Sport in Christchurch, great bunch of guys and always happy to help :niceone:
And again (x2) for me too! :niceone:
Gremlin
17th May 2009, 23:21
Triple X Motorcycles in East Tamaki...
I've had some hard asks in the last 7 months, but the boys have always delivered, and when the kilometres get racked up in quick fashion, you have to have a reliable bike under you.
One difference to your first post... just about every time I walk in, I am buying something, or setting plans in motion to buy something, or asking if something has arrived so I can buy something... No wonder they like me so much :doh:
raspygold
17th May 2009, 23:31
Hmmmmm, interesting. My experience has been a little different.
Ditto here too, not really first hand though. They did a horrible job of fixing my mate's gpx250. In fact, I'm not even sure they fixed anything at all. It still doesn't work $1000 and 6 months later!
Pinstripe
18th May 2009, 08:15
I've had pretty mixed experiences with Boyle Kawasaki too, but they're good blokes and do a decient job more often than not I reckon.
YAMASAKI
18th May 2009, 08:25
Boyle's Kawasaki just off the Basin Resverve
cheers,
M
+1, top guys. Never had any problems with them. :first:
Ecclesnz
18th May 2009, 16:47
Advance motorcycles here in Dunedin for me. I'm a mechanical nublet but they always look after me and never talk down to me.
Have great advise and will get as much business as I can afford to put their way.
When my bike stopped running in town the other day the boss came out in the rain in his van and picked it up, all for some cold brews. :niceone:
AllanB
18th May 2009, 17:29
Street & Sport in CHCH are good chaps - they don't care if I ride a Honda they are happy to chat bikes. Mind you they also freely offer rides on their demos.......... and would happily trade...............
Because I can stroll in anytime and not feel obliged to buy something.
They give me good deals and I give them strange English beers at Xmas.
I trust them with my bike, even if they don't do absolutely everything I ask them to.
They know their stuff
They are a bit old school and tatty but I like that
They will do an emergency job for me (like get a new tyre on when they know I need the bike asap.)
They helped my friend who is new to bikes and helped her get the thing on the road when everything conspired against her.
They reafirmed my faith in returning to bikes because of the community spirit
They respect newbies and scooters and don't talk down to them
They would let me pay when my paycheck comes if the situation required.
Who are they?
What is your dealer like?
My experience with Wellywood MCC has been great !! :msn-wink:
cheshirecat
19th May 2009, 20:53
My experience with Wellywood MCC has been great !! :msn-wink:
Yeah I like going there despite I'd never buy a Harley in a month of Sundays. Even though they know that they always chat and help my pro Harley friends out.
Jerry74
20th May 2009, 01:09
Avon City Suzuki here in ChCh would have to be the best shop I have ever dealt with.
Friendly staff
Good prices
Non Pushy
Just a bloody good bunch of guys !!!!!
diggyduo
20th May 2009, 19:38
Watson motorcycles, Kumeu, AK. Very friendly and patient. Look like a motox shop but look after both road and off road.
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