The motorcycle industry

[martybabe]

BRONZ held a meeting last Thursday, specifically to try to get industry input. We invited all the Auckland dealers/industry people we could. Not one turned up.

I think we're on our own.

QED.. Apathetic lot eh, oh well, looks like it's us that will have to try and save their livelihoods for them , that'll be nice of us.

[JohnR]

I agree with what you are saying (I started the "Herald AD thread" and also a "Where are the Industry thread).

But we should remember that we have a common goal, as motorcycle riders/enthusiasts and suppliers, and that is to fight this atrocity.

Bickering and blame does not convey an aire of unity among us and is really counterproductive, I feel.

Big Dave (and others) obviously have contacts in the supply group and maybe we should trust that the "Industry" are doing something.

I am sure no one needs telling that if "the powers that be" desire some sort of usuary/levy/tax on motorcycles then they will find a way to do it (a "risk tax" on new motorcycles perhaps?).

It would be nice, as has been said, to have some public recognition of their support though.

[Hiflyer]

Now I live in civilisation. .

Howick too rural for ya? haha

[Big Dave]

They have their own professional gigs going on, represented by I think two different associations.

Committees. lawyers and that shizzle. MIA is an unfortunate acronym.

They have also made a press release.

That's the cupboard, 'ubbard.

Apart from that they are citizens being potentially discriminated against like the rest of us.

[DMNTD:Me]

QED.. Apathetic lot eh, oh well, looks like it's us that will have to try and save their livelihoods for them , that'll be nice of us.

Apathetic? To believe that there isn't more than one angle being approached is slightly well...never mind.

[NONONO]

Have just read on another thread that a certain Christchurch Harley dealer stopped the handing out of flyers supporting the Bikeoi campaign at a bike show. How does this represent the 'industry" working away in our interest?
Nice big embedded ACC logo on the dealers site....(Oops, its a submissions link, but still eh?)
Now if I was mercenary (read stupid) enough, and I was looking for a second hand Harley, I may wait a year and pick up a nice bargain when the arse falls out of the market.
I would like to ask the dealers, who do you think will be buying your trade in 650cc up stock if this crap goes through?
What kind of trade in deals will you be able to give with the knowledge that you wont be able to re sell?
Do you think that the above will have any effect on your ability to shift new Harleys, Triumphs, BMW's and big Japenese machines?
Do the views of your customer base have any meaning for you?
Cmon AMPS, Cyclespot, Holeshot, KTL, Experence, and those good bastards at Cycletreads..get behind the campaign and save your own arses at the same time.

[Elysium]

The fact we never see tv ads nor large newpaper ads tells me the the motorcycle industry here doesn't have that much money to throw around.

[Hitcher]

Anything visible from the motorcycle industry!

TSS Motorcycles in Lower Hutt will be closed from 10:00am to 2:30pm for the protest ride on 17 November. All TSS employees will be riding in the protest.

[NONONO]

TSS Motorcycles in Lower Hutt will be closed from 10:00am to 2:30pm for the protest ride on 17 November. All TSS employees will be riding in the protest.

So who needs big money to support the campaign?
I suspect TSS can ill afford the shut down time but seems they have some soul...
TSS, good bastards in my opinion.
Forgot to mention a few dealers in the Auckland area who could be SEEN to be doing more (something)..Red Baron, front and center guys! Lots of big Jap cruisers standing in the show room, how long do you fancy keeping them?
Mt Eden Motorcycles....same with a continental flavor. Fancy a croissant with that Guzzi sir?
Cmon guys, would not take a lot.
How about..."This biker is supported by his LOCAL motorcycle dealer" T shirt or Hi Vis vest for the Bikeoi?
Maybe.(Insert dealer name here) supports the Bikeoi?
How much would it cost to support your customer base?

[NONONO]

The fact we never see tv ads nor large newpaper ads tells me the the motorcycle industry here doesn't have that much money to throw around.

The fact that we ONLY see these ads in motorcycle mags means that they know their market...
I suggest that we let them know that their market knows them.

[NONONO]

Hey, just had a PM from someone?????
Stated 'You seriously don't know how much work is being done behind the scenes"
Abso fucking lutely mate, I have no idea, why don't you tell us?
I,m all ears, in fact I'm audiologicaly gagging for it!
What? This is some state secret?
Let us know, you have my support. What can I do to help?
For fucks sake!

[scumdog]

Gah! Harley riders only register their bikes for 3 months of the year anyway - they're all Doctors, Lawyers and Accountants. Harley Ridden Davidsons

Sez the man who won't ride to Kopara cos he doesn't want to put too many miles on his Doo-kahtee.

[The Stranger:Me]

Apathetic? To believe that there isn't more than one angle being approached

Well sure, but would it hurt them to communicate?
Communication is free right here on KB and unless the importers and dealers have been living in a cave they surely must know of KB and BRONZ.

[NONONO]

So we now have a link to Bluewing Honda. Nz importers Honda..
And what are they doing? Making a submission, just like the average bike riding Joe...Good enough or couldn't give a shit?
You decide when you make your next purchase.
But at least they have something on thier site.
Anyone hear anything from Suzuki, Kawasaki, Triumph, Harley etc etc?

[Elysium]

Anyone hear anything from Suzuki, Kawasaki, Triumph, Harley etc etc?

Just so like Honda, reliable. Don't know about the others, I mean Harely have enough problems on their hands like finacial problems in America and flogging off Buell to worry about our small nation.