Can anyone tell me why bike shops only open for half a day on Sunday?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th March 2010, 20:10

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

why not open up a shop and show them how its done instead of slagging the industry off as a whole.

My bet? Because they all earn a shitload more than we in the industry do...working less hours...with less stress. Oh...and they get to ride more often that we do too.

**IdunBrokdItAgin** · 19th March 2010, 20:14

Originally Posted by jonbuoy

You mean a monopoly and less competition? Not usually a good thing for joe public. Did a bike mechanic sleep with your wife or something? You seem to spend a huge amount of time venting your swollen spleen at the NZ motorcycle industry - why not open up a shop and show them how its done instead of slagging the industry off as a whole.

I'm pretty much sure that the NZ bike retail industry doesn't operate as an oligopoly, despite my previous assumption around this.

This thread has been very enlightening. Even dipshit, who was extremely anti bike shop at the start of this thread, has started making constructive comments to the industry, to just refer to "girlfriends /mechanics etc" is not progressing the thread.

Sorry to be an arse, but this thread is really long as it is - without re-litigation of points. Get through all the pointless postings on this thread and you get a real insight into the NZ bike industry.

I honestly regretted starting this thread a couple of times. But now reading through it - it did what I wanted it to do , educate me on why things are the way they are. I think we have seen both sides of the original argument come to their own conclusions but I really think that the main posters have learnt something from the other sides point of view.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 19th March 2010, 20:23

Originally Posted by wild_weston

I honestly regretted starting this thread a couple of times. But now reading through it - it did what I wanted it to do , educate me on why things are the way they are. I think we have seen both sides of the original argument come to their own conclusions but I really think that the main posters have learnt something from the other sides point of view.

No...you needn't have ever regretted it. Don't know till you ask. But it's a funny old industry. Honestly...after 23 years, 5 different shops here and in Australia, I can tell you hand on heart we're enthusiasts just like you...we want to help. We're not rip off con artists, and we love bikes so much we wanna ride too. Often with you guys...our customers! So come on people...let us ride with you guys and gals on Sundays!

My last post on the subject I promise!

Pete

**merv** · 19th March 2010, 20:25

Last post be damned. Any from your shop doing the CCA Pete? Its on Saturday so not so good if they are meant to be at work that day.

**onearmedbandit** · 19th March 2010, 22:20

Originally Posted by scott411

as for your comment about being back in the 80's, only the US seems to allow more than 2 franchises (i am unsure of japan) but aussie has one or two per dealerships, (although the chains own multiple shops with different brands in each) and europe is much like us,

the US market is so much larger than the rest of the world it makes its own rules,

Someone better tell these guys then, their Elizabeth St store held KTM, Hyosung, Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki and MV all under the same roof.

**Headbanger** · 19th March 2010, 22:23

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Someone better tell these guys then, their Elizabeth St store held KTM, Hyosung, Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki and MV all under the same roof.

Sweet as, I emailed them.

**Robert Taylor** · 20th March 2010, 09:29

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Someone better tell these guys then, their Elizabeth St store held KTM, Hyosung, Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki and MV all under the same roof.

Four of those brands will drive the mechanics to drink with lots of stupid problems and warranty claims, only two are worth having.

**Quasievil** · 20th March 2010, 12:35

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Four of those brands will drive the mechanics to drink with lots of stupid problems and warranty claims, only two are worth having.

Yeah KTM and Kawasaki.

**BMWST?** · 20th March 2010, 14:33

Originally Posted by dipshit

Right. So why in NZ do even small towns have 3 or 4 bike shops?

Take Alexandra in central Otago for example. Population 4500 and yet they have 3 bike shops!

Does each major brand really need its own shop..??? Why not have ONE bigger shop that sells every make under one roof..???

What would the industry have against such an idea..???

i wonder why that has rarely happened in NZ?its not the bloke selling the bikes either!

**BMWST?** · 20th March 2010, 14:35

to add fuel to the fire.i discoverd a very similar business model today.tyre shops.How on earth do you guys mange to get tyres for your car(s)

**Viscount Montgomery** · 20th March 2010, 17:45

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

There are some good shrinks that attend to anger management issues...................

He He, the only one angry here is you Taylor, it's because the Viscount Montgomery bowled you off the strutting pompous 'I know everything' high-horse you'd been building for yourself here for so long. Don't be so sulky. You shouldn't be angry, you should be grateful, now you're starting to come down to earth and starting to ditch all your snooty self-righteousness, you should be chilling and finding things a lot easier than before.

Am I right? Yes, you know I am. But don't expect any more free favors from me. BTW, I got my spring in the end, hyperco, NZ$112 delivered, beats the fucking hell out of over $300 from your shifty racetech lot don't you think?

To Crasherfromwayback, you sound like another one wrapped-up in your own self-importance too, hostile and indignant, how dare anyone criticize the bikeshops eh? The special people such as yourselves should be beyond reproach at all times. My god, the ignorant plebs like me should know their station in life shouldn't they.

So if you've got something to say next time, why don't you try talking straight to whoever you're addressing. Beats a snivelly comment to someone else sneering with you on the side, someone who you know will hold your hand, cuddle up and comfort you with safety in numbers. The terrible nasty Viscount montgomery a bit too much for you to handle on your own huh? LOL

PS Cheer up the pair of you, life's way too short to be pissing your panties on internet forums

**sidecar bob** · 20th March 2010, 17:51

What a broken arse. You need a better paying job, (thats if your meagre intelligence is capable of it) so you stop complaining about the difference of a couple of bucks.
If you were as smart as you are trying to portray yourself, your earnings would be such, that you would be far more interested in getting the job done properly, than a few measly bucks.
You seem really upset about someone making a living. By my calculations that probably makes you a Draughtsman or Architecht.

Originally Posted by Viscount Montgomery

He He, the only one angry here is you Taylor, it's because the Viscount Montgomery bowled you off the strutting pompous 'I know everything' high-horse you'd been building for yourself here for so long. Don't be so sulky. You shouldn't be angry, you should be grateful, now you're starting to come down to earth and starting to ditch all your snooty self-righteousness, you should be chilling and finding things a lot easier than before.

Am I right? Yes, you know I am. But don't expect any more free favors from me. BTW, I got my spring in the end, hyperco, NZ$112 delivered, beats the fucking hell out of over $300 from your shifty racetech lot don't you think?

To Crasherfromwayback, you sound like another one wrapped-up in your own self-importance too, hostile and indignant, how dare anyone criticize the bikeshops eh? The special people such as yourselves should be beyond reproach at all times. My god, the ignorant plebs like me should know their station in life shouldn't they.

So if you've got something to say next time, why don't you try talking straight to whoever you're addressing. Beats a snivelly comment to someone else sneering with you on the side, someone who you know will hold your hand, cuddle up and comfort you with safety in numbers. The terrible nasty Viscount montgomery a bit too much for you to handle on your own huh? LOL

PS Cheer up the pair of you, life's way too short to be pissing your panties on internet forums

**Quasievil** · 20th March 2010, 17:54

Sat 6.53pm just seen the last customer.............cheers Pumba !!

**Ixion** · 20th March 2010, 17:56

Originally Posted by BMWST?

to add fuel to the fire.i discoverd a very similar business model today.tyre shops.How on earth do you guys mange to get tyres for your car(s)

Drury Tyres stock motorcycle and car tyres (and organise rides!). They have a 24 hour call out service, and are open all day Satirday (I htink - well into the afternoon, anyway). They also do online quotes.

Rowes Tyres stock car and ike tyres, they are open 7 days a week, and you can order over the internet and they will ship to you.

And Cycletreads are open 7 days a week.

No doubt there are others, those are just the ones I use.

But, it's all good. We are assured that the bike shops are all creaming it, raking in the coin, and won't be at all affected if we order stuff off the net . So, we will. And everybody's happy.