HOW MUCH TIME?????

**Virago** · 22nd May 2005, 22:42

Originally Posted by RickyRocker

cunts like you should not ride bikes mate...try a wheelbarrow..1 hr flat rate for insurance quotes, half hr for parts dept (actually should be 1hr) stripping gsxr600 fairing 1 and half hrs is fair. You brought panels to me @ 12.05 on saturday afternoon ,i was alone on duty .i said if i have da time i'll fit it and that i'll call you. you called me back thrice and i got pissed off. in all honesty i would have stayed late (which most people out there know i go that extra mile)to finish your job .I had 2 sets of pilots and an exhaust system to fit at the time. Best thing is sell your bike-you are a PROBLEM 2 YOURSELF.RICKY

There's two sides to every argument, and good that you put your side across. But nasty personal abuse is a little unnecessary - and not the best way to attract potential customers, who are thick on the ground on this site.

**Motu** · 22nd May 2005, 22:43

Originally Posted by RickyRocker

cunts like you should not ride bikes mate...try a wheelbarrow..1 hr flat rate for insurance quotes, half hr for parts dept (actually should be 1hr) stripping gsxr600 fairing 1 and half hrs is fair. You brought panels to me @ 12.05 on saturday afternoon ,i was alone on duty .i said if i have da time i'll fit it and that i'll call you. you called me back thrice and i got pissed off. in all honesty i would have stayed late (which most people out there know i go that extra mile)to finish your job .I had 2 sets of pilots and an exhaust system to fit at the time. Best thing is sell your bike-you are a PROBLEM 2 YOURSELF.RICKY

Good on ya mate,good to hear the story from the otherside.No one here can work on their own bike...but when ever someone else does - it's always I coulda done it in 15mins....yeah right.

**anmolt** · 22nd May 2005, 22:50

my excess is 1500$....and if i do claim for insurance the premiums gonna sky rocket

**N4CR** · 22nd May 2005, 22:55

I'm fully with Ricky here (hollas to you!)... he has given alot of his extra time up for many peoples problems (including mine, multiple times). Be nice to mechs and they will be nice to you.
Would be careful bagging customers on the forums

it won't make them happier

**John** · 22nd May 2005, 23:00

Originally Posted by tristank

Would be careful banging customers on the forums

it will make them happier

Take that shit elsewhere.

**N4CR** · 22nd May 2005, 23:01

Originally Posted by John

Give me that shit elsewhere.

Yeah sure John

**John** · 22nd May 2005, 23:03

Originally Posted by tristank

Yeah sure John fuck my non virgin gay ass

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**anmolt** · 22nd May 2005, 23:17

i might have got some bad blood here but anyone whose paid money on a bike would be upset if within 3 days they have an accident and are left stranded.......the first person i called after i had the fall was ricky...cuz hes helped me out with my last bike and ive always looked to him for advice....its just that someone hit my car three days ago and everythings just taken its toll...i was close to broke after i had bought the bike and totally now after the 2 crashes......its mentally and physically draining to run around from here to there,etc....plus the stress of exmas.etc.......i havent even told my parents cuz if i did there will be no more biking for me and quite a few others they will relate my stories to...i hope you people understand that im not trying to criticise anyone but aking for justification cuz of the huge price diff in installing the alarm as well as stripping and the quote cuz according to me a quote shud generally be free.....i was told it would cost only after the quote was made....being a non-working student a grand worth of repairs hurts a lot as i cant even borrow from my dad in this case......sorry to ricky if u were offended but i got pissed off as well wen he told me off on saturday...

**John** · 22nd May 2005, 23:20

Originally Posted by anmolt

i might have got some bad blood here but anyone whose paid money on a bike would be upset if within 3 days they have an accident and are left stranded.......the first person i called after i had the fall was ricky...cuz hes helped me out with my last bike and ive always looked to him for advice....its just that someone hit my car three days ago and everythings just taken its toll...i was close to broke after i had bought the bike and totally now after the 2 crashes......its mentally and physically draining to run around from here to there,etc....plus the stress of exmas.etc.......i havent even told my parents cuz if i did there will be no more biking for me and quite a few others they will relate my stories to...i hope you people understand that im not trying to criticise anyone but aking for justification cuz of the huge price diff in installing the alarm as well as stripping and the quote cuz according to me a quote shud generally be free.....i was told it would cost only after the quote was made....being a non-working student a grand worth of repairs hurts a lot as i cant even borrow from my dad in this case......sorry to ricky if u were offended but i got pissed off as well wen he told me off on saturday...

I have being going through the same thing since the beginning of the year, already missed 3 weeks of tech.. Oh well Live and learn - if you cant fix it you gotta wait and let them fix it sadly, thats life it has its mysteries.

**N4CR** · 22nd May 2005, 23:26

Ahh I see... stress going through the roof! Don't worry mate it happens to everyone in life... I went through hell with my 1.3k speeding ticket, but after I had a good talk with my parents they understood. Just wait a while before telling them.. be nice to them etc you know the deal.

And yes I had a grand total of $6.49 in my account after that :/ while paying off a bike.. the list goes on.

Seems like you have had a friggen bad run lately

best of luck in the future mate!

**justsomeguy** · 22nd May 2005, 23:53

It's a pity this has happened.......

No point in acting like children and starting a "I know more swear words than you" contest - this goes to both parties. Since a forum is a public place and the New Zealand biking world is a small place.

Go talk to Mike - don't do it over the phone - go in and sit down and sort things out professionally and courteously.

Don't say - Hey Mike I've got a problem....... this $#&@ ...

Say: hi Mike, I've had a bit of bad luck recently ....crash ....repairs...$$$..another accident...more repairs......more $$$$.......exams.......serious stress.......broke......need some support.....recently had some work done.......wasn't made aware of costs.......so unaware of cost...... surprised with cost....I'm sorry for the incovenience as you are a busy guy..... but this is a very very very important issue for me......I asked all my mates on Kiwibiker and many of them suggested I talk to you...... so how can you help me.....

Be genuine, honest and open, Mike didn't get his reputation for being a nice guy just like that. I feel if you have a genuine case he will make sure you get good customer service.

And Anmolt, I know exactly how you are feeling, a bit too exactly unfortunately.

I know for a fact that some people have ridiculous communication problems...... this may not be done on purpose but maybe a bad habit their circumstances have created. Whatever the case it doesn't mean that it is a great joy to be at the recieving end of such an experience.

Take a few deep breaths realise that if you stay interested in bikes one day you will know enough about bikes to estimate repair time and cost and take this experience as a learning pill.

In the meanwhile I'd suggest you go talk to Mike

Good Luck Mate.

**anmolt** · 23rd May 2005, 00:00

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

It's a pity this has happened.......

No point in acting like children and starting a "I know more swear words than you" contest - this goes to both parties. Since a forum is a public place and the New Zealand biking world is a small place.

Go talk to Mike - don't do it over the phone - go in and sit down and sort things out professionally and courteously.

Don't say - Hey Mike I've got a problem....... this $#&@ ...

Say: hi Mike, I've had a bit of bad luck recently ....crash ....repairs...$$$..another accident...more repairs......more $$$$.......exams.......serious stress.......broke......need some support.....recently had some work done.......wasn't made aware of costs.......so unaware of cost...... surprised with cost....I'm sorry for the incovenience as you are a busy guy..... but this is a very very very important issue for me......I asked all my mates on Kiwibiker and many of them suggested I talk to you...... so how can you help me.....

Be genuine, honest and open, Mike didn't get his reputation for being a nice guy just like that. I feel if you have a genuine case he will make sure you get good customer service.

And Anmolt, I know exactly how you are feeling, a bit too exactly unfortunately.

I know for a fact that some people have ridiculous communication problems...... this may not be done on purpose but maybe a bad habit their circumstances have created. Whatever the case it doesn't mean that it is a great joy to be at the recieving end of such an experience.

Take a few deep breaths realise that if you stay interested in bikes one day you will know enough about bikes to estimate repair time and cost and take this experience as a learning pill.

In the meanwhile I'd suggest you go talk to Mike

Good Luck Mate.

cheers for that...ill do that..i have met mike and hes a real good guy...the others at eden are too.......big ups to carl(i think) who came in the pouring rain to tow the car as well.....

**justsomeguy** · 23rd May 2005, 00:07

Originally Posted by RickyRocker

cunts like you should not ride bikes mate...try a wheelbarrow..1 hr flat rate for insurance quotes, half hr for parts dept (actually should be 1hr) stripping gsxr600 fairing 1 and half hrs is fair. You brought panels to me @ 12.05 on saturday afternoon ,i was alone on duty .i said if i have da time i'll fit it and that i'll call you. you called me back thrice and i got pissed off. in all honesty i would have stayed late (which most people out there know i go that extra mile)to finish your job .I had 2 sets of pilots and an exhaust system to fit at the time. Best thing is sell your bike-you are a PROBLEM 2 YOURSELF.RICKY

Why the attitude??

Aren't you this super professional, super cool, super hero everyone talks good things about??

**RickyRocker** · 23rd May 2005, 07:36

Originally Posted by anmolt

i really dont know....no regulation...the guy said stripping would take 45 mins and now the have doubled the time.........and the guy tells me he will call me and tell me if he has the time to put the fairings back on...so i was like ill take the fairings and get it fitted elsewhere...and then he goes the fairings are at some other mechanics house.......i thot this mechanic is good but slowly i realise they just tryin to rip me off.......the only reason i had gone to him was through someone's reference when i didnt know abt this site as well.....

what a lot off bullshit..you mutherfucking liar...tell me this shit in my face and i'll fuck you up shithead, you messing with the wrong person.ricky