Bike Busters

[James Deuce]

The NZ project is turning out to be one of the best motorcycling "things" I've undertaken.

Mostly because people are genuinely helpful and intrigued when I tell them what I'm doing, but also because I've made a brilliant contact thanks to seeing an NZ250 advert on TradeMe. I did one of the most irritating things you can do on a TradeMe advert and asked a question that was completely off topic. The engine was for sale on an exchange basis (still is - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-157463271.htm ) so I asked "How much for the shock. Next thing I know, I have a much better condition shock than the one on my bike, a fuel tap, and the right hand footrest bracket and footrest for a very reasonable price. Wayne pointed out that the footrest bracket was broken (in the same place as mine, but with no metal missing, unlike mine) and would I like some money back?

Crikey.

Instead of payment I asked him for the left rider's footpeg (mine is made up of cable ties - nearly as good as cloth tape those things) which he agreed to send down and he refused my offer to pay for postage.

Address:
Bike Busters
21 Hakarimata Rd
Ngaruawahia
Ph: 07 824 7705
Email: wayne@bikebusters.co.nz

They have a good selection of bikes, from old munt through to newer stuff and are obviously up for breaking a bike so you can get the bits you need.

Here's the current TradeMe stuff Bike Busters have available.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Lis...31565&from=fav

With petrol prices the way they are, resurrecting something old and cheap to run could be a good idea for a commuter.

[Skunk]

I got the rear wheel and hub off that NZ250 a few months ago.

I found Wayne a little 'strange' to deal with but straight up and honest.

[crynsie]

+1 for Wayne.

Had all of the parts I needed to resurect the VFR and was great to deal with.

BTW, got the VFR running on Friday.....now all it needs are the pretty clothes...

[Swoop]

I had a brief dealing with Wayne a while back, while searching for a part.

They had closed down for two weeks to go to a motocross champs (iirc) in the South Island!

Good on them. Take the family with them and have a break.


"Gone fishin'. Back later"

[CHOPPA]

I dont know how the hell this guy stays in bloody business!! I have called him and left messages with his missus, now his phone seems disconnected.

Maybe he has gone out of business???

[Richard Mc F]

I think he has gone, it i sa euro car wrecking bussiness there last time I drove past ( avoid SH1 as much as I can) 3 maybe 4 weeks ago

[Warr]

I phoned him in January. He has relocated to temporary accommodation, dont know where, before he moves permanently somewhere else !!

[sil3nt]

I rang him last week no problems.

This is the current contact details for him http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Motorc...1132_1187.html

[Anarkist]

Wow, talk about difficult to get a hold of. First number disconnected, second number rings no answer, mobile off or outside the coverage area :/

[Warr]

I drove out and spoke face to face yesterday.
Gravel road rather busy with logging trucks and maintenance guys getting it ready for sealing I hope

[NinjaNanna]

so what's the latest number for this guy? Yellow pages link doesn't work no more.

[sil3nt]

so what's the latest number for this guy? Yellow pages link doesn't work no more.

Just type bike busters into yellow pages...not hard...
http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Motorc...132_15094.html

[NinjaNanna]

Just type bike busters into yellow pages...not hard...
http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Motorc...132_15094.html

Thanks for that, in my defence though I had followed a couple of links to supposed yellow pages listings for him and neither worked, will confess didn't try a new search of my own.