Try and buy local and and then get shot in the foot

[Premature Accelerato]

Just my 2 cents worth. I have no problem with buying online and had intended to do so yesterday. I wanted to get 4 Iridium plugs, a K&N air filter, a new Shoei visor and a compression tester. The U.S prices were very attractive but I was shocked with the $111.00 freight cost and then some $76.00 U.S tax I did not know about and by the time I did the currency conversion, I was only saving $40. So its not all that flash. After getting some deals from very good traders on TM I saved $150 on standard NZ retail prices.

[Gremlin]

Next time you're there ask them if it should have a replacement fuel pump control module. Some of 'em were recalled overseas for a fault there, not in Godzone, though.

Ta... I'll check in with them... In a couple of weeks I'll only have to do 4k for the next service

With the money you probably spend with them you probably could ask for a blowjob and get it (no idea if anyone there you would want it from)

Reasonably new relationship from January this year actually... but they are learning fast

[ynot slow]

I priced a pinlock visor,iridiun visor in 2 bike shops,first shop ignored me instore,and saw the price on the wall,so no issues there,2nd bike shop acknowledged me,gave me prices,and said we can do a good price.Internet cost was $136USA delivered which cost me $176NZ,the cost at first outlet was $95pinlock and$175 iridiun,so saved money buying off shore,ok depends on exchange rate and shipping cost to.Took about 15days delivery.

Looking to grab a decent air filter will probably buy local for quick delivery and the lower exchange rate makes it not cost effective.

[Premature Accelerato]

email trademe@dsrturbo.com for K&N filters

[cs363]

''i did not mind paying extra to buy local but to be told to go online myself and order it that seems a bit on the nose or am i out of touch nowadays''.

Probably doing you a favour...what was it that you wanted to buy?

I have not read past the 1st post so not sure if the question has been asked before.

I asked that back in post # 10, but still non the wiser....

[Maha]

I asked that back in post # 10, but still non the wiser....

...that in itself leaves no doubt that the Bike shop done him a favour, and because of that, the op is embarrassed to admit what the item was.

[Crasherfromwayback]

A couple of weeks ago, I had the misfortune to break a lug on the rotor speedo sensor (it's a nut FFS).
Thought, just ring the shop for the part and price it. Thank god I was sitting down when they told me the price. - $253 FFS.

A nut, about 25cm dia, cast alloy, weighing less than a $2 coin.
Went on-line and could get one from the states for $11.50 plus $111 postage. yet another FFS.

......

Like Crasher, I'm interested to hear the full story on this.

I know Suzuki NZ's pricing procedure is ridiculous but even for them the difference between $11.50 and $253 is too hard to believe.

I think there's some bullshit being thrown into the mix here.

OK. Hawkeye has been good enough to come back to me, and I can tell you that the part 34981-38G00 (now superceeded to 38G01) is

$37.43 incl GST and in stock at SNZ.

So I think someone here at WMCC has obviously priced totally the wrong part. It may've been Rob who only worked for us for around three weeks, and was still trying to find his way.


But no excuses, and sorry Hawkeye, it was a total ballsup. I have asked every single guy left in spares, and they all give me their word it wasn't them.

Next time if you get a quote that makes you wanna stain your gruts, get hold of me and I'll look into it for you.

Pete

[Reckless]

OK. Hawkeye has been good enough to come back to me, and I can tell you that the part 34981-38G00 (now superceeded to 38G01) is

$37.43 incl GST and in stock at SNZ.

So I think someone here at WMCC has obviously priced totally the wrong part. It may've been Rob who only worked for us for around three weeks, and was still trying to find his way.


But no excuses, and sorry Hawkeye, it was a total ballsup. I have asked every single guy left in spares, and they all give me their word it wasn't them.

Next time if you get a quote that makes you wanna stain your gruts, get hold of me and I'll look into it for you.

Pete

Jeepers pete you certainly know how to fuck up a good thread

[Crasherfromwayback]

Jeepers pete you certainly know how to fuck up a good thread

I know how to fuck plenty of things mate.

[CHOPPA]

I purchase everything online because people at the shops are useless, you should know more then your customer.

[Reckless]

I purchase everything online because people at the shops are useless, you should know more then your customer.

Its just a cover story anyway Choppa!! SNZ gave him a bonus

[gatch]

Nah, motorbike shops are full of cunts.

I'd rather drive a mazda demio than talk to those crack heads.

[jasonu]

Just my 2 cents worth. I have no problem with buying online and had intended to do so yesterday. I wanted to get 4 Iridium plugs, a K&N air filter, a new Shoei visor and a compression tester. The U.S prices were very attractive but I was shocked with the $111.00 freight cost and then some $76.00 U.S tax I did not know about and by the time I did the currency conversion, I was only saving $40. So its not all that flash. After getting some deals from very good traders on TM I saved $150 on standard NZ retail prices.

The tax part is a rip off. The states that have sales tax waive it for out of state buyers.

[jellywrestler]

The NZ distributor was moving with the same pace and enthusiasm as the Fox Glacier.

that's still quick enough to get some people though!

[jellywrestler]

I feel sorry for the shop. They stock stuff, people moan and bash them for charging a premium, and you should buy over the Internet etc. So they realise, well, may as well just send people onto the Internet, save us the admin time getting stuff in. Then they get bashed for that... ya just can't win can ya?

On the flip side, I dropped into my dealer today, to get a seal replaced under warranty. The bike was pulled into the workshop as I was still de-gearing and making my first phone call (they stopped whatever else they were working on). As I was walking out less than half an hour later, I realised I'd forgotten to ask parts if they had a missing screw that had fallen off (bloody twins). They had two, I purchased both (for safety) and it cost a whopping $1.20 a screw (sarcasm if you didn't know).

Walked out a happy customer. The End.

spill the beans, who gave you good service?