Waikato Yamaha closing down

[Steve Gauge]

heard its all over this weeknd shame seemed like a great shop , big sale saturday , another one hits the dust

[sil3nt]

From their facebook

Yes I’m afraid so. The recession has impacted on the number of motorcycles sold. This has impacted on revenue and profits substantially. Other areas of the business have performed exceptionally over the recession. We have decided that in order to carry on would be irresponsible and decided to pull the pin so no one gets hurt. We thank all our customers and we have enjoyed serving you but it is time to move on. Thanks so much, the team at Waikato Yamaha.

Sucks i finish work at 3 so will miss out.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...&type=1&ref=nf

[BigAl]

Yeah real shame as I always received good service from them.

[carver]

no surprises and no great loss, I feel for their staff, but they were always so backwards with sales....
always pushing expensive shit on finance...
telling to to go and test ride other peoples bikes rather than their own....
When I was working for the motortimes they were the least co-operative to deal with, i guess they did not need the promotion haha....

[Kruzah]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the years

[awa355]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the years

Good on you, They were brilliant from my point of view. Parts, if not in stock were soon in from Aussie. I was going to call in on SAt but couldn't make it. I suppose they are shut for trading now.

[sil3nt]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the years

Love your avatar and location

Waikato Yamaha had the best price for tyres when i needed them and actually responded to emails. They are also the only store in which somebody actually got up from their coffee to come talk to me. Location probably didn't help them though.

[steve_t]

Bugger. Sad to hear of another bike shop closing down and a local one at that. I've bought a number of things from these guys over the years and they'd always been really helpful. Best wishes to all of the staff for all their future endeavours

[Kruzah]

Still open this week if ya want to save some $$$$$!!

[Renegade]

Still open this week if ya want to save some $$$$$!!

you guys got any of the dragon jean range on sale over there?

[rocketman1]

Sad to hear I bought alot of gear helmets and clothing from this place.
Must say that I thought that they were the least friendly bunch in town.
Not a big issue for me, but I like to go into these places and have a good old chat about biking and all that stuff. Never happened much here , don't know why.

I guess with Honda's latest price cutting and Suzuki's lower pricing structure, there was no room for the more pricey Yamaha.
Sad,............. bloody recession!!

[nzspokes]

Maybe list some of the good deals on hear to help move em?

[BigAl]

Still open this week if ya want to save some $$$$$!!

Be keen to hear where you move on to Nic esp if it is in the waikato as appreciated your spannering.

Or are you going stunt riding for a living?

[carver]

Carver, everyone knew how much of a twat you are in the motorcycle circle in Hamilton, especially the staff of Waikato Yamaha. Your constant drivel about taking other shops' bikes on "test rides" then telling anyone who will still listen how well the bike wheelies and "stunts" earnt you that lack of respect. That's why I never had time for you, and I'm guessing our sales dept thought the same. That's the reason we never supplied you a bike for your write ups. By the way, how are you write ups going these days...? WY have supported my riding immensely over the last 2 years and I'm gutted to have to leave. Def one of the best shops I've worked at/delt with... And HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported us during the years

Well, the waikato times, and all the other shops had plenty of time for me, and as far as being a twat is concerned, i have enjoyed the company of a lot of the motorcyclists in various circles, and I never get a bad response.

Never had time for me? this sounds like a sad romance tale! When did i ever ask for your time?

I did buy a bike from Waikato Yamaha, but once once and never again!

As for the write ups, I chose to leave after getting busted for the bridge ride.

I did write ups for every shop in Hamilton Bar you guys and R/S and R/S was not really the market i was after!

Even blackwoods were keen!

I wish you guys all the best for finding more work, as I know things are tight out there, and despite your and your constant slagging me off, i genuinely mean that.

[Pseudonym]

That’s crap, I really feel for you guys, I know what its like to put so much effort and time into something and then have it fold.
All the best for the future.

Carver, way to kick someone when they’re down.