Christchurch bike shops: I want the best - sick of the rest

[Swampsta]

I am pretty new to the motorbike scene, but I do know. I'll be here forever.
I always wanted a bike as a teenager but it was never convenient, - now that i work full time; i can justify a bike and a car - and it's great!

however i have now had my bike for 3 months and she was due a WOF, had a few issues - many i fixed up, one i couldn't
The muffler mount to the bike had broken so I had to take it in to get fixed. 1 - 3 day job i was told. Its been over a week and I've realized that i want a bike shop that I feel understands the passion I have for my bike; (general customer service was terrible - not apologetic for being late - don't call me, i'm calling them)
I missed out riding on last weekends beautiful weather.

TLDR: Where in Christchurch do y'all get your bikes serviced? Appreciate any guidance
Price is nothing if you have good workmanship and customer service.
http://imgur.com/y56MuKz my bike earlier this year just for kicks

[Oakie]

This guy (Roger) does my work for me. http://www.custgp.com/road_race.html His waiting list is about 3 weeks at present which gives you an idea how much in demand he is. (He's also 5 minutes away from home which is a real bonus for me.)

I also use Trevor Pierce for when things can't wait 3 weeks.

[rastuscat]

Jimmy Tunnicliffe at BMS. They're in Wilsons Rd in the same shop as Motorcycles Downunder. BMW trained tech who can also do number 8 wire repairs when needed. I get my private work done by him. I'd take the work bikes there too if I could.

[thepom]

me too copper....great bloke and top workmanship....for a pom ha ha

[Mushu]

Trevor pierce is pretty good, very friendly and seem to be able to predict how long a job will take (although I have only had repairs done there once - carb balance and new bearings, they had it done within a couple of days)

Avon city Suzuki are about the same but I did have a few dramas sourcing parts through them, I don't think it was their fault though.

Norjo have been quite good to me also but that may be the result of a ton of cash I have thrown their way.

I wouldn't be in any hurry to have budget motorcycle spares work on my bike again they don't seem too happy to get the work and I suspect the young guy there put a hole in my tube last time I had them replace a tyre for me but I am still happy to go there for parts and things they often have better prices than the rest.

Who was it worked on your bike?

[willytheekid]

yup!...what they all said

...personally I go to see Roger at Road & Race in New Brighton, best prices and service in town, and his workmanship is top notch!

[SMOKEU]

+1 to Roger.

Norjo have been quite good to me also but that may be the result of a ton of cash I have thrown their way.

They're never getting a single cent out of me again. I took my GSXR in for a WOF, and they left the engine idling for an unnecessary amount of time, causing the coolant to boil over and start pissing out all over the ground. When I pointed this out and told him to shut the engine off, he said "it's not my problem", and he left it idling even longer. That "who cares" attitude really pissed me off, as I expect anyone working on my bike to treat it with a reasonable amount of care.

[Swampsta]

Who was it worked on your bike?

Norjo were my first choice, cause they were close; however it's a cheap fix (they said around $80) and require a third party to do the welding; so that could probably be why i have found the service rather slack;
they did my WOF check rather quickly and professionally and were pleasant in that respect, but getting given dates for my bike to be fixed, and then when calling to ask developments on those dates getting a WHY ARE YOU CALLING attitude isn't very nice (doesn't help that they thought there phone was on mute, and I could hear them talking); I miss my bike.

It seems you've worked you way through Christchurch repair shops!!

I actually purchased my helmet and jacket through Trevor pierce at the start of the year and they were very friendly, helpful and professional - pity they on the wrong side of town for me; but i think I may try them out next time i need any maintenance/repairs.

Above other bikers talking about individual shops and having waiting lists, seems awesome! i would love to have someone KNOW my bike, but with my Hyosung 250gt, she's just a learner bike (LOVE IT THO) - so maybe once I own something i have truly invested in;

I appreciate all this feedback! this looks like this may be an Awesome Forum Community!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Nah this forum community sucks.

You could try Duane at Duane's bikes and Skis in Waterloo Road. I have had decent results from him, and very good from Roger too and they are diametrically on opposite sides of town.

I have also had good service from Street & Sport in Carlyle Street. Plus while you're there you could buy a Triumph. Or a Guzzi or an MV Agusta....

[Swampsta]

Plus while you're there you could buy a Triumph. Or a Guzzi or an MV Agusta....

I think I might get all three, While I'm dreaming that is.

[neels]

I've had excellent service from Duanes bikes and skis, and very reasonable. Done great things on a mates bike as well.

Avon city suzuki seem pretty good too, haven't had any serious work done there but really helpful with parts and tyres.

[Mushu]

Norjo were my first choice, cause they were close; however it's a cheap fix (they said around $80) and require a third party to do the welding; so that could probably be why i have found the service rather slack;
they did my WOF check rather quickly and professionally and were pleasant in that respect, but getting given dates for my bike to be fixed, and then when calling to ask developments on those dates getting a WHY ARE YOU CALLING attitude isn't very nice (doesn't help that they thought there phone was on mute, and I could hear them talking); I miss my bike.

It seems you've worked you way through Christchurch repair shops!!

I actually purchased my helmet and jacket through Trevor pierce at the start of the year and they were very friendly, helpful and professional - pity they on the wrong side of town for me; but i think I may try them out next time i need any maintenance/repairs.

Above other bikers talking about individual shops and having waiting lists, seems awesome! i would love to have someone KNOW my bike, but with my Hyosung 250gt, she's just a learner bike (LOVE IT THO) - so maybe once I own something i have truly invested in;

I appreciate all this feedback! this looks like this may be an Awesome Forum Community!

Yea I have been through a good portion of the local dealers although the reason for this is only that in the last couple of years I have owned a Kawasaki, a Yamaha and a Suzuki so I have had dealings with their respective dealers, two of those were sold already but the Suzuki is up on trademe right now as I am planning to leave the country and that is the last vehicle I have to get rid of it. I'll post a link to the trademe auction in the DR650 thread next time I'm at a computer for anyone interested (I'm selling it cheap, has to be gone when the auction finishes, could be a bargain for someone)

[babysteps]

Street and Sport (both the old and new incarnations) have been good to me. I will avoid Casbolts and Superior based on experiences.

[DMNTD:Me]

Street and Sport (both the old and new incarnations) have been good to me. I will avoid Casbolts and Superior based on experiences.

Yerp, agreed plus the Suzuki shop were friendly and engaging, and the Yamaha shop too.
Being new down here I have visited most of the shops trying to find the right fit for me.
Sadly the Aprilia shop were well below par and to be honest I think I'll travel to have our Aprilias serviced while still under warranty.

[SMOKEU]

Avon city suzuki seem pretty good too, haven't had any serious work done there but really helpful with parts and tyres.

$223 for a fuel pump assembly seal for my GSXR.


Big fucking rip off for parts considering they're available in the USA for around $NZ35, including shipping to NZ.