Haldane Motorcycles

[bikerboy]

The great thing about these sites is they are a source of information and opinions. Not everyone is going to agree but it is helpful to hear what others think about businesses or products.

It is up to each individual to weight the info, do I believe it or not. If a lot of people think something/one is bad news then I react with caution, if everyone thinks something is great, I'll check it out.

People often rubbish Ducatis as unreliable etc, but I looked into them talked to people who own them, then made my own decision. I've owned four, have never had any trouble and probably will never buy anything else.
And yes, three were bought from Haldanes, who have always treated me with courtesy, respect, fairness and honesty. At the end of the day that's all I can ask.

I know from personal experience when things go wrong all the good things fade away and the bad lingers much longer, something all businesses should remember.

[big_bry]

Heyyy ... this is uncanny.

I train at the Bays City Judo Club... over on the shore.

Been with them for many years.

I remember as a young player coming out to some of the Te Atatu comps (many moons ago). Seem to remember a good bunch of players out there.

b.

[bluninja]

Wow....maybe we should create a section in the forum for bike riders that do judo

Probably once I get judo fit I will start visiting other clubs, cos we are limited to one session a week at Te Atatu (don't manage all of that at the mo, the kids tire me out in the first session).

TTFN

[Nukles]

i really can't wait to start. i'll be goin to the gym three times a week and Judo once a week but as much i want to strat right away I CAN'T

i have to let my cracked ribs heal properly first. i can't even do my pre-riding stretching it hurts too much.

[gruesome]

I've been going to Haldanes for close to 10 years and have always been treated with courtesy and professionalism.  The only time I have ever seen a chink has been when I've gone in with a bad attitude and I take full responsibility for that.  I sure wouldn't want to be dealing with me.  That being the case, I would suggest that if you were told to F*&^ off, perhaps it had something to do with your approach?

Your comment about taking your bike only to qualified people from now on confuses me - is a mechanic not qualified?

Shiny side up, sticky side down...

[Nukles]

nobody at Haldane is as qulified, or certified for that matter, than Motomart or even Hamilton MC.

i'm actually taking my MS4 to Motomart soon to have it dyno-tuned properly. like about 10 other Ducatists from Auckland i might add.

[gruesome]

Obviously it's your prerogative (and that of the other 10 "Ducatists") to take your bikes where you wish.  My choice is, and always will be, regardless of what I ride, Haldanes.

So far as the qualifications go, I don't know about Ramon but it's my understanding that Tim has worked on the Britten, the BSL, and an international GP team.  One thing I do know for a fact is that Tim built Chris' race bike which won 2/3 starts at Paeroa last weekend.  If he's good enough for them, he's definitely good enough for me!

 

[Nukles]

that kind of conversation is like someone telling another what colour he should choose his underwear or not.

i couldn't care less where you go, i just know that since they offer less than the others, my hard earned money will be happier elsewhere.

and a mechanic's ability to build a good yamaha has nothing to do with his customer relationship skills.

[gruesome]

You stated that no one at Haldanes is as qualified as the places where you will be going in future.  That may be so, but I pointed out that I believe there is at least one VERY qualified and experienced person working there.  My earlier post stated that, from personal experience, the customer service skills displayed by someone at Haldanes may have had something to do with your own approach. 

FYI, my underwear preference is black. 

[SPman]

I think that the attitude you take into a shop will generally be reflected by the service you receive.

I've dealt with Haldanes for 5 yrs or so and have bought one bike there. I don't always get my bikes serviced there - I find that different shops seem to suit certain bikes better when it comes to servicing (in my case, anyway), so I move around a bit. Dave Cole, (when he was at Haldanes), seemed to suit my bike best, so servicing was at Haldanes. I have had a bit of minor bother lately, but Chris has been very helpful and fair in getting it sorted out, and, when it comes to buying gear, etc, both Chris and Darryl are ever ready to bring out the sharp pencils to give you a good deal. Personally, I'm generally quite happy with the service I get and they'll cheerfully put  up with me time wasting, talking bikes ,etc, unlike a couple of other shops around town!

As always, there are 2 sides to every (horror) story. - the shop from hell, - the customer from hell! Often, it just comes down to a clash of personalities, so you move on until you find a compatible shop. I havent tried all the shops in AK but I find Haldanes and Red Baron good to deal with and Spectrum are OK. (ie. I've had no real horror stories?)

[Nukles]

Dave Cole is the man and that's a fact. In fact i still turn to him if need Ducati expertise locally. And about personality, i don't have any problem with any other shop in the country i don't why it would be my fault. Some people just have no respect for people who put food on their table.

[Gixxer]

I like the guys at red baron, they are always friendly, and the Spectrum boys rock, always get premo service from them and they do not over charge, my bike always goes there.

[MikeL]

Has anyone had recent experience of Mt Eden Motorcycles service? I have been taking my Honda to Red Baron but Mt Eden would be more convenient for me if they are good and don't charge too much.

[SpankMe]

If ya want to get into a discussion about bike shops in general, might be best to create a new thread/topic.

[bikerboy]

I've bought a few things from the guys at Mt eden MC and they were great, friendly helpful etc. I've know a few guys to use their mechanic's services and were very happy, no complaints that I've heard for what thats worth.

I've generally found all the shops to be very good. Only the people at Coleman's Suzuki seemed uninterested when I was looking at the MV Augusta and the Cagiva Raptor1000. Went in there four different times and waited up to forty-five minutes before leaving. No one ever asked if I needed any help, etc. No one seemed to be doing anything paticular and there weren't any other customers in there but they just ignored me, so I left. Probably will never go back.