Bike shop

[The Stranger:Me]

Cyclespot have a pick up and delivery service.

Would someone really buy snap-on or stahwille tools for home handyman use?
Sure they last, but how many lives have you got?

[The Stranger:Me]

Go to Henderson Motorcycles, see what they do then open on a Sunday and you will have it right.

Nice staff, very friendly.
Excellent mechanics.
Easy to deal/barter with (only prob is you feel like you are taking advantage of a friend)
Dyno

[The_Dover]

Go to Henderson Motorcycles, see what they do then open on a Sunday and you will have it right.

Nice staff, very friendly.
Excellent mechanics.
Easy to deal/barter with (only prob is you feel like you are taking advantage of a friend)
Dyno

But more importantly do they have a Barista? A professional one?

What about buxom serving wenches?

[The Stranger:Me]

But more importantly do they have a Barista? A professional one?

Buggered if I know, never been there for a coffee.

Mind you, never tried to get the bike serviced at Starbucks either.

[ManDownUnder]

A bike shop is typically a hit and run thing for me, so I want people that are capable of deaing with my needs, at short notice.

The service mentality is where it's at.

Someone with a genuine passion for bikes, so we can talk about real needs, not what they want to sell.

Someone willing to go out of their way if I stop in on the way home looking for that odd shapes bit that sits between the forks, towards the top, and I don;t know the name or the part number or really what it's called.

Nordstroms used to have the policy of "you can't go too far out of your way for the customer" - and I agree with it.

[ManDownUnder]

Cyclespot have a pick up and delivery service.

Would someone really buy snap-on or stahwille tools for home handyman use?
Sure they last, but how many lives have you got?

I did, but only for the heavy use tools (ring/open ended spanners, a ratchet screwdriver and wire strippers) where the tools get worn over time, and any wear and tear could completely bugger the job at hand.

Sledge hammer? No.
Tool box? No

[placidfemme]

Would someone really buy snap-on or stahwille tools for home handyman use?
Sure they last, but how many lives have you got?

I've heard of that brand before... but what i meant by tools, was as you know, i'm working on my bike now, and needed (well still need) certain tools that I don't have, going into a place like... repco or similar... they don't specify "bike tools' (I don't know if they are the same or not), and so I'd end up buying the wrong tool for the job and waste some $$. If they had a small tool section in the bike shop and sales people who knew what they were used for, it would make life a little easier... (for me anyway being a newb to servicing/fixing my own bike)

[The Stranger:Me]

A bike shop is typically a hit and run thing for me, so I want people that are capable of deaing with my needs, at short notice.

The service mentality is where it's at.

Someone with a genuine passion for bikes, so we can talk about real needs, not what they want to sell.

Someone willing to go out of their way if I stop in on the way home looking for that odd shapes bit that sits between the forks, towards the top, and I don;t know the name or the part number or really what it's called.

Nordstroms used to have the policy of "you can't go too far out of your way for the customer" - and I agree with it.

Experience with Henderson Motorcycles so far.

They do get pretty busy, but if it is imortant they have been known to drop what they are doing to sort it out.

When I didn't know enough to describe my chain size and the bike was off the road they offered to call in to my place and sort it out (prob just to get rid of me)

If I have an issue with work I am doing myself on the bike they have helped with advice (more than once).

I probably shouldn't say this one because I guess it comes to comfort, but they have even loaned me special tools to enable me to complete work.
No I didn't ask (was always taught it is offensive to ask a mechanic to borrow his tools) it is like - here's the parts, and this is how you do the job and when you get to this stage come and grab the special tool and he will show you how to use it.

[ManDownUnder]

Experience with Henderson Motorcycles so far.

They do get pretty busy, but if it is imortant they have been known to drop what they are doing to sort it out.

When I didn't know enough to describe my chain size and the bike was off the road they offered to call in to my place and sort it out (prob just to get rid of me)

If I have an issue with work I am doing myself on the bike they have helped with advice (more than once).

THAT'S what I was talking about - yup 100% bang on the money

Was always taught it is offensive to ask a mechanic to borrow his tools) it is like - here's the parts, and this is how you do the job and when you get to this stage come and grab the special tool and he will show you how to use it.

Mate - don't I know that, and nothing but respect for it (must resist the urge to call you "brother")

[Paul in NZ]

I reckon the world needs more bike shops like Mr Bob's in Upper Hutt...

Parts strewn randomly, old coffee cups, dismembered bikes, thick coating of grime in all directions, interesting stuff for africa, unruly owner (who knows where everything is exactly) clutching a large wrench, fag securly fastened to bottom lip and a cheery (if somewhat wheezy) "yar, come out the back and we'll ave a look" all with a thin hint of extreme violence should ones hands not remain firmly in ones pocket...

You are welcome to use the toilet (if you can find it - which won't be hard because it has no door and opens directly into the workshop). Trust me - no womans hand has been near this edifice of manly plumbing for entire decades..... Plus, I would not suggest placing ones skin in direct contact with it so its a stand up job only!

Coffee is 'on' all the time... As long as your definition of coffee is instant powder in a cracked (and filthy) mug with no milk (harden up ya poof) and trust me.... DON'T ask if he has tea. One raised (and rather bushy) eyebrow says it all....

Service is great (if the owner approves of you and your choice of motorcycle) and advice is freely given (piss off being a particular favorite)

There is a loyalty scheme (If I like you the charge will be reasonable if not, piss off who needs ya you tea drinking weiner)

Personally - I love shops like that. You know, it's where they take all those old photographs because the light is only in black and white (and fly spots)

I dunno - Arkwrights Motorcycle Emporium...

[Ixion]

Woz th' address? Sounds my sorta guy.

[Ixion]

Cyclespot have a pick up and delivery service.

Would someone really buy snap-on or stahwille tools for home handyman use?
Sure they last, but how many lives have you got?

I buy Stahlwille. I've only got one life and it's too short to have to waste dealing with bolts and such like rounded off by cheap crap tools.

[SARGE]

Be open on sundays!!!! no bike shops in wellington are, i think its a pact they have so no one makes any sales and they can all go riding!

yup... sure is .. Sundays are the only time i can spend with thee family and the bike..



you work 7 days right?

[The Stranger:Me]

I buy Stahlwille. I've only got one life and it's too short to have to waste dealing with bolts and such like rounded off by cheap crap tools.

That's what a gas axe is for

[Motu]

yup... sure is .. Sundays are the only time i can spend with thee family and the bike..
you work 7 days right?

When people ask me if I work sundays I ask them ''Do you?''

''I thought you might like to make more money'' is often the reply - yeah right.If they don't get a life,I will.