Where to buy in Auckland

[Pogo2]

Decided to buy some Draggin Jeans today and thought for a change I would go to a bike shop I don't usually frequent. Walk in at 9.15 and hovered around the clothing section for what felt like eternity (possibly 5-10 mins), plenty of staff around and not one bothered to come over any see me. Finally asked someone if they stocked Draggins and was told that they only stocked Technics, were over there (pointed in general direction) and that they were $100 cheaper....... then walked off to the snack machine - and so did I, walk of that is.

I do not complain. I take my business elsewhere. Went to Motomail, got good service and spent the additional $100 with no post-purchase regrets.

When will motorcycle shops realise that you and I are the reason for their business and act accordingly.

Now feel better I have told someone..........

[Hellraiser]

Decided to buy some Draggin Jeans today and thought for a change I would go to a bike shop I don't usually frequent. Walk in at 9.15 and hovered around the clothing section for what felt like eternity (possibly 5-10 mins), plenty of staff around and not one bothered to come over any see me. Finally asked someone if they stocked Draggins and was told that they only stocked Technics, were over there (pointed in general direction) and that they were $100 cheaper....... then walked off to the snack machine - and so did I, walk of that is.

I do not complain. I take my business elsewhere. Went to Motomail, got good service and spent the additional $100 with no post-purchase regrets.

When will motorcycle shops realise that you and I are the reason for their business and act accordingly.

Now feel better I have told someone..........

I have the opposite problem ....... i walk into a shop and the staff never stop watching me ......


One of the many draw backs of being Maori

[McJim]

Auckland is to NZ what London is to the UK.

Everyone raised in Auckland is unaware of anywhere outside of Auckland.

Auckland is the only place in New Zealand where you can earn half of a UK salary - in other parts they will only offer you a quarter (unfortunately you srtill have to pay 150% of a UK house price)

Auckland believes it is where everything is happening (despite a propensity to chase sporting events away)

The rest of the country believes it is paying for Auckland - but Auckland believes it brings the most money into the country...as a result there's a sort of hate -hate relationship here - it's nice to sit on the fence and watch them fight though.

Welcome to New Zealand.

[McJim]

I have the opposite problem ....... i walk into a shop and the staff never stop watching me ......


One of the many draw backs of being Maori

No - they've heard your reputation - they are waiting for you to burst into a shower of ready cash and buy a ...lemme see a ZX6R that you never use and a brand new XT660 and some other chook chaser high maintenance thingumy....I'm just jealous, can't you tell?

[Hellraiser]

Auckland is to NZ what London is to the UK.

Everyone raised in Auckland is unaware of anywhere outside of Auckland.

Auckland is the only place in New Zealand where you can earn half of a UK salary - in other parts they will only offer you a quarter (unfortunately you srtill have to pay 150% of a UK house price)

Auckland believes it is where everything is happening (despite a propensity to chase sporting events away)

The rest of the country believes it is paying for Auckland - but Auckland believes it brings the most money into the country...as a result there's a sort of hate -hate relationship here - it's nice to sit on the fence and watch them fight though.

Welcome to New Zealand.

Bloody Hell i thought New Zealand was a city and we lived in a country called Auckland.

At the end of the day the only thing the rest of the country is good for is setteling Maori land claims and growing drugs

[Nitzer]

Auckland is to NZ what London is to the UK.

Everyone raised in Auckland is unaware of anywhere outside of Auckland.

Hey speak for yourself, I was born and bred in London and I went to Basildon.........once

[Spyked]

I have the opposite problem ....... i walk into a shop and the staff never stop watching me ......


One of the many draw backs of being Maori

Ha, you should try being a middle aged white guy....every sales(wo)man in the bloody country expects you to buy the more expensive option.
I have to work twice as hard now to remain a cheapskate.

[oldguy]

Hi guys


Any good meets in the area coming up?

Thanks for your help.

Hi and welcome, check out the calendar of events
on the Home page, there are a couple of good regular Thursday night rides, meet a few Kbers but don't let that put you off going on more rides.

Auckland Thursday night ride and drinks.

South Auckland Thursday Night Ride, goat track

[Mrs Busa Pete]

[QUOTE=renegade master;835082]cycletreads has a good range and average prices and absolutly shit customer service, (don't expect them to come over to you, you have to ask them all the questions, but there happy to help, just not proactive in getting u help, everytime ive been in there ive been ignored untill i askthem...) BUT you get to ride your bike INTO the shop, and for that reason alone, I go there for tyres (they have the best range i belive correct me if im wrong)/ odd bit of clothing.

YOU MUST GO IN THERE WITH YOUR TYRE KICKING JACKET ON .WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TOP SERVICE FROM THEM .MOST PEOPLE DONT LIKE BEING SMOTHERD BY SALES STAFF .TRY TO DEAL WITH THE SAME PERSON EVERY TIME THIS HELPS AND DONT FORGET TO FLASH YOU KB SHIRT/PATCH OR JUST LET THEM KNOW YOUR ON KB

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Hi guys

Just arrived from the UK and my Yamaha FZS600S fazer is due to arrive in Auckland tomorrow. Could anyone tell me where the best place to shop for parts and clothes is in Auckland. I'm on the north shore but can travel. I need:

New rear suspension (Showa or similar as soon as I get my first wage packet!)
Leather trousers for my girlfriend
New tyres (in the next three months probably)
Any good meets in the area coming up?

Thanks for your help.

HI SEE MIKE AT CYCLETREADS FOR TYRES AND GEAR VERY HELPFULL AND GIVE CLASSIC ZED A PM HE HAS WORKSHOP IN WHONGAPORAOA HE IS A X PAT AS WELL

[simonnn]

Biggest range is Cycletreads.They have the best selection and always have good deals and prices.
Once you have spent with them they look after you.
No where else in Auckland has as much selection.

[madmatt]

Auckland, I feel sorry for you now. Goodluck hope it dont put you off NZ

it pisses me off, the atatude towards Auckland, I live In Masterton and I lived in Auckland for years, I have traveled all over the world and lived in many cities, Auckland is in fact ausome if you give it a chance, I think most people who rant about it have never lived their or not for long.

MM

[Macktheknife]

Cycletreads are great for service and choice, I have dealt with Mike for 7 years and has always been awesome.
Welcome to KB and NZ, meet soon for a beer?

[xxblackbirdxx]

Motomail have moved to 41,college hill road, Ponsonby. & they still have the old place at western springs road though now its only a clearance outlet so if you want goods on reduced prices then its a nice place to stop at. I picked riding trousers for the mrs for 250 bucks . I think it was a spidi and was reduced from 450 bucks. For tyres i have been to Motohaus at western springs rd( kerry does have a good range of tyres and is a pretty decent bloke). Cycle treads is another good one that stocks heaps of gear. Welcome to Nz bud you will enjoy the riding here. Decent roads good bikes and a very friendly biking community

[xxblackbirdxx]

might have to agree on that one