New Honda dealer in Palmie?

**Dooly** · 17th April 2008, 07:47

Originally Posted by ynot slow

HDs is their marquee so spose they are looking at the market,i.e old buggers getting back into Harleys with disposeable $$$.

Always fat old buggers in there trying to squeeze into the latest HD leathers and clothes on display and their missus with tassles hanging off them everywhere too!

**HornetBoy** · 17th April 2008, 08:05

Originally Posted by banditrider

You got that right! The only time I've had anything remotely like service from them is in the parts department. You can climb all over the Hondas and they won't say boo. Still waiting to hear back about a blackbird they had in there a couple of years ago - salesman has my number...

Also, I'm pretty sure honda has more models than wings, VTR's, VTX's & CBR's...

Yea i thought they made hornets too guess not

Parts department is alright yea,but apart from that it really needs a kick in the backside in terms of overall service imo.

Originally Posted by Dooly

I've been into Anza many times over the years, and almost without exception have been treated well.
All of the salesmen have spoken or I've had convos with them.
The parts dept have been great, even couriered stuff to me when they did'nt have it in stock and given discount.
Even when I have not been on a bike there its been good.

I'm not a Harley person, or own one, and even have jokingly taken the piss out of Harleys to their salesman in convos.

Sure I have Triumphs, and brought one off them, but even before that it was always good.

The only person that has never spoken and always looks grumpy is the bald old cunt who wanders around looking people up and down.
Think he's the boss.

I can see why HDs seem to be the focus, they take centre stage everywhere there, and especially the Hondas seem an after thought.
Even the Buells seem pushed aside a bit.

I used to regularly goto ANZA for tyres and gear but stopped as Phill Turnbulls just feels soo much more welcoming and have since brought a couple of bikes from them as they seem to have alot more range and actually get back to your requests for parts and general enquires.
Brought a HD Sportster recently and pulled up with that outside ANZA and as soon as i got off the guy was their and "ready to serve" so that kinda proved to me what their requirements are to serve people ..."Harley or Triumph ..tick although he did looked suprised when i took my helmet off and saw i was a youngster

**Dooly** · 17th April 2008, 09:03

Originally Posted by HornetBoy

Brought a HD Sportster recently

Will you still wave now?

**NZsarge** · 17th April 2008, 09:13

Originally Posted by HornetBoy

Brought a HD Sportster recently

WTF?!

**Dak** · 17th April 2008, 12:43

Thats what I said Sarge, I mean, why, just why??

**HornetBoy** · 17th April 2008, 15:06

Originally Posted by Dak

Thats what I said Sarge, I mean, why, just why??

Originally Posted by NZsarge

WTF?!

Well why have one bike when you can have 2

? ive still got my sport bike just thought well why not have a dedicated touring bike too .

and it was an offer i couldnt turn down

Like the fact i can choose between a crusier and a sport bike depending on where im riding.I always thought thats what an ultimate garage would be ....A Tourer ,Sport Bike,Motard etc so im getting their,once ive replaced the katana with the cbrr ,
Ive moved up in the world ya see so i cant be seen on a katana lol and only owning 1 bike is just not enough ...geez !!!

Originally Posted by Dooly

Will you still wave now?

Na im a disgruntiled harley rider now(still got to work on the beard and big belly tho) so ill just flick the bird if your on a jappa!! Well i still have my katana

but if im doing a straight road ride without too much backroads then ill take the sportster and if im fun rideing ill take the katana (thats getting replaced for a cbrr anyway

)

**Bonez** · 17th April 2008, 15:46

Now you ride a girls bike AND a teapot.

About time we had a dedicated Honda dealership again in Palmy. Found the lads at Freedom Honda helpfull. Mind you generally when I go into a bike shop its to get what I want and off. Manawatu M/Cs, Freedom Honda, AFC and Phil Turnbel have come up with the goods. Haven't bought anything from ANZA in a decade or so. Clothing prices are'nt too bad and I have been warmly greeted by Kerry on occasion.

**Dooly** · 17th April 2008, 15:52

Originally Posted by HornetBoy

Na im a disgruntiled harley rider now(still got to work on the beard and big belly tho) so ill just flick the bird if your on a jappa!!

Na.....dont own a Jappa, but you can give me a half wave since I'll prob be on my Triumph.
Don't forget your German helmet too.
More cred if its chrome.

**HornetBoy** · 17th April 2008, 15:56

Originally Posted by Dooly

Na.....dont own a Jappa, but you can give me a half wave since I'll prob be on my Triumph.
Don't forget your German helmet too.
More cred if its chrome.

Yea your alright then

Hmm think ill give them a miss altogether,what with the history behind the replica german bike helmets etc dont want to offend anyone especially with the past here in wanganui with hells angels and the like.
Geez id feel like a real dork with one of them on

**HornetBoy** · 17th April 2008, 15:58

Originally Posted by Bonez

Now you ride a girls bike AND a teapot.

grr yes didnt think anyone here would know about the sportys so called girly rep lol

teapot is going to be gone soon too

But...but... its bore'd out to a 1200cc and its got loud pipes .. surely that must make it more tough!!!

Young fella has got to start somewhere come on !!

**Bonez** · 17th April 2008, 16:08

Originally Posted by HornetBoy

grr yes didnt think anyone here would know about the sportys so called girly rep lol

teapot is going to be gone soon too

But...but... its bore'd out to a 1200cc and its got loud pipes .. surely that must make it more tough!!!

Young fella has got to start somewhere come on !!

Good on ya.
I'll try not to let it slip on our next ride together

.

O/T put in a leave pass (Friday through to Monday) for the Cold Duck which bike are you taking?

Oh and lets not forget Honda riders are ghey..................

**HornetBoy** · 17th April 2008, 16:12

Originally Posted by Bonez

Good on ya.
I'll try not to let it slip on our next ride together

.

O/T put in a leave pass (Friday through to Monday) for the Cold Duck which bike are you taking?

Oh and lets not forget Honda riders are ghey..................

lol too late

Definately will take the sporty along to that.The torque on that bike is crazy!!

and it came with a ...dare i say it King and Queen Seat

Ill have to remember to park in the allocated harley riders parking space to eh!