Thunderbike in Nelson - ok or dodgy

**Subike** · 20th July 2008, 21:08

I 1st delt with them 25 years ago, and was very happy with their service then. Rejetted the carb on my Evo Sporty..went heaps better than it did when brand new...me was very happy!
As mentioned before, if they were dodgy, they they would not still be in business.
One bag egg in a bucket does not make the whole lot rotten...even the best get the odd lemon...such could have been the BMW mentioned.
They seam to have lasted as long or longer than most ""honest"" bike dealers around..I guess thats the proof in the pudding.

**Robbo** · 20th July 2008, 21:11

Have dealt with Thunderbike in the past. They were good to deal with and no problems.
Nice and friendly also.

**xgnr** · 20th July 2008, 21:13

Originally Posted by sinfull

Not sure if they still do it but i think they used to fly ya down when your buying ! But see ya point re shipping it up !
been looking at a couple they have for sale as well !

Yeah they offer a deal where they will pay for your airfare if you buy and ride home OR Heated Grips (fitting extra) OR shipping

I think this is on selected bikes only tho'. At the end of the day you end up paying for it anyway and I am sure there will be a number of conditions tied to it.

If there is anyone in Motueka that has time on their hands there is a bike at BAZ Motorcycles that I would love an opinion on

A Ducati ST2 in Yellow (goes faster than red Im told)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=158348453

Cheers

Stu

**McJim** · 20th July 2008, 21:15

Originally Posted by awayatc

Good coonts...that's a bit like saying wet water....

I prefer wet coonts and good water

**sinfull** · 20th July 2008, 21:34

Originally Posted by xgnr

If there is anyone in Motueka that has time on their hands there is a bike at BAZ Motorcycles that I would love an opinion on

A Ducati ST2 in Yellow (goes faster than red Im told)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=158348453

Cheers

Stu

Worth a rental for that trip or even a test ride out of thunderbike around nelson bays, stop and have a ganda at the duc !

**oldrider** · 20th July 2008, 22:13

So many men, so many opinions, every deal has it's own value.

I bought my current bike from Thunderbikes NZ.

The deal they arranged with me was to my satisfaction.

There was some misunderstanding by both parties on arrival to clinch the deal though.

I think that Thunderbikes upheld their end in a very professional manner.

Had it not been for their flexible attitude things could have turned to custard for me in a big way.

Personally if you are straight up with them they will be straight up with you in return.

Would I buy another bike from them? Absolutely "yes", in a heartbeat!

But that is just my experience, another KB friend of mine tells me he has another tale to tell :slap: but that is "his" story, let him tell it!

Such is life, let the buyer beware!

Cheers John.

**cold comfort** · 21st July 2008, 10:20

Originally Posted by xgnr

Hi all

Are these guys ok?

Considering investing in a trip down to check out some of their bikes and don't want to waste my time/money if they are sharp bastards.

Cheers

Last dealing i had with these guys was hiring a V-Strom for the RideRight training day- great rate and professional dealings, no problems.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 21st July 2008, 12:27

I have been dealing with them from a POV of trying to get a deal together to buy a bike off them. It hasnt happened yet (and it may not) but I have found them very prompt, professional and friendly. Had some good chats too.

**Big Dave** · 21st July 2008, 17:33

Originally Posted by McJim

I prefer wet coonts and good water

You and the big cooooont that runs the workshop might be the only cooonts outside Dunedin who understand each other, coooont.

**popelli** · 23rd July 2008, 18:00

Very dodgy

Have dealt with them in the past and would never deal with them again

Excellent with a sharp pencil and sharp business practices to part you from your cash

Were interveiwed live on tv once about selling a stolen bike to a customer and refusing to come clean on it

Have a friend who lives in Nelson who will not deal with them

I could say more but this is a public forum pm me if you want any further details

**JATZ** · 23rd July 2008, 18:13

Originally Posted by xgnr

If there is anyone in Motueka that has time on their hands there is a bike at BAZ Motorcycles that I would love an opinion on

A Ducati ST2 in Yellow (goes faster than red Im told)

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=158348453

Cheers

Stu

What do you want to know about it ? I might be able to pop down and see Baz

**xgnr** · 23rd July 2008, 21:03

Hi there

PM on the way

**xgnr** · 23rd July 2008, 21:39

FWIW

Thunderbike have been very responsive and helpful in my search for the ultimate deal.

Thanks all for your assistance.

BTW I am checking an Ducati '05 ST4s out (in red) . This is a local NZ new bike with 8K on the clock... nice to see service history for a change

who knows what the state of the jap imports is?

Mrs X must be having an affair... she even suggested that we get a shed so we CAN FIT THE TWO BIKES IN THE GARAGE

see you at the Coldkiwi

Cheers

Stu