Thunderbike in Nelson - ok or dodgy

[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

[NordieBoy]

Depends if you like your bastards sharp or not.

They're a good bunch of guys though.

[awayatc]

Nelson is a small place, Thunderbike has been there for a long time.....would not have been possible if they were dodgy I'd have thought......

Guys were very helpfull the other day, when i went for a bit of a nosey....

[puddytat]

I reckon theyre a good lot,always friendly & helpful....

[RentaTriumph]

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

I would suggest you ring Dave Beasant as he is in charge of bike sales there on 0800 848 6337 . My experience is they aren't to flexible on cutting bike prices even for cash. Occasionally they do have some very good sell out specials. Check there web site see if there is anything there that interests you and give Dave a ring as it may save you time and money.

[sinfull]

I would suggest you ring Dave Beasant as he is in charge of bike sales there on 0800 848 6337 . My experience is they aren't to flexible on cutting bike prices even for cash. Occasionally they do have some very good sell out specials. Check there web site see if there is anything there that interests you and give Dave a ring as it may save you time and money.

Daves away untill next month, but didn't stop me having a 30 min phone convo with one of the mechanics who was manning the phones ! Top bloke i recon, if the sales guys are as friendly and helpfull as him i'd have no problem dealing with them !

You thinking of flying down or doing an overland trip ?

[xgnr]

I would suggest you ring Dave Beasant as he is in charge of bike sales there on 0800 848 6337 . My experience is they aren't to flexible on cutting bike prices even for cash. Occasionally they do have some very good sell out specials. Check there web site see if there is anything there that interests you and give Dave a ring as it may save you time and money.

Thanks yes I will prolly give him a call.

Discount for cash on expensive durables such as cars/bikes etc does not generate a lot of interest as they make lotsa commission on HP deals I think.

Have seen a handful of bikes (on the interweb) that I'm interested in (and Mrs X wants a dirty weekend away) so maybe its time to pay a visit to Nelson... eh.

Funny that she is really encouraging me to buy another bike and I'm ummming and aaahhhing

Cheers

Stu

[Big Dave]

Good coonts at Thunderbike.

[awayatc]

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

[xgnr]

You thinking of flying down or doing an overland trip ?

Fly down eh.

Thinking that's its cheaper and more sensible to get it shipped back up North if I decide to buy.

[sinfull]

Fly down eh.

Thinking that's its cheaper and more sensible to get it shipped back up North if I decide to buy.

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 !

[Ruralman]

Look we have one member whose experiences from buying a used ex rental BMW from there were not very good at all - a lot of problems with the bike that should have been sorted before it was sold and a few issues trying to get it sorted afterwards.
PM me for the contact if you want - I'm not getting into any libelous stuff here
Its the old story though - if you're buying used, especially if there are a few K's on it which maintenance history will effect - then get it checked out thoroughly and be really observant when you test it (buy with your head as well as your heart)

[Insanity_rules]

Funny that she is really encouraging me to buy another bike and I'm ummming and aaahhhing

Cheers

Stu

Shes a keeper, mine makes sure I get my two wheel fix too. Great innit?

[ynot slow]

Pretty sure they look after you re flights(for one only?)or bike trans if I remember from the site.Nice couple of Triumphs were looked at by moir.

[xgnr]

Shes a keeper, mine makes sure I get my two wheel fix too. Great innit?

I reckon. She is a treat alright... after a family tragedy a couple of years ago our outlook on life is focused a bit more on live while you can cos you are a long time dead.