DOH!! Went to VTNZ for warrant. Big mistake

**jamiey** · 13th November 2008, 16:29

The bike shop I would normally use does it's last warrant a 3.45pm. Didn't make it from work in time.

Bike just had heaps of work done, new rubber and is better than it's ever been - so i thought nothing can be wrong i'll go to VTNZ get it done quick and go out riding tonight.

Big mistake:

Sorry sir its failed.

What the f**k for, its in perfect condition.

You indicators flash too fast.

They are aftermarket and have always flashed that fast and always passed warrants before

In my opinion they flash too much and i'm testing it, obviously the previous testers didn't think so, but i do. You need a reflector too. Off you go

What a c**t.

Even if my indicators flash over the 120p/min, they aren't much over that, just sat outside like a cock with my indicators and a stopwatch. And as for a 50cents reflector, f**k me thats really gonna save my life at night.

Ah well lesson learnt

**jamiey** · 13th November 2008, 16:30

Was VTNZ Glenfield by the way

**Nagash** · 13th November 2008, 16:59

I always get my service done at VTNZ Avondale and have yet to have them fail me anything that i didn't deserve, even let me slide on a few things on the promise that i'll 'get it fixed right away'

The reflector thing is blatantly written so that's your mistake there, simple enough to get it sorted. As you said only 50 cents and you have 30 days (i think) to get it done.

The indicator.. Just get a bulb with a higher wattage and it'll flash slower.

Seems to me like you're complaining about them doing their job..

**Taz** · 13th November 2008, 17:02

Get over it. Do whats required and problem solved.

**TOTO** · 13th November 2008, 17:03

that means I'm in no way able to pass in VTNZ lol - indicators flashing very fast, exhaust laoud as tunder, mirrors small as post stamps...

Thanks for the tip man

**R6_kid:Me** · 13th November 2008, 17:07

It's supposed to be between 1hz and 2hz, or one or two flashes a second... was it within that? If not you need to get a resistor to go in line that will slow them down a bit.

**naphazoline** · 13th November 2008, 17:09

i've heard of a few testing stations that are pulling up bikes for the same thing.also,the aftermarket pipes scenario.

i'm never taking my bike to the testing stations.they don't really know what they are checking for half the time.
go to the bike shops.at least they know what they are doing.

**jamiey** · 13th November 2008, 17:18

Originally Posted by Anthrax

Get over it. Do whats required and problem solved.

I am. Just like to have a vent. Not pissed off that it failed, just pissed off that it never has before with the exact same set up and the way the old f***er went on about "his opinion is the only one that counts".

Been sat outside with my stopwatch like a right nugget. Counted 126 flashes in 1 minute so i'm 6 over

Few minutes in the garage tomorrow to sort it out.

Missed out on another ATNR

**Forest** · 13th November 2008, 17:22

I once got a warrant with no exhaust pipe and a snapped clutch lever.

**Kiwi Graham:Me** · 13th November 2008, 17:26

Got my Harley tested at an 'On Road' station once, big mistake. I pulled the pin on them and told them to stand back from the fuckin bike and leave it alone or I'd kick there fuckin ass down one of there inspection pits.
Three of them crawling all over it!!! one bouncing up and down on the seat "to see if the suspension worked" wtf then one started yanking the front wheel of the ground by pulling it over on the side stand "to test wheel bearings and stearing" GET A FUCKING JACK YA PRICKS!!!!!! I said. ''We aint got one to do bikes" they said. "we do all bike with only side stands like this". You might get away with it on a lightweight bike but not a fuckin lardy Harley with just for looks prop stand. Well you not doing mine thank you very much (or words to that effect), got my money back and learnt never to go to cage orientated places ever again.
Lesseon learnt eh Jamie

Let bikers look after bikers dude

**Bonez** · 13th November 2008, 17:32

Had no problem getting WOFs from VTNZ stations whatsoever.............

**cowboyz** · 13th November 2008, 17:34

if you cant get a warrent at vtnz your bike shouldnt be on the road. they are hopeless.
I have passed a warrent with the brake pads in backwards, indicators not hooked up, headlight MILES out of alignment.

**Bonez** · 13th November 2008, 17:38

Originally Posted by cowboyz

if you cant get a warrent at vtnz your bike shouldnt be on the road. they are hopeless.
I have passed a warrent with the brake pads in backwards, indicators not hooked up, headlight MILES out of alignment.

Didn't a bike shop put the pads in wrong? A mechanic with years of experience no less.

**Drogen Omen** · 13th November 2008, 17:50

Never take anything to vtnz or vinz anywhere in new zealand....

There all f**king wankers...

Failed one of my bikes due to a tiny chip in the front fairing...

Take your bikes and cars elswhere... Even if your bike/car is right off the showroom floor they will always faile it...