Christchurch bike shops

[The Lone Rider]

Hmm ok I snipped a bit out here but man I really wonder here about this I guess its different strokes for different folks but these guys have been and are always good to me, in fact they actually told me to buy my bike elsewhere when I told then what I was looking at and its price, then have helped me out no end when I needed parts and gear, they even organised demo product from suppliers to see if they could get gear to fit my pillion.

Sure they are interested in selling you a bike if that's what you go in looking for, but they will service your bike and are not just parts fitters, they will try and repair you parts if they can at a cheaper price, if that is what you want.

That place was a mixed bag for me. One day would rip me off, another day completely uninterested in having anything to do with customer, and only consistency I found was if I was looking at bikes they had a pen and paper in hand and all in my face. Having bought two bikes off them, I'd had expected better service when inquiring for tires and replacement shocks.

[BADGRL]

Emoto have one of Stroud's ex mechanics and he knows his sh*t, fully recommend. They've just decked out their store with a new range of jackets, boots, helmets etc. New shipment of bikes have just come in for xmas and get this... even have a dyno

[fatzx10r]

Emoto have one of Stroud's ex mechanics and he knows his sh*t, fully recommend. They've just decked out their store with a new range of jackets, boots, helmets etc. New shipment of bikes have just come in for xmas and get this... even have a dyno

there must be a few of stroud's old bike's floating about up that way. there was one of his old gsxr's at just motorcycle's aswell

[Solo]

......Do not even consider CASBOLTS HONDA I would rather be slapped on the cock with a wet jandal than ever shop there.... my god what a bad shop and useless staff.

Just saw this thread and have to comment. I've had only good experience with Casbolts so far. Fair priced trade-in on a new bike, helpful people at the counter, sourcing and expert fitting of after-market mufflers by the workshop, and no hassle warranty claims which were quickly sorted. I’ve been in some of the other shops mentioned above and been totally ignored so I do most of my shopping with Casbolts.

[Jerry74]

Each to their own... depends on who you are and what day or salesperson you strike...

I have heard of dozens of people who would rather log a big bag of dog shit at Casbolts than even enter the shop...

Trevor Pierce managed to source me a new Pirelli tyre for about $50 cheaper than anywhere else in Chrischurch.

Let the buyers beware, take the time to chat to people and shop around.

[Molly]

I've found Lindsay Williamson of ChCh Motorcycles really easy to deal with and I'd recommend him. Eric Woods (now Rolling Thunder) have been helpful too. The Triumph dealership is much improved due to a new owner / partner.

I was disappointed with the service at the Suzuki dealership and the half-arsed standard of prep on my wife's new learner bike.

[LBD]

Each to their own... depends on who you are and what day or salesperson you strike...

I have heard of dozens of people who would rather log a big bag of dog shit at Casbolts than even enter the shop...

Trevor Pierce managed to source me a new Pirelli tyre for about $50 cheaper than anywhere else in Chrischurch.

Let the buyers beware, take the time to chat to people and shop around.

Yup each to his own, I am picking up my third bike from Casbolts in a couple of weeks, any complaints I may have with them would only be picky. They have honered a couple of warranty issues no questions. This next bike has been ordered and moded sight unseen so heres hoping....

[Hamel]

Got my bike from there and have to say that their service and manner has been first rate - wonder I can get paid for this endorsement?

But seriously, I can only reccomend them thus far. The couple of issues I have had are being dealt with without hassle.

Ditto, have always found Robin to be great, he's run the most professional operation in Christchurch for years, always has time to chat; top bloke. Shame he doesn't have the Aprilia franchise anymore, else I'd have considered buying one off him. Though I've heard great things about eMoto and Rennie there seems to really knows his stuff.