Bike shop cruising today...

**LilSel** · 26th May 2007, 19:40

Meh!!...
Went to look at some bikes today with a couple of mates, asked a few ?'s about a couple of bikes that were there... The guy that worked there talked down to me and pretty much insinuated that because im a female I wouldnt be able to ride a bike such as the one I was checking out... kept talking about 'learner bikes'... I had already said that I was looking at bikes for when I move to my full licence and upgrade... I dont think he got that bit!!...
One of the guys I was there with, doesn't own a bike or have a licence... however the guy at the bike shop didnt try show him any 'learner bikes'...

Totally sexist!

I told my mum when I got home this afternoon and she said that its not uncommon... when she was looking to buy dad a new ute... she had the same issues... she stated that she wanted a 'late model XR8 ute that wasnt brand new but still under warranty with a canopy'... most of the car dealers were pricks because she's a woman & was looking for a fairly costly 'ute'... she ended up getting dad a mint silver XR8 Boss from one of the nice guys... the others lost out on the sale just for being rude and undermining to a woman.

I just felt like sharing my story cuz it kinda pissed me off... I wont be going there when I get my full and have cash in hand!!

**Nasty** · 26th May 2007, 20:01

I so know what you are talking about .. I get it buying cars, buying bikes and just being i nthe mens domain ... I now work it to my advantage. I take a bloke to distract the salesperson and then use the time to work out what is going on and what I really want. When I am ready I generally just say "that is what I want".. show them the licence and then piss off for a test ride. I know you are pissed .. but I jsut ignore those that are pricks and buy elsewhere anyways.

**insane1** · 26th May 2007, 20:08

what shops did you go to and what bikes were you looking .at have a look at motohaus fella named kerry top bloke and good bikes just by motomail outlet store kingsland.

**doc** · 26th May 2007, 20:14

I'm the only male thing in our tribe. Anytime one of the women in our family talk to any shop etc about their vehicles, it's usually greatly inflated from what it cost me. Consequentlly most of my spare time is spent running around doing things for their cars. It sucks, not a lot that you can do about it. I especially hate it when they volunteer my services to their friends.

**Manxman** · 26th May 2007, 20:27

...when you buy your new bike, take a trip back to each of those shops, ask for the boss, then introduce yourself as the person who could have been their latest customer...if they didn't have such dicks as salesmen...

I have this plan that when I win Lotto, I'm gonna rock up to all these flash shops in a T-Shirt and ripped jeans. Whoever treats me as a real person, and has not pre-judged me on my look/sex/creed gets my $$$.

**Grub** · 26th May 2007, 20:44

Originally Posted by Nasty

I take a bloke to distract the salesperson ...

See ...

... I knew she loved me

**LilSel** · 26th May 2007, 20:58

Originally Posted by insane1

what shops did you go to and what bikes were you looking .at have a look at motohaus fella named kerry top bloke and good bikes just by motomail outlet store kingsland.

Doesnt matter which shop it was...

When the time comes to upgrade (im not sure which yet) but R6, 636, gsxr600... cbr600... along those lines... just looking around at specs etc (im a shorty lol)... when I acquire my full I will be able to test ride to see which one suits best... but for now... scouting out whats around and prices etc... so I know what I need to save up above what I will get for selling my current bike and so on

Ive been to motohaus a few times, n yeah kerry is a nice guy. Ex gets bike serviced there etc.

It was a spontenous trip to the shop today (hadn't been there before), quite dissapointed at how judgemental he was.

**LilSel** · 26th May 2007, 20:59

Originally Posted by Manxman

...when you buy your new bike, take a trip back to each of those shops, ask for the boss, then introduce yourself as the person who could have been their latest customer...if they didn't have such dicks as salesmen...

I have this plan that when I win Lotto, I'm gonna rock up to all these flash shops in a T-Shirt and ripped jeans. Whoever treats me as a real person, and has not pre-judged me on my look/sex/creed gets my $$$.

Hell yeah!!

**LilSel** · 26th May 2007, 21:03

Originally Posted by Nasty

I so know what you are talking about .. I get it buying cars, buying bikes and just being i nthe mens domain ... I now work it to my advantage. I take a bloke to distract the salesperson and then use the time to work out what is going on and what I really want. When I am ready I generally just say "that is what I want".. show them the licence and then piss off for a test ride. I know you are pissed .. but I jsut ignore those that are pricks and buy elsewhere anyways.

Its crazy huh!!... I couldnt quite believe it at first... Face -->

**Swoop** · 26th May 2007, 21:12

Originally Posted by Manxman

I have this plan that when I win Lotto, I'm gonna rock up to all these flash shops in a T-Shirt and ripped jeans. Whoever treats me as a real person, and has not pre-judged me on my look/sex/creed gets my $$$.

My mate did exactly that with cages.
Deliberately rocked up to several dealers in old jeans and T-shirt.
The only salesman that took any interest was rewarded with a fleet deal for 20 cars!

**boomer** · 26th May 2007, 21:14

Theres something wrong in the first instance.. who ever let you outta the kitchen should be shot

**kerfufflez** · 26th May 2007, 21:15

[QUOTE=Manxman;1070822
I have this plan that when I win Lotto, I'm gonna rock up to all these flash shops in a T-Shirt and ripped jeans. Whoever treats me as a real person, and has not pre-judged me on my look/sex/creed gets my $$$.[/QUOTE]

Just like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman...

**LilSel** · 26th May 2007, 21:21

Originally Posted by boomer

Theres something wrong in the first instance.. who ever let you outta the kitchen should be shot

I dont cook...
Have a pretty good aim too *points to rifles in the corner*
Shooting is a hobby of mine (smallbore target), so I'd prob get them first lol
But... *bling* for you anyway, that was rather funny

**boomer** · 26th May 2007, 21:46

Originally Posted by LilSel

I dont cook...
Have a pretty good aim too *points to rifles in the corner*
Shooting is a hobby of mine (smallbore target), so I'd prob get them first lol
But... *bling* for you anyway, that was rather funny

you don't cook..???!!! wtf use to anybody are YOU?

**Storm** · 26th May 2007, 21:49

Re you bein a bit on the vertically challenged side, before you rule out a bike you love for everything but being too tall, ask around and see if you can get them lowered. I'm sure I've heard of several bike which can be lowered at the dealers(if you're looking new) or talk to Shaun (moto dynamix) after he gets back from winning the IOM TT. There may be other dudes(or indeed, dudettes

) who might know a thing or two about various bikes -ie past owners etc
Hope that helps