Big RAP for ANZA - Palmerston North

**Mom** · 5th October 2009, 19:23

I had the pleasure of visiting the Mahawatu this weekend, solely for pleasure and what a pleasure it was on many levels

While having lunch and chewing the fat with a couple of friends in Palmy on Saturday a sudden urge to visit ANZA was upon us, so off we went. Now we tyre kicked a fair bit before entering the shop proper. They have some very yummy bikes to drool over, so it was no hardship really. Eventually we went inside and began the humiliating process of finding a replacement pair of non leaking pants for me. Humiliating only because I am not as little as I thought I was

I was told to get over myself at one point, but had the last laugh, or I was laughed at

anyway...

I had not released the tightened to the max velcro adjusters and was not as big as I thought I was

We go to pay, and yes of course we are members of their group

and as such we qualify for member discount

A general chinwag and talkfest saw me being dragged kicking and screaming (read, about ran there) to the workshop to have a sit on the recommended beast of "potato" and OMG! It was lovely, and light, and I was shocked, and wish I had the funds for. It looked nothing like this though

It was orange and black and not only could my feet reach the ground, the forward controls (I would change them) were no problem either. When I hopped on it and stood it up it is light as a feather , about leapt off the sidestand into my hands.

Now, all this has a point you will be pleased to hear. I would like to give ANZA in Palmerston North a BIG RAP for Customer Service

We were served by Andrew Roberts ( I hope, that is the name on the receipt anyway) but there was also another lovely young man who I talked to at length. What top blokes!

Thank you so much for a wonderful shopping experience, so refreshing to find that level of service in a bike shop!

So you lot down that way, go and see these good folk, you never know you may be tempted by the yummiest potato you have ever seen

Heaven help me I could have been so easily swayed to the dark side

**Nasty** · 5th October 2009, 19:27

Originally Posted by Mom

I was told to get over myself at one point, but had the last laugh, or I was laughed at

anyway...

Man don't really know many people who would be sooo rude .... onya .. they have awesome service there, been many times with Grub ... always offered a coffee and the occasional muffin!!

**Mom** · 5th October 2009, 19:28

Originally Posted by Nasty

Man don't really know many people who would be sooo rude .... onya .. they have awesome service there, been many times with Grub ... always offered a coffee and the occasional muffin!!

Funny you should say that...LOL

Oh for the lack of a Lotto win, else I would have ben back there on Sunday am for coffee and muffins and a new bike to match my yummy new pants

**MsKABC** · 5th October 2009, 19:31

Originally Posted by Mom

I had the pleasure of visiting the Mahawatu this weekend

Crikey! They rename the area when Mark visits? I'm impressed! He must be some kind of local royalty!

**Mom** · 5th October 2009, 19:35

Originally Posted by MsKABC

Crikey! They rename the area when Mark visits? I'm impressed! He must be some kind of local royalty!

Well the Whanganui added an "H" the least he could do was to re-spell Mahawatu

I take no credit for it at all

**mowgli** · 5th October 2009, 19:35

I was looking for advice on the servicing schedule for the Triumph. Phil was very good, in effect talking me out of spending more money than was necessary

My girls (2+3) have also had the pleasure of complimentary muffins.

**Mom** · 5th October 2009, 19:37

Originally Posted by mowgli

I was looking for advice on the servicing schedule for the Triumph. Phil was very good, in effect talking me out of spending more money than was necessary

My girls (2+3) have also had the pleasure of complimentary muffins.

It was a totally refreshing experience for me. Last time I came close I was only visiting, but I got coffee and the offer of a test ride on the cutest friggen Buell I have ever seen

that was at Wellington Motorcycles, and despite the fact that you will hear Pete makes shit coffee, I only choked on the last mouthfull

You guys dont know how lucky you are really.

**chanceyy** · 5th October 2009, 19:39

yeah they even give my BB a warrent & hot coffee while waiting .. and the offer of a test ride ... but will not be disloyal to BB yet .....

**Maha** · 6th October 2009, 17:48

Hey!!!.....why wasn't I allowed to go? I had to stay put and look after the....what was I looking after again??.....

**Monie** · 6th October 2009, 19:06

hay look i am stepping out of our area... only to find this...lol

**Crasherfromwayback** · 6th October 2009, 19:10

Originally Posted by Mom

that was at Wellington Motorcycles, and despite the fact that you will hear Pete makes shit coffee, I only choked on the last mouthfull

You guys dont know how lucky you are really.

What...that they haven't choked to death on my coffee?

**Foxzee** · 6th October 2009, 19:13

Yup...they are great...dealt with them many times and each time they pull something out of the bag.....

Great range of gear...mmmm shopping

**Mom** · 6th October 2009, 19:14

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

What...that they haven't choked to death on my coffee?

No you dork! Dont be silly! My message was not clear obviously, what I meant to say is, Pete's coffee is great, just dont attempt the last mouthful

That and the fact Wellington Motorcycles fabulous staff, make you coffee and offer you test rides even if you are just visiting on the wetest, shitiest day the capital can serve up, they even offer you gear

That last mouthful of coffee may well be the end of you however