Bike dealer problem

**steve_t** · 24th January 2011, 15:29

Originally Posted by imdying

I don't feel your position needs defending...

Agree. And, James, my missus loves those boots you sold her

**Waikato Yamaha** · 24th January 2011, 15:49

Originally Posted by steve_t

Agree. And, James, my missus loves those boots you sold her

Excellent, glad to hear it! Thanks

**Hurrie** · 25th January 2011, 01:18

Originally Posted by Waikato Yamaha

In our defence.

I'd like to apologise for the way i acted, it wasnt really about the $70 it was more the combination of finding out that the bike had infact been dropped a couple of times after i paid for it and that i was being overcharged for shipping. From my point of view it felt like i was being ripped off in more than one way, hence why i wanted something to prove to me that you are a good dealer and that other than the unmentioned scratches on the bike, that it infact ran fine like you said.

The fact that you called me up on saturday morning and explained that you didnt notice the scratches and as a show of good faith you'd throw in a helmet and refund me the 70 made up for it.

Again im sorry that i did not see it from your point of view, and i do appreciate your help with the bike and hopefully its awesome!!

Thanks James!!

**onearmedbandit** · 25th January 2011, 01:19

Ah all's well that ends well then. Nice.

**Hurrie** · 25th January 2011, 01:20

Originally Posted by imdying

I don't feel your position needs defending... the OP should have done his research better in the first place (i.e. known how much to ship a bike, had some decent high quality photos taken independently, had a local KBer inspect it, etc etc).

yeah if i was buying from a private sale i would have done that without a thought, but i though that buying from a dealer would be safer and that there wouldn't be any surprises.

**Hurrie** · 25th January 2011, 01:25

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Ah all's well that ends well then. Nice.

god onearmedbandit what are you doing up at this ungodly hour??? lol

ps. cant wait to get the new cibby out on the track with you!! hopefully this time you can give me some tips instead of doing wheelies all over the place

**Genie** · 25th January 2011, 07:40

Originally Posted by Hurrie

I'd like to apologise for the way i acted, it wasnt really about the $70 it was more the combination of finding out that the bike had infact been dropped a couple of times after i paid for it and that i was being overcharged for shipping. From my point of view it felt like i was being ripped off in more than one way, hence why i wanted something to prove to me that you are a good dealer and that other than the unmentioned scratches on the bike, that it infact ran fine like you said.

The fact that you called me up on saturday morning and explained that you didnt notice the scratches and as a show of good faith you'd throw in a helmet and refund me the 70 made up for it.

Again im sorry that i did not see it from your point of view, and i do appreciate your help with the bike and hopefully its awesome!!

Thanks James!!

Hey James....well put. Bit like your name, in a Hurrie and a bit quick on the conclusions. Dont fret it, it's human nature but it takes a man to front up and say sorry I fcuked up.

**onearmedbandit** · 25th January 2011, 07:56

Originally Posted by Hurrie

god onearmedbandit what are you doing up at this ungodly hour??? lol

ps. cant wait to get the new cibby out on the track with you!! hopefully this time you can give me some tips instead of doing wheelies all over the place

Ha, 2am is normal for me. 5hrs sleep is enough to run on, I was back up at 7. Anyway, definitely keen to help you out sometime.

**imdying** · 25th January 2011, 08:00

Originally Posted by Hurrie

yeah if i was buying from a private sale i would have done that without a thought, but i though that buying from a dealer would be safer and that there wouldn't be any surprises.

Don't worry, I have a list of mistakes I've made as long as my arm. Great learning experience though

**Grasshopperus** · 25th January 2011, 09:54

Hey Waikato Yamaha, question.

What would you have done if the transporter had lost the bike?

**Hurrie** · 25th January 2011, 12:18

Originally Posted by Genie

Hey James....well put. Bit like your name, in a Hurrie and a bit quick on the conclusions. Dont fret it, it's human nature but it takes a man to front up and say sorry I fcuked up.

i'm Mena, i was saying thanks to James. Sorry about the confusion and thanks Genie!