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    Sorry to hear about that mate. What a power hungry prick!

    VTNZ is usually a breeze because they are clueless and don't know what to look for. That's why I take all my bikes there, no hassle... just get the fucking bureaucracy over and done with and get me my sticker. Think you just got unlucky there. They have even asked me how to get it in reverse before!
    ...Full throttle till you see god, then brake.

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    Took mine to VTNZ on Sunnybrae once. No problem at all, but the brake check was me riding the bike around a couple of times and braking in front of him; once on front and once on rear. Seemed a bit odd, but who cares? I agree that I'd rather have a good bike mechanic actually check the bike.

    That said, the tester for AA on Sunnybrae rides an old Beemer and seems like a good bugger. So that's where I usually go. I just ring and find out when he'll be on beforehand.

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    Wow such a range of experiences, almost like it depends who you get on which day at which branch...

    The bloke at my local VTNZ did quite a few laps of the place 'testing' my bike, and his only comment about the loud pipes was asking me not to open it up in front of any cops with his warrant on it.

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    VTNZ are a bunch of douche-bags period! I won't even take my car in there.

    I always use a motorcycle shop. a) they can ride them (not sure if it is a WOF requirement to do a road test) and b) support their income.

    VTNZ don't need it and they sure as hell can get fuckity fucked.
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    Quote Originally Posted by skinman View Post
    you took an american car to VTNZ,
    Mine was a 54 Dodge tho. no seatbelts, drums all round, no power steer etc
    Still way better than some old pommy shitbox. (and some of the newer ones too)

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    Frankton VTNZ have always been good to me.. I have full Muzzy propipe on the 12, and out of respect for them, I always cruise out of there and wait a few k's before giving it shit..

    bunch of good cunts

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    Quote Originally Posted by fliplid View Post
    The VTNZ in Puke seems to be on the good side then re bikes- the testers there I've had dealings with are riders.
    Its the scruffy white dude that is a rider eh? Ive always seen him jump and stand to attention when a bike comes in while im waiting for my cage to get a WOF.

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    Mnay years ago, took the GS1100 (pretty heavy old shitter) to VTNZ in Upper Hutt one rainy Saturday. The tester locked up the front brakes on the wet super smooth concrete and only just avoided dropping it into the pit. (now that would have been a laugh)
    He couldn't get off it quick enough after that and issue the warrant.
    it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
    those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fliplid View Post
    The VTNZ in Puke seems to be on the good side then re bikes- the testers there I've had dealings with are riders.
    I took my bike there while up from rotovegas, ride past the cars waiting and park inside, bike riding tester (who last time had a nice ducati monster parked up) will get straight on it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by davebullet View Post
    VTNZ are a bunch of douche-bags period! I won't even take my car in there.

    I always use a motorcycle shop. a) they can ride them (not sure if it is a WOF requirement to do a road test) and b) support their income.

    VTNZ don't need it and they sure as hell can get fuckity fucked.

    Yeah I fully agree - I won't be going back to VTNZ. I went to VTNZ Parnell the other week for a warrant, and after waiting around for an HOUR despite being third in the "queue" I promptly failed on a faulty brake light switch, although not until after I had to spend the whole time sitting on/moving my bike as the guy would even touch it

    - Points to the guy for spotting the light fault thou (I didn't)

    This guy also said he wasn't technically qualified to WoF bikes, but he can because he got his cert before a specific bike one came into effect and is exempt. Umm.... wtf?

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    Last time I took my Katana there they dropped it AND were ancy about paying for it.
    They DID pay ($500 for fairing repairs and a new clutch lever) but man did they complain about it ...

    Never had an issue with them before then.
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    I've always used VTNZ in Glenfield. No probs at all (apart from recording my Kms as Miles).

    Agree with comment about giving bike shops work. May start doing this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeD400 View Post
    Its the scruffy white dude that is a rider eh? Ive always seen him jump and stand to attention when a bike comes in while im waiting for my cage to get a WOF.
    That will be Rick
    $20 for a bike WOF and $30 for a car just past Pack n Save/Fire station(Pukekohe)
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