AMPS and Triumphs?

**BAD DAD** · 21st March 2013, 15:08

It must have an affect on GP$$$ getting patched over like that . Imagine being told that you can no longer associate with previously loyal customers.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 21st March 2013, 15:41

Originally Posted by BAD DAD

It must have an affect on GP$$$ getting patched over like that . Imagine being told that you can no longer associate with previously loyal customers.

We luckily still get a lot of our Triumph customers coming to us. As obviously we still have all the special tools and service books/discs etc.

**cheshirecat** · 21st March 2013, 19:19

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

We luckily still get a lot of our Triumph customers coming to us. As obviously we still have all the special tools and service books/discs etc.

and your coffee

**sels1** · 21st March 2013, 20:14

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

and your coffee

Better coffee two doors down......(sorry Pete...)

**cheshirecat** · 21st March 2013, 20:25

Originally Posted by sels1

Better coffee two doors down......(sorry Pete...)

Obviously I was referring to his coffee in the spirit of customer service not the after effects or the fortunate proximity of the near by drain to dispose of it.

**munster** · 22nd March 2013, 04:46

Went into AMPS a few months ago and sat on the Thunderbird Storm. That's my next bike for sure. What a shame I won't be buying it from there.

I just read a history of Harley, they got into trouble for unfair trading practices some decades ago for doing this same shit to dealers in the states.

**trustme** · 22nd March 2013, 04:56

Amps were able to retain Triumph but Harley would appoint a second AK dealer if they did so. Given that HD is Amps big earner it was kind of a no brainer. Another Triumph dealer will be appointed but not in the immediate future. Ducati to Cyclespot . Info from reliable source.

**Monkfish** · 22nd March 2013, 08:37

Originally Posted by trustme

Amps were able to retain Triumph but Harley would appoint a second AK dealer if they did so. Given that HD is Amps big earner it was kind of a no brainer. Another Triumph dealer will be appointed but not in the immediate future. Ducati to Cyclespot . Info from reliable source.

That is just legalized blackmail....... "if you dont do as we say, we will hurt your income"

How can they get away with shit like that.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 22nd March 2013, 08:57

Originally Posted by Monkfish

That is just legalized blackmail....... "if you dont do as we say, we will hurt your income"

How can they get away with shit like that.

because none of the parties wish to take it any further. My view is that it is at least anti competitive in breach of s36 of the Commerce Act. But in the absence of a complaint, we will never know.

http://www.comcom.govt.nz/

but have a crack, see how it goes.

**trustme** · 22nd March 2013, 16:59

Surely appointing a second dealer is creating a more competitive market & giving the purchaser more choice. Just playing devils advocate here. Perhaps the villain is Amps, they are taking anti competitive measures to protect their market by making sure there is no other HD dealer in AK.

No I don't really believe that , Ray has always been a good guy & a straight shooter in my book, dealt with him for 35 years & wish him well .

**Monkfish** · 25th March 2013, 07:36

Originally Posted by trustme

No I don't really believe that , Ray has always been a good guy & a straight shooter in my book, dealt with him for 35 years & wish him well .

The peon I spoke to did mention that HD has been on their case for years now. So I aggree , I think AMPS is the victim in this. I have also herd nothing but good things about the boys down at AMPS, that's coming from my mate, a long term triump rider. -brought his Trident 900 brand new from AMPS in 1998.

**Flip** · 25th March 2013, 10:12

I used to own a new Triumph and have had first hand experience just how fucking terrible Triumph service is. I have little intention of owning another while Triumph NZ has any involvement in the process. My experience with Harley has been completely different, as in night and day.

If I was Harley and I had invested getting the dealerships up to my corporate standards I would not want the dealer selling other manuifacturers products. Took a mate to the local BMW dealer to order a few parts then went to the local Harley dealer for a coffee (yep free), my mate said after we walked in the door and was greated by the sales staff that going to the BMW agent was like being a lepper. He brought a set of riding clothes that day from the Harley agent just because the service surpassed his expectations.

The whole high quality dealer experience is one reason why Harley Davidson is the market leader.

Now if Triumph would like to cough up with the parts............... no I didn't think so.

**Flip** · 26th March 2013, 16:23

Still waiting for Triumph to cough up with the parts I paid for............................

**Morcs** · 5th October 2013, 12:55

Whinge whinge whinge. Ive realised that there really is a scary amount of idiots, wierdos and complete fuckwits who ride motorcycles. 9 times out of 10 they are the ones that waste your time, are rude, then complain.