Dirt bike recommendations?

[bosslady]

Well that will stretch the leg muscles ready for the next ride

I am sure you are feeling great by now :P

Feeling great? Nah, still feel like a cripple! Although I haven't got my arse up from the couch for a little while.

I think its because the boots are old, the rubber has dried out too much, then flexed and cracked while riding.

Were they the ones they have here http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product..._7_white_.aspx ??

You might have to fight for cover on those, due to them being a heavily discounted item. A RRP of $600, which you got for ~$199.
Not saying they wont, just that I know other shops in which super discount item sales are final.

Agreed, I think that's what's happened as well. And yes, those are the boots. I don't think there should be any problem covering them though, just because they were a special item doesn't mean it's ok what happened (am sure you would agree) besides I didn't see anything that said final sale, no returns etc.

[leathel]

It doesn't mater if its 10 year old stock they have to cover the boots, repair, replace or refund... they are classed as new being they are not used.

[gwynfryn]

Pretty sure they will have to give you a credit at least but i would try to get an equivalent boot of similar spec out of them. i.e a $600.00 boot. Good luck and don't let them bully you.

If you think sand is difficult don't go near Riverhead if its been wet.

[BoristheBiter]

Pretty sure they will have to give you a credit at least but i would try to get an equivalent boot of similar spec out of them. i.e a $600.00 boot. Good luck and don't let them bully you.

If you think sand is difficult don't go near Riverhead if its been wet.

This is why stores only give credit. Too many trying to ripe them off. (not aimed at you bosslady, just this post)
She paid $199 for them so she should expect to either get a new pair of the same make/model of boot or her money back not an equivalent $600 boot.

[bosslady]

So I lost my original receipt but not to worry the man there eventually found it in the system. Asked me what I wanted to do and Im like I dunno... a refund I guess? So he gave me a $190 refund onto my eftpos card (which was the original purchase price) no fuss no bother, now I just need to research etc. and shop again. He said sorry about that happening etc etc. Thanks older, balding, soft spoken man (don't know your name sorry).

[unstuck]

If you think sand is difficult don't go near Riverhead if its been wet.

I used to love riverhead in the wet when I was a kid/teen, I had a big old heavy as a tractor husqvarna that could send mud tails as high as the trees. Ahhh them were the days.

[BoristheBiter]

So I lost my original receipt but not to worry the man there eventually found it in the system. Asked me what I wanted to do and Im like I dunno... a refund I guess? So he gave me a $190 refund onto my eftpos card (which was the original purchase price) no fuss no bother, now I just need to research etc. and shop again. He said sorry about that happening etc etc. Thanks older, balding, soft spoken man (don't know your name sorry).

Nice one cycletreads.

[BoristheBiter]

I used to love riverhead in the wet when I was a kid/teen, I had a big old heavy as a tractor husqvarna that could send mud tails as high as the trees. Ahhh them were the days.

me and the other half had just started learning (about 3 months) to ride and someone suggested the family ride in Riverhead.
In 6 hours we had only done 2 laps, have never been so knacked in my life and we did desert storm the year it pissed down.

Wmcc do excellent rides but it starts at intermediate.

[unstuck]

30 years ago you could just ride into the riverhead forest from the dairy flat side(blackbridge road I think) and ride around all day, no worries.

[BoristheBiter]

30 years ago you could just ride into the riverhead forest from the dairy flat side(blackbridge road I think) and ride around all day, no worries.

You still can, just have to ride faster than security.

[unstuck]

You still can, just have to ride faster than security.

Security??? WTF. We must be lucky to have heaps of FREE forestry and bush trails to ride then.

[Crisis management]

Bosslady, listen to what Tony (Ktmboy) says, he's a good instructor and well worth getting to know, he will help where he can but your best bet is to arrange some training with him. Woodhill is a great venue, there is tons of trails, you never get bored and it's open just about all the time, get used to sand and you can ride anything.

Next time will be easier!

[gwynfryn]

This is why stores only give credit. Too many trying to ripe them off. (not aimed at you bosslady, just this post)
She paid $199 for them so she should expect to either get a new pair of the same make/model of boot or her money back not an equivalent $600 boot.

The only person getting ripped off is the person who for whatever reason bought a product that was unfit for its purpose then had the hassle of returning the product and starting over again. What if they went away for a weekend riding etc etc they are out of pocket more than the initial purchase price and it is not unreasonable to want an equivalent spec item regardless of what you paid for them. I have no gripe with c treads but they will still be making money on boots reduced from $600 to $200.

[leathel]

The only person getting ripped off is the person who for whatever reason bought a product that was unfit for its purpose then had the hassle of returning the product and starting over again. What if they went away for a weekend riding etc etc they are out of pocket more than the initial purchase price and it is not unreasonable to want an equivalent spec item regardless of what you paid for them. I have no gripe with c treads but they will still be making money on boots reduced from $600 to $200.

like quality boots will be $50 boots if they only last one ride

[bosslady]

Bosslady, listen to what Tony (Ktmboy) says, he's a good instructor and well worth getting to know, he will help where he can but your best bet is to arrange some training with him. Woodhill is a great venue, there is tons of trails, you never get bored and it's open just about all the time, get used to sand and you can ride anything.

Next time will be easier!

who says I wasn't listening? lol