Pissed Penguin Run & Rally, 15 September 2007

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 11th September 2007, 17:19

Originally Posted by Ghost_Bullet

You didn't order square one did you?

no a triangle one... still didn't arrive

**botb** · 11th September 2007, 17:20

Originally Posted by scumdog

Woo-hoooo!

No more work til after the P.P.!!!

LUCKY LUCKY you eh

**Rashika** · 11th September 2007, 19:20

Originally Posted by scumdog

Woo-hoooo!

No more work til after the P.P.!!!

ah well no excuse not to have all those chores listed above done then eh?

I do hope you have prewarned all the local constabulary (between here and Invergiggle local I mean) about the impending decension of motorcycle hordes to their locale? So they can out away their ticket books...

**kiwi cowboy** · 11th September 2007, 19:57

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

Bloody Tyre didn't turn up like it was suppose to... hopefully... (HOPEFULLY) tomorrow

bugger bout the tyre.wish it was all i had though i ordered bearings sposed to be here friday but curier lost them

so reordered and they arived yesterday but you guessed it they were the wrong size

so tried for 3rd time lucky and got the right ones finaly.

new tyre on on sunday rear disc be here tomorrow then hopfuly it,ll all be back together for saturday.

**Rashika** · 11th September 2007, 20:01

cool... looks like there may be a few folks I haven't met yet, gonna be fun.
Even the long range weather is looking good for the weekend, yehaaaaaa on with the show

**NighthawkNZ:Me** · 11th September 2007, 20:02

Originally Posted by handle6

bugger bout the tyre.wish it was all i had though i ordered bearings sposed to be here friday but curier lost them

so reordered and they arived yesterday but you guessed it they were the wrong size

so tried for 3rd time lucky and got the right ones finaly.

new tyre on on sunday rear disc be here tomorrow then hopfuly it,ll all be back together for saturday.

bugger... and double noe make that a tripple bugger

**kiwi cowboy** · 11th September 2007, 20:10

Originally Posted by NighthawkNZ

bugger... and double noe make that a tripple bugger

bugger allright considering i bought the bike off trade me on the condition it had a new warant witch it got at a vtnz. on arrival it had stuffed front tyre,stuffed rear bearings,rooted rear disc -sumthing fishey goin on with warant me thinks

**dangerous** · 11th September 2007, 20:25

Originally Posted by handle6

bugger allright considering i bought the bike off trade me on the condition it had a new warant witch it got at a vtnz. on arrival it had stuffed front tyre,stuffed rear bearings,rooted rear disc -sumthing fishey goin on with warant me thinks

yeah been riped of on more than one occasion, mostly with bikes and bike parts... but most recent I paid good money for a Dobie pup that is far from a pedigree as advertised, and it was sugested by my vet that i may have to put him down, (perserverance has paid off) I dont have much faith in tard me.

**kiwi cowboy** · 11th September 2007, 20:51

Originally Posted by dangerous

yeah been riped of on more than one occasion, mostly with bikes and bike parts... but most recent I paid good money for a Dobie pup that is far from a pedigree as advertised, and it was sugested by my vet that i may have to put him down, (perserverance has paid off) I dont have much faith in tard me.

bugger bout the pup hope its ok.
wot realy pisses me off is i didnt have time to go have a look so trusted this guy and i have his cell number but suprise suprise hes not answering it and wont return my call. contacted vtnz and they said the warent was a contract between owner and vtnz so i had to contact him. havent had a problem on tard me otherwise but there are some wankers around i mean i could be a newby biker not knowing about bikes buy this one and think well it just got a warant so must be ok then ride down the road and havea bearing colapse or disc break and its my arse sliding along the road not his a

**botb** · 12th September 2007, 07:57

Originally Posted by handle6

bugger bout the pup hope its ok.
wot realy pisses me off is i didnt have time to go have a look so trusted this guy and i have his cell number but suprise suprise hes not answering it and wont return my call. contacted vtnz and they said the warent was a contract between owner and vtnz so i had to contact him. havent had a problem on tard me otherwise but there are some wankers around i mean i could be a newby biker not knowing about bikes buy this one and think well it just got a warant so must be ok then ride down the road and havea bearing colapse or disc break and its my arse sliding along the road not his a

WOF is a CONTRACT???? now that sounds bloody irish they ticketed the bike they are responsible at the end of the day.... end of story really well thats my theory anyway mmmmmmmmm looks likes fish!!smells like fish!! PPPPPPPoooooaaarrrr yep its fish ......

**botb** · 12th September 2007, 08:01

3 ON YOUR MARKS!!!!

**rossi** · 12th September 2007, 09:48

here is a few things from the vtnz website that might be helpfull.
its not right that they did a dodgy wof.

VTNZ doesn't carry out repairs - so our customers can be confident that we only fail vehicle when there is a safety issue.

Consistency + efficiency + courtesy = least disruption possible
Consistency
We will do the job to the best of our ability the same way every time.

Efficiency
We will do the job as quickly and professionally as possible.

Courtesy
We will keep everyone informed in a pleasant way.

Least Disruption
Allows the customer to simply Check in and Drive On

hope this will help but i would sugestgetting in touch with the ltsa and tell them what happend and they might be able to help
good luck and hope it gets sorted

**rossi** · 12th September 2007, 09:57

Warrant of Fitness (WoF)
A warrant of fitness (WoF) is a ‘road safety’ measure, designed to ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and comply with certain requirements of the New Zealand law. The periodic WoF inspection consists of visual examination and performance tests, but doesn’t involve any dismantling of the vehicle. It’s compulsory for any small vehicle in New Zealand such as a car, station wagon, van or 4WD vehicle. It can also be a moped, motorcycle or similar, including a trike.

If your vehicle was registered less than six years ago, it must have a WoF inspection every 12 months. All other vehicles must have a WoF inspection every six months. We are required to follow the Vehicle Inspection Requirements Manual (VIRM) issued by Land Transport New Zealand.

A WoF inspection includes the following safety checks:

Tyre condition (including tread depth)
Brake operation
Structural condition (Rust is not allowed in certain areas)
Lights (Are all bulbs working?)
Glazing (Is your windscreen safe?)
Windscreen washers and wipers
Doors (Do they open and close safely?)
Safety belts. (Must not be faded or damaged; buckles must work properly)
Airbags (if fitted)
Speedometer (Must be working)
Steering and suspension (Must be safe and secure)
Exhaust (There must be no leaks and the exhaust must not be too loud)
Fuel system (There must be no leaks).
After your vehicle passes its WoF check, it’s your responsibility to keep it in the condition that it was in when it passed the inspection.

Remember! A WoF inspection isn’t a Pre-Purchase Inspection though you can get a thorough Pre-Purchase Inspection from many On Road stations.

The WoF doesn’t cover many areas of a vehicle’s condition such as:

Engine, clutch, gearbox and differential
Lubricant levels and condition
Brake pad thickness or life expectancy
Paint work condition and rust in non-structural areas.