Manawatu Rant n Rave

**chanceyy** · 30th April 2008, 19:10

Originally Posted by cowboyz

It should be known by now that I dont simply agree with people because I like them and dont automatically disagree with people I dont like.

everyone is entitled to their own opinion Lance after all its the colorful characters that make life intersting.

That said, While you are showing so much support for Pauls outrage, how many of the test ridden bikes did you buy and which shop are you getting your next bike from?

I test rode from 3 shops & if the bikes I rode were of reasonable value or did not have question marks over them I could have brought from anyone of them & would be happy to have done so .. Besides that one of the others who was also test riding is looking at buying brand new so potentionally 2 sales.

Along with that is my lack of knowledge of motors etc so relied quite heavily on those with more knowledge/experience than me I know this next bike will be lasting me a few yrs

Due to a chance conversation, I have found a bike privately and it happens to be very good value for money .. This was not the route I had intended to go, & if it was meant to be its meant to be ..

At least the test riding days are over .. however how many ppl are there (not specifically in our group) who regularly test ride with no intention of buying ? quite a few I would think .. esp after reading some of the posts

Edit: I see both sides of the story/arguement .. I understand where pauly is coming from, after all its his job .. and Jonno is into saving money .. there is no right & wrong or sides to stand on

**86GSXR** · 30th April 2008, 19:18

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

What she said, except I may not catch up tomorrow. But I do spread the love around my local retailers

Just to clarify. When I posted the above quote what I meant was to welcome Paul to KB, not to take any position on the above discussion.

Both sides of the argument are totally valid and I agree with both Paul and Yod.

It does appear that a growing number of bikers, as our numbers grow, are indeed using the bike shops as test beds with no intention of buying, this is wrong and rightfully pisses off the guys who have to deal with it and tidy up after them.

Jonno on the other hand could never be accused of such tactics and as he rightfully points out, he has never done so. Plus, he spent a good wad on hardware for the RF, god bless her.

So a big welcome to Paul and a speedy replacement for Yod, may there be many happy rides ahead.

I'd write more, but dinners ready

**GSVR** · 30th April 2008, 19:22

Intrapersonal again farout

Up for a ride tomorrow Thurs? Al

**manwithav8** · 30th April 2008, 19:25

what has been going on here aye????

We have arguments, we have bins and we have new bikes, gear, etc etc being purchased.

I have missed out on alot....

Never mind though, I am back, course finished, just waiting for more money now lol....

How we all doing anyway?

Like Al I can see the argument from both sides. I bought all my gear and the mrs gear from a local shop, the repeat custom has earned us 10% cash discount on all goods we buy.... Looking at what I could have bought the gear for off ebay makes me wanna flip....

It is getting very hard to justify spending hard earned money on items way over priced. If the local shops would support us a little more I wouldn't have issues supporting them but whent eh hand is forced what can ya do???

**yod** · 30th April 2008, 19:50

ok...i think we can safely put this issue to bed

Pauly and I have had a chat and it was a misunderstanding in the intent of the original post that started the whole thing rather than any form of implicit resentment and I'd like to thank you Paul, for making the effort to make contact and clear it up...after all....how else am I gonna get that B-King for half price!?

**yod** · 30th April 2008, 19:50

Originally Posted by manwithav8

what has been going on here aye????

We have arguments, we have bins and we have new bikes, gear, etc etc being purchased.

I have missed out on alot....

Never mind though, I am back, course finished, just waiting for more money now lol....

How we all doing anyway?

Like Al I can see the argument from both sides. I bought all my gear and the mrs gear from a local shop, the repeat custom has earned us 10% cash discount on all goods we buy.... Looking at what I could have bought the gear for off ebay makes me wanna flip....

It is getting very hard to justify spending hard earned money on items way over priced. If the local shops would support us a little more I wouldn't have issues supporting them but whent eh hand is forced what can ya do???

when do you pick up the ST4S?

**manwithav8** · 30th April 2008, 19:52

Originally Posted by yod

when do you pick up the ST4S?

Nothing is finalised yet matey.. Just got the monster going again today so ill get it to them for a price up etc etc... If the change over can be done for no more than 3k then we will go ahead otherwise might just have to make do with and RF or something lol

**manwithav8** · 30th April 2008, 19:55

Originally Posted by yod

when do you pick up the ST4S?

You should take it for a squirt and let me know what you think...

**yod** · 30th April 2008, 19:58

Originally Posted by manwithav8

Nothing is finalised yet matey.. Just got the monster going again today so ill get it to them for a price up etc etc... If the change over can be done for no more than 3k then we will go ahead otherwise might just have to make do with and RF or something lol

sweet...i can do you a great deal on a corbin seat

Originally Posted by manwithav8

You should take it for a squirt and let me know what you think...

yeah might be worth a nosey, im starting to lean towards the blackbird but who knows

**cowboyz** · 30th April 2008, 19:59

Originally Posted by manwithav8

You should take it for a squirt and let me know what you think...

dont you like the fairings or somefing?

**manwithav8** · 30th April 2008, 20:01

Originally Posted by cowboyz

dont you like the fairings or somefing?

hahah thats a little rough mate sheesh..... I do trust Yod will be taking things slow for a while so he is trust worthy.. Besides, he has to use the new gear on something lol

**yod** · 30th April 2008, 20:24

Originally Posted by cowboyz

dont you like the fairings or somefing?

**manwithav8** · 30th April 2008, 20:46

Originally Posted by yod

hehehe shouldn't laugh but it was quite funny....

**NZsarge** · 1st May 2008, 09:54

Originally Posted by chanceyy

I see both sides of the story/arguement .. I understand where pauly is coming from, after all its his job .. and Jonno is into saving money .. there is no right & wrong or sides to stand on

Precisely.

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

So a big welcome to Paul and a speedy replacement for Yod, may there be many happy rides ahead.

Indeedy.

Originally Posted by yod

ok...i think we can safely put this issue to bed

Pauly and I have had a chat and it was a misunderstanding in the intent of the original post that started the whole thing rather than any form of implicit resentment and I'd like to thank you Paul, for making the effort to make contact and clear it up

Sweet, i'm glad that things are tickety boo.