Best Kawasaki dealer in Wellington?

**hqracer** · 25th March 2009, 12:37

Hi

Im in the market for a new Ninja 250. I have done some searching but cant find what im looking for.

Im looking for a recommendation on a dealer to buy the bike from and then use for servicing.

I went to one place the other day and their customer service was crap, they were more interested in talking to their mates, they also wanted to charge me 9k for a new Ninja 250 when I can get one exactly the same in Palmy for under 8k.

So, can someone please recommend a good place in Wellington.

Thanks

**vindy500** · 25th March 2009, 12:41

maybe motorad?

**DingoZ** · 25th March 2009, 12:42

According to the Kawasaki Website, the only dealer in Wellington that they list is

Motorad
47-49 Vivian Street
Wellington, Wellington
Product Lineup: Motorcycle
Phone: 04 382 8011 Fax: 04 382 8013
Email: motorad@motorad.co.nz
Website: www.motorad.co.nz

or if you wanted to go further afield

AFC Motorcycles
783 Main Street
Palmerston North, Manawatu
Product Lineup: Motorcycle & Watercraft
Phone: 06 357 8043 Fax: 06 357 8765
Email: sales@afc.co.nz
Website: www.afc.co.nz

Levin Motorcycle Centre
316 Oxford Street
Levin, Manawatu
Product Lineup: Motorcycle
Phone: 06 368 3924 Fax: 06 368 5340
Email: roger@thequadshop.co.nz
Website: www.thequadshop.co.nz

**hqracer** · 25th March 2009, 12:44

Um, yep, been there

Is there any in the Hutt or anywhere else? I thought there was one in Newtown?

**Nasty** · 25th March 2009, 12:46

That is the only kawasaki dealer in Wellington.

So looks like you are going to Palmy then huh

**hqracer** · 25th March 2009, 12:50

Originally Posted by Nasty

That is the only kawasaki dealer in Wellington.

So looks like you are going to Palmy then huh

Hmmm...I guess so. I didnt really want my first ride on the bike (and a bike for many years) to be long distance from Palmy, but I guess I have no choice.

**Nasty** · 25th March 2009, 12:53

Originally Posted by hqracer

Hmmm...I guess so. I didnt really want my first ride on the bike (and a bike for many years) to be long distance from Palmy, but I guess I have no choice.

Easy fix take a trailer ... I would personally ... and did to get my first bike ... it meant that I learn in a safer environment than on the road.

**hqracer** · 25th March 2009, 12:56

Good idea, duh, I didnt think of that, I have a trailer with a cage on, but how would I secure it so it didnt fall or get scratched?

Im not sure how to ratched down a bike.

**vindy500** · 25th March 2009, 12:58

if you bus me up to palmy ill ride it back for you

**Maha** · 25th March 2009, 13:03

Originally Posted by vindy500

if you bus me up to palmy ill ride it back for you

Now theres an idea!

When I purchased a 600 I was not liscenced to ride it so I asked a mate (who owns a harley) if he would go pick it up, for a bottle of rum he did just that.

Cant any shop do a Dealer to Dealer??

**Nasty** · 25th March 2009, 13:06

Originally Posted by hqracer

Good idea, duh, I didnt think of that, I have a trailer with a cage on, but how would I secure it so it didnt fall or get scratched?

Im not sure how to ratched down a bike.

Piece of piss, and really the shop will have knowledge to help you. They should also be able to sell you a bike bra or similar to help.

**Colapop** · 25th March 2009, 13:13

You're thinking of Boyle Kawasaki near Basin Reserve. Stop by and talk to John or Regan - if they can't help, they'll point you in the right direction.

**Nasty** · 25th March 2009, 13:32

Originally Posted by *Col*

You're thinking of Boyle Kawasaki near Basin Reserve. Stop by and talk to John or Regan - if they can't help, they'll point you in the right direction.

They no longer hold the franchaise in Wellington, Motorad does ... to buy a new bike isn't that where you are meant to go?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 25th March 2009, 13:43

Originally Posted by hqracer

Um, yep, been there

Is there any in the Hutt or anywhere else? I thought there was one in Newtown?

Ring John Boyle @ Boyle Kawasaki 3846-824.

Tell him Pete from Wellington Motorcycles sent you (I worked for Mark and John for five years)...I reckon he may be able to source you one.

They're good guys. Failing that...ring Carl at Motorad and tell him what happened. Doubt he'd be too happy. And Carl is a good guy too.

Pete

**Nasty** · 25th March 2009, 13:47

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Ring John Boyle @ Boyle Kawasaki 3846-824.

Tell him Pete from Wellington Motorcycles sent you (I worked for Mark and John for five years)...I reckon he may be able to source you one.

They're good guys. Failing that...ring Carl at Motorad and tell him what happened. Doubt he'd be too happy. And Carl is a good guy too.

Pete

Do what he says .. cos he really knows!!