Timing Belts

[fffracing]

I agree CairnsDuc,

When we live in so called isolated areas we get shafted. But I still support local businesses when they deserve it. I do most of my business in Cairns through Holeshot Motos in Newell St. Good little shop, know your name and help you out. Thats all I ask and I don't mind paying a bit extra.

Cheers 

[dragonworld.]

I will support Oz businesses if they earn it!! 

But when it is obvious that the prices they charge are just blatantly exorbitant, nup, no way. My Arrow high mounts were quoted as $1600 plus delivery from NSW. 
I landed them here from CA-Cycleworks to my doorstep for $960. Ok, CA-C might sell more volume but, local was still nearly double the cost. I appreciate that a business has to make a buck but me name is Dragonworld, not stoopid! 
I can purchase a set of cam belts for my DS, a set for the 7fiddy, 2 oil filters ands a Tshirt from CA-C and get them delivered from the US of A for less than what just the DS belts alone cost locally.

Now tell me local businesses dont have excessive markups and crap service. (Generally, not all, but they are few and far between. If you find 'em look after them 'cos they deserve to be supported and succeed. )

[CairnsDuc]

If you don't mind me asking FFFracing, what are you getting done through Holeshot? I bought a Kawasaki KLR250 through them when Griffo owned it about 10 years ago, but never been in since, I notice they are the local dealer for MV Augusta.

Do they do your service work as well?

[fffracing]

Hey CairnsDuc

I get almost everything through Holeshot. Tyres, fitting, riding gear, oil and other bits and pieces. Some stuff I will get over the net when I have to.

They are the Dealer for Husky and MV Augusta, but they help out with all makes.

Tania owns the Business, Adrian is the spares guys and Garry is the Mechanic (Thats the whole work force). I do most work on my bikes and intend to do the same with the Duke, but it is great to have a good re pore with a mechanic who can give advice or help out with special areas.

I have no other association with the shop other than being a customer, but I can't recommend them enough. Oh, and the other benefit is the best pie shop in town is accross the road!

Cheers 

[CairnsDuc]

Me thinks I'll have to drop in and have a look around 

[Spider]

geez, I'm tempted to come up and pop on in!

(although in reality I have THE best bike mechanic, he's so good David Hasselholf is a client)

[goldFiSh]

geez, I'm tempted to come up and pop on in!

(although in reality I have THE best bike mechanic, he's so good David Hasselholf is a client)

has your mechanic been busy lately, have not seen him here for a while??

[Spider]

has your mechanic been busy lately, have not seen him here for a while??

I believe he stalks. Plus he saves hostages and dolphins in his spare time!

[CairnsDuc]

I believe he stalks. Plus he saves hostages and dolphins in his spare time!

Ah, I get it, David Hassleholf is not a Client, He IS the Mechanic.

So Saving the Hostages from the Terrorists, cutting the Dolphins from the fishing Nets, and a quick Valve adjustment on an S4R and all home in time for Dinner!

Who said being a Ducati mechanic is not all Tits and Champagne! 

[Spider]

his business card actually reads:

Brad Black:
Ducati mechanic
Hostage negotiator
Dolphin rescue team
Consumer of Breasts & Champagne

 

(I better check he's OK with my jokes or my next service is going to be $$$$)

[brad black]

don't worry, it was going to be expensive anyway.

are you going to help?

[Spider]

oh yeah, forgot to mention, Brad has the best frickin sidekick since Batman met Robin....

Black and Spider!!!!!!

 

[CairnsDuc]

I used to have this on the wall of a Workshop I used to manage:

If we do the work:
$90 an hour
We do the work, you offer advice:
$100 an hour
We do the work, you assist:
$120 an hour
We do the work, to fix your Blunders, make the beast with two backsups and errors, because you were to tight to pay us $90 an hour in the first place:
$200 an hour

Made me laugh.

[Spider]

yes!!!!

I'm number 3.....Brad loves it! 'Yes Spider, use all the tools you want...just call me when you've done the worst!'

[dragonworld.]

Its great to have an enlightened spannerman who is willing to impart knowledge in their trade.

I was introduced to cars, engines and the like by the father of a mate who served his apprenticeship on Buick straight 8's, old Chevs, Chryslers etc.

He was from the "Dont just replace the part, find out what caused it to fail" school of mechanics. A very knowledable fella. 

And even in his later years, was teaching himself the modern way of electronic engine management. ....

This guy was happy to teach and have you work and learn on your bike, car even mower, it didnt matter. If you showed an interest he was happy to assist.