Brisbane: Whales vs Team Moto Bowen Hills (Midtown Kawasaki)

[goanna_38]

That has been my experience with them and why I won't be back. Whales aren't much better. I wonder iof you bought my old ZZR1100 which I traded in there. It was a 1996 green one with 97 raised '1100' decals on the tail.

Nah. '93 ZZr1100, Black and Teal Green. Goes like the clappers and tries to kill you on bumps because the rear shock has had the bullet. Currently saving my pennies for a new shock. Looks like it is going to be something cheap like a Hagon. Also want to fit a Factory Pro jet kit and a K&N filter. Just have to stretch the finances a bit, or wait till the kids grow up and move out. Might have to sell one of them .

[esie]

It's $90 for the parts from a certain cave Dweller in Goodna ...

Ahh...seeing him for tyres this afternoon

The money you save on the "self servicing" will far outweigh the extra money for a service history when & if you sell it. It's a con to get you to prop up the MTA when they keep letting apprentices practice on your pride n joy.

What, self servicing? You mean break my nails?!
Neither I nor Jeff has any mechanical talent other than the basics, so I would rather pay someone who knows what they are doing do the job. On that note, I would be interested in doing a basic mechanical course. Does anyone know if any of the bike shops, or anyone else, runs one?

Cheers
Anne

[KLR]

You could try this guy

quote from http://www.leadingedgemotorcycles.com.au

There is a fully qualified mechanic on site, Des Roberts. Des has an outstanding reputation for his work on motorcycles. He is now servicing all makes and models. If you would like to call Des you can contact him directly on 3205 7911.


I have used him once or twice when I had a bike, nice guy.

They have moved to a new location on Southpine Rd in Brendale.

[Pugs313]

I take my bike to Startline cause Whales took only 2 hours + a bit to do a major service , not possible as it takes that long to change plugs let alone valve check , water ,oils ect

Jeff

[hoffy]

Im In Syd, & own a zrx1200R & need 6000k service.
I Rang team moto $340.00 plus parts
I rang MAW $198.00 plus parts
I rang Kelen Kawasaki $240.00 plus parts
I can do myself for $60.00.

What would you do

Stealerships are just giving it to us back door, especially team moto.
f em!!

[bigtez]

I have also used des roberts in the past and found him to be very good. He came highly recommended by a friend who was a mechanic for 20odd years but can no longer work due to an injury.

Des quoted me about $230 for the 12000km service on my Z1000.

[YAPPA]

Midtown Kawasaki? YAPPA luvs them!

Don't get me started RG.....THEMS FIGHTIN' WORDS MISTER!!!!!

[daffy67]

I'm yet to do a service but Des Roberts seems ok, did the roadworthy work for both my recent bikes including the ZZR 11 i now have.

[ZX10R King]

I was after a bulb for my speedo. Went to Midtowns, they had none in stock, but quoted me $12.70. Rode down to Whales (now called Pro Kawasaki), they had them in stock and only charged $8. I did the fitting myself, that was fun.......