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Yeebers

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:29 am
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OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102, so
2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect a
loaner for a few days.

Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable (and
every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I could
get one based on previous experience.

Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told no.

Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on a
bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.

Is that unfair of me ?

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intact.kneeslider

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:29 am
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On Feb 12, 5:00 pm, Yeebers wrote:
> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102, so
> 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect a
> loaner for a few days.
>
> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable (and
> every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I could
> get one based on previous experience.
>
> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told no.
>
> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on a
> bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
> expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>
> Is that unfair of me ?

Nope. I'd be inclined to cancel the order.

Let them learn the hard way...

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Yeebers

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:29 am
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There's one local dealer that does Hyo parts.. and that's these guys,
who're normally good, as stated. Beyond that it's a ride to Taree or
something .. and without a bike that's a no go.

I can get my lid elsewhere but with the 'you bought a bike here 10% off'
discount, that's $50 I'd be paying just to spite myself..

Best I could do at the time was only pay the deposit rather than the
full amount up front (my cheque book which was in my pocket).

intact.kneeslider.DeleteThis@start.com.au wrote:
> On Feb 12, 5:00 pm, Yeebers wrote:
>> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102, so
>> 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect a
>> loaner for a few days.
>>
>> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable (and
>> every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I could
>> get one based on previous experience.
>>
>> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told no.
>>
>> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on a
>> bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
>> expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>>
>> Is that unfair of me ?
>
> Nope. I'd be inclined to cancel the order.
>
> Let them learn the hard way...
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Johno

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:29 am
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On Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:20:35 GMT, Yeebers wrote:

>There's one local dealer that does Hyo parts.. and that's these guys,
>who're normally good, as stated. Beyond that it's a ride to Taree or
>something .. and without a bike that's a no go.
>
>I can get my lid elsewhere but with the 'you bought a bike here 10% off'
>discount, that's $50 I'd be paying just to spite myself..
>
>Best I could do at the time was only pay the deposit rather than the
>full amount up front (my cheque book which was in my pocket).
>
>intact.kneeslider@start.com.au wrote:
>> On Feb 12, 5:00 pm, Yeebers wrote:
>>> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102, so
>>> 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect a
>>> loaner for a few days.
>>>
>>> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable (and
>>> every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I could
>>> get one based on previous experience.
>>>
>>> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told no.
>>>
>>> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on a
>>> bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
>>> expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>>>
>>> Is that unfair of me ?
>>
>> Nope. I'd be inclined to cancel the order.
>>
>> Let them learn the hard way...

How exxy would postage be Yeebers? Order from the net (Australia) -
and have it sent to you???

Dealers... they always seem to think they are doing YOU a favour!

Johno

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paulh

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:34 am
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On Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:00:34 GMT, Yeebers wrote:

>OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102, so
>2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect a
>loaner for a few days.
>
>Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable (and
>every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I could
>get one based on previous experience.
>
>Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told no.
>
>Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on a
>bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
>expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>
>Is that unfair of me ?

slightly..they're not obliged to give you a loaner and havent got one
in the past means you now expect something they dont have to provid.
But its a luxury really. Most people dont get one.

paulh
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Smiley

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:34 am
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I saw a damaged bike of your model on eBay. it was $2000 for the whole
bike. For $150 more you will have all the parts you need.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HYOSUNG-GT250R-2006_W0QQitemZ190197944402QQihZ0...Qcatego

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"Yeebers" wrote in message

> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102, so
> 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect a
> loaner for a few days.
>
> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable (and
> every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I could get
> one based on previous experience.
>
> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told no.
>
> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on a
> bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
> expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>
> Is that unfair of me ?
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poncie ponce

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:28 pm
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Smiley wrote:
> I saw a damaged bike of your model on eBay. it was $2000 for the whole
> bike. For $150 more you will have all the parts you need.
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HYOSUNG-GT250R-2006_W0QQitemZ190197944402QQihZ0...Qcatego
>
> Smiley
>
>
> "Yeebers" wrote in message
>
>> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102, so
>> 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect a
>> loaner for a few days.
>>
>> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable (and
>> every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I could get
>> one based on previous experience.
>>
>> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told no.
>>
>> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on a
>> bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
>> expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>>
>> Is that unfair of me ?
>
YES Sad
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Theo Bekkers

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:31 pm
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paulh wrote:
> Yeebers wrote:

>> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102,
>> so 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could
>> collect a loaner for a few days.
>>
>> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable
>> (and every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given
>> I could get one based on previous experience.
>>
>> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got
>> told no.
>>
>> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get
>> on a bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing
>> my expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>>
>> Is that unfair of me ?
>
> slightly..they're not obliged to give you a loaner and havent got one
> in the past means you now expect something they dont have to provid.
> But its a luxury really. Most people dont get one.

I always get one, but I make sure I ask for one at time of booking the
service work.

Theo
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:31 pm
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Yeebers wrote:
> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102, so
> 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect a
> loaner for a few days.
>
> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable (and
> every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I could
> get one based on previous experience.

Well, if you bought a new bike from a dealer, then the clutch cable
broke, and they didn't have a replacement, I could see that a certain
level of embarrassment might have prompted them to lend you a bike.

Now, you have ordered parts (you don't say if the shop gets the job of
fitting) that you broke.

You have, obviously, survived without a bike now for some time, so the
shop doesn't have much sense of obligation to lend you a bike.

> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told no.
>
> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on a
> bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
> expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.

No.

> Is that unfair of me ?

Yes.

regards,
CrazyCam
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:36 am
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On Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:52:47 +0900, "Theo Bekkers"
wrote:

>>> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get
>>> on a bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing
>>> my expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>>>
>>> Is that unfair of me ?
>>
>> slightly..they're not obliged to give you a loaner and havent got one
>> in the past means you now expect something they dont have to provid.
>> But its a luxury really. Most people dont get one.
>
>I always get one, but I make sure I ask for one at time of booking the
>service work.

You've probably been a customer of theirs since 1928....

paulh
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:36 am
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paulh wrote:
> Theo Bekkers wrote:

>> I always get one, but I make sure I ask for one at time of booking
>> the service work.

> You've probably been a customer of theirs since 1928....

1929! For any service work on a vehicle, you have a lot less power of
negotiation after you give them your vehicle. I have people who want to
service our company cars. We negotiated that they will guarantee us a loan
vehicle, and I will pay them $10 for same.

Theo
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:36 am
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On 13/02/2008 3:25 PM, Theo Bekkers wrote:
> paulh wrote:
>> Theo Bekkers wrote:
>
>>> I always get one, but I make sure I ask for one at time of booking
>>> the service work.
>
>> You've probably been a customer of theirs since 1928....
>
> 1929! For any service work on a vehicle, you have a lot less power of
> negotiation after you give them your vehicle. I have people who want to
> service our company cars. We negotiated that they will guarantee us a loan
> vehicle, and I will pay them $10 for same.
>
> Theo
>
>

You are a smart business man Theo.

N/
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:36 am
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interestingly i have a saved 'hyosung' search on ebay ..
didnt tell me about it.

Ta Smiley.

poncie ponce wrote:
> Smiley wrote:
>> I saw a damaged bike of your model on eBay. it was $2000 for the whole
>> bike. For $150 more you will have all the parts you need.
>> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HYOSUNG-GT250R-2006_W0QQitemZ190197944402QQihZ0...Qcatego
>>
>>
>> Smiley
>>
>>
>> "Yeebers" wrote in message
>>
>>> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102,
>>> so 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect
>>> a loaner for a few days.
>>>
>>> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable
>>> (and every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I
>>> could get one based on previous experience.
>>>
>>> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got
>>> told no.
>>>
>>> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on
>>> a bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
>>> expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>>>
>>> Is that unfair of me ?
>>
> YES Sad
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:28 am
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CrazyCam wrote:
> Yeebers wrote:
>> OK today I ordered all my parts, a nice 1850 worth and also an N102,
>> so 2350 all up. I put 1k down as deposit and asked if I could collect
>> a loaner for a few days.
>>
>> Previously I've been given a loaner when waiting for a clutch cable
>> (and every other time I've asked) so I sorta thought it was a given I
>> could get one based on previous experience.
>
> Well, if you bought a new bike from a dealer, then the clutch cable
> broke, and they didn't have a replacement, I could see that a certain
> level of embarrassment might have prompted them to lend you a bike.
>
> Now, you have ordered parts (you don't say if the shop gets the job of
> fitting) that you broke.
>
> You have, obviously, survived without a bike now for some time, so the
> shop doesn't have much sense of obligation to lend you a bike.
>
>> Anyway the boss and the dude who does the loans is away and I got told
>> no.
>>
>> Am I right to feel gypped ? I know I might be a little keen to get on
>> a bike after almost 3 months, and have that anticipation skewing my
>> expectations, but I still feel rather gypped.
>
> No.
>
>> Is that unfair of me ?
>
> Yes.

Agreed.. Most shops would only have 1 or 2 loaner bikes which would
normally be given to people getting their bikes serviced on a first come
first served basis.

He should feel a bit gypped that he's paid them $500 for a $400 helmet,
though.

Nev..
'07 XB12X
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