McCown/Sheppard Cycle World revamped???

At least pay the 10 bucks as site supporter if you want to advertise ;)

Now on a serious note:

I do like going there, they have good assortment of riding gear and the staff (some) are fairly good. However I have never bought a bike there.
 
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Place is a dump, I get that sleezy feel everytime I've gone in.

Bad 10 years ago, 5 years ago and still is.
 
CWS, I already bought my bike....Thank you for your input. I shall visit you guys for gear and stuff...
 
charles@cws said:
It's true, private sale bikes can sometimes be found for less on Kijiji, but they will rarely if ever come with a 130 point service inspection to ensure a fully certified bike. We do that here.

Anyone who has purchased a motorcycle or car privately that was "in mint condition" or would "certify with very little work" only to find out the vehicle needs major work and it is not under warranty will understand the major benefits in buying from a dealer that provides a certified bike with a guarantee.

Happy Riding.
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Doesn't matter, I see a 2010 Yamaha R1 with 611 miles (american bike) on the website and the price is $14,500... The brand new 2013 R1 sticker price is $14,999 and Yamaha dealers will definitely sell for less than that.

Not to mention all the used Ninja 250's listed for around $4500 when dealers sell them new for $4000
 
charles@cws said:
We're not advertising, friend. We're just responding to comments about our store. What's wrong with that?
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I am not your friend.. and I was actually giving you a good review so check your attitude, well one thing you can be assured, I am never going back to that shop

...friend!
 
charles@cws said:
We have not at any time tried to give the impression of new management since we opened the store 5 years ago, except in that context.

As for a sales person encouraging people that come into the store to buy products, especially people that never buy anything, guilty as charged. This is a retail store after all.

"The blonde lady" is a valued member of our team, and she has a great sense of humour.

All the best.
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Hahahahah... Damn! I am thinking it is really someone from Cycle World trying to salvage what little positive reputation they have left , if any by hiring a summer student to go to forums like GTAM to try and put a positive spin on the CRAP and overpriced stuff they sell???

Or perhaps its one of Cycle World's competitors who is trying to put the nails to its coffin by posting these responses claiming to be Cycle World ..hahaha. if that' s the case, its working cuz now more people are getting piss off at Cycle World than before these responses.

As for looking items and checking and comparing prices...isn't that what most informedconsumers do?? I buy my stuff at gp bikes and Royal regularly but also browse only on certain visits. Never had I had any of their staffs gave me the attitude that I had with that blonde lady at Cycle World.

Anyway, who ever wrote these Cycle world responses should either get a raise (a competitor) or get fired (cycle world). Great job in throwing Cycle world to the gutter even further. : p
 
matt220 said:
Doesn't matter, I see a 2010 Yamaha R1 with 611 miles (american bike) on the website and the price is $14,500... The brand new 2013 R1 sticker price is $14,999 and Yamaha dealers will definitely sell for less than that.

Not to mention all the used Ninja 250's listed for around $4500 when dealers sell them new for $4000
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Holy carp you're not kidding. They have a 2006 FZ6 for $5800. I paid $6000 for my 2007 with the same mileage... FIVE YEARS AGO!

CWS bikes are at least 25% overpriced but really, the problem is that people are out there paying these prices.
 
They're not the only place with ridiculous prices. Ready seems to think that putting a slip-on on a 3 year old bike makes it worth more than a new one.

That being said, if this guy is a social media specialist for cycle world this is the biggest fail ever.

Charles, stop posting before you put the place out of business.
 
The blond lady with the accent at cycle world is so rude and has no sense of customer service.

Last weekend she told me they don't stock a particular jacket, even though I tried it on a week prior. "I know my jackets and we have never carried that!" After checking Parts Canada book she realized she did have the jacket and I was right. She didn't apologize just made some lame excuse.

I then asked if they would match GP bikes price - "I don't care what GP bikes sells it for... I can only give 10% off". The only reason I bought the jacket was because 1) they had my size in stock 2) 10% off coincidentally was GP bikes price. I don't like getting people in trouble but that lady needs an attitude check and lesson on customer service.

The parts counter also screwed go my order. Completely wrong sprocket was ordered and I didn't find out until my mechanic told me after I dropped off the bike with parts. Thankfully the older gentleman at the parts counter fixed it for me and ordered the right one with no issues. He is the only reason I would ever go back (on Saturday from 10-3 when he is there).
 
JBizzle said:
The blond lady with the accent at cycle world is so rude and has no sense of customer service.

Last weekend she told me they don't stock a particular jacket, even though I tried it on a week prior. "I know my jackets and we have never carried that!" After checking Parts Canada book she realized she did have the jacket and I was right. She didn't apologize just made some lame excuse.

I then asked if they would match GP bikes price - "I don't care what GP bikes sells it for... I can only give 10% off". The only reason I bought the jacket was because 1) they had my size in stock 2) 10% off coincidentally was GP bikes price. I don't like getting people in trouble but that lady needs an attitude check and lesson on customer service.

The parts counter also screwed go my order. Completely wrong sprocket was ordered and I didn't find out until my mechanic told me after I dropped off the bike with parts. Thankfully the older gentleman at the parts counter fixed it for me and ordered the right one with no issues. He is the only reason I would ever go back (on Saturday from 10-3 when he is there).
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I guess that's why that Charles guy said she has a good sense of humour...she is just joking with you. Another joke she might pull is to tell you, 'we don't stock Dainese much because they are crap... Why don't you try on this Joe rocket jacket for $500, much much better quality than Dainese. Or perhaps try this rare brand from Pakistan, normally $800 now 50% off, amazing deal at $400!!
 
RR929 said:
I guess that's why that Charles guy said she has a good sense of humour...she is just joking with you. Another joke she might pull is to tell you, 'we don't stock Dainese much because they are crap... Why don't you try on this Joe rocket jacket for $500, much much better quality than Dainese. Or perhaps try this rare brand from Pakistan, normally $800 now 50% off, amazing deal at $400!!
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You forgot the obligatory "iz best bro!".
 
cargoload said:
service guy told me there was NO way to wire it directly to the bikes electronics. Ive seen 20 since that have done just that. I must have woken up to a drained battery 5 times since i forgot to turn the grips off separately after killing the engine on a cold night ride.
INFURIATES ME!
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I'm not going to excuse possibly shoddy work, but the tech does have a point. Wiring heated grips to an existing circuit (headlights is a common one) isn't necessarily the smartest thing, and I can fully understand why the tech wouldn't want to do it.

The truly proper way would be to create a new circuit with a relay that switches the power on with ignition.
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