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Offline steve7406

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Mick hone motorcycles
« on: January 30, 2016, 10:47:14 pm »
Anybody know what's going on at Mick hone motorcycles been trying to contact them by phone only to get a message saying their closed
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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2016, 11:08:42 pm »
They have gone into liquidation

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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2016, 11:08:51 pm »
Anybody know what's going on at Mick hone motorcycles been trying to contact them by phone only to get a message saying their closed

Closed or under administration at least

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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2016, 11:57:29 pm »
Rather sad because Mick Hone were one of the better dealers, spare parts departments knowledge of old Suzukis was exceptional as was their customer service. :(
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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2016, 04:46:27 am »
I agree with you Lozza but why keep taking orders for parts
2000 Yamaha WR400f
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1975 Yamaha MX250b
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Offline John Orchard

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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2016, 07:25:20 am »
Just quietly, I heard it could be a 'money juggling' type affair, it is likely going to re-open, possibly at another address.
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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2016, 08:12:07 am »
I placed a 70 part online order the day before they closed. Some parts were in stock, some not but at Suzuki Oz and the other would be back order. Whilst i much prefer to deal with MH as i have been doing in the past, i need the bits now. Are there any other Oz stores offering the same or similar kind of internet ordering system as Mick (that go back to early 70's and link to fiche diagrams etc) out there that anyone would recommend. I've heard of Raceway Motorcycles in Melb, but their online experience isn't as comprehensive as Mick's.
any suggestions?
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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2016, 08:44:43 am »
I placed a 70 part online order the day before they closed. Some parts were in stock, some not but at Suzuki Oz and the other would be back order. Whilst i much prefer to deal with MH as i have been doing in the past, i need the bits now. Are there any other Oz stores offering the same or similar kind of internet ordering system as Mick (that go back to early 70's and link to fiche diagrams etc) out there that anyone would recommend. I've heard of Raceway Motorcycles in Melb, but their online experience isn't as comprehensive as Mick's.
any suggestions?


When I rebuilt my RM125B I got all my parts from Raceway Suzuki.
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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2016, 09:29:44 am »
I'm in the same boat as jumbo i think I'll ring raceway on monday
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1977 Suzuki RM125b                                         
1975 Yamaha MX250b
1973 Yamaha mx360 (on the rebuild table)                                                               
1972 Yamaha dt1 250
1976 Suzuki ts 185

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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2016, 10:27:11 am »
Hey Jumbo have sent you a pm.

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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2016, 10:32:06 am »
I'm told they are opening under another  (Proline?) very soon, maybe as early as Monday.
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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2016, 11:54:04 am »
I'm told they are opening under another  (Proline?) very soon, maybe as early as Monday.
K
Thanks Mike, id much rather keep dealing with the Hone crew - they should probably still process my order then. i sent Mick an email a couple of days ago but understandably have not had a reply as yet. there's obviously a few of us here in the same boat as me, so fingers crossed

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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2016, 12:02:03 pm »
can't remember the name of the Suzuki place in South Aus that has good stock and contacts???
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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2016, 01:08:22 pm »
Unfortunately I don't think the liquidated company is obliged to honour any orders, that may take some sorting with the new entity. Hopefully it will al work out.
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Re: Mick hone motorcycles
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2016, 05:09:33 pm »
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