Konain Saif Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hi, I am a student researcher working with a major motorcycle manufacturing company. I wanted your general opinion regarding preferences of a heavyweight motorcyclist (+ 651cc). There is not much research done on motorcyclists & their preferences. I am a motorcyclist myself, I chose this topic as generally companies apply the same approach to motorcyclists as they do to car owners, but, I beg to differ, but, I do need your opinions. If you could please complete the questionnaire by clicking the link below, it won’t take more than 3-5 minutes of your time. Thank you. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=fGXX...VfVlh4VlA_3d_3d If you have any questions, concerns or queries regarding the research please feel free to contact me at: [email protected] or [email protected] Best Regards Konain Saif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yampug Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 * 8. What would you like in-terms of post purchase contact (Tick which is most important) What would you like in-terms of post purchase contact (Tick which is most important) Follow up from the dealership Follow up directly from the main company Both, but predominantly the dealership Both, but predominantly the main company Where was the option for i have no interest in what some slimey git at the local dealership has to say, as my bike is old and they know fuck all about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted August 7, 2009 Moderator Share Posted August 7, 2009 I've completed it for you. Would be interested to see the results once you have finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konain Saif Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I notice there's no option regarding secondhand bikes. I usualy purchase bikes via fleabay/ free-ads or 'word of mouth', so the questionnaire is invalid for me. I take the point about not knowing older bikes Yampug. A few years ago I owned an XS 650, I called a local Yamaha dealers about some con-rods for for the bike pointing out it was a American spec engine. The bloke at the end of the phone didn't have the foggiest what I was talking about . You cannot expect them to be familiar with every single model to be fair. But it would be nice if most dealerships knew of any bike more then 10 years old . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted August 25, 2009 Moderator Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hi, I am a student researcher working with a major motorcycle manufacturing company. I wanted your general opinion regarding preferences of a heavyweight motorcyclist (+ 651cc). There is not much research done on motorcyclists & their preferences. I am a motorcyclist myself, I chose this topic as generally companies apply the same approach to motorcyclists as they do to car owners, but, I beg to differ, but, I do need your opinions. If you could please complete the questionnaire by clicking the link below, it won’t take more than 3-5 minutes of your time. Thank you. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=fGXX...VfVlh4VlA_3d_3d If you have any questions, concerns or queries regarding the research please feel free to contact me at: [email protected] or [email protected] Best Regards Konain Saif Sorry tried to fill it in but it looks more like a new car survey. Bikes are bought from the heart, they trigger emotive feelings and perform specific jobs for the owner. All my bikes present and previous are as different as chalk and cheese. All bought at different times in my life for different reasons and all second hand. I like your aims but it needs to be much bigger to cover the issue you are looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted August 25, 2009 Moderator Share Posted August 25, 2009 You cant please all of the people all of the time...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted August 25, 2009 Moderator Share Posted August 25, 2009 You cant please all of the people all of the time...... Yeah i know, i just think it is a bit to narrow. When was the last time you heard of someone upgrading their motorcycle. We all buy our bikes for reasons that apply at the time could be with your heart or your head. Bloke i see at work is chuffed with his Duvall ( i know i know) I'm chuffed with the TDR i have got hold of. You can agree very different bikes but both bought for the same reason backache, we both needed the upright riding position but we prefer different soloutions. I think all the new stuff has got a bit disposable TBH they look alike in their particular part of the sales plan and they all perform far above the capabilities of most of us as motorcyclists. And as for the dealers i wouldnt pi55 on most of em if they caught fire. You only have to log on here to see how different we all are, but imagine how shitty it would be if we weren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted August 25, 2009 Moderator Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yeah i know, i just think it is a bit to narrow. When was the last time you heard of someone upgrading their motorcycle. We all buy our bikes for reasons that apply at the time could be with your heart or your head. Bloke i see at work is chuffed with his Duvall ( i know i know) I'm chuffed with the TDR i have got hold of. You can agree very different bikes but both bought for the same reason backache, we both needed the upright riding position but we prefer different soloutions. I think all the new stuff has got a bit disposable TBH they look alike in their particular part of the sales plan and they all perform far above the capabilities of most of us as motorcyclists. And as for the dealers i wouldnt pi55 on most of em if they caught fire. You only have to log on here to see how different we all are, but imagine how shitty it would be if we weren't. Yeah i agree, but when you are trying to conduct research its not easy to ask the questions that EVERYONE can answer honey - i HATE doing research!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted August 25, 2009 Moderator Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yeah i agree, but when you are trying to conduct research its not easy to ask the questions that EVERYONE can answer honey - i HATE doing research!! The person that manages that will make a MINT. Probably don't want to be trapped in a lift with em tho.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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