Geoff Taylor Motorcycles

Geoff Taylor
Owner

Geoff Taylor Motorcycles began in 1971, when the 1964 Australian and then current Victorian Scrambles Champion, Geoff Taylor decided to spread his wings and purchased Alloy and Air-cooled Motor Company with his wife Pam, from proprietor Stan Jones. Geoff was a factory backed Yamaha rider at the time, so naturally he wanted to sell Yamaha motorcycles. Yamaha agreed, and thus began his long-standing association as a Yamaha Dealer.

Geoff then purchased the local Honda dealership in 1981, so forming Dandenong Honda. The two separate shops ran side by side until 1986, when it was decided that more efficiency was needed and the two businesses were combined.

Geoff continued his successful Scrambles career whilst running the new business until 1974, when long time friend Barry Fraser convinced him that he needed a change. That spawned one of the most successful partnerships in Australian motor sport history.

Geoff and Barry accumulated no less than 11 Australian Road racing Sidecar Championships, and 11 Australian Grand Prix victories in both the Junior and Unlimited classes at Bathurst, from 1976 to 1983. No mean feat in any language. Then, in 1983, at the peak of their racing career and as reigning Australian Champions, the pair decided to spend more time with their families so they hung up their leathers for good.

To this day, Geoff still enjoys running his business and selling bikes. After all this time it still brings a smile to his face each time a customer takes the keys to their new bike, because Geoff knows the happiness this bike will bring.

Adrian Gunton
Sales Consultant

Adrian has been riding since the age of 12 and has broad experience with both road and dirt bikes. A daily commute on his current road bike, a Honda CBR1100XX, gives him a thorough understanding of its qualities. Recently he has ventured off road again and is presently enjoying a CRF 250X- according to him, the best all round dirt bike hes ridden!

Favorite Bike:
Road: MV Augusta F4 1000 Tamburini; Off-road: Honda CRF 250X

Favorite Rider:
Road: Valentino Rossi; Off-road: James Stewart

Favorite Websites:
Dainese
Motorcycle Daily
DMCC

Darren Taylor
General Manager

Darren is the eldest son of Geoff and Pam. He has ridden bikes from 4 years old and regularily rides now. Darren is General Manager of all retail aspects of the business.

Favorite Bike:
A fast one!

Favorite Rider:
The Doctor

Favorite Websites:
Taylor Motorcycles
Racer X Illustrated
Motorcycle Daily

Steve Packer
Sales Consultant

Steve has been in the bike industry for what seems like forever. Steve's knowledge on all aspects of biking is amazing, so next time you are in why not test his knowledge.

Favorite Bike:
YZ250F - the bike that changed the world as we know it!

Favorite Rider:
Ricky, Stewart and MC

Favorite Websites:
Transworld MX
Racer X Illustrated
AMA Pro Racing

Chandel Stephenson
Accessories Manager

I've worked for Geoff Taylor Motorcycles for over four years and I have really enjoyed my time here.

I love watching my family race motorcycles and I also love to ride my YZ80 around my parents property.

Favorite Bike:
Yamaha TTR125

Favorite Rider:
Chad Reed

Favorite Websites:
www.offroad-racing.com.au
www.eatmydirt.com.au

Mick Redeker
Accessories Sales

Michael is another new team member, but what he has a passion for bikes that has to be experienced to believe!!

Favorite Bike:
CBR1000 Repsol 07

Favorite Rider:
Nicky Hayden, Collin Edwards

Favorite Websites:
Moto GP
Nicky Hayden
V8 Supercars

Ben Graham
Spare Parts Salesperson

Ben is the young gun of our Spare Parts team.

Favorite Bike:

Favorite Rider:

Brad Ferguson
Spare Parts Manager

I've worked for G.T. Motorcycles for 21 years. I enjoy football and spending time with family.

Favorite Bike:
Honda CBR 900

Favorite Rider:
Mick Doohan

Daniel Holt
Spare Parts Salesperson

I have worked at Geoff Taylor Motorcycles for over 5 years, ride a YZ125 '03.

I enjoy going 4-wheel driving and having a beer with mates.

Favorite Bike:
Yamaha YZ125

Favorite Rider:

Favorite Websites:
www.offroad.racing.com.au

Brett Holmes
Technical Supervisor

I have been a motorcycle technician for the past 14 years and am a accredited Vic Roads tester and a Yamaha Silver Level Technician.

I enjoy trail riding.

Favorite Bike:
50th Anniversary YZ450F

Favorite Rider:
Rossi

Caley Constable
2nd Year Apprentice

I started riding on a Yamaha PW 50 when I was 6 and I currently ride a 2005 Yamaha YZ 250F.

My hobbies include playing guitar, riding mountain bikes, motorcycles, snowboarding, surfing, watching TV and eating!

Favorite Bike:
Yamaha YZ 250F

Favorite Rider:
Ricky Carmichael USA and Cam Taylor AUS

Favorite Websites:
Norco
Kona Bikes

Kevin Fisher
Service Manager

Kevin Fisher (Workshop Manager) is the backbone of Geoff Taylor Motorcycles, and since joining our team he has breathed new life into our Service Department.

Favorite Bike:

Favorite Rider:

Favorite Websites:
Cyclenews

Robert Jones
Service Technician

I have been with the Geoff Taylor Motorcycles for over 27 years. I like watching Moto GP and other motorsports. I also enjoy football and walking, having finished the Arthur's Seat Challenge twice.

Favorite Bike:
Honda CBR1000RR and CRF 50

Favorite Rider:
Valentino Rossi and Jamie Stauffer

Rod Hawkins (Rocket)
Motorcycle Assembler and Detailer

I have worked here for about 20 years, 10 years full time.

My nickname is Rocket, after my reputation with fast bikes and fast cars; I'm too old now for fast women.

I enjoy riding the Harley, camping, wood work and building bikes.

Favorite Bike:
Harley Davidson's and Yamaha's

Favorite Rider:
Rossi

Favorite Websites:
MSN Auto's
FullNoise.com.au


	Geoff Taylor Owner Geoff Taylor Motorcycles began in 1971, when the 1964 Australian and then current Victorian Scrambles Champion, Geoff Taylor decided to spread his wings and purchased Alloy and Air-cooled Motor Company with his wife Pam, from proprietor Stan Jones. Geoff was a factory backed Yamaha rider at the time, so naturally he wanted to sell Yamaha motorcycles. Yamaha agreed, and thus began his long-standing association as a Yamaha Dealer. Geoff then purchased the local Honda dealership in 1981, so forming Dandenong Honda. The two separate shops ran side by side until 1986, when it was decided that more efficiency was needed and the two businesses were combined. Geoff continued his successful Scrambles career whilst running the new business until 1974, when long time friend Barry Fraser convinced him that he needed a change. That spawned one of the most successful partnerships in Australian motor sport history. Geoff and Barry accumulated no less than 11 Australian Road racing Sidecar Championships, and 11 Australian Grand Prix victories in both the Junior and Unlimited classes at Bathurst, from 1976 to 1983. No mean feat in any language. Then, in 1983, at the peak of their racing career and as reigning Australian Champions, the pair decided to spend more time with their families so they hung up their leathers for good. To this day, Geoff still enjoys running his business and selling bikes. After all this time it still brings a smile to his face each time a customer takes the keys to their new bike, because Geoff knows the happiness this bike will bring. Adrian Gunton Sales Consultant Adrian has been riding since the age of 12 and has broad experience with both road and dirt bikes. A daily commute on his current road bike, a Honda CBR1100XX, gives him a thorough understanding of its qualities. Recently he has ventured off road again and is presently enjoying a CRF 250X- according to him, the best all round dirt bike hes ridden! Favorite Bike: Road: MV Augusta F4 1000 Tamburini; Off-road: Honda CRF 250X Favorite Rider: Road: Valentino Rossi; Off-road: James Stewart Favorite Websites: Dainese Motorcycle Daily DMCC Darren Taylor General Manager Darren is the eldest son of Geoff and Pam. He has ridden bikes from 4 years old and regularily rides now. Darren is General Manager of all retail aspects of the business. Favorite Bike: A fast one! Favorite Rider: The Doctor Favorite Websites: Taylor Motorcycles Racer X Illustrated Motorcycle Daily Steve Packer Sales Consultant Steve has been in the bike industry for what seems like forever. Steve's knowledge on all aspects of biking is amazing, so next time you are in why not test his knowledge. Favorite Bike: YZ250F - the bike that changed the world as we know it! Favorite Rider: Ricky, Stewart and MC Favorite Websites: Transworld MX Racer X Illustrated AMA Pro Racing Chandel Stephenson Accessories Manager I've worked for Geoff Taylor Motorcycles for over four years and I have really enjoyed my time here. I love watching my family race motorcycles and I also love to ride my YZ80 around my parents property. Favorite Bike: Yamaha TTR125 Favorite Rider: Chad Reed Favorite Websites: www.offroad-racing.com.au www.eatmydirt.com.au Mick Redeker Accessories Sales Michael is another new team member, but what he has a passion for bikes that has to be experienced to believe!! Favorite Bike: CBR1000 Repsol 07 Favorite Rider: Nicky Hayden, Collin Edwards Favorite Websites: Moto GP Nicky Hayden V8 Supercars Ben Graham Spare Parts Salesperson Ben is the young gun of our Spare Parts team. Favorite Bike: Favorite Rider: Brad Ferguson Spare Parts Manager I've worked for G.T. Motorcycles for 21 years. I enjoy football and spending time with family. Favorite Bike: Honda CBR 900 Favorite Rider: Mick Doohan Daniel Holt Spare Parts Salesperson I have worked at Geoff Taylor Motorcycles for over 5 years, ride a YZ125 '03. I enjoy going 4-wheel driving and having a beer with mates. Favorite Bike: Yamaha YZ125 Favorite Rider: Favorite Websites: www.offroad.racing.com.au Brett Holmes Technical Supervisor I have been a motorcycle technician for the past 14 years and am a accredited Vic Roads tester and a Yamaha Silver Level Technician. I enjoy trail riding. Favorite Bike: 50th Anniversary YZ450F Favorite Rider: Rossi Caley Constable 2nd Year Apprentice I started riding on a Yamaha PW 50 when I was 6 and I currently ride a 2005 Yamaha YZ 250F. My hobbies include playing guitar, riding mountain bikes, motorcycles, snowboarding, surfing, watching TV and eating! Favorite Bike: Yamaha YZ 250F Favorite Rider: Ricky Carmichael USA and Cam Taylor AUS Favorite Websites: Norco Kona Bikes Kevin Fisher Service Manager Kevin Fisher (Workshop Manager) is the backbone of Geoff Taylor Motorcycles, and since joining our team he has breathed new life into our Service Department. Favorite Bike: Favorite Rider: Favorite Websites: Cyclenews Robert Jones Service Technician I have been with the Geoff Taylor Motorcycles for over 27 years. I like watching Moto GP and other motorsports. I also enjoy football and walking, having finished the Arthur's Seat Challenge twice. Favorite Bike: Honda CBR1000RR and CRF 50 Favorite Rider: Valentino Rossi and Jamie Stauffer Rod Hawkins (Rocket) Motorcycle Assembler and Detailer I have worked here for about 20 years, 10 years full time. My nickname is Rocket, after my reputation with fast bikes and fast cars; I'm too old now for fast women. I enjoy riding the Harley, camping, wood work and building bikes. Favorite Bike: Harley Davidson's and Yamaha's Favorite Rider: Rossi Favorite Websites: MSN Auto's FullNoise.com.au	Service Technician Wanted We are seeking a service technician for our highly regarded Service Department. The applicant would need to be highly motivated, well presented and have good customer service skills. If you feel that this is you, we want to hear from you!!! Contact Darren for more information
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