About Us
Staff Profile
Ron Czeiger
After gaining a BA in Professional Writing from the university of Canberra, Ron decided to indulge his passion for motorcycles by exploring the technical side. His introduction to the industry began in 2000 at a small workshop in Artarmon, where he was part of a pit crew for a privateer team in the 6 Hour Endurance Race at Eastern Creek. After half a year he moved to the city branch of Action Motorcycles where his repertoire expanded to accommodate larger capacity sportsbikes. Circumstances led him to help his father build a house in Bowral while he worked at Bowral Motorcycles.
Finally, a fellow TAFE student introduced him to the manager of the world renowned Ducati specialist, Gowanlochs Motorcycle Engineering. This position gave him another opportunity to go back to the track, where he spent his weekends spannering for the second place winner in the Formula Extreme Pro-Twins class of 2003, Mike Soderland on an Aprilia RSV Mille. After three years concentrating on engine rebuilds and performance modifications, he completed his apprenticeship. After 6 months working as a qualified tradesman, he began the development of Flywheels Motorcycle Engineering.
He graduated at the top of his class at TAFE and was among the top five in NSW, earning him a Trade Certificate with Distinction in the field of Light Automotive (Motorcycle Mechanic). For his efforts, the Institute of Automotive Engineering presented him with a shield for outstanding achievement in 2004, He was also awarded for the "Most Outstanding Apprentice" by the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority.
Gary Loves It!
The newest edition to the Flywheels team is Gary Meers. 30 years in the NSW Fire Brigade finally took a back seat to his love of bikes. After getting Flywheels to service his GTR1400 and seeing a showroom full of Kawasakis, the calling became too much to resist. So he traded in his fireman's helmet for a shot at making his dream of selling bikes come true. And he has really settled into the new position in the Sales Department. Continuously shouting his war-cry "WE LOVE IT!", Gary always has a positive attitude. He is very approachable and is always willing to help people become familiar with their potential purchases. Especially when it comes to Kawasaki's Super Tourer GTR1400, he's only too happy to demonstrate all the features of this model that he has come to love from riding his own 2008 Black model. Just don't ask him about his other love... a 1974 Kawasaki H2, because he won't stop talking about it. The 3 cylinder 750cc 2-stroke classic is a pristine example of a bi-gone era. Since then, although technology has slightly improved, sentimentality has grown exponentially. Gary treasures this motorcycle and although much work has already been done and its presentation is almost flawless, he has plans not only to maintain its "showroom" condition but also to continue the restoration process down to the most minor detail.
We are very pleased to have Gary on board. He has already proven himself to be a worthy addition to the team, and we look forward to witnessing the evolution in his motorcycle career for years to come. Give him a call on 9699 7800 or drop him a line on sales@flywheels.com.au, because he'd love to have a chat, and send you out with a great deal on a new bike.
Alvin the Great
Our Head Technician goes by the name Alvin, Albino, and our personal favourite... Calvin. Now 32, he first found the joy of motorcycling at the ripe, young age of 13, when his father taught him to ride. After leaving school, he tried consistently for a couple of years to start a career as a mechanic, but at the time no one was hiring. Finally he secured an apprenticeship at Caringbah Motorcycles. After completion of his trade certificate, Alvin stayed loyal to the dealership for another 4 years furthering his knowledge and experience. After a total of 8 years at Caringbah, he then moved to the multi-franchise dealership in the heart of Sydney, Action Motorcycles. He stayed there for 4 years, honing his skills on all Japanese brands. In 2009, a close friend asked for help to start up a Kawasaki dealership. So Alvin left Sydney to lay the foundations of the workshop in Robertsons Motorcycles in Dubbo. Once his friends shop was up and running, Alvin's return to the big smoke was warmly welcomed by the team at Flywheels in May 2010. Alvin immediately found a groove in our workshop and has already proven to be a valuable member of our little family. His training and career have shaped him into a meticulous technician who takes pride in his work. He was given the Merit Award by the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority "in acknowledgement of the high level of dedication & achievement demonstrated in all aspects of training during the term of his apprenticeship".
Beaini 4 Bikes!!
Anthony Beaini, aged 26, is relatively new to bikes. But what he lacks in experience, he more than compensates with eagerness to learn and passion for all things on two wheels. Before motorcycles, Anthony focused his attentions on gaining two full degrees: a BA in English Literature from Sydney, and a BCA in Creative Writing & Film from Wollongong.
On completion of his studies, Anthony called every shop in Sydney asking for an apprenticeship. But due to his age as a mature age apprentice, he had all but lost hope. Until one day, Ron saw a spark in Anthony that reminded him of his first days as a mature age apprentice, fresh out of uni with nothing but a writing degree. Anthony's persistence finally paid off when he started working at Flywheels in September 2009. Speaking with other apprentices at TAFE, Anthony feels he is at a huge advantage at Flywheels, with the larger scale of responsibilities that other apprentices don't get at other shops, and the close nit family environment we support with our staff. Working on late model sports bike is something Anthony desperately wanted to study and now that he has secured his position here, he describes his emotions as "extreme panic, followed by extreme excitement". He admits, the more he learns, the more he needs to learn.
Anthony enjoys Boxing, personal training, and now... buying tools. The more time he spends with the Flywheels team, the more Anthony proves to be a valuable investment in the future of our business.
