Where do you guys go to get work done on your bikes?
#31
08-07-2011, 06:34 PM
My shop for everything except engine work, then I go to an indy. I know a guy locally who has a tire changing machine in his garage, so I will pull off the wheels and take them to him for tire replacement.
Edit: Both bikes are out of warranty, so no need to go to dealer for that.
Edit: Both bikes are out of warranty, so no need to go to dealer for that.
#33
08-07-2011, 09:25 PM
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You mean he's a better mechanic when away from the dealership?
#36
08-07-2011, 11:12 PM
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If it's something I can't do myself,usually 'cause I ain't got the right tools, It goes to the dealer 'cause it's real cornvenient (8 blocks from the house;I drop it off & walk home) They always treat me right (They should;I bought 5 bikes from 'em) and literally roll out the red for me. Always take me without an appointment, and usually can wait for it. Never had anything go back in 6 years that wasn't done right the first time.
#37
08-08-2011, 03:02 AM
Well I am not that mechanically inclined so a local shop sounds like the way to go. There is one in my neighborhood but it does not have a dyno and I know that if you want to do aftermarket stuff like exhaust and cams I need to have it dyne tuned. So I guess the search continues.
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08-08-2011, 07:08 AM
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Things like changing the oil in all 3 holes, lighter stuff like that....myself in my garage.
Things like more major work..like when my inner primary went....I found (by word of mouth and referrals) a guy that does a lot of work out of his home..he has a 3x bay garage shop with lots of equipment/tools, and knows his stuff. Usually at least several bikes being worked on there any time I stop by. $50 bucks an hour for him, versus 100+ at the stealership......easy choice for my wallet to make.
Things like more major work..like when my inner primary went....I found (by word of mouth and referrals) a guy that does a lot of work out of his home..he has a 3x bay garage shop with lots of equipment/tools, and knows his stuff. Usually at least several bikes being worked on there any time I stop by. $50 bucks an hour for him, versus 100+ at the stealership......easy choice for my wallet to make.
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08-08-2011, 08:29 AM
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Ditto on my garage for most things. Anything more complex than lets say, cams, I take it to the dealer. Very good dealer, never steered me wrong and very fair.
A friend had is cams done at a local indy instead of the dealer or doing them himself, they were installed incorrectly and now his RK is at the dealer having a new EVO motor installed for $3500.
A friend had is cams done at a local indy instead of the dealer or doing them himself, they were installed incorrectly and now his RK is at the dealer having a new EVO motor installed for $3500.
