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27-11-2010, 02:48pm
(This post was last modified: 27-11-2010, 02:51pm by Throwdown!.)
That is not an uncommon experience in my view. My advice is to learn how to do all the regular work and use mechanics only for the big stuff, where you get better value for money.
Changing oil, brake pads, fluids, plugs, maintaining chain etc...are all quick and easy to learn. Even taking your wheel off for a tyre change saves you $50. Before long, you'll be stripping the whole thing back to levels where you will surprise yourself.
Particular to the busa, learn how to take the nose off - it'll raise your confidence for the rest of it. For big jobs - dyno or things like replacing cam chain, overhauling the fuel pump or cleaning the injectors - I'd recommend S&R Pro in Penrith, but there are a few others, I'd bet.
I would NOT recommend any of the Actions or Western in Penrith. That said, the franchises fluctuate every time they lose a decent mechanic. If you find one that does a good job, insist on them doing your bike and don't leave it with them if that guy is ill or has left.
Finally - do your own electrics. Even good mechanics don't seem to be that good at it.
Changing oil, brake pads, fluids, plugs, maintaining chain etc...are all quick and easy to learn. Even taking your wheel off for a tyre change saves you $50. Before long, you'll be stripping the whole thing back to levels where you will surprise yourself.
Particular to the busa, learn how to take the nose off - it'll raise your confidence for the rest of it. For big jobs - dyno or things like replacing cam chain, overhauling the fuel pump or cleaning the injectors - I'd recommend S&R Pro in Penrith, but there are a few others, I'd bet.
I would NOT recommend any of the Actions or Western in Penrith. That said, the franchises fluctuate every time they lose a decent mechanic. If you find one that does a good job, insist on them doing your bike and don't leave it with them if that guy is ill or has left.
Finally - do your own electrics. Even good mechanics don't seem to be that good at it.
Carpe Diem!