tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post7319703529867010399..comments2024-03-02T10:36:11.734-06:00Comments on Everyday Riding: SV650 Service at Lloyd’s Motorcycle Performance CenterChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-84875971824230114312010-04-10T18:38:01.125-05:002010-04-10T18:38:01.125-05:00Dear Jack: You're lucky to have found a mechan...Dear Jack: You're lucky to have found a mechanic and a dealer you trust. The front fork rebuild will be nice. I'm not huge, but my forks used to dive a lot. It feels like a different machine now. Much more composed and steady all the time. I really like it.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-5737027770352040312010-04-09T13:44:37.578-05:002010-04-09T13:44:37.578-05:00Dear Chris:
Interesting pictures of maintainence ...Dear Chris:<br /><br />Interesting pictures of maintainence in progress. I always get a little nevous when my bike or computer gets torn down to the essential parts. I hve a certified BMW wrench that I like and trust -- the legendary Tom Cutter -- a dealer that I like (Hermy's BMW), and a friend who's a BMW K75 Guru.<br /><br />I do okay between the three.<br /><br />Next year, I am going to have stiffer springs installed during a front fort rebuild. My ride is very comfortable, but my huge weight causes the machine t dive in a hard stop. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • Reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-85833432403759016852010-04-07T18:23:48.329-05:002010-04-07T18:23:48.329-05:00Lloyd is also a pretty busy guy. I was really luck...Lloyd is also a pretty busy guy. I was really lucky. It was that appointment or a week or so out.<br /><br />Yea.. I guess riding in the rain and the cheap bearings on the SV means I get to lube more often :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-91908556505365844572010-04-07T18:18:06.290-05:002010-04-07T18:18:06.290-05:00I have a mechanic like that. Unfortunately, the w...I have a mechanic like that. Unfortunately, the way he does business means he's booked solid all the time. <br /><br />Isn't it amazing what you find when you start tearing things down?irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-9625383906590539382010-04-07T17:56:18.178-05:002010-04-07T17:56:18.178-05:00Sojourner: Thanks. I'm glad to have found him ...<b>Sojourner:</b> Thanks. I'm glad to have found him too. You're also lucky to have a good mechanic. The local BMW guys I know take their bikes two hours away rather than use the two local dealers.<br /><br /><b>Bob:</b> Yes, I think so too. It's nice having someone who will take care of the bike. The last two times I went to the dealer (Yamaha & Ural) they broke something on the bike and didn't tell me about it. Annoying to say the least.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-49722921844255041192010-04-07T15:18:27.614-05:002010-04-07T15:18:27.614-05:00Chris:
You've found a Gem. I have had good l...<b>Chris:</b><br /><br />You've found a Gem. I have had good luck with a private mechanic who has his own shop and my dealer is not so bad either. I was considering a BMW but both local dealers have spotty service as evidenced by the chatter on local bike forums.<br /><br />It's always nice to know that your bike is in good hands<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">bobskoot: wet coast scootin</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1204440107409695969.post-79696482914236064392010-04-07T09:52:04.149-05:002010-04-07T09:52:04.149-05:00There is nothing like having/finding someone you t...There is nothing like having/finding someone you trust to handle your bike, someone who treats your bike with the care and attention you would if you could do all your own work. Congrats! <br /><br /> I remember finding the guys who worked on my SV--I still go to them. They are huge BMW guys but the owner owns two SV650 that he races. He knows that bike inside out. I'm blessed that they are also BMW restorers, riders and dealers. I take my bike to them for everything. The BMW shop where I bought the bike, I will never take there! Awful service and disrespectful.Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.com