It would help to know your location.
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Hi
i'm a new rider, just wanna keep some mechanic's number in hand just in case, i heard there are some good ones that actually comes to you, please let me know.
Thanks
Ricky
It would help to know your location.
2006 GSXR 1000
2007 GSXR 600 (track - sold)
PM me if you have a good track bike for sale
oh sorry, i'm at markham, around steeles and kennedy
Z1 Cycletech.....Bayview and Green Lane in Thornhill.
What bike do you ride?
Heritage Power Sports (near castlefield and caledonia). Daniel is an incredibly thorough mechanic who does both bikes and cars. Can recommend without hesitation.
In Markham (markham road and 7 roughly), is Racer5's new shop. Lots of race bike prep, upgrades and maintenane. They maintain my trackbike for me.
Both are site sponsors on GTAM if you need to contact em.
Current:
2006 GSX-R 600
SOAR #46. Please don't hurt the FNG lol
Thanks for the info
Ninja 250
I brought a bike to Heritage once, he dangerously overinflated the tires he installed (I'm not talking a couple PSI), overfilled the oil, and set the bike to idle too high. I'm sure people have had great maintenance done there, but that wasn't my singular experience. Take it with a grain of salt.
1989 Yamaha FZR400 (Sold)
2008 Suzuki DRZ400SM (Sold)
2010 Ducati Monster 696
There's a few things you can try for dealing with a dead battery. Two are quick and one is slow.
1. Try a bump start. Some people recommend using second gear. Anyway, turn the ignition on, make sure the kill switch is set to run, etc., and put the bike in gear. With your buddy on his bike and holding the clutch in, you push the bike to get some speed going (down a gentle grade is nice) then your buddy can release the clutch gently, which will cause the engine to crank - and maybe start. Your buddy needs to be ready to pull the clutch in again whether the engine starts or not.
Bump starting a bike can be easy or tricky, depending on many factors, including your own 'have a clue-ness'. It is possible to bump start a bike by yourself. Be careful or the bike will end up on its side (or worse) and you and your buddy will be sad. Hopefully you have someplace other than a busy road to do this.
2. Try jump starting it. Use jumper cables and your car / truck. Standard sequence for connecting, as if it's a car. With the car / truck running, try starting the motorcycle. Don't crank too long.
In either case, if the bike starts, let it run a while in order to charge the battery some. Ideally, your buddy can go for a 20 - 30 minute ride to build up at least a little charge in it. Rev's above 3k or so are better for charging than below.
3. Buy a battery tender (or charger) and charge the battery. This technique takes the most time and some investment of money but is quite reliable and easier.
Letting a battery run completely out of charge is a good way to shorten its life, if not kill it altogether. Even if you can revive the old one, your buddy should see about getting a new battery. Better safe than sorry, I say. Being stranded away from home due to a bad battery ruins my day.
Peace.
The_Squire - Waterloo
2003 Honda CBR1100XX
2002 Honda VFR800
2003 Honda CBR600RR
yes...but just leave the car off
a battery tender is for maintaining a good battery
a battery charger is for......charging
I ride hard & fast on street and track.....get the right advice @ Riders Choice .......I dive deep with The Dive Academy in Oakville.....come dive with us
This will do both...
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...r-Charger.aspx
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