roadrash
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editYeah, already spoke to him and got myself slotted in. He seemed like a good guy, just wanted to hear some second opinions.
editYeah, already spoke to him and got myself slotted in. He seemed like a good guy, just wanted to hear some second opinions.
I used to think that too as he was the first shop I went to for to for a few years, because his rates were low and he was really local. Then I heard him tell sexual jokes about his teenage daughter to illicit laughs from complete strangers. And those who really know him would know how much he talked about his wife to customers. The disrespectful things he would say about his customers to other customers behind their backs started to get worse the more I knew him. I've observed him do quite a few things that are really inappropriate to customers - even when it comes to repair work on their bikes. We can all have different opinions and different senses of humour, but he's just not the type of business I would want to give my hard earned money to or even associate with. Maybe he has changed for the better, as he was a man of very low morals.He’s a bit gruff to some but, I find he has a great sense of humour.
I used to think that too as he was the first shop I went to for to for a few years, because his rates were low and he was really local. Then I heard him tell sexual jokes about his teenage daughter to illicit laughs from complete strangers. And those who really know him would know how much he talked about his wife to customers. The disrespectful things he would say about his customers to other customers behind their backs started to get worse the more I knew him. I've observed him do quite a few things that are really inappropriate to customers - even when it comes to repair work on their bikes. We can all have different opinions and different senses of humour, but he's just not the type of business I would want to give my hard earned money to or even associate with. Maybe he has changed for the better, as he was a man of very low morals.
That stuff aside, he's going to be retiring soon anyways, so if I was looking for a Toronto based mechanic, I would look for one that I could rely on for years to come. I also did take my bike to Tom at CycleWerx @ Keele & Bloor and had good experiences there, but I have heard other reviews that were not as nice.
edit: My vote would easily go to Speedworx or Pro6.
And I get that people have different experiences. There are many positive reviews of him, his work and his shop and I don't discredit those in any way - just providing my personal, honest observations. I wouldn't be surprised if I posted many good reviews on about the shop when I was going there 10-15 years ago.Ted has done tire changes and certifications for me over the 18 years I’ve been riding. Never once have I heard him say a bad thing about his wife or daughter. He does have a unique sense of humour though.
Did you purchase the tires from him ? Wondering if the pricing is competitive with St. Onge located in Barrie.Just an update. I got my bike back from Ted today after getting new tires and an oil change (the weather threw a wrench in my original plans so I had to leave it there for a day). I'm very happy with the service and thought Ted did a good job.
He answers the phone, seems like a direct and honest guy, the prices seem reasonable. All in all, I'm happy with the experience and I'd go back again.
Did you purchase the tires from him ? Wondering if the pricing is competitive with St. Onge located in Barrie.
Nice! I got some crazy quotes from ATC Corral. I should call Rosey for quotes. Worst case I'll ride to st. Onge and get them installed.Yup. Michelin Pilot Power 2CTs. Seems to have many of them in stock. 400 installed for both front and rear.
I've only had terrible exp with Snow City service dept.
I brought in one of my previous bikes as I had a check engine light come on while riding.
They told me they could scan it to pull the code, but I would have to leave it with them for 3 or 4 days as they were "really busy"...
Went home, googled how to rig up a cheater method to pull the codes and had my answer in 30 seconds.
The parts counter people, and sales people are great though.
Unless there is another issue...I fail to see how this is a terrible experience. "They were busy" doesn't seem to qualify.
Well, it sounds reasonable until I think that we're just talking about telling me what a code says... it's a 30 second problem for anyone that wants to actually help you. I don't bother going back if people tell me to wait 4 days for something like that.
I just got off the phone with David, the mechanic that was at Flying Squirrel with Glen, and they apparently split on good terms.
Dave opened up a shop at Eatern and Carlaw called Alleycat Motorcycle Service, he did my work at the FS, and it was pretty good overall.
Glen at FS moved within the same building (didn't call him yet tho as I believe he is closed now) to a smaller unit that seems to be doing just retail. May edit this after I speak with Glen as I forgot his GTAM handle...
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