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KarGo said:
Nice, thanks.

He quoted me $250, seems a bit pricey.
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In life you get what you pay for.

Ive been to many mechanics / shops over the years and here's something ive learned.

When you try to save money you usually end up doing the job twice.

A lot of places are quick to take your money, make promises and never deliver.

When you go to get something done at Rob's its not the cheapest in the city, but its done right the first time, on time and you can rest assured your bike isn't gonna come back damaged like other places. ;)
 
KarGo said:
I've been looking on kijiji for a home mechanic to do some work on my bike. (steering bearings)
If you know any mechanics that work for a reasonable rate (Non-shop rates), please post here/ pm me.

Has any one used this guy: http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?A...BAAAAAgAAAAAAD0JApmm+SsLU3Ws7YlFBiPme9xfZJ/Q*


*preferably near etobicoke
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Dude, get a pdf version of your bike's factory manual, buy a torque wrench, and new bearings from dealer (or elsewhere if you can get quality parts) and do it yourself it's a simple job. On your naked bike this should be a breeze. I use a car jack under my gsxrs' oil pans when working on steering bearings. Not very stable and you've got to be very careful not to drop the bike but I've got the job done multiple times on 3 different bikes. The money you spend on tools and parts will be cheaper than any mechanic and you get to keep them and use them in the future...

Edit: If you need to change the bearing race on the steering stem, this part only I would take to a shop with proper tools to remove it and a press the new one in place. For the bearing races on the frame neck I used a brass rod and a hammer
 
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Rossi86 said:
Dude, get a pdf version of your bike's factory manual, buy a torque wrench, and new bearings from dealer (or elsewhere if you can get quality parts) and do it yourself it's a simple job. On your naked bike this should be a breeze. I use a car jack under my gsxrs' oil pans when working on steering bearings. Not very stable and you've got to be very careful not to drop the bike but I've got the job done multiple times on 3 different bikes. The money you spend on tools and parts will be cheaper than any mechanic and you get to keep them and use them in the future...

Edit: If you need to change the bearing race on the steering stem, this part only I would take to a shop with proper tools to remove it and a press the new one in place. For the bearing races on the frame neck I used a brass rod and a hammer
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Thanks, i'll look into that.

cbcanada said:
So what is not pricey in your opinion?
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Sorry, my mistake, Pannon offered me $180 labour.

These guys offered me $250. Got them mixed http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...orcycle-Service-and-Repair-W0QQAdIdZ561442564

I think pannon's rate is reasonable.
 
KarGo said:
Thanks, i'll look into that.



Sorry, my mistake, Pannon offered me $180 labour.

These guys offered me $250. Got them mixed http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...orcycle-Service-and-Repair-W0QQAdIdZ561442564
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Was the $250 quote for parts included from these guys as you only mentioned $180 labour from Pannon?

Has anyone on this forum ever used Canada Cycle Sport? Any feedback would be apreciated. I am in Etobicoke and I am trying to find a reputable shop for major repairs I cant do my self and to order parts. I realize shop rates are around $90/hr at most places but the price of parts varies considerably although they all seem to order from the same distributors/catalogues. ie Parts Canada, Kimpex etc. I have seen discrepancies of over $50 on $100 suggested retail price aftermarket parts. Some local shops quoted up to $134 for the same part I had delivered to my house for $89 shipping included from Guelph . (special order through Kimpex from Royal Distributing).
 
KarGo said:
Nice, thanks.

He quoted me $250, seems a bit pricey.
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I am not sure if you realize whats involved in changing head bearings.

I am assuming this is for the DRZ400?

Check your PM.
 
Moto-Suzzi G50 said:
Was the $250 quote for parts included from these guys as you only mentioned $180 labour from Pannon?

Has anyone on this forum ever used Canada Cycle Sport? Any feedback would be apreciated. I am in Etobicoke and I am trying to find a reputable shop for major repairs I cant do my self and to order parts. I realize shop rates are around $90/hr at most places but the price of parts varies considerably although they all seem to order from the same distributors/catalogues. ie Parts Canada, Kimpex etc. I have seen discrepancies of over $50 on $100 suggested retail price aftermarket parts. Some local shops quoted up to $134 for the same part I had delivered to my house for $89 shipping included from Guelph . (special order through Kimpex from Royal Distributing).
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Have you contacted Riders Choice? They are relatively close to you and have excellent technicians. I don't let anyone else touch my bikes.
 
frekeyguy said:
I am not sure if you realize whats involved in changing head bearings.

I am assuming this is for the DRZ400?

Check your PM.
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That's the guy I was going to recommend to you. Frekeyguy does great work, lives in Brampton. Myself and a few friends have used him, all with perfect results.
 
Id do it for much cheaper then what you posted, I just did a set of fork seals for a member last night.

Only problem you is I get the impression you want them to come to your house? If so it would be hard for me to bring all the stands and my press to remove your bottom inner bearing race from your stem...I could always bring it to the shop press it off and press the new one on and come back with it thou....

Hardest part about doing steering bearings it supporting the bike to remove the front end, and then removing the front end......Other then that its a 30 min job to simply change the bearings...

Almost everyone that has me powder coat their frame, bring the frame and bottom triple with the bearings still in them...I have to remove and re install them for the coating process, so I do a ton of them per year
 
KarGo said:
I've been looking on kijiji for a home mechanic to do some work on my bike. (steering bearings)
If you know any mechanics that work for a reasonable rate (Non-shop rates), please post here/ pm me.
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Do it yourself. It's not hard. I had no manual, no internet, and nobody to assist (1994 to an FZR1000). You just pop out the race (top and bottom), and take that and the bearings (or just the part numbers) to a bearing supply shop to get a new set (I know of one in Burlington). Reverse the process, torque it down, test, then enjoy. The race must come out and go back in evenly.
 
JohnnyP636 said:
Id do it for much cheaper then what you posted, I just did a set of fork seals for a member last night.

Only problem you is I get the impression you want them to come to your house? If so it would be hard for me to bring all the stands and my press to remove your bottom inner bearing race from your stem...I could always bring it to the shop press it off and press the new one on and come back with it thou....

Hardest part about doing steering bearings it supporting the bike to remove the front end, and then removing the front end......Other then that its a 30 min job to simply change the bearings...

Almost everyone that has me powder coat their frame, bring the frame and bottom triple with the bearings still in them...I have to remove and re install them for the coating process, so I do a ton of them per year
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+1 to Johnny

He came to get my bike on a freezing day last year and blew off the dust before sending me off a few weeks later. Takes the time to explain stuff to you too!
 
Thanks everyone, I've gotten quite a few pm. I'm waiting for the weather to warm up a bit before I can ride to a shop.

RedDogDarren said:
Do it yourself. It's not hard. I had no manual, no internet, and nobody to assist (1994 to an FZR1000). You just pop out the race (top and bottom), and take that and the bearings (or just the part numbers) to a bearing supply shop to get a new set (I know of one in Burlington). Reverse the process, torque it down, test, then enjoy. The race must come out and go back in evenly.
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There are some great videos on youtube explaining the process, however I'm not brave enough to tackle it on my own yet. I haven't even done a oil change, this spring will be my first.
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