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Title: Repair shops in San Jose?
Post by: facepants on October 03, 2006, 05:28:04 PM
I just bought a 96 gs500e, and i need to take it to a mechanic.
It dies on me all the time, the choke doesnt work properly, and it has absolutely no power.
The previous owner put in a stage 3 jet kit and k&n filter, and i think thats where the problem is (i dont think he installed it correctly).  I also think that it might need a valve adjustment and who knows what else.

Does anyone know of any good mechanics in San Jose area that I could take it to?

Thanks
Title: Re: Repair shops in San Jose?
Post by: WildBlue on October 03, 2006, 06:11:17 PM
Welcome!  The only one I've been to is Double R Cycles (http://www.doublercycles.com/).  They look like a decent shop but are quite expensive.  After taking my bike in and getting an estimate I decided to dig in and do the wrenching myself!  :o :laugh:

scratch might now of other places as well.
Title: Re: Repair shops in San Jose?
Post by: scratch on October 03, 2006, 06:13:49 PM
Santa Clara Cycle Accessories 730-0600 on El Camino near Wolf.
Title: Re: Repair shops in San Jose?
Post by: pandy on October 03, 2006, 06:39:41 PM
Evolution Suspension (http://www.evolutionsuspension.com), too!  :icon_mrgreen:

They've done 600-mile, 1k-mile, and 4k-mile services for me, as well as lowering my baby. They've always treated me right, and they have the CUTEST dawgie!  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Repair shops in San Jose?
Post by: ostwayne on October 04, 2006, 09:54:25 AM
+1 for santa clara cycle accessories.

I even got to meet the god-like scratch there!  :o
I swear! he's like 6'5", 240 lbs, and makes the motorcycles that are parked outside start as he walks by them!
Title: Re: Repair shops in San Jose?
Post by: scratch on October 04, 2006, 11:34:07 AM
...and lightning bolts come out of my arse... :laugh:
Title: Re: Repair shops in San Jose?
Post by: ostwayne on October 04, 2006, 12:58:24 PM
well that explains the motorcycles starting
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: