How can I find a reputable mechanic?

[Phoenix Kat]

I would love to learn how to do all the work my bike needs myself, but sometimes it seems that's just not practical. However, judging from the missing and mismatched nuts, washers, and bolts already on my bike, I'm hesitant to let/pay someone to work on my bike for me. How do you guys and girls find a happy medium with this, and how do you find reputable mechanics in your area?

[JokerZwild]

I just said screw it and took a course.

[arsenic]

go to a SUZUKI DEALERSHIP using factory certified techs. They know their stuff. I am one

[cybrnathan]

"Reputable Mechanic"?... He's having lunch with the "Honest Lawyer"

[katanawarrior]

"Reputable Mechanic"?... He's having lunch with the "Honest Lawyer"

[GytRDunKat]

Ouch!

[ICEG]

read the service manual get haynes and read it a couple of times untill you get familiar with it then diy

[HemiKat]

go to a SUZUKI DEALERSHIP using factory certified techs. They know their stuff. I am one

I work a dealership (car) and I can tell you from experience, just becuase they are factory certified doesnt mean they arent a bunch of hacks!

[whitecl0ver]

If you dont want to work on your stuff yourself...listen to word of mouth, if some one does good work ppl will be talking about it....Go to biker hang outs and ask around....

[CenCalKat]

If you dont want to work on your stuff yourself...listen to word of mouth, if some one does good work ppl will be talking about it....Go to biker hang outs and ask around....

Beat me to it!

Seriously, ask around, go to bike nights. I met my mechanic when I was out riding one day (he rides the same roads) at a roadside cafe. Asked around, heard he was good. Started out by having him do a couple minor things for me just to see how he and his guys were (he has a certified suzuki tech that works for him). Now, I go there all the time, often it's just to hang out and BS with the guys in the shop.

In my experience, if you find a good one and make friends with them, they will usually take the extra time to make sure your chit is squared away and no extra costs, usually a little discount.

[whitecl0ver]

In my experience, if you find a good one and make friends with them, they will usually take the extra time to make sure your chit is squared away and no extra costs, usually a little discount.

Thats right....see all these new kids....just dont know nothing any more....

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[GytRDunKat]

Thats right....see all these new kids....just dont know nothing any more....

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... fell off my computer chair?

[Enjay386]

"reputable mechanic"?... He's having lunch with the "honest lawyer"

lol +1

[HemiKat]

... fell off my computer chair?

[Jreid843]

I work a dealership (car) and I can tell you from experience, just becuase they are factory certified doesnt mean they arent a bunch of hacks!

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