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It's always about relationships in all walks of life. I have forged many good relationships. I have a very good relationship with the owners and employees of Suzuki and BMW dealers that I deal with....I feel I get treated very well..for example I get loaner bikes when ever my bikes are in for service, priority bookings, accessory discounts etc. I also help promote their businesses....in the last 3 weeks I have sent two friends two buy bikes from my Suzuki dealership and there has been many more.....it's a two way street, I find.No signature :(
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I think I'm done with any dealerships for the foreseeable future. I bought the BMW from a private seller and it is a total gem. I do my own maintenance on my bikes and have independent Harley and BMW shops for things that transcend my abilities/patience. My father worked for Porsche for twenty years before opening his own shop, which found him (and his customers) much happier. I always prefer the independent shops as a result."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Originally posted by trevor View PostIt's always about relationships in all walks of life.
My guy is the owner/operator. He has a good reputation. His specialty is turbocharging Hayabusas, though one of his earlier projects ('77 KZ1000 turbo) is also on display.
The only other person I've ever seen working there is 'Bob,' who used to own an 11EZ. They own a dynomometer. Their work is impeccable. I'll mention the shop name in a moment (a 'senior' moment ).
His name is Davis. The shop is Powerhouse Motorcycles in West Babylon, New York. They work on sportbikes. The only thing he would do for my Sportster was slap an inspection sticker on it.Last edited by Rob S.; 04-01-2023, 09:45 PM.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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Just replaced the clutch cable on the R1100R. It broke miles from home in bumper to bumper traffic.
Kicking a big twin into gear is not like a wet clutch multi and then had to figure out how to get home without stopping
Got a replacement made by Venhil. I looks very good.
I made the mistake of thinking that a '97 bike was new compared to an '80 850G.
Another newb error to add to my impressive list.97 R1100R
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Update on the R1100R.
A screeching fuel pump is not necessarily a blocked filter. It could be that the last replacement, with the date and mileage scratched on the filter, included not tightening the Oetiker hose clips.
The throttle cable might look okay but someone could have replaced the nipple at the top end resulting in a shortened cable and that's why the throttle position sensor was rotated fully against the stop and the air bypass screws wound fully in to keep the idle speed down.
A forty year old mercury carbtune is not guaranteed to tell the truth.
The shocks might be brand new but that doesn't mean they were set up right. Maybe someone installed them out of the box and just wound the damping up fully to hide the fact that they had little or no preload.
Guilty on all counts of assuming that because it was a much newer bike things would be okay.Last edited by Brendan W; 09-26-2024, 03:59 PM.97 R1100R
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Originally posted by srsupertrap View PostGreat score Mason! Wishing miles of smiles.
I agree with Eli69."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View Post
You're gonna laugh: I gave the R1100R to my brother and am now eyeing a K1200 to replace the Harley.
I have noticed all the K1200RS, K1200GT, R1150RT & R1200RT have dropped into the $3-6K range.
Steve
1979 GS1000E (45 Yrs), 1981 GPz550 (11 Yrs)
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Every time I think I will sell the Sportster, which has a lot of work in its suspension and even more in its motor, I ride it and fall in love with the beast again. There is a visceral quality to an Evo motor that ticks a box for me in a way no other motor has. So ... I'm gearing up to do a Hammer Performance 1275 big bore and have the heads ported. I'll also be upgrading the brakes beyond the stainless lines and EBC pads I've done so far."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostEvery time I think I will sell the Sportster, which has a lot of work in its suspension and even more in its motor, I ride it and fall in love with the beast again. There is a visceral quality to an Evo motor that ticks a box for me in a way no other motor has. So ... I'm gearing up to do a Hammer Performance 1275 big bore and have the heads ported. I'll also be upgrading the brakes beyond the stainless lines and EBC pads I've done so far.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
I thought the bore was already enlarged? How about reminding us of the mods, and details about the next mods. And above all, we need pics...maybe even a 'walk around, start up' video."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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