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    Shop/mechanic in CT/RI area?

    In the process of putting a long-stored GS400 back on the road and am at the point where I'd like access to a professional (or more knowledgeable (than I) amateur) cycle mechanic. Have been told with disdain by the two motorcycle shops nearest me that "we don't work on bikes that old. . ."

    Any suggestions on a shop/person in the Connecticut/Rhode Island vicinity?

    Thanks,

    Seth
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    Hey, what part of Connecticut are you in? I'm in Lisbon, and if you know where that is then you're close enough to perhaps ride with every once in a while.

    How is this related to this thread? Simple:
    I may need a mechanic sometime as well, and would like to know for reference.


    -=Whittey=-

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      #3
      Mechanic

      Well, I recently took my bike(1981 GS550T) into Columbia Motorsports in Columbia, CT. They are a fairly new shop and will work on older bikes if the problems are not to serious. (ie: they don't have to work on the engine..) I am told that they will welcome my bike for more serious work in the winter. Call em, they are listed. There is also a guy from Southern CT on here (sorry, no name), that has some places in southern ct that do good work..

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        #4
        Mechanic part 2

        The guy in Southern Ct name is Gerryy, at least on this site. You can search for him and email him from here. Search the memberlist

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          #5
          It may be a little far for you, but also worthwhile. I'm in Southern NH and have a good friend that is planning on opening a repair/restoration only shop. He took my GS1100EX in and in a month (not long, really) had the basket case of a motor purring like a kitten. His rates are very reasonable, he gets parts for cheaper than retail, and does not mark them up. He is a weekend warrior racer, and just loves to work on bikes. Let me know if you have any interest in going through him, I guarentee he is cheaper than the local shops, and his work is stellar. Send a PM if you want me to hook you up with him.
          Currently bikeless
          '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
          '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

          I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

          "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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            #6
            Ever try Burt Ives or Ives and Sons in Willimantic? New England Cycle in Groton? Columbia Motorsports in Columbia? Those are the suggestions I got (the guy I bought the bike from did his own work).


            -=Whittey=-

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