recommend a mechanic in the midlands...

steve22

Hi, can someone recommend a good mechanic in the midlands for general service stuff, tyres, parts etc...
I used to go to DogBox in Kinnegad but i dont think theyre open any more. Somewhere decent in the Westmeath/Offaly area would be ideal.
Thanks.

gipi

Two of the mechanics who worked in Dogsbox started up their own workshop in Leixlip, Co Kildare (cleverly called Mutts Nuts!) - don't know if that's too far for you?

They've got a fb page (search for Mutts Nuts Motorcycles)

Mr Motorcycle

steve22 wrote: »

Hi, can someone recommend a good mechanic in the midlands for general service stuff, tyres, parts etc...
I used to go to DogBox in Kinnegad but i dont think theyre open any more. Somewhere decent in the Westmeath/Offaly area would be ideal.
Thanks.

you try ccs unlimited in kells co meath 0469241743:D

steve22

gipi wrote: »

Two of the mechanics who worked in Dogsbox started up their own workshop in Leixlip, Co Kildare (cleverly called Mutts Nuts!) - don't know if that's too far for you?

They've got a fb page (search for Mutts Nuts Motorcycles)

Mr Motorcycle wrote: »

you try ccs unlimited in kells co meath 0469241743:D

Thanks for the info guys - looks like a day trip is in order either way! A little distance is worth it if its a good shop.

goodlad

Ya could also try out andys bikes.
He is in Kildare. Ive always used him and find his work and prices good.

http://www.andysbikesnbits.ie/

steve22

goodlad wrote: »

Ya could also try out andys bikes.
He is in Kildare. Ive always used him and find his work and prices good.

http://www.andysbikesnbits.ie/

thanks,
Although now i have too many to choose from... flipping a coin will no longer be the decision maker.
I'll have to check out their websites properly later when i'm not in work.

goodlad

haha. Sure a good few choices cant be a bad thing anyways.

Sure i'd say give em all a call and get ideas on prices n all.

steve22

yeah thats what I'll do alright. Price everything and take it from there. Like you said though, its better to have a few different options than none at all!

Wonda-Boy

Why not do it yourself if its just a small general service? Do you have any other mates into bikes that could help. When I was starting out I was shown by a fella biker how to do a small service and it stuck me good till today.

steve22

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Why not do it yourself if its just a small general service? Do you have any other mates into bikes that could help. When I was starting out I was shown by a fella biker how to do a small service and it stuck me good till today.

Its one of those things i really should learn how to do. I'm sure its not overly difficult but do i trust myself?? .... probably not! I suppose if i managed it once i'd be able to do it regularly but i wouldnt be the best for troubleshooting other problems. Are there any particular tools required to change oil, filters and plugs?

Mr Motorcycle

steve22 wrote: »

Its one of those things i really should learn how to do. I'm sure its not overly difficult but do i trust myself?? .... probably not! I suppose if i managed it once i'd be able to do it regularly but i wouldnt be the best for troubleshooting other problems. Are there any particular tools required to change oil, filters and plugs?

The tool kit supplied with your bike should have all the tools you require fo a simple service,(plug socket,10/12 mil spanners etc)
you might need a oil filter strap or vice grips but should be simple enough

Wonda-Boy

Well I would have been in the same boat starting out so there is no shame in admitting it, I would have not serviced my FZ6 either for the very 1st time thats why I asked around.

Its handy to have someone around to help just in case you leave a sump plug off and re fill the oil....LMFAO

Please Kill Me

steve22 wrote: »

Hi, can someone recommend a good mechanic in the midlands for general service stuff, tyres, parts etc...
I used to go to DogBox in Kinnegad but i dont think theyre open any more. Somewhere decent in the Westmeath/Offaly area would be ideal.
Thanks.

Yeah, Derek is long gone. The lads have a new place as already mentioned. (Mutt's Nuts) What about Chopper, he's only a kick in the arse from Kinnegad. Regardless of people's opinions of him from Biker, he's a different person in real life and a good spanner man to boot.

steveone

Please Kill Me wrote: »

Yeah, Derek is long gone. The lads have a new place as already mentioned. (Mutt's Nuts) What about Chopper, he's only a kick in the arse from Kinnegad. Regardless of people's opinions of him from Biker, he's a different person in real life and a good spanner man to boot.

I'd suggest anto (chopper) too.... lookup poleon motorcycles or whatever he's called now..he's a helpful lad too.
I wasn't aware there was nonsense about him on a certain bicker forum-thats a lack of respect for a lad who's been a mod there since the days when it was worth looking in on.now its just too many people giving out about their neighbours.

what bike is it? I hope you don't have to spend half the day taking off fairings ha!

steve22

Mr Motorcycle wrote: »

The tool kit supplied with your bike should have all the tools you require fo a simple service,(plug socket,10/12 mil spanners etc)
you might need a oil filter strap or vice grips but should be simple enough

so basic enough stuff, thats not too bad. thanks for that.

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Well I would have been in the same boat starting out so there is no shame in admitting it, I would have not serviced my FZ6 either for the very 1st time thats why I asked around.

Its handy to have someone around to help just in case you leave a sump plug off and re fill the oil....LMFAO

Ha! thats the worry alright, you'd be a long time re-filling then!! suppose we all have to start somewhere though!!

Please Kill Me wrote: »

Yeah, Derek is long gone. The lads have a new place as already mentioned. (Mutt's Nuts) What about Chopper, he's only a kick in the arse from Kinnegad. Regardless of people's opinions of him from Biker, he's a different person in real life and a good spanner man to boot.

steveone wrote: »

I'd suggest anto (chopper) too.... lookup poleon motorcycles or whatever he's called now..he's a helpful lad too.
I wasn't aware there was nonsense about him on a certain bicker forum-thats a lack of respect for a lad who's been a mod there since the days when it was worth looking in on.now its just too many people giving out about their neighbours.

what bike is it? I hope you don't have to spend half the day taking off fairings ha!

Two votes for Chopper so... might be worth a go. I've heard of his place before but never made the trip. do you think he'd be willing to show me a few things too because i'd really like to learn the basics myself!
Its an old fireblade so plenty of plastic to remove!!

Please Kill Me

steve22 wrote: »

Two votes for Chopper so... might be worth a go. I've heard of his place before but never made the trip. do you think he'd be willing to show me a few things too because i'd really like to learn the basics myself!
Its an old fireblade so plenty of plastic to remove!!

Yeah, Anto is sound. He might let ya look in, depends how busy he is I suppose.

steve22

Please Kill Me wrote: »

Yeah, Anto is sound. He might let ya look in, depends how busy he is I suppose.

Only one way to find out. Thanks for that.

steveone

Its an old fireblade so plenty of plastic to remove!![/QUOTE]


and it was just then that steveone remembered why he liked harleys.......:D

steve22

QUOTE]and it was just then that steveone remembered why he liked harleys.......:D[/QUOTE]

I'd almost agree with you........almost!!

spiggotpaddy

steveone wrote: »

Its an old fireblade so plenty of plastic to remove!!

and it was just then that steveone remembered why he liked harleys.......:D[/QUOTE]

I'd have the plastics removed from a blade much quicker than I could polish all that lovely harley chrome. Although I don't know if the latter is work or therapy.

steve22

I'd have the plastics removed from a blade much quicker than I could polish all that lovely harley chrome. Although I don't know if the latter is work or therapy.[/QUOTE]


That sounds like a proposal for a challenge … although it may be slightly more than the bottom/middle fairing that needs to come of this bike!!

steveone

spiggotpaddy wrote: »

and it was just then that steveone remembered why he liked harleys.......:D

I'd have the plastics removed from a blade much quicker than I could polish all that lovely harley chrome. Although I don't know if the latter is work or therapy.[/QUOTE]

hah I wont be taking the bait there:D mines proper..lowered, smelly...homepainted..loud as the horns of jericho.

basic..not rusty but it is ....used looking....:D as for the lovely harley chrome? 'that ****'s mostly plastic..peels in an act..

spiggotpaddy

hah I wont be taking the bait there:D mines proper..lowered, smelly...homepainted..loud as the horns of jericho.

basic..not rusty but it is ....used looking....:D as for the lovely harley chrome? 'that ****'s mostly plastic..peels in an act..[/QUOTE]

Yeah right, I'd say it takes you an hour just to do the push rod covers with a can of pledge in one hand and your GF's nickers in the other.