Service

RosieJoe

Anyone here any feedback on GEM Motorcycles for a bike service?

Muahahaha

Can't say I have ever got any work done there but am familar with the owner as Dave Lyons runs bike lessons out of there and I rented a bike from him for the test. He seems like a decent guy and his workshop was very clean and organised. While I was there two motocycle Gardai were also there which suggests he's a trusted mechanic

rat_race

RosieJoe wrote: »

Anyone here any feedback on GEM Motorcycles for a bike service?

Friend of mine recently had a bad experience. Nothing major, just the usual: no communcation, no keeping word regarding time, not being there when they said they would, etc, and not doing the work when they said they would (he actually took the bike back, with no job done).

In terms of their quality of work, I've no idea. But it's enough to turn me off.

Wonda-Boy

Is it just a routine service the bike needs Joe? Or is it more specific......I take it, its the bandit you are giving the once over.

RosieJoe

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Is it just a routine service the bike needs Joe? Or is it more specific......I take it, its the bandit you are giving the once over.

Need to get the valve clearance done which is a bit more than my capabilities. Usually do the routine service myself

BaronVon

Muahahaha wrote: »

While I was there two motocycle Gardai were also there which suggests he's a trusted mechanic

Or they were investigating him.......:D

The Shane

AFAIK he had the Garda contract back when he was in his previous place. Still a fair few go to him for their personal bikes.

Recently got new tyres fitted by and had a service done by him. Nice bloke. No hassle either if you're going past and want something quick done, he'll do it there and then.

That was the first time I got him to service my bike and it was just routine. Not sure how much it would cost.

Shane, The

Nodster

Muahahaha wrote: »

Can't say I have ever got any work done there but am familar with the owner as Dave Lyons runs bike lessons out of there and I rented a bike from him for the test. He seems like a decent guy and his workshop was very clean and organised. While I was there two motocycle Gardai were also there which suggests he's a trusted mechanic

Trusted unit of mechanics who know bikes well, all the guys in work (Donnybrook) leave bikes in with Dave Mc and crew. They look after a good few short circuit/road races and thats good enough for me

Muahahaha

infacteh wrote: »

Or they were investigating him.......:D

I had thought that at first but he was having such a laugh with the Gardai it was obvious he knew them

The Shane wrote: »

AFAIK he had the Garda contract back when he was in his previous place. Still a fair few go to him for their personal bikes.

That's exactly what it looked like when I saw them, they weren't getting the Garda motorbikes seen to, most likely arranging a time to drop their own bikes in.

Anyway like I said I've never used him but just got the impression that he runs a good shop.

rat_race

Yep. I feel a bit bad giving them/him a negative report just for communcation. AFAIK he's a good guy to go to and does good work.

pjackson

Dave fitted a Scottoiler last week for me. Neat work and excellent turnaround - I could only leave it with him for two hours. Had a couple of previous dealings and again very positive. Nice guy too.

RosieJoe

Thanks for the feedback. Stuck at the moment in ending the bike but I'll keep Dave in mind