Mechanic - Older Bike (XT500)

parko202

Hi Guys,

I need to get a few bits done on XT500 - carb service and electrics work, my only problem is most mechanics I have spoken to aren't keen on looking at the bike as it's too old.

Anyone have any recommendations around or near Dublin? Happy to bring it further (an hour or so away) for the right person.

Thanks

Max Headroom

parko202 wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I need to get a few bits done on XT500 - carb service and electrics work, my only problem is most mechanics I have spoken to aren't keen on looking at the bike as it's too old.

Anyone have any recommendations around or near Dublin? Happy to bring it further (an hour or so away) for the right person.

Thanks

The two most feared words in the motorcycle mechanics bible "Carbs and Electrics".........:P

parko202

Max Headroom wrote: »

The two most feared words in the motorcycle mechanics bible "Carbs and Electrics".........:P

Yup - never too enjoyable work!

Zebbedee

The nice thing about the old XT's is that they are incredibly simple to work on.
Your carb will be easy to dismantle, clean and replace parts on.
What exactly is up with the electrics?
That's probably easily sorted too.

Hotblack Desiato

Any guy who can't fix a carb single shouldn't be working as a mechanic.