Motorcycle Servicing

Fireblade1000

I am recently back on two wheels and am looking for a good decent motorcycle mechanic who will treat my bike properly - i have had some piss poor work done from various places in the past and now that im back and a few years have past im sure there must be reliable honest shops around as in this day and age surely they couldnt be getting away with lack lustre work

GBX

Tis a big country... Where are you based ?

Fireblade1000

Good Point mate - living in Dublin

knucklehead6

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200132#Comment_119200132

Cityspares

http://www.cityspares.ie/

bladespin

Cotters.

Bluefoam

What are The Gem like these days? used to use them in the old days and got good service

LollipopJimmy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119200838#Comment_119200838

Like most places they are booked out solid. There's a gap in the market for somebody to open a big facility but it seems there's a massive shortage of suitably qualified bike mechanics.

Sorry I'm no help!

Peppa Cig

hope it’s ok to jump on thread and ask Same question please - Tullamore

Melted

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119201043#Comment_119201043

Am I right in saying that there is no official certification path for motorcycle mechaninc in Ireland not like the UK?

Thought I read that somewhere.

LollipopJimmy

I dont think there is tbh.

greasepalm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119201010#Comment_119201010

No gem as in Ranelagh as rebuilt years ago.

Not sure if LME still around Dublin 14

https://lmemotorcycles.com

Esel

Any opinions on Leo O'Reilly's at Binns Bridge? He's there a long time - used to race back in the day.

Bluefoam

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119202876#Comment_119202876

The Gem is the little workshop down a lane in Ranelagh... it wasn't actually part of the New Gem (Grahams; which is ling gone), but they supported each other. The Gem is still there. I'm just wondering if anyone is familiar with them and if they still do good work?

LollipopJimmy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119202876#Comment_119202876

I bought a filter from LME during lockdown. Looks more a hobby shop these days but he'll get ya parts.

Miscreant

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119204994#Comment_119204994

I would have called it Donnybrook as it is in a lane, right beside Sachs Hotel. :)

I had my Pan European serviced there last year and the guys were absolutely fantastic. Very helpful and willing to answer questions, the price was good too (it was more than a standard service, I got a new exhaust as well). I would highly recommend them.

Bluefoam

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119205381#Comment_119205381

But it's in Ranelagh, you can call it whatever you like 🤣

Good to know they are still good though. I'll drop in next time I need a service

greasepalm

Address: GEM Workshop, Rear of, 63 Morehampton Rd, Dublin, D04 WC60

newmember2

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119208001#Comment_119208001

Yes...it's in Donnybrook...they did have a workshop in Chelmsford Lane in Ranelagh previously. Found them useless.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058250156/motorcycle-servicing

Would recommend Stefan in Scotts in Harolds Cross.

galwaytt

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119201043#Comment_119201043

it's like everything else : no-one wants to pay properly, and won't invest in training etc. And, as customers, we're a bit culpable as well: always chasing price.

Bikes today aren't like old CB400 Superdreams and GP125's - the tech and knowledge on new bikes is every bit as high as the highest spec cars - and some of those are €125 - €175 and hour to get serviced.........and needs tech just to find things on it: my GoldWing a case in point...........

How often would ye folks be servicing a bike?

I know with cars it's generally recommended every 1 year, or X miles, whichever comes first, but it seems that many people's bikes just spend a lot of time sitting up, not going anywhere.

blade1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119219381#Comment_119219381

Oil one year or 6000km. ( Less even if u want but that's as long as I'd leave it.)

Brake/Clutch fluid every two years.

Coolant every 3 years.

Plugs will depend on what type of plug u use.

Anything else will be kept an eye on with regular checks.

Trigger Happy

Another recommendation for Stefan in Scotts.

Melted

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119219381#Comment_119219381

User manual has everything you need to know regarding intervals, thats what I follow. The major things like fluids and engine servicing I am like clock work. the other smaller maintenance things like adjustments here and there I tend to just keep an eye on it and sort them as see fit.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119220339#Comment_119220339

I appreciate that, cheers.

I've racked up a fair bit of mileage on mine so plan to get it serviced "properly" (ie; not DIY it, but give it to a bike shop) and then hopefully take over doing it myself from then on. All the fluids seem fairly simple, but plugs and and chain stuff seems daunting (other than tightening it).

boredatwork82

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119201061#Comment_119201061

I use central motorcycles out behind the Toyota garage on the kilbeggan road. Absolutely top notch guys and excellent to deal with.