3 September 2010

Motorcycle Mechanics????

3 September 2010 | By Mulberry

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Just wondering if anyone can reccommend a good motorcycle mechanic in Canberra????

[ED – Agusta MV needs a service?]

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tbevan10:58 am 26 Apr 21

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a mechanic to diagnose a Chinese quad bike starting problem. I have had a couple of knock backs from a couple of repairers, “sorry we don’t work on those bikes” I’m stuck! I just want to find someone who is able to help. Grateful for any recommendations.

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Capital Retro6:18 pm 26 Apr 21

Park it outside the Chinese Embassy with a sign like “this is a dud and no one will fix it” attached to it.

Does anyone else remember the farmer who bought a giant fault-plagued Belarus tractor which no one would fix so he parked it on the median strip in Canberra avenue outside the Russian Embassy? That was about 30 years ago.

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Sjose2:59 pm 25 Jul 15

Hey all, tried calling total motorcycle solutions but the phone numbers don’t work. I ended up taking my motorbike to dahlitz at queanbeyan. Charged me $300 for an oil change, brake fluid change and general checkup. Is that normal ? Labour was $200. I own a Honda cbr 500r.

p17:15 pm 28 Oct 10

rosscoact said :

Axle in Woden is good with the exotics and has a dyno.

I have been thinking of finding a place in wooden, so I can dropnthe bike and walk to work.

DJ5:41 pm 28 Oct 10

Fiona said :

Wraith said :

Rick Miller at RAM Engineering in Weston, works from his home, been at it for 25+ years, and good at what he does. 62885229. Honest and a Gentleman.

What they said.

+1 and his prices are very reasonable. Changed the pipes and serviced my v-twin Honda a few years back and it cost me less than the quoted price of CMC and Action for just the service.

rosscoact4:59 pm 28 Oct 10

Bruce is ok with mechanical but if it’s electrical he’s a bit rough in my experience (and I’ve been to him a half a dozen times)

Dahlitz in queanbeyan are good for jap bikes.

Axle in Woden is good with the exotics and has a dyno

There are three Canberra dealers (japanese, italian and chinese motorcycles) who are absolute hacks and wouldn’t have a clue but I don’t want to get sued. They will charge you heaps then ruin your motorcycle.

Pommy bastard4:10 pm 28 Oct 10

‘Nother big up for Bruce’s. They do me and the road rocket proud…

chesnex3:16 pm 28 Oct 10

After reading this thread I went to see Mat at Total Motorcycle Solutions. I used to go to Bruce’s who is very good however I now live in Jerra. All I can say is that Mat gave great customer service and had my bike fixed within a couple of hours. He said it was a minor problem and for what seems a rarity in the world of mechanics the price reflected that. He also checked over the bike an topped up the oil. Highly recommended.

Cheers

Fiona5:24 pm 03 Sep 10

Wraith said :