[46alpha]

My fork seals are leaking (2001 Yamy YZF600R) My first bike, still newb, still learning. I was going to take it into MOM's to get the work done. Anyone had good/bad experiences with their service dept.? I had a not so good experience with the sales dept, so I'm unsure. Did a quick search, but found nothing.

TIA

[OreoGitorio]

www.computrackboston.com is another option. Peter Kates is a member here (gmdcomputrack). He'll probably cut you a NESR discount. Shoot him a PM or give him a call (number's on the webiste)

[Currently]

I can't speak about their service ... but they will never see my shadow darken their door again. NEVER!

[46alpha]

Originally Posted by Currently

I can't speak about their service ... but they will never see my shadow darken their door again. NEVER!

Wow. And that's why I ask. I had a bad experience with the sales rep., but does that mean the service dept. is a bunch of thieves as well?

Oreo, that looks like a great place, but a bit out of my way. I like to find something more local to make drop off/ pick up doable during the work week. Time off for me right now is impossible.

[Josephd14]

You can find him up at the Track for races and trackdays, maybe you could give them to him then.. He specailizes in Suspension, Why bring them to some monkey, I would work on my own forks before I would consider bringing them to a dealer..

[OreoGitorio]

+1.... I'll never bring my bike to a dealer. I do it myself or bring it to a specialist. Might be a little outta my way, but it's so much more worth it... and 1/2 the time they're cheaper than the dealer, too.

[union]

Originally Posted by Josephd14

You can find him up at the Track for races and trackdays, maybe you could give them to him then.. He specailizes in Suspension, Why bring them to some monkey, I would work on my own forks before I would consider bringing them to a dealer..

And we both know what happened when you worked on your forks

[l3uddha]

Originally Posted by union

And we both know what happened when you worked on your forks

do tell!




+1 to GMD and Peter Kates. I'm sure he can answer any questions you have & provide some great insight on adjustments on the springs you have; something the yahoos with wrenches at MOM's can't (or wont) do. Hell; he can answer the questions you dont even know you have!

[97BladeRider]

Originally Posted by l3uddha

do tell!




+1 to GMD and Peter Kates. I'm sure he can answer any questions you have & provide some great insight on adjustments on the springs you have; something the yahoos with wrenches at MOM's can't (or wont) do. Hell; he can answer the questions you dont even know you have!

Plus, PK can even help you adjust your suspension to suit your riding style.

[RyanNicholson]

yea, i mean if its only the seals it isn't a huge deal to fix i dont think....but def talk w/ PK at GMD....great guy, great work....worth the effort to have him do the work.

[rebelpacket]

+1 for GMD. Both Mike and Peter run tight shops, and know their business. Going to a dealer is like gambling.

[stoinkythepig]

Whatever you do, make sure the cause of the leaking is addressed as well. Often there's a tiny imperfection in the tubes that cuts the seals. A nylon rubbed on the polished surface will likely catch on the imperfection and can help find it.

[Ryno]

Stay away from MOM's whatever you do!

[Currently]

Originally Posted by Ryno

Stay away from MOM's whatever you do!

Another one!

How can those people stay in business?
I know that I am done with them ... permanently.

[46alpha]

okokokokok, no MOM's for me. In a fit of no time/ want to just get it done, I took it to RJ's down in Nashua. They seem to have a better rep than MOM's. I know it's still gonna cost me, but I just want this done so I can get back out and ride.

[Crash Dummy Denno]

i have to say i have brought bikes to MOMs twice for service and they were great! just my experience

one was a blown engine (low end crank shaft or something) and the other was a slide on the left side thru an intersection -thought it was totalled - he worked with me and the insurance to fix it

i believe the guys name is Chris

good luck