Looking for a Motorcycle mechanic near Botlon, Ma

[scubasteveRR]

Looking for a Motorcycle mechanic near Bolton, ma to take a look at my front end/brakes. (which is near the area of where Rt 2 meets 495 in Central Ma.)

On the way home from my friends the other day I noticed there was a sound comming from my front end like a rotor is slightly warped. I don't have a stand so I can't even check if that is the issue for sure.

Not sure, it could need new brakes too?? I have an 05 Honda 600rr with 5400 miles on it.

ANY SUGGESTIONS??

[KillBill]

I haven't heard good things about Central Mass Powersports which is prob the closest dealer to you.........I've got a stand if you want to check it out yourself.

[scubasteveRR]

I have heard the same thing about Central Mass which is why I posted here to see where everyone else brings their bikes.

There is also Red Streak MotorSports which i have also heard crappy things about?? Are there any reputable motorbike mechanics out there?

I am mechanically inclined but I've never done anything but cosmetic stuff on bikes and I’m iffy about trying anything on my front brakes without someone there who know's there shit? I am planning on going to see Tricky Mike to get some new tires on which are being delivered today. I PM him a few mins ago to see if he does any work other that tires??

[KillBill]

I have heard the same thing about Central Mass which is why I posted here to see where everyone else brings their bikes.

There is also Red Streak MotorSports which i have also heard crappy things about?? Are there any reputable motorbike mechanics out there?

I am mechanically inclined but I've never done anything but cosmetic stuff on bikes and I’m iffy about trying anything on my front brakes without someone there who know's there shit? I am planning on going to see Tricky Mike to get some new tires on which are being delivered today. I PM him a few mins ago to see if he does any work other that tires??

Wish I had my bike with me I'd swing by...just next door to him in WIlmington and heading home to Holden.

[scubasteveRR]

Wilmington huh? I grew up there. You work out that way?

I bought 2 of the Harbor Frieght stands this weekend but got the wrong front stand and i am still waiting for the spools for the swingarm in the back. When I get the right stand later the week i'm going to see if I can at least see where the sound is comming from?

[ssg]

On Mechanic st in Leominster there is a place called Mike's, that while I don't have experience with him - he is still there and running a buisness on repairing bikes, no sales etc. so he has to be decent to some degree:

http://www.mikesmotorcycleservice.com/

I spoke with him last year about a couple things and he seemed knowledgeable, but I do most of my own work on the bike.

There is an Enterprise rental car place in the front and the building Mikes is in is behind that.

[scubasteveRR]

On Mechanic st in Leominster there is a place called Mike's, that while I don't have experience with him - he is still there and running a buisness on repairing bikes, no sales etc. so he has to be decent to some degree:

http://www.mikesmotorcycleservice.com/

I spoke with him last year about a couple things and he seemed knowledgeable, but I do most of my own work on the bike.

There is an Enterprise rental car place in the front and the building Mikes is in is behind that.

I will have to give him a ring and check it out, Thanks

[KillBill]

Wilmington huh? I grew up there. You work out that way?

I bought 2 of the Harbor Frieght stands this weekend but got the wrong front stand and i am still waiting for the spools for the swingarm in the back. When I get the right stand later the week i'm going to see if I can at least see where the sound is comming from?

Yeah......about an hour commute (without traffic) each way....just about 700 miles/week

[scubasteveRR]

Yeah......about an hour commute (without traffic) each way....just about 700 miles/week

Tell me about it. I use to work landscaping in Tewksbury for 3 years and drove back up that way from Bolton everyday. It was only about 40 mins for me because I'm right by the highway though. Now I 'm 10 mins down the rode on Simarano Drive in Marlboro at HP.



I checked out Mike's Site that SSG gave me and it looks promising!

[Stoneman]

I have heard the same thing about Central Mass which is why I posted here to see where everyone else brings their bikes.

There is also Red Streak MotorSports which i have also heard crappy things about?? Are there any reputable motorbike mechanics out there?

I am mechanically inclined but I've never done anything but cosmetic stuff on bikes and I’m iffy about trying anything on my front brakes without someone there who know's there shit? I am planning on going to see Tricky Mike to get some new tires on which are being delivered today. I PM him a few mins ago to see if he does any work other that tires??

It shouldn't be a problem for the Tricky one to have a look while he's got your front wheel off. Stand up guy, that Tricky guy is...

[JoeT]

if you don't have any luck, I'm about 20 minutes away in Northbridge. We can put your bike on my jack, take a look and if you need them, I'll show you how do your brakes.

Just as a disclaimer, I do not do this professionally, I'm just a guy that's has some tools and is too cheap to pay people to do things.

[scubasteveRR]

Ahhhhh sooo... this is how you multi-quote!

It shouldn't be a problem for the Tricky one to have a look while he's got your front wheel off. Stand up guy, that Tricky guy is...

That is definitely great news since I have contacted the one they call Tricky Mike already about putting my new tires on and I sent him a message today to let him know my tires had arrived and my issue with the sound coming from the front end. I'm sure I will hear from him soon.

if you don't have any luck, I'm about 20 minutes away in Northbridge. We can put your bike on my jack, take a look and if you need them, I'll show you how do your brakes.

Just as a disclaimer, I do not do this professionally, I'm just a guy that's has some tools and is too cheap to pay people to do things.

Joe, thanks for he offer! I really appreciate it and I will keep it in mind.

There are so many nice and crafty people on here! So glad I joined... this place rocks!

[Stoneman]

There are so many nice and crafty people on here! So glad I joined... this place rocks!

Nah. Most of us really do suck. We just like ruining other people's bikes!

[KillBill]

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Good site. Good people.