Anyone Ever Use a Motorcycle Shop for Spyder Service?

[newbert]

I'm considering adding two items from online vendors to my Spyder: TricLED's Turn Signals and Roadster Renovation's F3 Brake Pedal Mod. But, unfortunately, I am NOT a DIYer by any stretch of the imagination (so don't even suggest that I do these myself...).

I'm going to check whether my local Spyder dealer would install these (but I doubt it). If they're not willing to, I have a local motorcycle repair shop in mind as an option. - But I don't know much about them.

Have any of you ever had this type of work done to your Spyder by a "generic" motorcycle shop? If so, how did it go?

Thanks!

 

[Bob Denman]

When you go talk to the mechanics: it's a good idea to have a copy of the installation instructions along for them to review.
If they're feeling comfortable about the process: :thumbup:
If they're not: find another shop!

Good luck! :2thumbs:

 

[Grandpot]

:agree: Good advice.

 

[Bruise01]

I can tell you that Tricled is more than willing to get on the phone and help your shop guy/girl out if you have a hiccup.

 

[Bobby T.]

Bobby T.

Yes I had a new back tire and brakes installed for $97.50 I had the tire and brakes. They did a good job. These same guys could have worked for a Can-am dealer too if they wanted.

 

[Mad Mac]

Not to say that a regular m/c shop could not do the work, but it helps if they have a basic understanding of the vehicle they are about to go poking around on. I mean fuse boxes are fuse boxes and wiring is wiring, nuts and bolts are nuts and bolts, buuuuuuuut they need to at least have data to reference so the tech. doesn't have to be on the phone with someone else describing a procedure to him or her. I worked in the business for a few years and when I got my first "basket case" snowmobile to re-assemble, I was glad I had someone in the shop to point me in the right direction. Not saying that a tech. can't do the job, but you want them well "armed". JM2CW! Good Luck!!! Mac:doorag:

 

[newbert]

Good news! My local Spyder dealer will do the work for me! :clap: So, my initial question is moot.

I just have to order the kits and pay him at the hourly labor rate. He's never done these specific installs before, but has installed 3rd party lights, mods, etc.

Of course he won't guarantee any product he doesn't sell, but will guarantee the labor.

 

[Chupaca]

Great news....

Gotta love the threads with happy endings...:yes::yes:thanks for letting us know....:bowdown:

 

[Buckeye Bleau]

I have not used a motorcycle shop but I have used a tech class at a local high school for a few things. First I know the instructor pretty well and I gave him the electronic tech manuals and we discussed his comfort level, he said he would be selective about who did the work and he won't have them do anything that he is not comfortable with, but it would be a great experience for the students. I buy the parts they do the wok.

i recently had them do three projects:
1- wrap the pipes from the engine to the Cat.
2- change the spark plugs and wires.
3- change out the A-arm bushings and associated parts.

All the work came out great!

Joe