Do you have a back street mechanic.?.

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  1. Mark Emerson Trentham

    Mark Emerson Trentham Well Known Member. Staff Member

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    Getting a ride fixed nowadays,is a minefield.!.,
    alot of mechanics/frankly are a shower of shite,only out to make a quick buck and no real natural skill set,they've just got into the job / cause their either too thick to do anything else - an they reckon there's money too be made from people who are willing to entrust their vehicle to them,on the promise it'll be fixed,probs.as the result of some b..s.it glossy ad. -
    But there are some,you may have met.:).,the warts an all type...could be organised.straight as a dye or full of eccentricities,whose hands would give Midas a run for his money,but sadly seem to be either dissapearing or are getting increasingly hard to find.
    So,lets have a little glory posted on all these unsung heroes,and start taking away the earning potential from those undeserving shites who should never be allowed anyehere near a vehicle.;):). .
     
    Mark Emerson Trentham, Mar 28, 2015
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  2. scootzmadness

    scootzmadness Left the forum.

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    yup.
    now im not able to do as much work on my own wheels as id like, asked around and got recommended a old guy over in Bloxwich who is a genius, doesn't do many jobs nowadays but will take the occasional bike in if he knows the owner well and doesn't have much on, think he just does it to keep himself busy + earn some money to put on the dogs but hes been saying hell be retiring soon for the past month or so..... so suppose ill have to find me another one :rolleyes:

    stevep is classed as one isn't he? :D
     
    scootzmadness, Mar 28, 2015
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  3. Mark Emerson Trentham

    Mark Emerson Trentham Well Known Member. Staff Member

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    You even have to ask.?.:)....... .
     
    Mark Emerson Trentham, Mar 28, 2015
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  4. twodogs

    twodogs Active Member

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    07939816318chap in walberton nr Arundel sussex called motorcycle care does mots and services reasonable prices, hes one of the old school will fix a simple problem there and then, always checks the tyre pressers when I go there for some reason my small bikes all need pumping up every time I get there
    he loves 70s and 80s bikes bn177lz area 004.JPG
     
    twodogs, Apr 16, 2015
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  5. hairyjim

    hairyjim To be repaired, restored.i hope.

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    Stevep is more like a youth worker with spanners.very understanding of the younger generation..hi Steve..
     
    hairyjim, May 10, 2015
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  6. MrXT

    MrXT Active Member

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    Anyone know a good backstreet mechanic in London? I went to one motorcycle stores that do servicing and when I told the guy what I wanted done he got confused when I said spark plug and had absolutely no fucking idea what a fuel filter was ....wtf and on top of that he was a rude little shit. I don't trust mechanics that can't or wont do such a basic service while I wait.
     
    MrXT, May 11, 2015
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  7. hairyjim

    hairyjim To be repaired, restored.i hope.

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    One in chatham i went to years back when it was starting from a lock up garage
    ...barneys bikes...its in a big showroom now but he aint lost his honesty...272 luton road,chatham,kent.not London but its the best shop round this way if your ever round chatham.
     
    hairyjim, May 11, 2015
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  8. Merlin

    Merlin Old School Biker

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    I seem to be the local 'Go to' guy when it comes to bikes and some car repairs. I will always give advice, but I don't always take jobs on, as my time outside work is limited and precious.
     
    Merlin, May 11, 2015
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  9. scubabiker

    scubabiker NITROJUNKIE

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    it seems ive become the local back street mechanic now that im not working, but luckily people understand that it takes me time to get stuff done!
     
    scubabiker, May 18, 2015
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