Motorcycle Mechanic?

[capnamerca]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good motorcycle mechanic? My bike has been sitting in the garage for too long, and won't turn over. I'm not mechanically inclined at all, so I need some help

. Thanks!

 

[AustinTejasFan]

Sounds like you need a battery charger, but it may help if you give more info.

How long has it been sitting? If more than 5-6 months, carbs may be varnished up. About the only way to cure that is to pull carbs and soak in solvent. Fresh fuel?

Is engine frozen up? Try putting transmission is 4-5 gear and push bike. Does engine turn over?

Once you get battery hot and engine to turn over, pull plug wire and check for spark while you turn engine over.

 

[AkakHorn]

If you're in Austin, Zabor's is the best place in the city. I think they're located up on north Burnet road, and I always had great experiences with them.

 

[capnamerca]

Akak, thanks. I've had a separate reference to Zabor's, so that makes me feel better hearing it from you too. I'm supposed to take the bike over there on monday, provided I can find a trailer.

 

[capnamerca]

I dropped off my '96 FZR600 today. Paul said they probably wouldn't get to it this week, but they'll get to it soon enough. I wasn't riding it anyway - a few more days won't hurt. Hopefully, she just needs new gas and a tune-up. I'm having them put on a new front tire to match the back I replaced late last year.

Wish me luck, and a total pricetag under $500.