Maintenance
Major-interval service, sport 600
Valve clearance check with two shims replaced, throttle body sync, plugs, coolant, and brake fluid.
Shop work
From the bench.
Representative examples of jobs that come through the shop. Customer details are left out, and photos are illustrative.
Electrical
Dead battery every week
A parasitic draw traced to an aftermarket USB charger wired directly to the battery. Rewired through a switched relay.
Repair
Carburetors after storage
A four-carb bank that sat for two years. Ultrasonic clean, new float needles and seals, then synced.
Maintenance
Tires, chain & sprockets
A commuter with a hooked rear sprocket and squared-off tires. Full drive kit and a new tire set in one visit.
Repair
Slipping clutch, cruiser
Worn friction plates and a glazed basket. New clutch pack and springs, with primary fluid changed.
Upgrades
Adventure bike touring kit
Pannier racks, crash bars, auxiliary lights on a switched relay, and suspension preload set for a loaded bike.
Electrical
Charging failure on the highway
Burnt stator connector and a failed regulator. Replaced both and soldered the connection.
Maintenance
Road-trip prep, touring bike
Pre-trip check found a ten-year-old rear tire with good tread. Replaced it two weeks before departure.
Repair
Fork seals & brake caliper rebuild
Leaking fork seals had contaminated the front pads. Resealed, rebuilt the calipers, and fitted new pads.
Upgrades
Ergonomics for a taller rider
Bar risers, a taller seat, and lowered pegs on a naked bike, with cables rerouted for full lock.