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: Anyone suggest a good mechanic or shop? busdriver803 10-09-2011, 09:53 AM Looking for a good mechanic or shop in the North Sound area to do service and repair our 97 & 99 wings. Would prefer somewhere around the Everett area since that isn't that far from home. I have no experience with any of the local dealers so I'm open for suggestions. Thanks LarryinSeattle 10-09-2011, 10:29 AM Walter at Seattle Cycle Service does all of my work. Good guy, good location and a very reliable mechanic. He has been around the sound and motorcycles his whole life. His contact information: Location: Seattle Cycle Service 7032 220th street sw Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 behind former Silver Dollar Casino Phone 425-778-4333 Operating Hours: Mon 10:00 Am - 06:00 Pm, Tue 10:00 Am - 06:00 Pm, Wed 10:00 Am - 06:00 Pm, Thu 10:00 Am - 06:00 Pm, Fri 10:00 Am - 06:00 Pm . http://www.google.com/maps/vt/data=Ay5GWBeob_WIPLDYoIWcfVXxvZu9XwJ55OX7Ag,cOCX6l e-PfialezS4-IgYfmaETidohok_O6H3v6T3esO7KG8Ivo0FNwi2E3oA4ec9ty9 692fu0i8Nxe0Gd41XbhZvN5akucVIRuxypARXF2IHT0BF-99AeycTBfhkT-7Txr35w http://www.seattlecycleservice.com/ If you call Walter, let him know that Larry Lee sent you. busdriver803 10-10-2011, 09:38 AM Thanks, I've got a couple of things to try before I resort to taking it in. I'll definitely let them know you referred me. LarryinSeattle 10-10-2011, 10:50 AM What kind of problems are you having? busdriver803 10-10-2011, 11:31 AM Low rpm hesitation. Real pain when leaving a stop because you roll away nice but then falls flat on it's face. Have changed the fuel filter and run a couple of tanks of fuel with seafoam in it and it's better but not gone. Makes leaving stop signs a real challenge. It's not evident any other time. This bike is a 99 with 12000 miles so it has sat, I'm thinking maybe carburetor rebuild time. LarryinSeattle 10-10-2011, 11:40 AM Low rpm hesitation. Real pain when leaving a stop because you roll away nice but then falls flat on it's face. Have changed the fuel filter and run a couple of tanks of fuel with seafoam in it and it's better but not gone. Makes leaving stop signs a real challenge. It's not evident any other time. This bike is a 99 with 12000 miles so it has sat, I'm thinking maybe carburetor rebuild time. I had some hesitation issues when I first got my bike and Seafoam did its magic for me but it took 1,000 miles or so. I ran it double the prescribed amount. I would dump a full can in the tank and run it out and see how that goes. Time takes time on this. Starting the bike up and bringing it to operating temperature a few times a day even during these rainy days will keep that Seafoam working and flushing. busdriver803 10-10-2011, 01:24 PM Thanks, will keep working on it. Just bought a gallon of seafoam this weekend. LarryinSeattle 10-10-2011, 03:48 PM I buy it by the gallon too. Save 40% off the pint price. busdriver803 10-15-2011, 10:16 AM Seems like the Seafoam has finally done its magic. The hesitation has completely disappeared. I doubled up on the last couple of tanks and that seemed to do the trick - thanks. Next time I'm down south I'm going to stop by Seattle Cycle Service just to say Hi & check things out. LarryinSeattle 10-15-2011, 10:55 AM The forum wins again! Are you riding today? Me too....but I don't have a destination in mind. I got up too late for the Seattle GWRRA meeting. I am thinking of riding up to Leavenworth for lunch. See some leaves changing and some mountain twisties. Let me know by pm if you are interested. I sent you a pm as well. | ||