Good bike mechanics Post who you know and contact info.
#16
Posted 06 June 2007 - 10:12 PM
Motorcycle & Engine Repair
Jay Schulberg
612-369-5312
Jason is a great guy and does some really good work for a cheap price.
#17
Posted 07 June 2007 - 10:52 PM
Sport Rider Inc.
Altoona, WI
866-834-0244
Been wrenching for over 40 years. On everything. Every brand. Could probably even fix your electric toothbrush if needed.
Like Mark said, expertise cost $$. He doesn't come cheap, but is fair and get's the job done right, no shortcuts.
#18
Posted 10 June 2007 - 10:37 AM
The list of fixes were fork seals, chain and sprocket, and a new cam chain. Nothing big. Jeff blames it on getting the wrong parts, which I think can only go wrong 2-3 times. Even after getting the parts the bike continues to sit at the shop in peices. Also, how do you order/get the wrong parts for an '00 SV650? Probably one of the most common bikes in existence, and also one of the easiest to work on.

I only care because I have lost a good riding buddy simply because a lazy guy with a harley shop wont finish his bike.

I recommend Jeff's name removed from the recommended shops until he can rebuild his reputation here by doing quality work on schedule.
I'd also like to throw in Hitching Post on HWY 7 in Hopkins.They gave me some great advice on which tires to buy, kept them in my price range, and had them installed within 6 hours of me dropping the bike off (During their busiest point of the season). They lubed my wheel bearings and my chain, and gave me some advice on a tiny coolant leak I was having.
They were very profesional, gave me all of the paperwork I wanted, and even offered to help me load it onto the trailer. The work they do comes at a cost, but I'd rather have my bike done and back on the road than spend that extra money on putting gas in my cage.
#19
Posted 23 June 2007 - 11:00 AM
His brother (the owner) is now back in place, and is fighting to try to keep the customers his brother (Jeff) pissed off.
The work that was supposed to get done on skidds bike was done VERY quickly once the transition was made, and for a very solid price.
He still has a few things to get it back into the shop for, but they are working with him on price and have guaranteed that it be done quickly.
#20
Posted 10 July 2007 - 09:02 PM
Eric VonHolt (CRA #175)
Motoprimo Mpls.
Been my wrench for a long long time, very good at it, especially odd diagnostics.
#21
Posted 07 August 2007 - 02:02 PM
#22
Posted 20 September 2007 - 09:01 AM
Mike Osowski
Hi-Per Sports
10550 County Rd 81 #211
Maple Grove
763.493.5620
Mike and Steve (seriously) know their stuff and they be where I take my scooter from now on. Expensive? Yes, and so are Ferraris, first class airplane seats and filet mignon. You pays, you gets.
And though I havent had any issues whatsoever with Mike's work, I am convinced if i did, he would take care of it.
Go see Mike and Steve.
#23
Posted 20 September 2007 - 09:20 AM
#24
Posted 03 October 2007 - 04:59 PM
952-224-2054
#25
Posted 13 October 2007 - 12:21 AM
The phone number is 715-834-0244 and the website is www.sportriderinc.com.
#26
Posted 13 February 2008 - 12:12 PM
Claymore, on Jul 10 2007, 09:02 PM, said:
Eric VonHolt (CRA #175)
Motoprimo Mpls.
Been my wrench for a long long time, very good at it, especially odd diagnostics.
I will vouch for Eric, top-notch at Yammies. Both him and Todd Fischer are at MotoPrimo in Lakeville. Todd is the best you can find in the state with Ducs and vintage stuff.
For a guy that plays outside the normal sandbox, but is a freakin mechanical genius, look up John Mensch. He could make a GP racebike out of Lincoln Logs and a razor motor.
#27
Posted 16 March 2008 - 10:10 PM

#28
Posted 03 April 2008 - 10:30 PM
470 5th ave sw
new prague, mn
all makes, models, sleds, bikes, watercraft
free pick-up, delivery
952-758-4711
josh fischer is his name
does great work, super nice guy
he was worked at few dealers around the cites, then ran a small shop out of his house for a couple years, finally opened up a separate shop,
#29
Posted 21 April 2008 - 05:31 PM
#30 G_Hollywood_*
Posted 26 April 2008 - 05:06 PM