Topic: Metric Motorbike

[karateisland]

I've been having trouble getting in contact with the Metric Motorbike guy--can anyone vouch for the shop? 

We exchanged emails, I've showed up a few times, and I called. Eventually he just stopped responding (he may have been busy, but his unresponsiveness worried me). I just need someone in Portland who can do a few things to my bike I'm not comfortable doing myself the first time around.

[cabrala]

I can't help you with much information for Maine, but what are you trying to do to the bike?

[wowbagger]

Not much help for the Portland area but Panik Switch Cycles in Bangor is top notch. http://panikswitchcycles.com

[karateisland]

Thanks for the tip!

[BobbyR]

There is a member named Anders in NH. He is making the charging system upgrade kits, but i think he does all types of repairs.

[cabrala]

There is a member named Anders in NH. He is making the charging system upgrade kits, but i think he does all types of repairs.

That he does Bobby.

Karate, there are a ton of us local (MA, NH, VT) guys and girls that go to him for everything from tire changes to engine work to the alternator upgrade mentioned.

[karateisland]

Is this the user in question? http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=profile;u=17807

If so, I'll have to drop him a line!

[cabrala]

Is this the user in question? http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=profile;u=17807

If so, I'll have to drop him a line!

That's the one. PM me for his email address if you decide to go that route.

[JayDanielz]

Hey guys - just signed up here, and haven't done the formal intro yet, but this is JD from PanikSwitch Cycles, mentioned above. We're also working on a "universal charging system upgrade" as well, here in the Hermon/Bangor area. We just did a 73 CB450 upgrade, using a more common Suzuki GS1100 rec/reg...instead of the puny 12 v output, she now puts out 13.5v. I just picked up a pair of 74 CB550's myself, and will be working on a wiring diagram for the same upgrade for the 74-77's. As soon as I find a supplier for decently priced reg/rec's and the proper connectors, I'll start making a few up for sale. Feel free to email us with any questions or tips (info@panikswitchcycles.com).

Also, thanks a million for the recommendation "wowbagger"...it means a lot when we see people putting our name in the same sentence as "top notch"!!

JD

[wowbagger]

Hey man,

Welcome to the forum. You should check out the thread on the 750 alternator upgrade:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=117735.0.

There's are always a bunch of cool people here doing cool stuff to these bikes.

-Scott