Topic: INDY guys advice

[Mavryk03]

Hey guys whats up just wanted to see if anyone knew of a good mechanic that you know of and or trust at a good price in Indianapolis, or surrounding area. Need someone to look at a shifting problem in the trans and i don't know enough about it to do it myself and a couple of other little things, Also to look over it and make sure she is ready to ride, safety check wise. Just lmk thanks

[xenoscr]

Before I had built the confidence to tackle things on my own Dreyer Honda referred me to a shop they trusted to work on bikes to old for them to work on, can't remember the name, the price was over my budget at the time. A place to start might be a trip to Cycle-Re-Cycle II off of 10th St. The owner knows his stuff. If you go there, be patient as he's usually busy (especially if you go on Saturday). The owner (Rob) is straight to the point and doesn't screw around. He'll sell you the parts you need with a does of history & suggestions on the house. I would check there before hitting eBay or any other part place online if you're looking for something for your SOHC. His prices are very reasonable and easily beat online auctions. Anyway, he might have a few recommendations for a shop in town that'll fix you're bike for a fair price.

XeNoSCR

[73hutch]

i know of a few people who have taken their bikes to Faron's (317) 244-4177. like xenoscr says, rob @ cycle recycle can help you with just about anything. he's bailed me out a few times.

[xenoscr]

Faron's... that's the place Dreyer referred me to.

XeNoSCR

[Mavryk03]

Nice thanks guys for the info helps, I just ready to get her on the road and go 

[IndyFour]

Hey guys whats up just wanted to see if anyone knew of a good mechanic that you know of and or trust at a good price in Indianapolis, or surrounding area. Need someone to look at a shifting problem in the trans and i don't know enough about it to do it myself and a couple of other little things, Also to look over it and make sure she is ready to ride, safety check wise. Just lmk thanks

Hey Matt......so that 550 is almost road-ready, eh?  Glad to hear it! 

Regarding bike shops....there was a guy who organized a retro ride a couple of summers ago....put a call out on Craigslist for interest and had a meet up in Noblesville.  Happened once and then died out for whatever reason.  Anyway, I looked back in my e-mail to find the info because the initial meeting place was a bike shop in Carmel.  Here's the info I had on my e-mail.....not sure if it still exists, but I met this Todd guy at the event and talked to him a little bit....know nothing more about him or his shop (if there still is one)...but it's something to check out maybe?  Right in town for you....

Todd Bellew
Retro Motorcycle Service Owner
317.728.5177.
t_bellew@hotmail.com

Retro Motorcycle Service Shop
272 Gradle Drive
Carmel, Indiana 46032

Get that thing road worthy and let's ride.  I think I told you before that I work in Westfield and one of my coworkers also has an old Honda 4 (CB500).

Good luck.

Chris

[Mavryk03]

Hey guys whats up just wanted to see if anyone knew of a good mechanic that you know of and or trust at a good price in Indianapolis, or surrounding area. Need someone to look at a shifting problem in the trans and i don't know enough about it to do it myself and a couple of other little things, Also to look over it and make sure she is ready to ride, safety check wise. Just lmk thanks

Hey Matt......so that 550 is almost road-ready, eh?  Glad to hear it! 

Regarding bike shops....there was a guy who organized a retro ride a couple of summers ago....put a call out on Craigslist for interest and had a meet up in Noblesville.  Happened once and then died out for whatever reason.  Anyway, I looked back in my e-mail to find the info because the initial meeting place was a bike shop in Carmel.  Here's the info I had on my e-mail.....not sure if it still exists, but I met this Todd guy at the event and talked to him a little bit....know nothing more about him or his shop (if there still is one)...but it's something to check out maybe?  Right in town for you....

Todd Bellew
Retro Motorcycle Service Owner
317.728.5177.
t_bellew@hotmail.com

Retro Motorcycle Service Shop
272 Gradle Drive
Carmel, Indiana 46032

Get that thing road worthy and let's ride.  I think I told you before that I work in Westfield and one of my coworkers also has an old Honda 4 (CB500).

Good luck.

Chris

Hey Chris i was hoping you where going to note on this, if not i was going to email you  . Thanks i will email him to see if he still has his shop couldn't find it on google so not sure. Ready to ride man i tell you so hopefully i cant get this figured out soon and start riding i will let you know thanks again buddy.

Matt

[Mavryk03]

Hey Chris i emailed todd and he said that the shop closed in 09 b/c of no business and rent went up, and he told me to just get a new engine it would be eaiser  told him sorry about the shop and that was about it. So on to the next shop lol.

[IndyFour]

Sorry to hear that.  Hey there was a 550 engine on Indy Craigslist back in February and last I checked it was still listed.  Actually, I e-mailed the guy about it just to have a spare, but never heard back.  You might look the ad up as I think there was a phone number on the listing as well.  May be gone by now.

Let me know when you are ready to ride.   

[Mavryk03]

Sorry to hear that.  Hey there was a 550 engine on Indy Craigslist back in February and last I checked it was still listed.  Actually, I e-mailed the guy about it just to have a spare, but never heard back.  You might look the ad up as I think there was a phone number on the listing as well.  May be gone by now.

Let me know when you are ready to ride.   

Yeah i will let you know when i get her all done, i check on craigslist but didn't see one, going to call around to couple of shops and see what they can do not trying to spend an arm and leg  so will see, thanks chris talk to you later.