Bike repair in Glasgow

Varish · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 23 Oct 2015 Karma :

I searched a bit on the forum, and I found only this topic:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=3676957
which is a bit old.
Since I'm relatively new to Glasgow I don't know any valid mechanic, can somebody suggest me someone to trust?

Thanks!

Mudshark · Nearly there... Joined: 19 May 2014 Karma :

you be better asking in the Scotland bit of the forums

some places mention there are

VMS Brownlie St and AMR in Renfrew, necer used either mind
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

I haven't found any that I'd trust, although ECS in East Kilbride have yet to screw me over.

Bill the Biker on Alexandra Parade seems to get Thumbs Up

but that's 2nd hand anecdotally.
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Captain Caveman · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Karma :

I use these guys

www.dynotechecosse.co.uk
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Kamikaze Bob · Trackday Trickster Joined: 27 Apr 2011 Karma :

Depends where abouts in Glasgow you are, but I've used Girders in Airdrie for my MOT and a couple of other things.
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LongJohn22 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Karma :

Irn Brew, made from Girders. Very Happy

Varish · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 23 Oct 2015 Karma :

I'm on the other side of Glasgow, but I can do some extra mile for it. Girders won! Smile

For now I'll use Bill the Biker, because I was forced to take a decision a bit quickly, so I can give some review after this.

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Problem? Anything interesting?
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Varish · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 23 Oct 2015 Karma :

Not yet, but I'll keep you posted. The bike comes from Italy tomorrow, so I'll probably say something next week.

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Varish · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 23 Oct 2015 Karma :

Well, until today so far so good. My bike was put back in place, all seemed perfect.
But this morning the battery was dead, so I'm unsure whether he changed it and it is a faulty one, or if he charged me for a new one and just reload it. I'll bring him the bike to check this stuff and it would be hopefully free of charge.

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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

So: the bike had a dud battery, the battery got changed (maybe), the bike now has a dud battery again?

You need to address the cause, not the symptom. Batteries do eventually die of old age, but it could also be an electrical short (aftermarket alarm / immobiliser?), not charging, or over-charging.

A £5 multimeter could save you a lot of time and money.
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