Recommendations for Tune Up/Service in Los Angeles

[yokenmeister]

Hello Vmax Forum,
I got a 97 Vmax, which has been sitting for the past 5 years in storage. The bike is all stock and it was running when parked, but I would need some help in getting it running again. I assume Battery, Tires, Fluids, Carb, etc.

I'm in El Segundo, close to LAX, and was wondering if there are any recommendations for a shop or someone in the area who might be willing to work on the bike. I called Del Amo Motorcycle, but they declined me.

Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks, Yoken

 

[Fire-medic]

Looks like they're dealers for the Big 4 Japanese brands, I guess they figure it's easier to decline the work than to take-on a bike they might have trouble finding parts for.

I think you could have some luck finding someone through members in southern CA. You might try attending some bike events and looking for someone who takes on projects like this, just be careful that you don't get hosed by someone who promises the moon, demands $$$ up-front, but doesn't deliver.

 

[yokenmeister]

yeah.... I was hoping that some members from southern CA have experience with local shops. I just got KVN recommended in Gardena, but am not sure if they know the Gen1 Vmax enough and how to tune them. I will stop by next few days and talk to them. Thanks for response though.

 

[michaeljshepherd1]

Looks like they're dealers for the Big 4 Japanese brands, I guess they figure it's easier to decline the work than to take-on a bike they might have trouble finding parts for.

I think you could have some luck finding someone through members in southern CA. You might try attending some bike events and looking for someone who takes on projects like this, just be careful that you don't get hosed by someone who promises the moon, demands $$$ up-front, but doesn't deliver.

Where did you end up taking your Max in LA? I had a mechanic but his shop went out of business (City Garage, Santa Clarita).

 

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[ouchez]

Looks like they're dealers for the Big 4 Japanese brands, I guess they figure it's easier to decline the work than to take-on a bike they might have trouble finding parts for.

I think you could have some luck finding someone through members in southern CA. You might try attending some bike events and looking for someone who takes on projects like this, just be careful that you don't get hosed by someone who promises the moon, demands $$$ up-front, but doesn't deliver.

I think a growing problem with the MAX these days is finding skilled mechanics on that machine and parts,,a real BIG problem and a real threat to making the investment,,sorry to say.