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5/10/2015 9:52:19 AM EDT
Bike broke down the other night. It is a 2000 Suzuki VZ800 (Marauder) Driving home from work at night and it started running very rough. Stumbling, coughing, lean condition popping. I was very close to home but didn't make it. The electrical started cutting out, in and out. Then the electrical went out completely. I would love to tackle this on my own, and I think I could but I have NO time to tear into this and it would take me a long time. My wife asked me to try to have a mechanic fix it so we can get out and ride and not miss the summer weather.



So if anyone has a recommendation on a reliable mechanic please let me know, the downfall is a lot of guys don't know what the heck they are doing if it's not a Harley. So they have to know how to work on metric bikes. Thanks!



-Mike

5/10/2015 11:10:41 AM EDT
[#1]
Where are you located? If you're in the new haven area, call Steve at Connecticut Cycleworks in North Haven. Specializes in Japanese bikes. One man operation, reasonable labor charges and he is very knowledgeable. Good luck.
5/10/2015 11:13:44 AM EDT
[#2]
I'm in Burlington, thanks for the info. If I can't find someone closer/better I'll contact him.
5/10/2015 9:45:46 PM EDT
[#3]
Fix it your self? With what you have already said and a few simple tests we can narrow it down and get it fixed.
5/11/2015 8:29:50 AM EDT
[#4]
Thanks Florida, I appreciate your amazingly helpful input.

For anyone else paying attention to the original post, if you are or know of a good motorcycle mechanic please let me know.

It seems this search is like finding a gunsmith you trust to work on your ONLY gun and not fuck it up.
5/11/2015 8:33:10 AM EDT
[#5]
bring it to a dealer
5/11/2015 8:55:33 AM EDT
[#6]
I have heard great things about Lou's Cycle and Sled in Manchester. I hear he is also pretty booked up most of the time but it would  be worth giving him a call.
5/11/2015 8:56:34 AM EDT
[#7]
double tap
5/13/2015 7:57:26 PM EDT
[#8]
Pet's Cycle in Wolcott. He's a goog choice if you're willing to travel that far.
5/29/2015 3:34:54 PM EDT
[#9]
Valley Motorsports in Ansonia is a great shop with excellent mechanics. They've worked on most of my bikes to include Nortons, Hondas and Ducatis.