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Looking for a mechanic....clip on risers install

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MOTORE

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Hello all,

I have a 2009 R1 and looking to install APEX clip on risers.
http://www.apexmfg.com/3-inch-apex-riser-clip-on

I had a guy lined up which i spoke to and seemed to be pretty knowledgeable in the kingston and lawrence area.. did all the work out of his house. I believe his name was Brian but I can no longer find him on Kijiji.

Does anyone know of him?
Myabe you can PM his contact info.

Alternatively does anyone know someone that can install these and know what they are doing.. I may also need a longer brake line made up, at a decent price.

Let me know, thanks for the help
 
deejizzle said:
CLIP on. I think the name alone suggests the level of knowledge required...
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The triple crown needs to be removed.
all the gadgets stripped from each handelbar and replaced back on the new ones plus an extended brake line.
sure its not super hard but I also haven't really worked on bikes too much other than simple stuff.
 
Perfect opportunity to buy a service manual and the tools you will need in the future anyway if you're going to keep a bike.

It's mostly just fasteners being undone, taken apart and put back together again in order and re-tightened to mfg's specs.
Youtube, internet forums, servcie manual, etc are your teachers.

The time and money you save on taking the bike in top a mechanic, waiting for the work to be done, paying whatever shop rates, etc. will be more than compensated for if you do it yourself. And you'll have the tools to keep forever.

I know....it's initimidating doing it the first time, but it's not that difficult.
 
Am I the only one who thinks that some level of mechanical ability should accompany the choice to ride a motorcycle?If you can't change your own oil, remove all of your bike's fairings and put them back, adjust your own chain, swap brake pads, install a slip on muffler (or clip ons in this case), maybe you should re-think riding a bike?
What are you going to do if you encounter a mechanical problem during a solo motorcycle ride?
I guess those people can just buy CAA....sigh
 
omnivore said:
Am I the only one who thinks that some level of mechanical ability should accompany the choice to ride a motorcycle?If you can't change your own oil, remove all of your bike's fairings and put them back, adjust your own chain, swap brake pads, install a slip on muffler (or clip ons in this case), maybe you should re-think riding a bike?
What are you going to do if you encounter a mechanical problem during a solo motorcycle ride?
I guess those people can just buy CAA....sigh
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If your bike breaks down at the side of the road, I doubt knowing how to change the oil and install a slip on exhaust is going to help you much.

I don't disagree with you, though... I started out knowing nothing and now I'm comfortable doing just about any sort of maintenance. I've done everything short of cracking the engine open. A Haynes manual, proper tools and spare time is all it takes
 
tricky said:
If your bike breaks down at the side of the road, I doubt knowing how to change the oil and install a slip on exhaust is going to help you much.

I don't disagree with you, though... I started out knowing nothing and now I'm comfortable doing just about any sort of maintenance. I've done everything short of cracking the engine open. A Haynes manual, proper tools and spare time is all it takes
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The fact is, once you have the one-time investment in simple tools & the support/confidence to start doing your own basic maintenance, you get to know your bike better - how it all works, how it all goes together, when something is about to break, etc.
 
omnivore said:
Am I the only one who thinks that some level of mechanical ability should accompany the choice to ride a motorcycle?If you can't change your own oil, remove all of your bike's fairings and put them back, adjust your own chain, swap brake pads, install a slip on muffler (or clip ons in this case), maybe you should re-think riding a bike?
What are you going to do if you encounter a mechanical problem during a solo motorcycle ride?
I guess those people can just buy CAA....sigh
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Hey guys,

You may have mistaken me as a rider who knows nothing mechanically. This is not the case.
I change my own oil/filter, re/re fairings, adjust my own chain, installed a slip on exhaust, never touched pads before although it seems pretty easy.

My only thing is regarding the handlebars is if you make a mistake or not complete it properly, it could have damaging effects on my body:confused2:. I would prefer someone who may know a bit more about this. also, I may require further cables and the guy i spoke to had the ability to make brake line on the spot.

I guess I will try this by myself on the weekend.. now to ask my buddy for a 36 socket :)

Thanks guys...


PS. I'm guessing no one knows this guy Brian in Scarborough that works out of his garage ....(Kingston Road & Brimley/Midland area)
 
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MOTORE said:
Hey guys,

You may have mistaken me as a rider who knows nothing mechanically. This is not the case.
I change my own oil/filter, re/re fairings, adjust my own chain, installed a slip on exhaust, never touched pads before although it seems pretty easy.

My only thing is regarding the handlebars is if you make a mistake or not complete it properly, it could have damaging effects on my body:confused2:. I would prefer someone who may know a bit more about this. also, I may require further cables and the guy i spoke to had the ability to make brake line on the spot.

I guess I will try this by myself on the weekend.. now to ask my buddy for a 36inch socket :)

Thanks guys...


PS. I'm guessing no one knows this guy Brian in Scarborough that works out of his garage ....(Kingston Road & Brimley/Midland area)
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Where you gonna find a 3 foot socket? And how are you gonna lift it up as high as the top triple clamp? LOL

Sry, I had to...................
 
MOTORE said:
Got a quote 2.5-3 hours.. @ $82/hour
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:shock:

EDIT: Try pm'ing JohnnyP636? He did a bunch of work for me last season... fair rate, you can watch him work, and it won't take him 3 bloody hours
 
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omnivore said:
Am I the only one who thinks that some level of mechanical ability should accompany the choice to ride a motorcycle?If you can't change your own oil, remove all of your bike's fairings and put them back, adjust your own chain, swap brake pads, install a slip on muffler (or clip ons in this case), maybe you should re-think riding a bike?
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Uhh....If I never had a motorcycle to begin with, then should I do a whole motorcycle maintenance course before I purchase one? I believe this is a learning process and the first few steps are always tentative. The best mechanic buddies I know frown when the topic of motorcycle arises
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