[Mtrcycle] Bike Shop services

[Robert Rimmer]

Hi John,
     I have had mixed results with Redline. They are close to me so  
usually I go there for inspections and stuff. They quoted me $65 to  
mount and balance a tire on a loose rim, maybe the recession is  
getting them to think more realistically. Also last time I took my  
Guzzi there for inspection they failed it on a chip in the headlight  
that has been there about 13 years (light still works fine). They  
passed the exact same thing the last 4 years. Took me about a month to  
find a replacement. Also when they serviced my Hawk it took about two  
months of pestering to get it back after they quoted a couple of  
weeks. However they are pretty knowledgeable overall and the counter  
staff are helpful if a bit slow. I think the boss guy is also an  
instructor at one of the VIR track schools. And they do have lots of  
shiny things to look at...
Bob.

On Jul 24, 2009, at 1:30 PM, John Heckman wrote:

> All,
>
> I recently got a pretty good deal over at Redline off of 17 in York  
> County. I brought in a tire and wheel off the bike and they charged  
> me $35 (balanced and they installed a tube in it as well) and had it  
> done in a few hours. I know a shop in Williamsburg that charges $55.  
> I know some of you may change your own tires with a tire machine but  
> it's good to know you can find a reliable and economical source in  
> our area.
>
> Redline will also match any internet price you may find on parts  
> etc. Just print out the ad and bring it over to the shop. Works well  
> when you need to order a tire from them because then they can  
> warranty the tire rather than having to deal with an online company  
> if your product is defective.
>
> Also, the guy that owns Redline used to work at JLAB many moons  
> ago. :)
>
> cheers,
>
> j
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