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05-09-2008, 06:48 PM
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| Training Wheels   Joined: Apr 2008 From: Seattle, WA | Shiny Side Up: Everett A while back, I was asking on the boards where a great place for my 1000 mile service would be, and got a lot of responses to go to the SSU in Everett. Its a long drive from Seattle, but worth it. Excellent speed, service, and worth every penny. Its just 2 guys, and the owner, Adrian, knows his shit. He explains everything he will or has done honestly and throughly. The job itself on my bike made it so much more comfortable and responsive all around. Anywho, I will be a repeat customer, and am looking forward for any excuse to visit the shop again. Big fucking 1 up to SSU and a definite recommend for any service jobs you all might need. |
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05-09-2008, 07:08 PM
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| Knee Dragger  Joined: Oct 2006 From: Snoho I Ride: ZedEX-14 (Blue/Green) and KTM Adventure (Orange) | Yeah, Adrian is good. Smells bad, and has either a Canadian or British dentist, but does good work. Doesn't fuck shit up. I'd go back. And now that I know he services KTM....win! |
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05-09-2008, 07:54 PM
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 Joined: Oct 2005 From: Renton I Ride: Street: Duc 'O Doom Track: Gix6 (of Doom) | Just wait until he finishes my complete one-off fighter bike. Gonna be a killer bike, and with Adrian building the motor, its gonna be a stump puller   |
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05-10-2008, 06:26 PM
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| Chicken Strips  Joined: Aug 2005 From: Vanquivering with Kevin in WA. I Ride: Kawasaki Z1000; Yamaha RZ350 (2); Yamaha RD400 (2); Yamaha RD350 (2); Yamaha RD125; Yamaha RD60; Kawasaki '72 G5-100; '66 Suzuki X-6 Hustler FINALLY!! | 
Got back home yesterday and the bike feels like it should again, pretty much like new. He told me how far out of spec the dealer "service" allowed the valves to get (they claimed none were out of spec @ 30k...shame on me for believing them! The dealer also hadn't even used the correct spark plugs either). Adrian's an easy guy to talk to, you can sense his knowledge and commitment to proper customer service from the first time you talk to him. I apparently had forgotten to tell him when I dropped the bike off how many miles were on the chain/sprockets....he went out of his way to find compatible sprockets & a new chain late Thursday, so I would be able to get the bike home yesterday. He also made sure to clear it with me that it involved a slight ratio change so there were no surprises. I actually think it improved it some, slightly shorter gearing...although it doesn't really need to be quicker! He's definitely worth going out of the way for, I'd encourage anyone who is fed up with dealer "service" to bring it there. Last edited by Quicklimegirl; 05-10-2008 at 06:31 PM.. | |
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05-10-2008, 07:03 PM
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| Superbiker  Joined: Mar 2007 From: Everett....again I Ride: SV650S (full fairing) | Thanks everyone. We do our best to keep everyone's bike in tip top shape. Mike, what bike did you have in there? Quicklimegirl, I had fun working on your bike. It's such an awesome machine too. The chain is usually the last thing we get to (clean/lube) + when I was adjusting it, I felt a crap ton of slack on one side, then none at all on the other. Adrian had to run out to get it fixed before you came up the next day. I <3 working there |
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05-10-2008, 08:28 PM
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| Novice Racer  Joined: Apr 2006 From: seattle I Ride: 1krr |
p.s. if you guys happen to see a spacer that might have fallen off my wheel that I failed to remove....let me know! | |
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05-10-2008, 08:59 PM
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| Defiler of Threads  Joined: Apr 2007 From: Arlington I Ride: 06 ZX-tenaaaaargh Fighter, 07 SXV550 (The Darkness) |  Adrian is the M A N. He's honest, skilled, and willing to go the extra mile (or 30  ) for his customers. I highly reccomend his shop. |
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05-13-2008, 01:49 PM
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| Shredder  Joined: Jan 2007 From: Amsterdam, Holland/Bellevue, WA I Ride: 2002 Triumph Daytona 955i ,01' Aprilia Futura(sold), '06 NINJA 636(sold), '06 ZZR 600(sold), '07 R6 (sold), '06 Katana (sold) | You guys should stay AWAY from SSU. Everytime I go there, there are more and more bikes. I still wonder how they manage to complete whatever work I bring them. On a serious note, these guys are great. Always ready to your answer questions even if they do not lead to direct business for them. |
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05-13-2008, 02:05 PM
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| Training Wheels  Joined: Apr 2007 From: Burien,WA I Ride: SV650 | I'll be getting my bike back this week ! ! Some may remember the accident with Blue Lightning... I'm really looking forward to riding it again. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/5...4f5b3da1_o.jpg |
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05-13-2008, 02:37 PM
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| Beast to be Unleashed  Joined: Sep 2005 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 750 | Adrian is good peeps. I remember calling him at midnight with some clutch issues before the S100, he was a little buzzed for after a good night out. Even through the alcohol, and trying to tell his woman to get some fries at Jack in the Box he was still able to help out. Over the phone! lol |
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05-13-2008, 05:50 PM
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| Pit Crew  Joined: Apr 2008 From: Burien, Washington I Ride: Yours | Dang, sounds like I need to ride up there to get my service down before the 101 Loop  Is there an address available? I'd look but I'm on dial up till the I-net is repaired...  |
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05-13-2008, 06:06 PM
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| Railer Joined: Apr 2007 From: Westside I Ride: Something fun | This is a very interesting thread, as it seems to fly in the face of another thread that is taking place on this forum at this particular moment.. I wonder if the truth resides somewhere in the middle. |
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