JackFunTeach
Well-Known Member
Howdie All, I'm Jack, still in my freshman year of VMAXing. But long time Biking.
I was having problems with my clutch. I first went to my arrogant mechanic. He told me to order the Barnett Pressure Plate Converstion Kit. He said, "I been doin' this bike mechanics and VMAXsss for years, boy! Just do what I say..."
In my first ten years of biking, I allowed this cocky mechanic to talk to me like the "Village Idiot" as he does to all clients on account that he gots the best game in town. No one can match his one time fix bike mechanics at 1/2 dealer prices. But I say, 'No More."
I called PCW. Brandan spoke to me with respect and understanding. He made his schedule respond to my need of a clutch by saying, "You get it down here tomorrow, I (Brandan @ PCW) will have you running right on your way back to home (Central Mass). I struggled to get it down there with the wind blowing against my chest and spinning that damm clutch. I barely made it to Schenectady, PCW's HQ Shop. But I got there.
Everything was disclosed to me. I walked around the corner and got some lunch at a diner, used a computer at the library, and priced out a custom pool stick...cuz I'm getting better at pool...never gonna get hustled again.
Anyways, by the end of the day. The non performing clutch turned out to be needing the push rod repaired. It was not going back correctly plus a few updated parts that Yamaha had a TSB report done. Brandon and John explained everything, and how they didn't have to put in new plates; mine were virtually perfect friction fiber plates. Brandon super nicely bead blasted my metal plates, making a whole new surface. PCW spring installed since we were there. But, my point is: NOTHING UNNEEDED WAS DONE. They do what is required, appropriate prevention, and nothing more! This is a pro shop! Worth the 3 hours it takes me to drive down there.
I'm getting a trailer for my Kia Soul, though. Having a bike trailer is valuable. I bet I will use it for occassions like this, and several utility purchases.
Post PCW Repair Riding Impressions: I can say with 500 miles on their work, the clutch is the best hydraulic clutch I have ever used. Works like a Porsche or European car clutch. Very heavy pressure, but very controllable. Works AH..AH...AHHHHWESOME!!!.
Note: I have no ownership or kinship with PCW.
Note to my arrogant my mechanic that calls me "Boy." Well, with PCW right over the state line, YOU ARE HISTORY. And not anywhere as good as you say you are. Self proclaiming yourself to be a "Motorcycle GOD." I'm laughing at you now...
Sorry to digress. Call Brendan if you need professional VMAXing done right.
I was having problems with my clutch. I first went to my arrogant mechanic. He told me to order the Barnett Pressure Plate Converstion Kit. He said, "I been doin' this bike mechanics and VMAXsss for years, boy! Just do what I say..."
In my first ten years of biking, I allowed this cocky mechanic to talk to me like the "Village Idiot" as he does to all clients on account that he gots the best game in town. No one can match his one time fix bike mechanics at 1/2 dealer prices. But I say, 'No More."
I called PCW. Brandan spoke to me with respect and understanding. He made his schedule respond to my need of a clutch by saying, "You get it down here tomorrow, I (Brandan @ PCW) will have you running right on your way back to home (Central Mass). I struggled to get it down there with the wind blowing against my chest and spinning that damm clutch. I barely made it to Schenectady, PCW's HQ Shop. But I got there.
Everything was disclosed to me. I walked around the corner and got some lunch at a diner, used a computer at the library, and priced out a custom pool stick...cuz I'm getting better at pool...never gonna get hustled again.
Anyways, by the end of the day. The non performing clutch turned out to be needing the push rod repaired. It was not going back correctly plus a few updated parts that Yamaha had a TSB report done. Brandon and John explained everything, and how they didn't have to put in new plates; mine were virtually perfect friction fiber plates. Brandon super nicely bead blasted my metal plates, making a whole new surface. PCW spring installed since we were there. But, my point is: NOTHING UNNEEDED WAS DONE. They do what is required, appropriate prevention, and nothing more! This is a pro shop! Worth the 3 hours it takes me to drive down there.
I'm getting a trailer for my Kia Soul, though. Having a bike trailer is valuable. I bet I will use it for occassions like this, and several utility purchases.
Post PCW Repair Riding Impressions: I can say with 500 miles on their work, the clutch is the best hydraulic clutch I have ever used. Works like a Porsche or European car clutch. Very heavy pressure, but very controllable. Works AH..AH...AHHHHWESOME!!!.
Note: I have no ownership or kinship with PCW.
Note to my arrogant my mechanic that calls me "Boy." Well, with PCW right over the state line, YOU ARE HISTORY. And not anywhere as good as you say you are. Self proclaiming yourself to be a "Motorcycle GOD." I'm laughing at you now...
Sorry to digress. Call Brendan if you need professional VMAXing done right.
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