Looking for a reputable motorcycle mechanic in WNY

March 30, 2010 3:14 PM

Hey, motorcyclists! Anyone around Western New York care to recommend me a repair shop?

It's almost time to pull the bike out of storage, yay! First, I just have a little engine tick I want to try and take care of with my tax return. I'm in Buffalo, and have a '99 Triumph Sprint ST, and I'm looking for a solid recommendation of a good, trustworthy mechanic... Every time I ask guys around here, they kinda just go, "ehhhhh..." and I never get that really enthusiastic recommendation I'm hoping for.

There is a nearby Triumph dealer, but I'd prefer not to pay dealership prices. I'm willing to ride pretty far if it's a nice day out, so if there's some awesome place in Rochester or down in Hornell or something, I'd love to hear about it!


Cheers!

posted by Jinkeez to Travel & Transportation around New York, NY (3 answers total)

I can't help you with a recommendation for a shop, but I'll point you to the ADV Rider website, where the WNY locals might be able to recommend someone.
posted by swngnmonk at 3:40 PM on March 30, 2010

I would go to the Triumph dealer. Any money you save by going to an independent repair shop will probably be exceeded by them taking extra time to work on a bike they are unfamiliar with. And it would be nice to have a dealer still in business when it is time to get that Speed Triple you always promised yourself.
posted by leaper at 4:29 PM on March 30, 2010

Ask around at beginnerbikers.org. I think there are some western NY people on the forum, and it's an informative place for all things motorcycle anyway.
posted by azpenguin at 4:50 PM on March 30, 2010