Good Mechanic in Portland, OR

[kph]

I have to admit I am mechanically challenged. If I touch it - it breaks. Does anybody know a good motorcycle shop in Portland familiar with FJR's? I would like basic maintenance as well as adding components (heated grips come to mind right now).

 

[blufjr]

Kevin,

We all suffer from not having the best mechanic at hand. Last year 5 of us took our FJRs to Powers Yamaha in Salem/Sublimity to get valve jobs. They gave us a nice deal. I would take it back there now as my original service center closed (Action in Vancouver, then Action in Gresham). Other then those guys, I haven't tried any others. I do most all the work myself except the valve adjustments, but when I do the valves, I usually add other things to the work list, like brake lines, coolant, etc.

Come to Busters today at 4-5pm for BBQ and meet others that maybe able to give you more guidance.

 

[blufjr]

You might also check out this guy:

Caredenas Motorsports 503-351-7818

19475 SW 89th Ave.

Tualatin, OR 97062

 

https://www.cardenasmotorsports.com/

He comes with good recomendations, but I haven't tried him yet. Maybe next time. He will be at Buster's tonight.

 

[seventyss]

Welcome Kevin, sent you a pm.

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[SacramentoMike]

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If you haven't watched it yet, look for Portlandia on IFC Friday nights. Weirdly bent, but hilarious!

I kind of hate to think about what the mechanics there are like, based on the show. One of you Portlanders let me know if it's accurate, would'ja? Is it really a place where young people go to retire? :lol:

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[kph]

Come to Busters today at 4-5pm for BBQ and meet others that maybe able to give you more guidance.

Which Busters?

 

[seventyss]

In Tigard. I thought the time was 3pm though.

 

[bikerskier]

3 - 4. It all works, The Seattle crew will be in a bit early, since they have a road trip back but most will show up in the 3-4 range.

See you all there. Yes, Mike Cardenas said he would turn up around 3:30 and would be happy to talk FJR (or other bikes for that matter) to everyone. He is a superb mechanic.

Ralph

 

[escapefjrtist]

Thanks for inviting Mike to join us, Ralph. Sounds like he is a stand-up guy that does quality work and is Yamaha factory certified. A good wrench is hard to find...too bad he's so far away for the Seattle crew.

--G

 

[kph]

3 - 4. It all works, The Seattle crew will be in a bit early, since they have a road trip back but most will show up in the 3-4 range.

See you all there. Yes, Mike Cardenas said he would turn up around 3:30 and would be happy to talk FJR (or other bikes for that matter) to everyone. He is a superb mechanic.

Ralph

Ralph,

Thanks for the invite yesterday and the introduction to the group and Mike C.

- Kevin

 

[eg23232]

Gary Black at Cycle Metrics.

10410 Northwest Thompson Road, Portland

(503) 292-5510