Attention Phoenix Area Riders..

QKENUF4U · 02-16-2005

im gonna start taking in some side work now that im moved into my house.
i have been working on/riding motorcycles for over 25yrs now (started riding when i was 5 on a GT80) i graduated MMI in march of 04 and have worked at several shops in the phoenix area now. (apache and R ATV)
i will be able to do pretty much anything from tire changes (soon) to motor rebuilds. so if ya have a bike ya need work done on give me a call after 4pm on my

CELL- 602-309-0135 (not after 10pm)

and we can setup a time for ya to bring the bike to me for repairs.

TWO stipulations at this time is .......

1. YOU supply the necessary parts to fix the bike or i will get them at a 10% over my cost price. i dont have any special hookups at this time so im paying what you would pay so its in your best interest to get the parts/supplies ahead of time if you can.

2. if you have a manual i would like to be able to use it so that i can see specs on carb settings,valve clearances etc. OR you supply the needed information

i will be working on getting my own library as time goes on but at this time i only have the manual for my ZRX
i will be charging 45$ an hour (instead of 60$+ like the shops) i will be honest with you about a time frame and if i cant fix the problem then i will only charge you for an hour of my time (45$) i wont be giving my time away and i can atleast tell you what's NOT the problem.
i treat peoples bikes like they are my own so there is no beating on them during test rides (unless its necessary ) they will be kept inside my garage at all times (i have a full alarm system)
i will also let you know if i CANT work on the type bike you have (i may not know enough about it to work on it competently)
i will work on TWO-STROKES or 4-STROKES of all kinds. as long as i can get parts for it i will work on it.
this is a GIANT step towards SELF-EMPLOYMENT FOR MYSELF so i will have to play it day by day while working my normal job.
so let me know what ya think or if ya need my help.
thanks

**2WheelFun** · 02-16-2005

Lance...I wish you the best my friend! I sure wish I lived closer to you as you would have my business for sure. You sure have offered alot of good info here and it's clear that your interest is in the best interest of others.

Best Regards!
Cary

Green Knight · 02-16-2005

That sounds like a great start there man. Some of my friends are doing the same thing with computers. I used to be into all that but now computers are kind of a rainy day hobby. I'm thinking about taking some MMI courses 1. To fix my own bikes and save cash 2. I'm starting to get serious into riding on the track and it will be handy to be able to do tune ups and repairs on my crashed bikes 3. make some side cash fixing local's bikes.

I do like your plan and I wish you the best, being self-employed is a great feeling.

**Freakinout** · 02-16-2005

sure wish you were closer, I'd trust you with my bike in a second.

QKENUF4U · 02-16-2005

thanks for the well wishes guys (or gals ?)

**Spok** · 02-17-2005

well, here comes another well wish...good luck with your endeavours lance. I like many have seen your attention in the Mechanics Corner fourm, If we lived closer I would surely take you up on your offer.

Tazzzie_ · 02-18-2005

FANTASTIC !!!!!
Best of luck mate. Am sure it will work out. Its nice to have someone reliable and knowledgable (is that how you spell that ?) that can help with a problem.

Enjoy

oldninjaron · 03-09-2005

Good luck. It is a shame that you do not live closer to Scotland. Your advice is much appreciated.

oldninjaron

nathan600r · 03-15-2005

I really wish you were closer I don't trust any mechanics around here to do the shim adjustments on my valves. Good luck with the business.

QKENUF4U · 04-05-2005

so what makes ya think its rich ? have ya seen my thread ?
http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...ead.php?t=7027

myol · 05-02-2005

Hey man:
I'm self-employed too, so best wishes. I read your posts & trust your input. All the people I know would pay good $$$ for a good mechanic, your fee is beyond reasonable. I bet my bike you don't rush the job like in the shops, those dudes/gals even if they are good don't take their time 'cuz they have to get it off the lift for the next job. You're very smart doing it on the side first until you know what the future holds.
Alibi

BamaBob · 05-21-2005

Good luck - if you were closer to Sweet Home Alabama I'd give you my business. The local dealer charges $70 an hour & a 1 hour minimum.

natethegr8 · 07-07-2005

kind of off topic or whatnot but whats your opinion of mmi? i plan on going there as soon as i graduate from highschool, go in the marines or army and then i will have the funding to go there, what did you think of it? basically i just am curious to see what you thought of the classes, what ones you took etc. etc.

any help would be appreciated, thanks

cactuscop · 07-21-2005

I cannot begin to express what a pleasure it was to deal with Lance. He was fast (as fast as he could be due to having to run down parts for my old bike!) and he was always in touch with me to update me on his progress. The best part was that he was reasonable and my bike runs like a striped-*** ape, now. That is saying a lot as it had been sitting for almost three years. I've got a couple of more bikes that I'll soon be calling him up about.

IF YOU'RE IN THE PHOENIX AREA AND NEED WORK DONE, CALL HIM UP!!

hogeater · 11-13-2005

Hey good luck to you . and about the GOLDWING, They aren't any harder to work on ,just think of it as a CORVAIR on two wheels.

Donald E Seelye · 11-16-2005

Whoa,congrats to you!hope it works out for you in short time,thats what we need around here! a decent bike mech.Oh and thanks again for your input.
1986 kaw vulcan 750
Don.

inthechateau · 06-02-2006

Lance, best of luck in your venture. I wish I had the time to do what you are about to. I almost have time to work on my projects. I'm rebuilding a 61 matchless, an 86 Voyager, and a 1937 Indian chief. I work on one for a while order parts then move to the next one and the cycle repeats itself for the last 3 years. Almost have the Voyager and Matchless done. Good luck and have lots of fun.

bmwe30is · 06-15-2006

Best wishes to you and your project!!!

My dad has been managing his own business for nearly 15+ years, and it's still growing

BTW, thanks for the help in my thread, you got my bike running too! =)

Rhapsody · 06-15-2006

In what part of the Valley do you live? With that 602 area code, I'm guessing you're in the City of Phoenix-proper?

Xgenn · 06-15-2006

congrats on the bizz we always need good mechanics out there.....

Xgenn

02-16-2005	#1 (permalink)
QKENUF4U AZ's Official Mechanic BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 3,512	Phoenix Area Riders....Motorcycle Repair im gonna start taking in some side work now that im moved into my house. i have been working on/riding motorcycles for over 25yrs now (started riding when i was 5 on a GT80) i graduated MMI in march of 04 and have worked at several shops in the phoenix area now. (apache and R ATV) i will be able to do pretty much anything from tire changes (soon) to motor rebuilds. so if ya have a bike ya need work done on give me a call after 4pm on my CELL- 602-309-0135 (not after 10pm) and we can setup a time for ya to bring the bike to me for repairs. TWO stipulations at this time is ....... 1. YOU supply the necessary parts to fix the bike or i will get them at a 10% over my cost price. i dont have any special hookups at this time so im paying what you would pay so its in your best interest to get the parts/supplies ahead of time if you can. 2. if you have a manual i would like to be able to use it so that i can see specs on carb settings,valve clearances etc. OR you supply the needed information i will be working on getting my own library as time goes on but at this time i only have the manual for my ZRX i will be charging 45$ an hour (instead of 60$+ like the shops) i will be honest with you about a time frame and if i cant fix the problem then i will only charge you for an hour of my time (45$) i wont be giving my time away and i can atleast tell you what's NOT the problem. i treat peoples bikes like they are my own so there is no beating on them during test rides (unless its necessary ) they will be kept inside my garage at all times (i have a full alarm system) i will also let you know if i CANT work on the type bike you have (i may not know enough about it to work on it competently) i will work on TWO-STROKES or 4-STROKES of all kinds. as long as i can get parts for it i will work on it. this is a GIANT step towards SELF-EMPLOYMENT FOR MYSELF so i will have to play it day by day while working my normal job. so let me know what ya think or if ya need my help. thanks Last edited by QKENUF4U : 04-11-2008 at 06:06 PM.

02-16-2005	#2 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,156	Lance...I wish you the best my friend! I sure wish I lived closer to you as you would have my business for sure. You sure have offered alot of good info here and it's clear that your interest is in the best interest of others. Best Regards! Cary __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

02-16-2005	#4 (permalink)
Freakinout the "young" guy Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 7,070	sure wish you were closer, I'd trust you with my bike in a second. __________________ Support Self Defense Freakinout

02-17-2005	#6 (permalink)
Spok Whatever Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 33,744	well, here comes another well wish...good luck with your endeavours lance. I like many have seen your attention in the Mechanics Corner fourm, If we lived closer I would surely take you up on your offer. __________________ 2005 V2k Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

05-02-2005	#11 (permalink)
myol Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 179	Hey man: I'm self-employed too, so best wishes. I read your posts & trust your input. All the people I know would pay good $$$ for a good mechanic, your fee is beyond reasonable. I bet my bike you don't rush the job like in the shops, those dudes/gals even if they are good don't take their time 'cuz they have to get it off the lift for the next job. You're very smart doing it on the side first until you know what the future holds. Alibi __________________ 2005 Z750S 2004 Stella 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille 1997 Vulcan 1500 Classic

02-16-2005	#3 (permalink)
Green Knight Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 1,803	That sounds like a great start there man. Some of my friends are doing the same thing with computers. I used to be into all that but now computers are kind of a rainy day hobby. I'm thinking about taking some MMI courses 1. To fix my own bikes and save cash 2. I'm starting to get serious into riding on the track and it will be handy to be able to do tune ups and repairs on my crashed bikes 3. make some side cash fixing local's bikes. I do like your plan and I wish you the best, being self-employed is a great feeling.

02-16-2005	#5 (permalink)
QKENUF4U AZ's Official Mechanic BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 3,512	thanks for the well wishes guys (or gals ?)

02-18-2005	#7 (permalink)
Tazzzie_ Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 43	FANTASTIC !!!!! Best of luck mate. Am sure it will work out. Its nice to have someone reliable and knowledgable (is that how you spell that ?) that can help with a problem. Enjoy

03-09-2005	#8 (permalink)
oldninjaron Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3	Good luck. It is a shame that you do not live closer to Scotland. Your advice is much appreciated. oldninjaron

03-15-2005	#9 (permalink)
nathan600r Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Why do you care? Posts: 302	I really wish you were closer I don't trust any mechanics around here to do the shim adjustments on my valves. Good luck with the business.

04-05-2005	#10 (permalink)
QKENUF4U AZ's Official Mechanic BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 3,512	so what makes ya think its rich ? have ya seen my thread ? http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...ead.php?t=7027

05-21-2005	#12 (permalink)
BamaBob Midnight Venture Rider Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Meridianville, Alabama Posts: 6,726	Good luck - if you were closer to Sweet Home Alabama I'd give you my business. The local dealer charges $70 an hour & a 1 hour minimum. __________________ BamaBob *BTK Womens Azz Size Study Rep, U.S. Dept. of Posterior*

07-07-2005	#13 (permalink)
natethegr8 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 3	kind of off topic or whatnot but whats your opinion of mmi? i plan on going there as soon as i graduate from highschool, go in the marines or army and then i will have the funding to go there, what did you think of it? basically i just am curious to see what you thought of the classes, what ones you took etc. etc. any help would be appreciated, thanks

07-21-2005	#14 (permalink)
cactuscop Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Peoria, AZ (where men are men and sheep are nervous!) Posts: 7	Whole-hearted Endorsement For Lance!!! I cannot begin to express what a pleasure it was to deal with Lance. He was fast (as fast as he could be due to having to run down parts for my old bike!) and he was always in touch with me to update me on his progress. The best part was that he was reasonable and my bike runs like a striped-*** ape, now. That is saying a lot as it had been sitting for almost three years. I've got a couple of more bikes that I'll soon be calling him up about. IF YOU'RE IN THE PHOENIX AREA AND NEED WORK DONE, CALL HIM UP!! __________________ I may not be the fastest, I may not be the strongest, and I'm damn sure not the youngest...but I'm not scared!

11-13-2005	#15 (permalink)
hogeater Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Richlands,NC Posts: 20	business venture Hey good luck to you . and about the GOLDWING, They aren't any harder to work on ,just think of it as a CORVAIR on two wheels.

11-16-2005	#16 (permalink)
Donald E Seelye CableRat Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 6	Whoa,congrats to you!hope it works out for you in short time,thats what we need around here! a decent bike mech.Oh and thanks again for your input. 1986 kaw vulcan 750 Don.

06-02-2006	#17 (permalink)
inthechateau Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 66	Good luck in the venture Lance, best of luck in your venture. I wish I had the time to do what you are about to. I almost have time to work on my projects. I'm rebuilding a 61 matchless, an 86 Voyager, and a 1937 Indian chief. I work on one for a while order parts then move to the next one and the cycle repeats itself for the last 3 years. Almost have the Voyager and Matchless done. Good luck and have lots of fun. __________________ Inthechateau aka Tim 1986 Voyager 2001 HD Sportster 1200XLC 1961 Matchless G12-CSR

06-15-2006	#18 (permalink)
bmwe30is Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 103	Best wishes to you and your project!!! My dad has been managing his own business for nearly 15+ years, and it's still growing BTW, thanks for the help in my thread, you got my bike running too! =)

06-15-2006	#19 (permalink)
Rhapsody 3 Bikes in 13 Months BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 294	In what part of the Valley do you live? With that 602 area code, I'm guessing you're in the City of Phoenix-proper? __________________ The Heavy Cruiser... 2007 Vulcan Nomad

06-15-2006	#20 (permalink)
Xgenn Who Likes The Skippy?? Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 601	congrats on the bizz we always need good mechanics out there..... Xgenn __________________ 86 Concours 1000 GTR http://www.myspace.com/xgenn

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