finding a good shop in Pittsburgh

aesoprock00 · 07-31-2009, 05:49 PM

I bought a used 2003 GZ250 last year in incredible shape and have since put a nice 1000 miles on it. I don't know too many people in the area who ride motorcycles, and am having trouble finding a good shop to get my inspection done. How do you find a shop for small repairs (not that i need any now, but maybe in the future) and general routine checkups/maintenance? I'm in the Pittsburgh Area if there are any locals around with a shop to recommend.

Thanks!

Easy Rider · 07-31-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aesoprock00

How do you find a shop for small repairs (not that i need any now, but maybe in the future) and general routine checkups/maintenance?

I find the Yellow Pages quite helpful.....since I'm an old fart.
Some of the younger folks here can probably recommend an Internet equivalent.
Look under Motorcycles and/or Suzuki.

I'm sure there are some "biker bars" around your area but that might get a little messy.......seeing as how you don't ride a HOG and all !! :biggrin:

aesoprock00 · 07-31-2009, 07:52 PM

Easy Rider, i haven't seen a Yellow Pages in 5 years at least! I've done some searching using the internet google machine, but most things just come up as car repair shops when i search for "Motorcycle Inspection" or even "Motorcycle Repair". we've had a few cycle shops close down here recently.

I guess in the end i'll just end up taking whatever results i can find online and calling around, unless a local Pittsburgher shows up eventually and recommends a shop.

thanks for the input though!

Easy Rider · 07-31-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aesoprock00

I guess in the end i'll just end up taking whatever results i can find online and calling around, unless a local Pittsburgher shows up eventually and recommends a shop.

I'm betting that the yellowpages is available online.
Also, try Suzuki.com for a dealer listing.

patrick_777 · 08-01-2009, 07:39 PM

Check out any Pittsburgh area internet motorcycle forums as well. Even the tuner/sportbike forums. They usually all have some references or reviews of shops in them. Considering the performance aspect of the crowd, they usually don't take a lot of jack from shops.

Here's two that might be helpful.

http://www.cycleforums.com/forums/forum ... .php?f=183
http://www.pghbikers.com/

aesoprock00 · 08-03-2009, 01:20 PM

good call Patrick. I didn't even think to look for local pittsburgh forums. looks like both of those links are long dead, but it gives me another place to look. thanks for the help!

GZ250 · 08-09-2009, 02:45 PM

this question should be under GENERAL or ?

as Easy said use the Suzuki.com for dealer locations and calling someone can give your more information.

http://www.suzuki.com/dealerloc/locator ... ip=Find+It

07-31-2009, 05:49 PM	#1
aesoprock00 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11	finding a good shop in Pittsburgh I bought a used 2003 GZ250 last year in incredible shape and have since put a nice 1000 miles on it. I don't know too many people in the area who ride motorcycles, and am having trouble finding a good shop to get my inspection done. How do you find a shop for small repairs (not that i need any now, but maybe in the future) and general routine checkups/maintenance? I'm in the Pittsburgh Area if there are any locals around with a shop to recommend. Thanks! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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aesoprock00 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11	Re: finding a good shop in Pittsburgh Easy Rider, i haven't seen a Yellow Pages in 5 years at least! I've done some searching using the internet google machine, but most things just come up as car repair shops when i search for "Motorcycle Inspection" or even "Motorcycle Repair". we've had a few cycle shops close down here recently. I guess in the end i'll just end up taking whatever results i can find online and calling around, unless a local Pittsburgher shows up eventually and recommends a shop. thanks for the input though! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: finding a good shop in Pittsburgh Check out any Pittsburgh area internet motorcycle forums as well. Even the tuner/sportbike forums. They usually all have some references or reviews of shops in them. Considering the performance aspect of the crowd, they usually don't take a lot of jack from shops. Here's two that might be helpful. http://www.cycleforums.com/forums/forum ... .php?f=183 http://www.pghbikers.com/ __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-03-2009, 01:20 PM	#6
aesoprock00 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11	Re: finding a good shop in Pittsburgh good call Patrick. I didn't even think to look for local pittsburgh forums. looks like both of those links are long dead, but it gives me another place to look. thanks for the help!
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08-09-2009, 02:45 PM	#7
GZ250 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 334	Re: finding a good shop in Pittsburgh this question should be under GENERAL or ? as Easy said use the Suzuki.com for dealer locations and calling someone can give your more information. http://www.suzuki.com/dealerloc/locator ... ip=Find+It __________________ “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” “People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.” --- Søren Kierkegaard ---
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