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5 Aug 2015
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Good Mechanic near London to get old DR350 ready for Africa!
I'm hoping to buy a DR350 in the next few weeks for a trip to Cape Town.
The last two bikes I've owned (only two bikes I've owned) have been rather temperamental so I'm really hoping I can iron out any kinks in the new bike before I leave.
I appreciate that the DR350's are getting a bit old now, really hoping that someone knows a decent mechanic that can pull the whole thing apart, replace half of it and give it a new lease of life. If possible a mechanic who knows a bit about overlanding and what mods I should be doing!
I'm based in South London but happy to take it somewhere nearish (Milton Keynes, Brighton etc rather than Aberdeen!)
Thanks,
Jimmy
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20 Oct 2015
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Hi - just a refresh of this post.
Need service for Suzuki DR650 near London.
Any recommendations?
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22 Oct 2015
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Hi Jimmy
Have a look at the Oval Motorcycle Centre they are based in Wandsworth.
Its a workshop which is fully kitted out and you get a work stand and carry out the work yourself under instructions from Matt who knows everything about bikes.
This way you learn as you rebuild your bike.
I have used them last week for my bike which is off this weekend for my RTW.
Bryan
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24 Oct 2015
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Good idea Redtape, thank you.
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25 Oct 2015
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Dunno if Austin Vince is around ATM, but surly he and his gang would have DR350 knowledge or know someone who has.
DR350 a great bike if set up right. Of course, the DR650 is even better!
The DIY workshop thing is also catching on here in USA. A couple good ones in San Francisco and Oakland/Emeryville for anyone coming over. One is here:
Welcome | Piston & Chain
These guys also sponsor ADV Travelers, helping them raise funds whilst on the road.
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25 Oct 2015
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If you want it proper looked at and sorted, give Gabe at Zen Overland a shout. Ok, he's a fair bit west of London but might be worth the extra miles.
Perhaps though, you ought to do it yourself, then you'd have a reasonable knowledge of the bike.
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7 Dec 2015
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Hi,
Hope these guys are good for you, edinhomotos.com, 34 Quixley St, London E14 9PU, 020 7987 9161
They are a group of Brazilian lads and they know their onions.
Easy to get to from South London too!
Cheers
C
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redtape
Hi Jimmy
Have a look at the Oval Motorcycle Centre they are based in Wandsworth.
Its a workshop which is fully kitted out and you get a work stand and carry out the work yourself under instructions from Matt who knows everything about bikes.
This way you learn as you rebuild your bike.
I have used them last week for my bike which is off this weekend for my RTW.
Bryan
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Does anyone know of a similar facility for working on a 4x4? I'm trying to get my landcruiser ready but don't have a driveway or garage, so i'm stumped unless I pay out for someone to do it for me.
Cheers,
Matt
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