here is the ad, any one know who this is? sounds like a guy from speeds or something trying to make some side cash.
"Email for a free quote. Over 3 years of dealership experience, factory certified, with all necessary specialty tools. I can do anything from basic service to complete performance rebuilds. Will pick up and deliver bike for free as well."
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/1261554775.html (http://baltimore.craigslist.org/mcy/1261554775.html)
I can personally recommend Mike and have had him service my motorcycle.
Absolutely excellent Tech and very fair with his prices.
ahhh...so Lars, THIS is the top wrench that left Speeds a while back?....
Yes..... and he is fantastic.
My bike used to (or so I thought) run well.
After it was tuned by Mike, it takes off like a pitbull on crack.
Power everywhere.
Also chatted for a while and he gave me quite a few tips on things I can do myself.
AND ON TIME!!!!!!!!!! Not two weeks, same day!
hmm.. may have to give him a call for my next service. Glad someone can confirm this guy.
Quote from: Lars D on July 16, 2009, 12:19:20 PM
Yes..... and he is fantastic.
My bike used to (or so I thought) run well.
After it was tuned by Mike, it takes off like a pitbull on crack.
Power everywhere.
Also chatted for a while and he gave me quite a few tips on things I can do myself.
AND ON TIME!!!!!!!!!! Not two weeks, same day!
Two weeks? I wish I got my bike back from speeds in two weeks. More like 4
All I can say is give him a call,you will not be disappointed.
I emailed him and asked him about doing a few things I can't (can't seem to find the time to) do myself. Prices he quoted are very reasonable. I plan to give him a go in a month or so when things here at the office slow down. I'll let everyone know.....
I shot him an email as well. He replied pretty much right away. even though i baited him a bit, he didnt bash speeds. very professional of him.
Ill definitely be giving him a call for future service.
He should post up here. I need vales and belts done. Looking for a good deal. How do I get in touch with him?
Ducrider 45,
You have pm.
Lemme know when he comes for you Duc. Maybe he can do a 2-fer in one trip if he has a trailer.
Mike is good people.
Quote from: FatguyRacer on July 23, 2009, 07:51:37 AM
Lemme know when he comes for you Duc. Maybe he can do a 2-fer in one trip if he has a trailer.
I was going to ride out to him. My wife would follow me and drive back. Or O could use my brotherinlaws trailer and drive out myself. Let me know. I will not be able to do it until I close on the "refi" It should be next week sometime. I could take the bike out in two weeks or so.
Make sure you post some feedback on your experience from him on here. Lots of folks interested in going to him.
I will. Thank you for the info. It will be two weeks or so before I cand make it happen. The price quoted is great!
bump?....any word on this?
I never did go. I was sent out of town all winter for work. Ill call him again today. Ill let you know what happenes.
Quote from: ducrider45 on March 18, 2010, 11:52:05 AM
I never did go. I was sent out of town all winter for work. Ill call him again today. Ill let you know what happenes.
Did you hear back. I called yesterday and left and message and have not heard back. A busy guy perhaps?
I have left several messages and I have not heard back. I guess Ill just have to do it myself.
Does anyone still have his number? I had him do some work for me last summer and now I need some more and lost his info.
any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Charlie
I had Mike service my bike at the end of May and he did a great job for a great price.
He did take some effort to get in contact with, email being the better option.
kumabull, I'll pm you his email address.
He did mine too at the end of May. Mucho props! Bike runs like a raped ape. He's moved his base of OPs to Gaithersburg. Closer to his homefront in Olney. Kinda of convienent for me now as my office is in Olney.
Quote from: mrEnke on June 16, 2010, 05:01:02 AM
I had Mike service my bike at the end of May and he did a great job for a great price.
He did take some effort to get in contact with, email being the better option.
kumabull, I'll pm you his email address.
Massimo, out of curiosity, what service did you have this guy do? Would you mind pm'ing me how much he charged you? I am about to have to do a little basic work on my bike and seeing how neither my tools or stands are here... You get the picture. ;)
Quote from: DRKWNG on July 06, 2010, 04:42:38 PM
Massimo, out of curiosity, what service did you have this guy do? Would you mind pm'ing me how much he charged you? I am about to have to do a little basic work on my bike and seeing how neither my tools or stands are here... You get the picture. ;)
I found out about Mike through Craigslist, his advertised rate was $50/hour. After reading about him here on the forum, I decided to contact him to do the valves on the 750 (and check a few other things as well).
The only issue I've had with him is that he can sometimes be slow at answering emails, other than that I'm very satisfied (you saw how well the 750 was running on Monday ;D) with the work he did and he is currently working on the 900.
I'll PM you his contact info.
Emailed both of you guys.
Quote from: mrEnke on July 07, 2010, 02:15:21 AM
Emailed both of you guys.
Wunderbar!! Veilen dank.
I am up in martinsburg and will be needing service next month, could I get that info. Does anyone know if messes with PCIII's??
Quote from: LYD on July 08, 2010, 09:15:38 PM
I am up in martinsburg and will be needing service next month, could I get that info.
PM sent.
his ad is down and can't find info anywhere. Can someone send me his contact stuff if he's still wrenching?
Quote from: Statler on July 13, 2010, 06:36:45 AM
his ad is down and can't find info anywhere. Can someone send me his contact stuff if he's still wrenching?
Sent you an e-mail via your profile info.
got it thanks. Left Mike a voicemail.
Could you please send me his contact info too. I just got back from japan, moved to tje area and the bike will be coming out of 2yr storage next week. Need valves and belts done..I,ll do everything else.
Would whoever sends Mike's info to venomousr1993 shoot it my way too? Thanks!
PM sent to both of you guys.
Got the m900 back a few days ago. And as with the 750 I'm very happy with the work Mike's done! [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
G's 620 is with Mike. He may stop into the DMF and talk tech a bit. ;D
That would be great if he does. I emailed him tonight to see about having him take a peek at my poor 620's shifting problem.
i think I know who this guy is, and if someone would shoot me his number or email I would really appreciate it, because i won't go to Speed's, and Battley and Ducpond and basically everyone else is pretty far from me. i might try Alex at RAM cycles, but i'm kind of price sensitive right now, so this guy might be my best bet.
Thanks!
Quote from: Chemico on July 17, 2010, 03:56:50 PM
That would be great if he does. I emailed him tonight to see about having him take a peek at my poor 620's shifting problem.
What issues are you having? This guy doesnot return calls. I may be able to help you while you wait for a reply.
I've had three calls from Mike in as many days (and a few texts). sorry some folks haven't been getting the same promptness.
I agree with Statler! I emailed Mike late Sunday night, talked to him by phone yesterday and dropped my bike off today. When I talked to him today, he suggested the easiest way to get in touch with him was by email or in the evening if phoning.
He's here now too, but not sure how often he'll be checking in.
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40791.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=40791.0)
;D
[beer]
Guys...feel free to Email me, or PM with questions. I'll do my best to talk you through them, but i can't always figure things out without seeing it for myself. I'm going to make it a point to try to check in daily (unless i'm out of town racing or something), but i won't be absent for too long. I'm going to try my hardest to be an active member of this forum and this community! As far as side work goes, i'm doing my best to do what i can, but i'm not sure how long i'll be able to continue doing some of the larger services on the side(i'm working at a shop again, and i gotta go through "the man") On the brighter side of things though, our shop labor rates are about as low as you can find ($80/hr) and we are going to strive to offer parts below retail! (Unfortunatley, this doesn't include ducati parts! haha)
I better get the monster in there before its too late!
Oh guys...BTW...the returning calls thing. Yeah, i'm bad at that. I have a bad habit of listening to my voicemail (while i'm up to my elbows in grease or dirt....I do archertural landscaping too!). Then my voicemail clears my inbox every 5 days. Best way to reach me is via email (motox79@hotmail.com) sorry to those i have pissed off! But now you can PM me here too (c'mon guys...show me some luvin!)
Your OK with me Mike. Now if you can supply mount and balance a Metzler Roadtec Z6 on my buddiy Stefan's VFR rim for less than 200 bucks I'd love you even more (but not in a gay way). I gotta pay him back for all the seat time i've been doing on it while I wait for the parts to fix my ST.