Competent Mechanics in Central Florida

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zenBD

zenBD

Active Member
Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of a competent, experienced Big Dog Mechanic in central Florida? I'm in Deland... preferably someone around here, Daytona Beach, or Orlando. I'm having some serious clutch/trans issues, and the place i've been using so far has done nothing but take my money, waste my time, and scratch my bike. They can't seem to get the clutch to not slip, and the last time I talked to them they actually told me that I am the only one who makes it slip... as if I have some kind of mystical anti-clutch function aura. I'm seriously approaching wit's end here. :spank:

Thanks!
 
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FLCRO

Member
Matt,

I've had good luck with King Performance in Merritt Island. One man shop, owner/mechanics name is Jim. He doesn't advertise, just gets his business thru word of mouth. I'll be honest, he is a bit of an ornery fella; doesn't sugar-coat his opinion. That said, I've found him pretty helpful, and he has worked on my bike a bit. He was also generous enough to loan me some tools when I was doing some work on the bike myself; even came to the house when I was too retarded to figure something out.

His shop is about a mile off SR 528, about 10 minutes from I-95. Feel free to PM me if you want more of my $0.02 of my experience there.

Good luck,
chad
 
zenBD

zenBD

Active Member
Thanks very much, guys. Sounds like there might be a few options. I'm worried about getting the clutch issue sorted, but also really worried about more cosmetic damage in the process. I've been consulting with Andrew (Bigdogtech01), and he has generously offered to walk me through an adjustment as a starting point to remedy the problem... Hoping that they just couldn't dial it in correctly after doing the work... Hate to sound like a pessimist, but I'd be really surprised if the problem ends there. they had it apart three separate times trying to keep the clutch from slipping, busted the main shaft, & scratched the bike... A couple of real scratches (one one the trees from strapping it down to the lift) & swirl marks all over all of my chrome from using dirty rags to wipe off grease (even on parts that didn't need to be touched like the headlight and fork legs).
 
JR03CHOPPER

JR03CHOPPER

Well-Known Member
Sorry you are having the problems. If you need a hand...let me know. Andrew knows his stuff.

Andrew....if you do come to Florida...let me know. I want to buy you a beer or two! Not to mention...you could help me with my primary!
 
francoblay1

francoblay1

The Spaniard
bigdogtech01 said:
Unfortunately it is....opps did I let the cat out of the bag? :D
I might be taking a trip to Florida in the near future if he can't get this resolved.
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Good on ya Andrew! As JR said... you are becoming international :whoop:

Rep Points for you. :2thumbs:

Let me know when will you visit Europe again :D

:cheers:
 
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bigdogtech01

Well-Known Member
francoblay1 said:
Good on ya Andrew! As JR said... you are becoming international :whoop:

Rep Points for you. :2thumbs:

Let me know when will you visit Europe again :D

:cheers:
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I believe I will be in Europe around March this coming year. Not sure yet. A lot is changing for me in next few months with having a baby on way...opps let that cat out of bag as well, Lol
 
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