Can anyone recommend a bike shop in San Diego

3ofClubs · 11-13-2009, 04:24 PM

Hi guys,

Currently on the road, and completed my 19,000th mile as I rode into San Diego (Rubber Trampin' on the ride reports), with the aim of getting down to Argentina over the next few months.

I'm not in a rush and have a few days to stick around and find a decent place where I can get the bike looked over, order a few parts if required and prepare myself for the ride down.

I'm on an '02 Yamaha XT600E.

Done a quick search on google so have a few options... is there anywhere you guys would recommend?

Appreciate any response.

Ben

BikePilot · 11-13-2009, 04:58 PM

I don't know of a great one, but I can tell you House of Motorcycles is pretty lousy. You may want to check on parts for the bike ahead of time - I could be wrong, but I don't recall yamaha having imported the XT600 to the US in recent years.

good luck!

3ofClubs · 11-13-2009, 06:10 PM

Thanks for the tip, I'll cross that one off the list... unless someone says otherwise...

Yeah, I think the stopped importning the bike to the States in the mid-ninties - I've had problems previously and had to wait around, but what I'm after is hopefully pretty common...?

Fingers crossed.

FakeName · 11-13-2009, 08:09 PM

http://www.veyspowersports.com/

I've not used them myself, but lots of my buddies highly endorse them. If I was to use a shop, they would be my first stop.

2 Wheels · 11-14-2009, 03:53 PM

I've always gone to South Bay Motorsports in Chula Vista - an google search will turn up their website. They're a big dealer and I realize a lot of people don't like taking their bikes to dealers, but I've always used them and never had a problem.

Okay, I did have a problem with some work they did on a rear drum brake, but I took the bike back to them and they fixed their mistake.

3ofClubs · 11-14-2009, 05:01 PM

Thanks, appreciate the responses.

This morning I headed over to Veys Powersports in Lemon Grove - helpfull guys and sorted me out, got some tyres ordered so will have to go back early next week.

Thanks again for all your advice.

Ben

11-13-2009, 04:24 PM	#1
3ofClubs ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: On the Road - Trans Canada Oddometer: 23	Can anyone recommend a bike shop in San Diego Hi guys, Currently on the road, and completed my 19,000th mile as I rode into San Diego (Rubber Trampin' on the ride reports), with the aim of getting down to Argentina over the next few months. I'm not in a rush and have a few days to stick around and find a decent place where I can get the bike looked over, order a few parts if required and prepare myself for the ride down. I'm on an '02 Yamaha XT600E. Done a quick search on google so have a few options... is there anywhere you guys would recommend? Appreciate any response. Ben

11-13-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
BikePilot Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Oddometer: 10,901	I don't know of a great one, but I can tell you House of Motorcycles is pretty lousy. You may want to check on parts for the bike ahead of time - I could be wrong, but I don't recall yamaha having imported the XT600 to the US in recent years. good luck! __________________ '09 Buell XB12XT, TL1000S, H1F, M620, CR250R, DR250SE, XR650R, Cota 315R Summer 2009 Ride Report http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...1509c&t=507038 Summer 2008 RR. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=367703

11-13-2009, 08:09 PM	#4
FakeName Wile E Coyote SuperGenius Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SanDiego Oddometer: 1,163	http://www.veyspowersports.com/ I've not used them myself, but lots of my buddies highly endorse them. If I was to use a shop, they would be my first stop. __________________ ADVdiscount Motorcycle Product Photography 2011 White 990 Adv R 2003 565exc

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11-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#3
3ofClubs ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: On the Road - Trans Canada Oddometer: 23	Thanks for the tip, I'll cross that one off the list... unless someone says otherwise... Yeah, I think the stopped importning the bike to the States in the mid-ninties - I've had problems previously and had to wait around, but what I'm after is hopefully pretty common...? Fingers crossed.

11-14-2009, 03:53 PM	#5
2 Wheels . Joined: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Oddometer: 174	I've always gone to South Bay Motorsports in Chula Vista - an google search will turn up their website. They're a big dealer and I realize a lot of people don't like taking their bikes to dealers, but I've always used them and never had a problem. Okay, I did have a problem with some work they did on a rear drum brake, but I took the bike back to them and they fixed their mistake.

11-14-2009, 05:01 PM	#6
3ofClubs ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: On the Road - Trans Canada Oddometer: 23	Thanks, appreciate the responses. This morning I headed over to Veys Powersports in Lemon Grove - helpfull guys and sorted me out, got some tyres ordered so will have to go back early next week. Thanks again for all your advice. Ben