finding a good shop in Pittsburgh

[aesoprock00]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[aesoprock00]

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]

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 (http://www.suzuki.com/dealerloc/locator.gen?zip=15122&byZip=Find+It)