Scooter Speciality Shop 2008 - Good Recommendations

[Elton]

It's great that you have found a shop that you trust.

[dys-functional]

question for you guys, botak can do repairs for vespas or not?

[2blearner]

Originally posted by dys-functional@Mar 11 2005, 02:45 PM

question for you guys, botak can do repairs for vespas or not?

Yes and mostly...

[emrun]

how much does a pair of Michelin S1 cost? other than Tai Hin. where to buy?

[edwinT]

I've been to Tai Hin after my 3rd servicing with Piaggio was up and was recommended by ex X9 rider but still a forum member MamboX9.

 

Now my bike is 1 year 9 months and I'm still with them. 3 more months I'll be free from installments.

 

Ok back to topic.

 

My initial experience with them wasn't that good but it was slowly after a while they've become a shop that I frequent.

 

Why?

1) They have the "stuff" that I want.

2) I've build personal relationship with the staff and the boss (which is something that I keep on stressing on the forum).

3) They KNOW that I DIY a lot of stuff and even so they are ready to share information with me.

4) I see familiar faces each time I go there. I like that feeling when I step to a shop.

5) I've change 3 tyres and some other "major" work. My bike is still running well and infact its better than last time.

6) They're willing to help me out esp in tuning areas like carb jetting and clutch spring adjustments with NO complaints. Its bloody tedious if you wanna DIY that.

7) All in all, its still a shop that I'll go to even though I DIY quite often.

[dys-functional]

Originally posted by 2blearner@Mar 11 2005, 03:00 PM

Yes and mostly...

eh thanks.

[leaa]

Added a shop in the list.

 

WARNING: Below is only personal experience and recommendation, final decision is still up to you.

 

RECOMMENDED

 

HKL(Hock Kim Leong) - Benny Tan,97977989,62727292,blk 1007 #01-05 bukit merah lane 3,alexandra village, "Just changed my engine oil and rear brake pad,engine oil R4 1L $16,SBS brake pad $18,All include labor charge. Should be lower than market rate.engine oil R4 10W50 $16. Lowest price I can find, Benny told me if change tyre, he will charge $70+ for michelin tyre "

REVIEWED DATE: Feb 23 2005

 

Soon Motor - Blk 1069 Eunos Ave 5 #01-185, "The people there are friendly and things i done to my bike was quite cheap.I changed my front tyre, rubber mounting and have my oil meter done for $140"

REVIEWED DATE: Mar 4 2005

 

Sunrise Eurobike - Simon,62995226,Kallang Avenue Industrial Centre Blk 2 No. 152 Kallang Avenue "he solve it for me in 2 hrs time with my x9 is back in power Although, he charge abit more $$$ than some other bikeshops but he do provide Warrently which i am inpressive with. Simon have been servicing/repairing Piaggio scooter for the pass 20+ yrs Personally, i believe he definitely know what he's doing and he's willing to share and care to explain.I went To Sunrise Euro to look for simon last week, he really did explain to me clearly what went wrong with my bike...can see that he does know what he is doing and he do provide Warrenty "

REVIEWED DATE: Feb 23 2005

 

Tai Hin - "Two thumbs up for Tai-Hin - Jackye and his crew... 60mins means 60 minutes.. he got one of his despatch guys to deliver the michelin S1 in a jiffy....he also make sure i get all the parts change, without having to come back again and dismantle the bike again. Frankly speaking.... i dont mind paying more..... because Tai Hin invested on the proper tools and equipment to do a ONE TIME proper job, good quality workmanship. My initial experience with them wasn't that good but it was slowly after a while they've become a shop that I frequent. I've change 3 tyres and some other "major" work. My bike is still running well and infact its better than last time. They're willing to help me out esp in tuning areas like carb jetting and clutch spring adjustments with NO complaints."

REVIEWED DATE: Mar 11 2005

 

Wonderful Motor - Along Rowell Road, botak,tel:62914678, 96936520, near Desker road, open till 11pm, "Do my old hexagon and now ride very smooth and free.I left my bike there for servicing.When returned,he even show me the old parts and explain slighty of the bike.Talk about botak, humm... he know how to save $$$ for you and save in a safety way.I went there as he promised to give me a main stand as mine is spoiled.Is free! He oso sell me a like brand new(90%) speedo panel for my hexagon with a cheap price. Last nite, abt 12midnite ,had a problem tat my sparkplugs cap loose, cos my scoot. down. 2 my surprise ,it still open & Botak had the spark plug's screw replace & solved my problem. Furthermore, he did not charge me a single cent, He's really a nce guy.my dunlop rear tyre size is 120/90-10. is a good buy for just $68. get it at Alexandra Village will be around $85 or maybe more.Not selling advertisment hor, but Botak is reasonable lah and like the way he handle my bike, a lot of workmanship involve: take out side skirt, exhaust, then replace rear tyre. he also need to earn a living mah.Reali an experience guy i must sae, anything small or major can go over.The price is veri reasonable.They are friendly, professional, price cheap and reasonable. Sometimes FOC, I also paiseh...Small thing they would't charge a cent, important is their skill level is there and price is very reasonable. Dun have to worry abt begin chop carrot or money go to the drain.Basically , Botak is friendly and will explain and advise you what needs to be changed if necessary. I had my belt, rollers etc changed and now my scooter runs WONDER-fully.I changed Belt and rollers and 3 little plastic thing that attaches to the clutch housing. parts is $ 135 , workmanship $35 totalling $170. Went WONDERFUL!!!! to service my amalfi on sat....really wonderful!!!! This is my 1st servicing for my 2nd hand bike, so dun know wat maintenance did previous owner did. Told Botak about it and he dismantle to examine the belt, sub component..etc. He even wash and clean the "gear box" and every dividual parts. Meanwhile i also gain more knowledge on my x9 with his explanation. Beside this, he solved other problems....Total i spent $287 for belt, roller,u shoe, front brake pad, engine oil,oil filter,u shoe,spark plug, brake switch, worksmanship....Botak is a good and friendly person. He has good knowledge too as compared with some big newly shifted or opened motortiams."

REVIEWED DATE: Mar 5 2005

 

 

NEED CONFIRMATION

 

Ban Hon - "Recommended for changing tyres because cheaper mah (cheeky) Boss Entertainment > (sian) mechanic (thumb) "

 

LEE HUAT - bukit panjang,opp the new condo building now, "Used to serivce my ex Hexagon there, always went to look for the old mech. near the vending machine. To me, he is skillfull enough lor. But he mostly deal bikes with heavy maintaince or overhual lei so very difficult to wait for him. Saturday is not a very good day to go as there is alot bikes there waiting too. Best is to go during office hours. But beware that his comunication is not those friendly kind due to each person character but he is still the best to appoach.changed my coolant pump liao,$120."

 

Lian Hup Seng Kee Trading Co - No. 302, Geylang Road. Nex to Paramount KTV,"tink its along Lor 18-16.. I find, gd too... cheap and gd.. honest malaysian technician..But they dun specialise in scooter, but if they do for u they'll do it professionally and he got a technician specialises in scoots.Open on sun til 4pm, Off on Public Holiday. They do provide towing service @ $20. Pg: 97050756 (Ah Chuan), dat time my bike break down on AYE on sunday 9am, i towed my bike there.. changed my petrol filter (claimed its broken).. din even charge me for labour, jus the filter price.. subsequently i go change my speedo cable for my et8, also no charge labour, only $23.. "

 

MOTOR POWER - Geylang Lor 30, "Their Tires and servicing is the cheapest I've seen in the market."

 

 

Blk 1004 - Bukit merah lane, in alexandra village, "the one that have many old vespa, very nice guy, he even advice not to change certain part and help to repair or protect it. They even do patching of exhaust pipe.There are few person sharing the place. I'm refering to the one always working on the left side, mostly doing engine oil change"

 

WARNING: Above is only personal experience and recommendation, final decision is still up to you.

[frz]

Ban Hon - Went there before. Bought an aprilla there. On the very first day angine cannot start but boss change new battery. When ride home, bath and etc before going out, engine cannot start. call ban hon and tow it back. After 1 hour of charging, ban hon say everything fine . so ride back home again. Bike tested lots of time before riding back. Everything seem fine. But next day morning, engine cannot start again. damm angry and pissed off.(cos first time buy bike and have this type of experience) call ban hon again. They say no choice got to sent to head quarter. After that engine no problem at all.

 

What i can say is that their boss just only want to make money only. Mechcanic lousy. Dunno how to fix keep saying battery problem. After this incident never go back to them for servicing.

[gwen]

Originally posted by leaa@Mar 13 2005, 04:40 PM

Tai Hin - "Two thumbs up for Tai-Hin - Jackye and his crew... 60mins means 60 minutes.. he got one of his despatch guys to deliver the michelin S1 in a jiffy....he also make sure i get all the parts change, without having to come back again and dismantle the bike again. Frankly speaking.... i dont mind paying more..... because Tai Hin invested on the proper tools and equipment to do a ONE TIME proper job, good quality workmanship. My initial experience with them wasn't that good but it was slowly after a while they've become a shop that I frequent. I've change 3 tyres and some other "major" work. My bike is still running well and infact its better than last time. They're willing to help me out esp in tuning areas like carb jetting and clutch spring adjustments with NO complaints."

REVIEWED DATE: Mar 11 2005

glad to see a shop which some of the members here are recommending is back on the list was wondering the purpose of this thread before this updated list

[leaa]

Recommend good repair shop, avoid being "chopped"

If the shop recommended start "chopping" than should be removed.

[CCK]

Originally posted by leaa@Mar 14 2005, 10:52 PM

Recommend good repair shop, avoid being "chopped"

If the shop recommended start "chopping" than should be removed.

But wat if we oso dunno being kena chop

[momo1605198623]

Originally posted by chua_chee_keong@Mar 15 2005, 02:04 AM

But wat if we oso dunno being kena chop

then u cont kena chop lo..

juz joking..

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by chua_chee_keong@Mar 15 2005, 02:04 AM

But wat if we oso dunno being kena chop

always do your homework before you commit anything’s. Just an example for Botak, sometime it might cost you a bit more $$$, reason maybe the things he going to get for you is in much higher prices than others.

 

Some might go for cheaper prices,

Some might go for good workmanship,

Some might only go to friend shop,

Some might just dun care at all.

 

Is what you choose to be lor

[leaa]

Originally posted by chua_chee_keong@Mar 15 2005, 02:04 AM

But wat if we oso dunno being kena chop

always compare at least 3 shop at different place

[gwen]

whether the stuff from a bike shop is expensive or not, it all boils down to PERCEPTION. One man's wine is another's poison. Just feel comfortable with the bike shop you are going to Let ppl's opinions guide you, not sway you.

[CCK]

Originally posted by kennyseaw@Mar 15 2005, 04:51 PM

always do your homework before you commit anything’s. Just an example for Botak, sometime it might cost you a bit more $$$, reason maybe the things he going to get for you is in much higher prices than others.

 

Some might go for cheaper prices,

Some might go for good workmanship,

Some might only go to friend shop,

Some might just dun care at all.

 

Is what you choose to be lor

Though i need not go to any bike shop yet cos got free belt change and servicing, but i have found my shop. Wonderful Motor.

[dys-functional]

you guys been to this vespa shop at geylang lorong 25? apparently the uncle there used to be ah joo's boss. haha..he's got pretty good quotes for parts and stuff but thing is, he's the only one who works on the bikes so i guess you might hafta wait quite awhile for your bike to be done.

 

you guys should check it out anyway. i heard he's open from 6PM to 6AM. ya you heard me right

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by dys-functional@Mar 16 2005, 01:57 PM

you guys been to this vespa shop at geylang lorong 25? apparently the uncle there used to be ah joo's boss. haha..he's got pretty good quotes for parts and stuff but thing is, he's the only one who works on the bikes so i guess you might hafta wait quite awhile for your bike to be done.

 

you guys should check it out anyway. i heard he's open from 6PM to 6AM. ya you heard me right

Interesting Will find a NITEs to pop by

[leaa]

Pls let us know about the pricing there, if anyone try it.

[LouisB]

Originally posted by leaa@Mar 10 2005, 09:51 PM

can share how much you've spent

This oso the main point but the major point is the quality service provided

[leaa]

yap....hope the shops don't use the "quality service" as an excuse and start "chopping" ppl.

[Reese]

whether r they using it as an excuse u should know better

i'm not saying u should, but u can watch jux how they service ur bike

& if u r more than satisfied with their performance i'm sure u wun mind paying a little more rite?

ultimately it is ur safety that is of primary concern

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by Reese@Mar 17 2005, 10:40 PM

whether r they using it as an excuse u should know better

i'm not saying u should, but u can watch jux how they service ur bike

& if u r more than satisfied with their performance i'm sure u wun mind paying a little more rite?

ultimately it is ur safety that is of primary concern

I fully agree with you Once you did find a shop which u like, stay with them

[Reese]

yes... staying loyal to a bike shop of ur own preference has at least 2 advantages

the mechs full understand ur bike inside out

u will definitely have a better price for all services provided as compared to other 'not-so-frequent' customers

[kennyseaw]

Originally posted by Reese@Mar 17 2005, 11:13 PM

yes... staying loyal to a bike shop of ur own preference has at least 2 advantages

the mechs full understand ur bike inside out

u will definitely have a better price for all services provided as compared to other 'not-so-frequent' customers

First way is still try to become friends with them, so more easy to neg. mah

 

Once again, everyone got their own opinion, trust yourself, final decision is still yours, comments is just a guide as everyone may experience different ways