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Re: Speedo experience/Buyer beware!

William Wilson — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:48:10 GMT

Jim, Since yours is not installed, can you see any sticker or markings showing it was rebuilt by PA? Bill ... From: irfast370

New Carbs!

marty505 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:48:34 GMT

Earlier this year I got fed up with my Bings. Put on a set of Mikunis from Rocky Point and spent a lot of time trying to get them right. They were better

Transmission part needed

blaise — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:39:39 GMT

My 1973 R75/5 transmission just failed. Upon inspection, it looks like I will need a first gear for the output shaft. Does anyone have a parts transmission

Re: Speedo Repair

Todd Trumbore — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:54:54 GMT

Anton, I agree with you on your points. PA still has a speedometer I sent them five years ago, they repaired it and it came apart inside after 82 miles. I sent

Re: Speedo Repair Feedback Loop

Todd Trumbore — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:50:55 GMT

Also, anyone want to weigh in on the most common issue that leads to a repair need in the first place? --Tony A very common problem with the vintage bikes is:

Speedo experience/Buyer beware!

irfast370 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:50:53 GMT

I am not out to put down any companies that assists us with maintaining our antiques. However, I am dissapointed in the promises made and not kept at PA. The

BMW auction in Germany

Michael Danic — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:50:07 GMT

Thought some might be interested in this collection for sale. Enjoy the link. Mike

Re: [Typo] Speedo Repair Feedback Loop

Tony — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:01 GMT

....typo correction: "...without constructive language..." should be "...with constructive language..." We need reliable vendors to fix these

Speedo Repair Feedback Loop

Tony — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:36:04 GMT

Lot's of discussion on speedo repairs with varying satisfaction it seems. I haven't had the need to have a speedo repaired, but at $350 a shot, I'd be unhappy

Re: speedo

Justin Dye — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:48:17 GMT

I was not the initiator of said 'crap', but I did have my speedo head rebuilt by NHollywood, including odomoter, needles, et al. Communication was fabulous,

Re: Speedo Repair

jeff trapp — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:33:51 GMT

I've had good work done by both Palo Alto and North Hollywood. Both are expensive with similiar pricing. I think some of the discrepancy is Palo Alto had a

Re: Speedo Repair

richard sheckler — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:06:19 GMT

Anton, I agree with you on your points. The difference between NH and PA is NH didn't tell you to go piss up a rope. PA still has a speedometer I sent them

Re: Speedo Repair

Anton Largiader — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:44:02 GMT

I think all of the shops goof up a few speedos here and there and we hear these stories that are supposed to 100% representative of what a shop does for

Re: speedo

r75.slash5 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:38:29 GMT

... Can you elaborate a bit, including their response to the issue(s)/complaint(s) at hand? Thanks-- Steve

Re: Speedo Repair

r75.slash5 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:35:15 GMT

... Thanks for sharing the info, Greg. I checked w/ Overseas a few years ago and they were indeed friendly and seemed knowledgeable, but they were not able to