Motorcycle Doctors - excellent service

**Wade** · 12th May 2011, 17:14

Hi guys,

I have and Kawa ZZR250, used George for my first full service. My next is due, plus I need some tyres as mine are nearly gone.

I travel 80kms a day from Papakura to Mt Albert.

I am a complete noob to buying motorbike tyres. George says he has Shinkos, Kendas and Dunlops that he can fit me out with.

Im not sure which to go with, dont know the exact model of tyre that he has.

After reading a billion reviews, I am lost for what I should go for.

Being it is coming into winter, I want something that isnt going to slip in the wet and has enough life to last the 80ks a day.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

(or should I buy another brand from elsewhere and get George to fit them for me?)

**Blakomen** · 18th October 2011, 16:46

Just wanna say that over the years, have had george look after my first bike and hes done a fantastic job - really knows his stuff, and always felt like my ride was in good hands when he was working on it

win!

**EnzoYug** · 18th October 2011, 22:43

edit - fail reply is only five months late failing.

@WADE

Get the most expensive ones you can afford. What you want is "sticky" the stickier the better. Hard tyres (or is it tires?) will last longer, but the price difference isn't worth the replacement wing mirrors, bars and fingers if you bin it.

And Shinkos are tractors, not trackdays. DO NOT WANT.

**Tigadee** · 14th November 2011, 10:22

for George!

He did a great job last Thursday on my Scorpio, and gave his time for advice and such, not rushing and trying to blow you off when work was done.

Great guy, great service! Well worth the convenience of a mobile mechanic going to your home or workplace and also not paying for overheads, as well as a reassuring feeling that your bike is in good hands.

**Edbear** · 14th November 2011, 11:10

Originally Posted by EnzoYug

edit - fail reply is only five months late failing.

@WADE

Get the most expensive ones you can afford. What you want is "sticky" the stickier the better. Hard tyres (or is it tires?) will last longer, but the price difference isn't worth the replacement wing mirrors, bars and fingers if you bin it.

And Shinkos are tractors, not trackdays. DO NOT WANT.

NZ, tyres, USA, tires.

**Kermit250** · 15th November 2011, 08:18

Tell this George fella to move to Tauranga, could do with someone like him down here

**shonofear** · 24th November 2011, 19:25

agreed,
George was tops!!!
me bikes never ran so good in its life, well at least since ive owned it :P
gr8 work mate,
10/10

**NinjaNanna** · 11th June 2012, 11:56

Seems a little silly but I'm actually getting a little excited - George will be here tomorrow to give my old girl her 100,000km service (no that's not a typo). Can't wait to see how she runs with valve clearances done, new spark plugs, new air filter and carbs balanced. Oh and the new braided brake lines fitted, and fork oil changed. And to top it off she had new tyres fitted last week.

She'll be like a new bike.

I'm like a kid the day before Christmas.

**Spoonrider** · 12th June 2012, 11:26

I have used George a couple of times now, did Cam chain on my ZXR250 as well as a service.

He sure knows his stuff, is helpful answering questions and takes the time to explain stuff. On top of this he has very competitive prices and comes to you!

Given this is my first bike he has given me heaps of helpful information on operating and maintaining the bike. He really is a great guy and I will be using him for all future requirements I have with bikes. :-)

**NinjaNanna** · 12th June 2012, 20:27

Originally Posted by NinjaNanna

Seems a little silly but I'm actually getting a little excited - George will be here tomorrow to give my old girl her 100,000km service (no that's not a typo). Can't wait to see how she runs with valve clearances done, new spark plugs, new air filter and carbs balanced. Oh and the new braided brake lines fitted, and fork oil changed. And to top it off she had new tyres fitted last week.

She'll be like a new bike.

I'm like a kid the day before Christmas.

very happy customer, George excells again.

**GSF** · 14th June 2012, 12:21

George is basically the tits. He has done every service on my Bandit since I bought it. Hardworking, meticulous and keeps you very well-informed on what's going on with your ride. Great rates too as he's doing without the overheads of a shop.

I always look forward to a visit from George as he's a master at balancing the old Mikunis, and the Bandit always runs beautifully after he's done. Always calls you back to ask how the bike is running and always ready to answer your questions.

I always offer him a cup of tea when he comes around and he always politely declines - he's there to work on the bike and he doesn't stop until the job is finished. Just a warning, if you have cats make sure that they're not still sleeping in the back of his van when he drives off!