Mechanic Services

[elskipador]

I have been working @ the largest powersports store in southern Indiana for the last 7 yrs. I worked in both the parts and service department. We sold Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and serviced all makes of motorcycles. I have recently moved to San Francisco and am looking for some partial employment. Do not pay high labor prices; I am much cheaper and just as good! I am very familiar with Japanese bikes from early 70's through current year. I can fix suspension, brakes, top-end motor work, carb sync and jetting, fork seals, etc..I have lots of specialty tools, and contacts within the industry for information. I also have experience with 2-stroke machines, both dirt bikes and road bikes. I prefer to work on sportbikes, but I will work on and have owned a variety of different machines. The only catch is that at the moment I do not have a garage, so you'll have to provide a spot for me to repair your bike. Can supply names and numbers to verify shop experience and local people that have already had their bikes fixed by me. Feel free to contact me with questions, 415-305-6096. elskipador@yahoo.com Thank you!


Shawn
:teeth

[Ezekiel]

Just wanted to let you all know, Shawn has worked on both my street bikes and dirtbike, always does a great job, is happy to answer questions/ share info, always does more than I expect and for one hell of a good price!! Not only is he what everyone looks for in a good mechanic, but he's a hell of a cool guy too!

Highly recommended. :thumbup

[R6Elmo]

what do you charge exactly? By the hour?

Danny

[elskipador]

I charge 40 an hour. No charge for drive time unless you live over an 1:45 minutes from SF. You supply parts. I've got lots of manuals and tons of tools. thanks

shawn:teeth

[faz]

:thumbup

I may ask for your help on a valve adjustment on my 250. I have the manual myself. Would something like that be something you would be interested? I live in south San Jose, a few miles from the tuesday night starbucks meet.

[hiroprotagonist]

left you a fone message hoipe to hear freom ya soon ^_^

[R6Elmo]

sweet, i'll keep your name up for records. I'mma get a jet kit soon, and i'd like to get that installed, plus sync the carbs, and then do a valve job. How many hours would all of that take!? On top of that, are you willing to teach a tad while u work? That way i can do it myself next time.

Danny

[elskipador]

hey faz,
I can do the valve adjustment on your 250! I imagine you have a ex250 ninja? if so we can adjust the valves with no additional parts, maybe a gasket.


rx7elmo,
To put in the jet kit from start to finish is about 2-2.5 hours. However this is to just put the kit in...additionally time MAY be required to get it dialed in. I know some kits, say f2, are almost spot on with the instructions, but others require a little more fiddling. The sync will take about 30-45 minutes. The valve adjustment will take 3-5 hours. 3 hours if all we have to do is strip the bike and check clearances....all are good, button it back up. 5 hours if when we get inside we find out some valves are out of adjustment, we'll then need to pull the cams and replace the shims that adjust the valve clearance on the valves that are out of spec. we'll get the needed shims from a dealer in the area.


thanks

shawn

[VTRweasel]

fork seals here, hopefully in the 3 weeks, i'll let ya know when i get some cash

thanks :thumbup

[elskipador]

forks seals are no problem! if fact I really enjoy doing them. it usually takes 1.5-2 hours from start to finish.

shawn

[VTRweasel]

cool man, i'll be mailing you soon

[Poontos]

hey elskipador,

how much would you charge to change out my stock shock and replace it with another stock shock. my bike is in SJ right now and i do have a garage where you can work on it. but i don't have any jack or stands. just wondering how much it will cost.

thanks

[elskipador]

Just realized you meant vtr1000 and not vtr250. the 1000 has cartrigde forks, so count on 2-2.5 hours. sorry about the confusion. thanks

shawn

[elskipador]

Does your garage have any large exposed beams in it? We can hang the rear of the bike very easily. Thats how i put on my fox shock. i've got both front/rear stands and a dirtbike stand, but no lift.....guess i'll be looking into one soon. thanks

shawn

[VTRweasel]

Originally posted by elskipador
Just realized you meant vtr1000 and not vtr250.
shawn

thought that sounded too easy, VTR250? wtf is that

[VTRweasel]

wow a VTR250... looks like a monster

http://daytona.bikepics.com/hon-vtr250-01-bikepics-26501.jpg

[elskipador]

that ones totally custom. the stock ones look more like an kawi EX250.

shawn

[hiroprotagonist]

Elskipador i realized i was kinda vague in my message. i left you a Voice Mail on your (812) number.
you can call me or email me at
_hiro_protagonist@excite.com


thanks

[hooliganrider]

last night he came to the house and adjusted the valves on
the XR650 and only charged me 30 bucks. a shop told me 90
to 110 dollars

thanks Shawn

[elskipador]

hey L and P,
let me know how the zx6r does on saturdays ride. thanks

shawn

[elskipador]

I wouldn't mind a dealership, perhaps another honda one. however i hate a day in day out commute. Is he close to SF??

thanks
shawn

[elskipador]

Thanks for the link. I'll check them out the next time I'm down that way. The best way to scope a shop is to be a potential customer ;)

shawn

[yoda]

elskipador...check your pm.

[luisimo]

Shawn thank you for the 'house call' that was really nice and convinient, great work.

Yoda, I will try his cell phone first, e-mail next and pm last. At least that is the way it was for me

I give him a :thumbup in his work.

[elskipador]

thanks lu1s1mo!! glad i could help out.

shawn

[squidhunter]

I'll be hitting you up soon for a valve adjustment for my SV. BTW, what parts should I pick up? Also maybe tweak the carbs (jet kit).

[elskipador]

it'd be a good idea to pick up both valve cover gaskets. the only other thing we'll need is shims, but we won't know what sizes we'll need until we measure the clearance and see what shims are in there already. we should plan to meet on a day your local is open. thanks

shawn

[elskipador]

rich,
if your xr50 looks like anything close to the pic in your sig. i can't wait to see it. also i told TJ to stop by your place. thanks

shawn

[xtremecycles]

Shawn,
Great to have you on the forum.

Guys, I highly recommend Shawn. He's worked on my Kawi before and does a great job.

He also does work on dirtbikes as well.

Good Luck Bro and will be calling you on my next service interval.


Ron

[elskipador]

hey ron,
thanks for the props. also i'll be taking all my tools and stands up to sears point, just to help anyone that needs it during the afm/ccs season. if you'll be there let me know. thanks

shawn

[pelikan]

I would like be the [3rd/4th] person to give shawn props. he came today and adjusted my valves. professional, friendly and answered my stupid ass questions. ;)

I'd recommend to everybody
:thumbup

[elskipador]

thanks!! and i wouldn't consider any of your questions stupid! its important to ask questions about things you're interested in.


shawn

[hiroprotagonist]

yup shawn came over to help me with my frontend. real friendly guy and he was a BIG help with some things i wouldnt have known until it was too late or wouldve got stuck on while puttin my bike back together.
thanks again

[skysgone]

I would also highly recommend Shawn. He worked on my bike today and did a great job. Plus he is friendly, professional and great with answering all kinds of questions. I learned a lot about my bike from him today.

Thanks very much, Shawn.


-Tony

[Blank00]

Super nice guy and helped me check a potential bike i was going to buy. :teeth

[elskipador]

tony,
hows the bike doing? did you get a new filter?

[robscomputer]

Hi,

What would the cost be for a jet kit and exhaust install on a Ninja 250? Also what extra parts would I need? I live in Fremont, 680/880.

Rob

[Dar25]

Hey Shawn, please check your PM.

[elskipador]

hey rob,
it'll take 3 t o4 hours total to put on the pipe, install the jet kit and sync the carbs.

shawn

[elskipador]

anybody know if i'll have to get my bike smogged to get cali plates??

[VTRweasel]

Originally posted by elskipador
anybody know if i'll have to get my bike smogged to get cali plates??

no you don't

(i'm still saving for those fork seals :teeth )

[Granto]

Hey Shawn- thanx for the help w/ my '92 Fizzer- everything's runnin' great now!

**To anyone w/ bike problems- this is the guy to call. :thumbup

[elskipador]

i'm glad about not having to be smogged, saves me 4 hours of jet switching and plastic removal/reassembly. i heard they're going to start smogging all bikes nation wide in 2010. theres an article about it on the ama website

[Tacky1]

Originally posted by elskipador
i'm glad about not having to be smogged, saves me 4 hours of jet switching and plastic removal/reassembly. i heard they're going to start smogging all bikes nation wide in 2010. theres an article about it on the ama website

Hey Shawn.. Are you the Guy who bought the F2 oilpan off me, I live in Marin..

Paul...

[elskipador]

thats me. thanks again for the pan

[Nick Ngo]

sent PM

[Tacky1]

Originally posted by elskipador
thats me. thanks again for the pan

Hey dewd.. No problem at all, I hope you keeping busy..:)

P...

[ashram]

in an effort to keep this bumped and to keep getting the word out, i'm also listing myself as another satisfied customer. shawn came out yesterday and tuned up my bike. very good work and a very nice guy! highly recommended!

ashram

[Ryo]

Shawn thanks for helping me checking the F4i..

I may need you to check my YZF soon this week

[Rob]

I jus tjust perusing Cl and saw this person in need of help...it seemed right up your alley.

http://www.craigslist.org/sfo/sfc/mcy/10352969.html
It reads as follows:

please give me a ring and valve job 77 kz 650 - $400

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reply to: shmoogie1@yahoo.com
Date: 2003-04-14, 11:01PM


i need a ring and valve job or i need to buy a new motor and have someone help me install it. i don't know how... the lowest estimate i've gotten so far from a shop is just under $400 but they're all too busy to do it.
that price is fine with me if it fixes the bike.
thank!
sparky.

~

[Rob]

suppoda read: i was just perusing....(no coffee yet)

[elskipador]

thanks. i'll be contacting him.

[motorkid2]

http://suzuki.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23558

shawn + tech day = :teeth

[DJNick]

Hey Shawn just wanted to thank you for the previous work and I will see you on This coming Thursday or Monday.

If you don't know already Shawn is the man! :)

Nick

[MartDog]

what's up shawn!

just sent you an email.

thanks

[JackEM]

Big :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup To Shawn!

Shawn came out to my place, did a valve adjustment, chain adjustment, clutch cable adjustment, throttle adjustment, and an a few other tweeks and tunes. Bike is running like a champ!

Shawn is super cool and we are lucky to have him as a wonderful resource and fellow barfer.

I'd recomend his services 110% to anyone and everyone.

Thanks Man!
Jack (just another satisfied customer)

[elskipador]

hey jack,
that IPA was the sh*t!! thanks

[Roundboy]

Shawn isn't one of the best.....

He IS the BEST!!!!!!!! mechanic I have seen in a long time.
Major props. There isn't anything he can't do.

Hope you had fun swinging from the rafters in my garage
working on the F4i twins. E was super happy and you helped
me out as well. Business should be great for you this season.

Thanks again.

R-bizzzy:teeth

[elskipador]

just wanted to let everyone know i'll be up @ sears point from thurs to sun, working with dunlop's sport tire services. i won't be near a computer so if you need to ask a question, etc... call my cell. i'll be returning calls in the evenings. hope to see everybody there.

[shin00bi]

Shawn has been a great help to me. I would recommend him to everyone cause hes a real friendly guy who can probably answer all your bike related questions :D

[BIG PIMPIN!]

BIG PIMPIN needs someone to spread the cheese.

[BIG PIMPIN!]

Shawn Thank You so much for working on my bike! It ride so smooth now. YOU ROCK!!!

[m83eric]

Shawn just finished working on my bike... he did excellent thorough job and I'm one satisfied customer! Thanks again!! =o)

[MartDog]

Just got some work finished by Shawn. He changed out the springs for my forks, mounted and tuned. Also, changed out my rear swingarm. Knocked out the work and it's all perfect. On top of that, the same day the work was done, I went out for a ride and my bikes temp was getting pretty hot. I then called Shawn, and he came out to meet me to check it out. Is that service or what! This guy knows his shit. Thanks Shawn!

[m83eric]

oh yeah, same here mart... I called him about 10 pm tonight because I had some issues (stupid one, as it turns out)... and he was just flat out willing to help me with probably the most stupidest things (to him, that is)... THANKS AGAIN SHAWN!

[FaST_tURtLe]

hey ..i recently bought the undertail kit with the signal integrater from hotbodiesracing.com. I have the stock fender right now and I don't have any cutting or drilling tool to do anything myself so i was wondering if anyone could help me put these items on my 01' honda 929rr. Basically i'm asking for alittle help for some money, i guess i'm trying to ask elskipador for the service but if anyone else got the right tools (not just some cheap knife) to do this and/or have experience with hotbodies undertail, please pm me or reply this thread...hoping to do it over the weekend...^^;

thx guys...

[elskipador]

i'd love to help you, but i'm already booked up.

[dzapata]

Shawn came over to my place tonite and checked out my new bike from top to bottom. He answered all of my questions (no matter how dumb) and gave me some great suggestions on what I needed to do next.

Thanks again Shawn!

[elskipador]

just wanted to let everyone know i'll be @ thunder hill all weekend with sport-tire services

[cack]

Thanks for the carb sync today Shawn! The bike runs great. Awesome throttle response and a lot smoother.

00 R6.

[mine_ghames]

Yup, this guy is good..... He worked on my frined's bike in Hayward (Katana 750). Did a good JOB...

Hey Shawn, we've never met yet... but I'm friends with Patrick and Glenn...............

I was going to call u about my Ninja, 98 ZX E (do some 10k service), but I sold it 2 weeks ago...............

[elskipador]

well let me know when you get something else.

also this weekend (13-16 of june) i'll be @ t-hill with dunlop. good luck to everyone that will be racing there this weekend!! :teeth

[Temujin]

An awesome deal with home service!
Recently purchased a salvaged bike that wasn't running too well.
And too worried to ride out for fear it might break down.

PROBLEM SOLVED, courtesy of Shawn. A great deal on the fees too!

Lets just say a couple of the craigs motomech posters wouldn't do home service or were going to charge for travelling fee. Which is understandable, but hourly fees were almost double!

Thanks Shawn,

TD, San Mateo.

PS- thanks for running to pick up the parts... next time I'll be prepared.

[elskipador]

no problem T, glad i could help!!

[Blank00]

Another praise

He came to me and drove me to Mission cycles to pick up sparkplugs. :thumbup

He also gave me some tips on riding for free :wow

[Roundboy]

Originally posted by Blank00
Another praise

He came to me and drove me to Mission cycles to pick up sparkplugs. :thumbup

He also gave me some tips on riding for free :wow

:cool TMU ain't no joke.

[ThatAintChicken]

Your Minister Of Corruption has a special surprise planned for bro. Elskipador in recognition of his good works with our fellows of BARF.

Details to come...

( the other ) Shawn

[Blank00]

Forgot to mention that he bought me a full tank of gas. I didnt realize this until the next day. THANKS SHAWN:teeth

[Ryo]

Just wanna put up another BIG praise for his AWESOME work on my(Leo) bike and Hedge(Justin) bike today.

He recovered my bike from the crash damage!! Now I can ride my baby again!!!

He also did the Carb work and inspected Hedge's bike!

Shawn is sooo awesome!!

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH Shawn!!

[elskipador]

i'll be out of town this weekend (26~29) with dunlop. we'll be working @ a BMW rally @ lake tahoe. guess i won't be mounting to many slicks :laughing

[F4izzle]

Another two thumbs up for Shawn for his service and professionalism.

Great job, man!!!!!!

[johnnyp]

To throw in my two bits, I heard about Shawn through BARF and asked him to take a look at my cbr 600 f1. He did all the work we agreed to, plus offered me a lot of advice above and beyond. He identified a pretty major safety issue related to my tires that I didn't know about (just bought the bike). Bottom line is that Shawn is really knowledgeable, enjoys working on sport bikes, and is really a top notch professional. I think we'd all be real smart to keep him busy enough where we can keep him in business.

See you all out there...

John

[FoolishMortal]

I just sent a PM your way...more work for you, even though it looks like you have your hands full. So many cheap bastids!!!

:laughing

(me, too) :shhh

[GOZR]

I posted your message on differents forum..

[elskipador]

cool....but i won't be doing house calls out of the bay area :laughing

[jroymcd]

just got a 98 cbr 600. already ordered a pipe(will be here monday). need to replace crankcase cover (i already have) and needs 16,000 mile service. i live in castro valley. how much?

james

[pelikan]

3rd time Shawn has worked in my garage (2nd time on my bikes) and 3rd time I was impressed with his know how. Dude, that auto-decompression thing OWNZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[elskipador]

Cool!! working on the yz250f really got me thinking its not going to be all bad when they out-law the 2-strokes. Did you notice any performance difference from the cam, besides the easy starts? you take the fiddy with ya?

[pelikan]

I only took it out two times before the mod, so I'm not sure.

It is definately easier to start. chickenrice (who I bought it off of) & I stopped on a trail, and we bothed kicked, mine strated up right away and he turned around in amazment. Then procedded to kick a couple times more before his would start :laughing :laughing

[elskipador]

:thumbup :laughing

[SVince650S]

Hi Elskipador,

Good to know there is someone highly recommended on the BARF site. I would like to have my suspension (specifically) and bike (generally) checked for the BARF Track Day on Aug. 22. I will pm you for more details and hopefully set up an appointment if that's okay.

Thanks.
Vince :teeth

[elskipador]

cool, hopefully we can get together.

[elskipador]

I'll be out of town with no email access from 7/8-7/13th @ laguna seca with dunlop. they tell me we'll do about 3000~4000 tire changes through out the event

[evilsydeeggot]

you have a PM

[Roundboy]

Bump for TMU homeboy.......

by the way ya'll elskp's birthday just passed and I have a feeling
i'm the only one who said Happy Birthday.......

he helped ya'll out at least send a belated greeting!!!!!

cause some trouble while you're at it too....!!!!!?

[johnnyp]

Happy birthday Shawn. Next time I seeya, first round's on me!

[tomaurand]

Hey elskipador,
I plan on buying a used bike on the next few weeks and was wondering if you could comeout and take a look at the bike before I pay out the cash?
Not sure what bike I am buying yet, but need someone to give it a safety check and make sure it a decent deal.

Thanks,
Tom

[elskipador]

thanks!! but don't rub it in....i'm getting to old

i'll be @ t-hill all weekend with the dunlop guys. :teeth

[GSXRLTD]

Hi

Shawn came over today and put my 86 GSXR 1100, back together.
Dude's amazingly sharp and knowledgable. He used his time well and and took no short cuts. Dude wanted to skip lunch and focus on getting the bike going.

I like to thank BARF for introducing Shawn.

Thxs again Shawn

[elskipador]

that was possible the best reuben i've ever had :thumbup

[hiroprotagonist]

whoo! i claim the 100th post on this one. sorry i never post whore but its late and i couldnt resist!

minemineminemineminemine

-hiro

[GSXRLTD]

Hi

Shawn came over to work on my buddies ZX9R. Carb sync, carb clean, oil change, fork seals replaced, etc, etc....

He worked 8 hours today, and left by 7:30pm to work on another project.

A job well done.

Dude is dedicated and reliable.

Thxs again Shawn

[elskipador]

thanks! glad i got to help jim out. jims bike had a float stick and i think it drained most of the gas in the tank into the cylinders and motor. drain around 8 qts of gas/oil mix from the motor. completely dissassembled the carbs and cleaned them. the gas/oil mix had even found its way into the bowls., yuck. really just a big mess!! also did his brakes. its just to bad somebody over torqued both fork caps :flame 1 came off 1 didn't. factory torque is 16 ft/pds. these were closer to 60~70 ft/pds WTF :confused

[gsxrboi600]

Thanks for your services Shawn! Bikes runs better now. You Da Man! Enjoy da Kava -John

[HeavenzJai]

Hey SHawn, my bike is running lean, i changed the spark plugs plus cleaned my air filter. I can tell its running lean becuase my Can is black. What do you think is wrong w/ it, what needs to be replaced, and how much time will it take? I'm in Union City.

[budman]

Happy belated :barf day brother...Thanx to Round boy for the guilt trip :laughing :twofinger

Old...;) Common..motorcyclist just get lines on the face..the heart remains pure :teeth I know.

Glad your helping the barfhood.

Regards, :laughing

:smoking

[elskipador]

well usually the end cap turns more of a white or gray color when running lean. black would possibly indicate a richer condition, but not always. my pipe has a little blackish soot, but i'll running around 6% co2 out the back. its neither rich or lean, but still have soot. i'd put some miles on the set-up then pull the plugs and see what color they are, before i started changing anything.

[evilsydeeggot]

Shawn came over today and replaced my fork springs, fork seals, and fork oil. now my bike is running the best so far. Shawn made the extra effort on fixing little things on my bike. thanks shawn.

Alex

[elskipador]

just wanted to let everyone know i'll be @ t-hill for the CCS race this weekend (aug 14~17). ride safe. thanks


shawn

[elskipador]

i'm headed to t-hill again this weekend (22~24th), but this time its to ride :teeth. wooohoooo!!! look for the pic thread

[gsxrboi600]

Have Fun!

[elskipador]

It was so fun, i can't wait to go back. I'll be @ virginia international raceway park for the AMA race from 8/26 through 9/1 with the national tire team. as always calls returned in the evening.

[voovoo]

elskipador - I sent you a PM

:)

[elskipador]

from the 4th~8th i'll be @ button willow for the AFM races.

[Ryo]

Thanks Shawn for servicing my bike once again!!:) he did a very clean job on 12K service and inspection!:)

Thanks so much shawn.

[DouBLeOcHinK]

Hey Shawn Sent you a PM Please get back at me :burnout

[eddiemcrider]

thanks for installing my suspenders.

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41498&highlight=elskipador

If I didn't have to work OT today I'd be installing the plastics and doing a test ride.

[GOZR]

elskipador
You have mail from Dan :)

[DragonBoy]

You got mail. :teeth

[Poxy]

From me too.

[DouBLeOcHinK]

Still waitin for u to get back at me Shawn =[

[elskipador]

you've got mail :teeth


I'll be out of town from the 17th~22nd for the last AMA race in Alabama.

[DouBLeOcHinK]

Hey thanks Shawn! Sounds like a plan! Ride safe and have fun in Alabama! :teeth :teeth :teeth :teeth

[DVS DEA]

Just wanted to give Shawn a big thumbs up for today :thumbsup he install and removed some things for me today and did a great job :) I will be going back to Shawn with everything now, great job man :)

[elskipador]

thanks! how do you like the brakes and brake lines?

[DouBLeOcHinK]

What can I say? Shawn is a cool guy. Did a great job explainin, tellin me what was up with the bike, and an overall superb job! Sorry for the run around Shawn but next time I promise it won't happen again haha. My buddy and I really enjoyed the useful bike info and the bike actually does run hell of a lot smoother! I recommend Shawn for all your motorcycle needs!

Thanks again!!:cool :teeth :teeth :teeth :teeth :laughing :laughing

[minos9]

Shawn checked the valve clearances on my F4i and basically did a full service on the bike. Checked everything and gave me an honest assessment as to what the bike needed next. Made some adjustments and I'm ready for another track day.

Thanks, Shawn!!!

Darryl

[Flpstyl]

Shawn fuggin rawks. Anything wrong with any of my bikes, he's the guy i'm talking too. Got my 97 zx7r running like its brand spanking new. Learned a whole lot just watching him do his thang. Shawns a stand up guy with a whole lot of knowledge and experience. If this sounds like a paid advertisement, it practically is with the money he saved me. Shawn is the real deal :thumbup :thumbup

[eddiemcrider]

Originally posted by Flpstyl
Shawn fuggin rawks. Anything wrong with any of my bikes, he's the guy i'm talking too. Got my 97 zx7r running like its brand spanking new. Learned a whole lot just watching him do his thang. Shawns a stand up guy with a whole lot of knowledge and experience. If this sounds like a paid advertisement, it practically is with the money he saved me. Shawn is the real deal :thumbup :thumbup


I second that ;)

[tiltedworld]

I just wanted to echo the sentiment of how good, honest and fair of a mechanic Shawn is. His work was impeccable and explained in detail everything I asked. If you need work done on your bike, I highly reccommend him :thumbup

[Roundboy]

TMU Honors Shawn In all of my Postings from now on......

[GTO]

Just got back from picking up my bike after Shawn tuned it up, and I have gotta say that the bike runs MUCH MUCH better than before even tho I found out I need a new chain and a buncha other stuff...but besides that, the experience with Shawn was a good one. He knows what he's doin, and he even ran out to get the spark plugs for me. Cool guy!! I HIGHLY recomend him, not that he needs anymore testimonials, but just sharing. Just watch out for the dog...

[eklew]

Yeah, I'm waiting for him to work on my bike this weekend.

[soR1n]

shawn, im still waiting for a response from you..

[spinteews]

GREAT WORK SHAWN...

thanks for working on my f4i

everything is like new again :laughing

lol yea he doenst' need anymore but hey why not 1 more lol

bike runs smooth and beautifully... loving the bike all over again and makes me want new gear just like the first time i got my bike lol

way to go shawn

thanks again

[spinteews]

haha give shawn some time, he very busy guy... he'll come around to it and fix it lol

full tune up of my bike and everything was outta spec and he put it right back, installed my galfer brake lines and told me what i needed replaced

[elskipador]

my mom and sister will be on their 1st visit to SF from the 12 to the 17th. so i'll be playing tour guide :teeth. so that said it'll be email and pms only the next couple of days. thanks

[zx7biker]

Originally posted by Flpstyl
Shawn fuggin rawks. Anything wrong with any of my bikes, he's the guy i'm talking too. Got my 97 zx7r running like its brand spanking new. Learned a whole lot just watching him do his thang. Shawns a stand up guy with a whole lot of knowledge and experience. If this sounds like a paid advertisement, it practically is with the money he saved me. Shawn is the real deal :thumbup :thumbup

Shawn: wondering if you can hook up my girl also ( THE BIKE MAN :laughing )?? I'll look for a PM soon.

Thanks Bro.
ZX........

[elskipador]

i'll be down @ willow springs for the biggest WSMC event of the year during the 17th~19th with no access to the net :cry

[POS]

Shawn i finally got around to regisitering on BARF, anyways thanks for working on my bike that one time. Bike runs great now.

If you dont remember me, i'm the one you stood up in fremont with black and blue gixxer

[POS]

Shawn i finally got around to regisitering on BARF, anyways thanks for working on my bike that one time. Bike runs great now.

If you dont remember me, i'm the one you stood up in fremont with black and blue gixxer

[eddiemcrider]

Originally posted by POS
If you dont remember me, i'm the one you stood up in fremont with black and blue gixxer :wtf

[elskipador]

so did i fix your bike or stand you up :confused or both maybe?? :confused

[VTRweasel]

Shawn,

are you working out of somewhere now?

i was hopeing you could give me a guesstimate on doing...

fork seals
front pads
chain install
and a tune up with some possible carb work.

i can supply the parts of course

thx bro,
jim

[Ezekiel]

Originally posted by elskipador
so did i fix your bike or stand you up :confused or both maybe?? :confused

His bike felt bad for him for getting stood up by you, so it took pity on him and decided to run good again maybe?

Damn Shawn, just think, bikes are so scared, the mere mention of your name whips them into shape now! I'm gonna go whisper your name to my bikes, if they shape up, I'll just mail you the check! :teeth

[POS]

Originally posted by elskipador
so did i fix your bike or stand you up :confused or both maybe?? :confused

Both actually.. We was suppose to meet on like a monday or something. I wait, you never showed up. Then i sent you an email the next day ask what was up, you say you buddy blow his motor(or spun a rod bearing) or something along those lines and you totally forgot about me :( . But we made another appointment for like the next day.

Ringing any bells?

[elskipador]

oh ya, now i remember. your buddy went to get us some food from crack in the box :laughing

[POS]

Yup thats me!! :teeth

[vwsone]

shawn--
THANKS AGAIN for working on my gixxer!!!

and come by for all of the free lemons that you want!

nelson

[cleoent]

Hey shawn, sent you an email and pm, looking for a jet job and overall inspection for the hurricane. Thanks so much!

[Ikkitousen]

All I can say is... WOW! Shawn did a remarkable job on fixing my bike.

Little background on my setup:
I have an 02 R6 with and M4 pipe I just bought. Purchased the Ivan's jet kit and figured, Ahhh how hard could it be? I mean I'm a pretty handy guy... I can do this. Mind you I have only ever touched a set of carbs on a '74 kawi 400 and lemme tell you... was I in for a shock. Never the less, I started the install and all was going well until I read on another forum that I needed to readjust the floats... bad idea. Anyway the bike ended up only firing on three cylinders and gas in the oil. BLEH!

Shawn comes WAAAAAAY the eff out to BFE where I'm at and takes one listen to the start up of the bike and goes Yup I can fix that.
3 hours, and a veggie burrito later, a lot of great work and he has my bike running better then it ever has!!!!
Even fixed my clutch lever and adjusted my chain... "oh that will never Do! Gotta fix that!" Man I tell you, I am truly amazed at how well my bike was running! I think even Shawn was a bit surprised. It was smooth all the way through the power band AND I'm running with a K&N filter! Everyone told me that the K&N's and R6's are shyte! and I have seen others that can attest to this but for some reason, karma, fate, whatever the bike is running remarkably well! Gonna try and go back to a Stock yammy filter and see how it runs. Either way I'm ecstatic on the quality and demeanor of Shawn's work!

Massive Big up's to the Mr. Keene! Can't wait for him to dial in my bike next Week! OMG... WTFPWND!!!

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DAMN BIKE IS OFF THE HOOK!!!

[ironliver]

I just have to give shawn another thumbs up on his service. Great work :thumbup :thumbup. All i asked was for fork seals, and by the end of the service, my busted horn was working again, chain adjusted, rear preload set.

If anyone needs bike work, look no further. Shawn's the man.

[scratchpad]

And another two thumbs up for Shawn's service. Made my first track day one helluva experience with my bikes suspension cooperating. Thanks Shawn!

Aaron

[samsonman1]

Yet another testimonial for Shawns awesome work. Fork seals were changed and he added some PVC piping to stiffen up the soft sprung forks. He even walked me through the whole procedure. If anyone needs servicing to their bike, I HIGHLY recommend Shawn.
Thanks bud.

[Kinji]

Just wanna give Shawn 2 thumbs up! :thumbup :thumbup

I just got my first bike, and had him helped me to do basic checkup. In 2 hours, he almost disassembled my bike and did a thorough checkup!! He even fixed up most of the minor problems, like loose cables. Since I'm a newbie and know nothing about bikes, he answers all the questions I had, explained to me in detail (not that I understand all the things he said), but did learn from him by just looking at what he did. Thanks man!

:laughing

[AzNRaveN9]

i PM'ed you shawn..let me know when the next available day you got to hook up with me for my bike..
thanks..

[elskipador]

next week. for the tank or the motor??

[AzNRaveN9]

most likely for the tank first..how long would it take??..for the tank only??..for the engine??..for both together??..inspection??..
u free on wednesday??..

[elskipador]

lets carry on the conversation via pm, i need to dicuss your ebay ideas :cool

[AzNRaveN9]

:cry
::sigh::
:cry
i'm such a noob..

[Catfish]

Hey Shawn;

Think you can manage an Italian job? Need valves adjusted on the Mille. I want to learn how to do it for the future. Thought you might be the man to do it and show me how as well.

Catfish

[mikev]

Sbawn I sent you an email, but I wanted to see if you could help me out with my FZR, it has no spark but I'd kinda like to give the whole bike a quick once-over as well as getting it running.

Thanks,

-Mike

[AzNRaveN9]

thanks for everything shawn!!!!!!..nice meeting you too..

[MR RPM]

Shawn Seen your post Setting up a prototype welding manufacturing shop somewhere. SEEN your skills. I do all the mobile welding For BIKES AND CARS in the state of california. PM ME or call lets talk

ROBERT (owner of MR RPM)

[elskipador]

just wanted to let everyone know i'll be down @ laguna seca for some tire testing from jan 5th to the 9th.

[lefty]

you've got mail.

[elskipador]

i'll be @ laguna seca (again) for more tire testing on jan 22nd & 23rd and then @ fontana from the 24th & 25th for a big trackday :teeth

[AzNRaveN9]

shawn..
check your PMs mang..

[elskipador]

just wanted to let everybody know my upcoming lack of availiability. i'll be @ willow springs the 13th~15th. then to fontana for tire testing the 16th & 17th. then up to t-hill on the 19th for the cycle world 1000cc shoot-out. then back to fontana on the 20th~22nd and then i leave for the daytona 200 on the 23rd and won't be back to the 8th of march. i'm taking appointments for when i return. as always you're welcome to call me, all the calls will be returned in the evening.

[Tom2]

Originally posted by elskipador
just wanted to let everybody know my upcoming lack of availiability. i'll be @ willow springs the 13th~15th. then to fontana for tire testing the 16th & 17th. then up to t-hill on the 19th for the cycle world 1000cc shoot-out. then back to fontana on the 20th~22nd and then i leave for the daytona 200 on the 23rd and won't be back to the 8th of march. i'm taking appointments for when i return. as always you're welcome to call me, all the calls will be returned in the evening.

have fun, be safe and thanks for your work on muh bike

[da_brat]

http://www.craigslist.org/pen/mcy/24509705.html



If you are a B.A.R.F. member and you know a motorcycle mechanic by the name of Shawn Keene please tell him to call Glynn Ballard at (650)756-2972 or e-mail me at glynbal@rcn.com. Thanks

[vallejo650]

Thanks much for the great service yesterday!!!

Shawn adjusted my valves, synched my carbs (runs sooo smooooth), and installed a new chain for a very fair price. Plus I learned some stuff.

Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!:teeth

Thanks again Shawn and have a great time at bike week in Daytona. Maybe I'll make it to Family's for a barf social someday.

[Kwang]

:thumbup Thanks for the tuning up my bike Shawn.
I can already feel the better response and power in the low rpm range during the test ride up and down the street.
Can't wait for the rain to stop so I can go for a real ride.

I hope the rain lets up so you can really enjoy the track today.

[elskipador]

:cry it rained all damn day. it was pretty sucky. oh well, next time will be better :teeth

[Kwang]

What a difference a day makes huh?
:( sorry you got rained on during your track day.

I however, had a blast today riding my finely tuned bike, thanks to you.:thumbup
The throttle response is so much smoother now. I am in better control through the turns. I did have to take it easy since the front tire was new. I put on 100 miles today, 50 through the twisties and the chicken strips are still there (even in the middle).
I had to let an audi convertible pull away from me in the twisties because of the tire.:mad

Great job on the tune up Shawn.
Thanks:teeth

[AzNRaveN9]

PM'ed you shawn

[daventura]

Little bump for my buddy Shawn.
:teeth

[zx7biker]

PM'd you and left msg on your cell.

ZX........

[PASTAPWR]

Hey ZX,

Check back a couple of pages. I believe he is out of town for racing until the 8th.

[zx7biker]

Thx Dave, This thread get so long so fast I must have missed it. I'll hit him up then.
Peace Brother.................. ZX

[daventura]

A bump for Shawn cuz he's the MAN.
:teeth

[Kwang]

Hey Shawn, thanks to you I've hit the rev limiter 3 times.:wow
You did too good a job on the tune up and valve adjustment.
The bike is revving faster than I'm used to and it gets up there before I expect it to. :teeth
:thumbup

[Diablo]

Patiently waiting in line for Elskipador's services.

you have a PM. Check your voicemail.

[reelo21]

Shawn rocks!!!

I asked him to help me with my carbs, and wham, bam, the bike was purring better than ever before!

Plus, he's a really cool guy to boot, so that doesn't hurt...

If you need ANY work on your bike, Shawn's your man!

Thanks again Shawn.

Sri

[AzNRaveN9]

once again, shawn pulled through for me eventhough it was a minor repair on my bike's part..
i feel stupid, but it's all good..bike is ALIVE again!!!!!!!!!!!..

in case u guys are wondering, i'm talking about my hurricane, not the f4i..thank god..

[elskipador]

from april 25th~28th i'll be changing tires @ the openning AFM race @ button-willow :teeth

[GooF2]

another happy customer. thanks shawn!

[elskipador]

i'll be down @ the california speedway, in fontana, for the AMA race from the 30th of march til the 5th of apirl :teeth

[elskipador]

I'll be @ sears point for the AFM event the 17th and 18th of apirl

[zx7biker]

See you on the 21st Shawn.........:teeth!!

ZX.......

[1nsanity]

Shawn does ALRIGHT work I guess...:teeth
He's not bad and can actually drink a little... I for sure couldnt hang :p
Thanks again Shawn on a job well done...

btw shawn check the pm I sent you when you get a chance...

[elskipador]

i'll be @ sears point for the AMA races from the 28th of apirl to the 2nd of may.

[lilfazer76]

hey i sent u a pm about contact info so we can figure things out for sure but yeah monday is open for me but i got class from 12-130 either wayy pm me back
thanks

[ScottYu]

Hey Shawn, I've just PM'd you regarding a diagnosis/service session. Could you please PM/email me your number?

Thanks a lot!

scott

[elskipador]

oh grasshopper............how much you have to learn. my number is listed on the 1st page of this very thread :twofinger :laughing


i'll be in alabama from the 12th through the 17th for the next round of the AMA roadrace series :teeth

[shogunate83]

Left a voicemail for you Shawn. Just need to know when you will be available.

Thx,
Derrick

[shogunate83]

Shawn is the man!!! Installed and sync'd a jet kit for my bike. Really cool dude and he knows his stuff. Had a great time with that guy... he explained how the carbs, jets, etc.. worked. :thumbup Thx Shawn

[AzNRaveN9]

sup shawn!!
been awhile..yo, i was wondering how much u would charge for CCT change?? for my '01 F4i of course..

[elskipador]

i'll be @ road america for the next round of the AMA series from the 2nd~7th. :teeth

[JRara]

Hey Shawn,

I PMd you. Please Lemme know.

[elskipador]

see you on the joe

i'll be up @ t-hill from june 10th through the 13th for the AFM weekend :teeth

[azneecs]

Sent you a PM :)

[ducmental]

this goes without saying, shawn does great work and has reached barf pimp status. i would recommend him to anyone needing work on their bikes. :thumbup

[JRara]

Hey came by today. He looked over my bike and told me what to work on. He also checked my Carb Syncing for me. The best part is that he didn't charge me. Shawn is really a good guy. He will also help me with the tires! I owe him some computer work and some shots of high priced liquor!!
Thanks Again Shawn

[AnotherKat750]

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=77897

[Kensaku]

Is Shawn away right now?

[Ratters]

email sent. :)

[kanadazx]

Hey Shawn, did you change your number?

[AnotherKat750]

send him PMs. It worked out great. Even though I could never talk to him on the phone we got everything setup on PM and he was right there on time at the right place.

[elskipador]

Originally posted by kanadazx
Hey Shawn, did you change your number?

#'s the same, but i don't pick up when i'm driving or working. email is best:teeth

[elskipador]

i'll be @ lagauna seca from the 6th til the 12th.

[R6 Ryda]

Does Shawn only work on people's bikes that he knows? I PM'd him numerous times, and he doesn't return PM's. I called him and left him a VM 2 weeks ago, no call back. He seems like a cool ass dude, just feels like he doesn't care about more business. I don't know.....maybe he's just way too busy now a days. I see him replying to others Threads, but won't reply back to me. Just about to give up on this guy.

Where else does everyone else take their bikes to get a tuneup, besides the folks who do it themselves?

[ro-monster]

Originally posted by R6 Ryda
Where else does everyone else take their bikes to get a tuneup, besides the folks who do it themselves?
I like O'Hanlon Motorcycles, on Clara Street between 4th and 5th in San Francisco (415.777.3845). He's always done good work on my bike at a reasonable price.

[elskipador]

Originally posted by R6 Ryda
just feels like he doesn't care about more business. I don't know.....maybe he's just way too busy now a days


its the 2nd 1. during the race season i'm in and out of town a lot, plus my car went pop :cry. but i got that taken care of today.

other places in sf are werk-statt, peir 34( maybee 51 :confused) motor works, secret lab (for older stuff). i also like mission and sf moto, but i know you've had problems with those shops

[elskipador]

i'll be @ button-will for the AFM on the 17th and 18th :teeth

not enough people showed up to race in the over 100 degrees temps @ bw so i'm in sf

[elskipador]

I'll be @ mid-ohio from the 20th through the 26th for the next round of the AMA superbike series :teeth

[DragonBoy]

Hi Shawn,

I just sent you an email. Talk to you when you get back.

Thanks

[sikone]

you have a PM. I hope that you could help me out.

[ScorpioVI]

Another satisfied customer here.

Shawn did a much-needed valve check and adjust plus a cam-chain tensioner replacement on my 50,000mile F4i. My only regret is that I didn't get it done sooner, the bike runs awesome. Completely satisfied with his work, I highly recommend him to anyone.

~ Alan

[DragonBoy]

Shawn,

Replied to your email and haven't heard back.

Thanks

[elskipador]

i'll be leaving for 3 weeks tomorrow. i'll be @ road atlanta from the 31st~5th of sept. a big super-moto race in nashville tenn from the 10th~12th of sept. and finally the last AMA race of the season @ virginia international raceway from the 14th~19th of sept. i'll be back on the 21st. i'll have limited web access while i'm out on the road.

[hdlsshrsmn]

Hey all,

I'm new here. Haven't had much luck contacting shawn... seems really busy right now. I just crashed my bandit and I need a little mechanical supervision to get it back in shape. Anybody know another good mechanic that works free-lance?

Thanks!

[elskipador]

from oct 6th~11th i'll be in virginia for the final AMA race of the season. it was supposed to be weeks ago, but it got postponed because of the hurricane problems on the eastcoast

[timmbO]

<--- satisfied customer...

this man is...THE MAN! hahaha he's a real busy guy, but worth the wait... he should be chargin us double! although hard to get in contact with, just be patient!

[racercutie]

Get a hold of me when you have the chance - you were going to 'pen' me in your schedule after VIR. ;)

I have springs, valve kit, seals, inner/outer bushings, oil.
thx!

[eddiemcrider]

When you have a free weekend spot, pencil me in too. I got 2 Hondas and a Kawak that needs skippy loving.

[Port4mance]

Get back in town you bastige! I need some cruiser work hehehehe :teeth

[elskipador]

pm's sent. port i'll call you tonight or tomorrow.....83 shadow :wtf you been huffing race fuel :laughing

i'll be @ willow springs for the toyota 200 oct 16th~18th.

[elegost]

Shawn, when you get back I have a Yamaha I'd love for you to take a look at.

thx
paul

[svclee]

How much for a tune up and valve adjustment and idle check on a 1990 suzuki gs500..

svclee@yahoo.com

thanks

[SpeedyCorky]

Originally posted by hdlsshrsmn
Hey all,

I'm new here. Haven't had much luck contacting shawn... seems really busy right now. I just crashed my bandit and I need a little mechanical supervision to get it back in shape. Anybody know another good mechanic that works free-lance?

Thanks!


thats me.

[glnn01]

Hey Shawn,

I sent you a pm yesterday. I was wondering if you could perform a tune up on my bike. If you're too busy or booked up, let me know. Thanks.

[elskipador]

see you friday, we'll get that R6 purrring :thumbup

[kevo]

See you today!

[crazystylin]

Quote to tune, jet and bolt a slip-on exhaust pipe to a 94 CBR 900RR.

I am strapped 4 cash, please give me a good deal.

Thanks.

J-Diggity

[Roundboy]

yo crazystylin......:welcome to :bigbarf

Now go Introduce yourself in the Newby section....

Ride safe....GOLD!

[elskipador]

Originally posted by crazystylin
Quote to tune, jet and bolt a slip-on exhaust pipe to a 94 CBR 900RR.

I am strapped 4 cash, please give me a good deal.

Thanks.

J-Diggity


pm sent :cool

[Speedracer]

pm sent.

[mook]

HEY CAN YOU HELP ME OUT HERE IN DESPRATE NEED OF MYBIKE GETTING FIXED IT IS THE ONLY THING I HAVE TI GET TO WORK AND OTHER PLACES JUST NEED THE CARBS CLEAN CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME SFMIKE3@NETZERO.COM 415-720-0529

[glnn01]

I just got back from getting my bike tuned up from Shawn. The bike is much more responsive than before. The plugs and the carb synch made a helluva difference. What can I say? The guy is a pro, knows his stuff, and is very helpful.

Hey Shawn, I'll be contacting you in a couple of days in regards to that water pump cover. By the time I had went to the Yamaha dealer in Berkeley, it was already closed. I'll try first thing tomorrow morning and see if they have it in stock. Hopefully, that'll be the solution to that leak. Once again, thanks for your help!

[Samson]

Hi Shawn,

Just wondering if you still working on bikes, my buddy left you several messages and still have not got your respond, he needs fork seal done on his dirt bike, call him at 408-691-0295, also his buddy needs work done on motor as well, don't say I didn't hook you up, thanks for the great job on my 996 fork seals replacement!!!

[elskipador]

i'll be hooking up his yz next wekend :teeth

[Speedracer]

I called and left you several messages too...Are you available?

my cell is 415-860-8894. I need change out my sprocket/chain, change oil/filter, new ohlins fork legs, and changing out my brake pads.

Let me know. Thanks.

Speedracer aka Hugh

[elskipador]

yeah i'm around, but your sig says reno NV.....that ain't in the bay area :laughing

[glnn01]

Shawn, what's up, are you busy? I've sent you a pm, left several messages on your phone, and e-mailed you, yet no response. I finally got that water pump housing and o-ring for my bike that needs to be installed. The bike is still leaking coolant, but not that much. I was wondering if you had some time to work on my bike again. Hit me up when you can. Thanks.

[elskipador]

yeah i just got back from fresno. when you gonna' be in the city this week??

[Speedracer]

lol...no..i just moved back...my bike needs some TLC BAD!!! Please can we get together for some work? Call me at 415-860-8894 (cell) and let me know your schedule. Dude, any which way, I'm at your mercy!!

Speedracer (Hugh)

[glnn01]

Originally posted by elskipador
yeah i just got back from fresno. when you gonna' be in the city this week??

shawn,

i'll be in the city this whole week. i can swing by tomorrow after 2pm, if it doesn't rain. thursday isn't good as i'll be in class the whole day. but i can also do friday after 2pm or anytime on the weekends. just hit me up on my cell and let me know what's convenient for you. i left another message on your phone and sent another pm to you. hope to hear from you soon.

[elskipador]

see you friday :teeth

[pelikan]

Shawn, hit me up, the kxf, piston & gaskets are all waiting :)