Good Service Shops around the bay - BARF

BlackNinjaZX10 · 12-15-2008, 03:56 AM

I used to take my other bike to hare racing, I googled them and found out they may have shut down? Is this true? If so, what is another reputable place I can service or mod my new bike near the bay area (redwood city)
thanks..

BlackNinjaZX10 · 12-15-2008, 04:14 AM

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**Spec-ECU** · 12-15-2008, 07:52 AM

95% of the time I take my bikes to Evolution Suspension.

BlackNinjaZX10 · 12-15-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackNinjaZX10

I used to take my other bike to hare racing, I googled them and found out they may have shut down? Is this true? If so, what is another reputable place I can service or mod my new bike near the bay area (redwood city)
thanks..

bump

elskipador · 12-15-2008, 12:32 PM

yes it is true that hare racing is no longer in business. IIRC the mechanic that bought the shop from lance is now working @ pennisula honda/ducati.

BlackNinjaZX10 · 12-15-2008, 12:37 PM

thx, pls keep referring me... just a few more will help. bump!

tbkonwso · 12-15-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sinncere

95% of the time I take my bikes to Evolution Suspension.

i go to bob also for all my bikes

Marteen · 12-15-2008, 01:22 PM

Spec 1 behind cyclegear - san jose.

Suspension Dynamics - mountain view.

Motorcycle madness - san bruno.

Gixxergirl1000 · 12-15-2008, 02:26 PM

Flat out best tuner EVAR is Patrick Ho. He's in Pinole, and totally worth the drive. You don't take the bike to him for an oil change... but for actual engine work, valve adjustments, etc, there is no one better, and his rates are incredibly competitive. Check my sig line for a link to his website and to contact him.

Other shop I go to is Motowrx in Livermore (again, see my sig line... on Portola, right off the freeway on your left). Jason and crew have taken the best care of me! Their prices are competitive, and if you go in and tell them I sent you, you'll get the "Gixxergirl discount"-- which varies every time, but will always get a little something knocked off the price!

The guys all ride, are track day instructors, and have had the same addiction to bikes we've got... so they're very knowledgeable.

MOTOWRX: 925-371-8413

Suspension adjustments have been done by Phil at Aftershocks, and I'm very pleased with what he's done... my bike handles a LOT better now!

BlackNinjaZX10 · 12-15-2008, 07:23 PM

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TeamZigen · 12-15-2008, 07:41 PM

I miss HareRacing!!!...

rapidrobbie · 12-15-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gixxergirl1000

Flat out best tuner EVAR is Patrick Ho. He's in Pinole, and totally worth the drive. You don't take the bike to him for an oil change... but for actual engine work, valve adjustments, etc, there is no one better, and his rates are incredibly competitive. Check my sig line for a link to his website and to contact him.

I would have to agree,Patrick is about the only person I would let work on my bike,because he is even more thorough than I am.His cylinder head work is some of the best ANYWHERE,and makes very good,useable power.My other shop would be Werkstatt in SF....Robbie

TeamZigen · 12-15-2008, 09:13 PM

OMG, Geezzz... Now I feel I must meet this Patrick. How for is Pinole from Fremont?

rapidrobbie · 12-15-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamZigen

OMG, Geezzz... Now I feel I must meet this Patrick. How for is Pinole from Fremont?

About 45-55minutes depending on time of day...Robbie

Gixxergirl1000 · 12-15-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamZigen

OMG, Geezzz... Now I feel I must meet this Patrick. How for is Pinole from Fremont?

Takes me 45 minutes from Livermore. WORTH THE DRIVE. He is AMAZING. Plus the man knows how to brew a fabulous pot of coffee!!

Hit the link in my sigline to his website... there's a lot of pics of some of his work, dyno charts from "before Patrick" and "after Patrick"... unbelievable. He's so painstaking in his work, and his attention to detail is almost scary. It's really cool to watch him fabricate parts, too!

I was just over there last night, while he did a valve adjustment on my bike. He took the time to explain what he was doing, which taught me a lot. Dunno how much I retained, but it was cool learning new stuff. Watching him measure the clearances, then doing compression testing and clearing carbon out, and how that then changed the measurements... I can't imagine a lot of shops take the time to take all those steps... but I'll tell you what- the man is worth every penny.

12-15-2008, 03:56 AM	#1
BlackNinjaZX10 Veteran Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: :) Motorcycles: motorcycles Name: E-sa	Good Service Shops around the bay I used to take my other bike to hare racing, I googled them and found out they may have shut down? Is this true? If so, what is another reputable place I can service or mod my new bike near the bay area (redwood city) thanks.. Last edited by BlackNinjaZX10; 12-15-2008 at 04:04 AM..

12-15-2008, 04:14 AM	#2
BlackNinjaZX10 Veteran Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: :) Motorcycles: motorcycles Name: E-sa	bump Last edited by BlackNinjaZX10; 12-15-2008 at 04:16 AM..

12-15-2008, 07:52 AM	#3
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12-15-2008, 12:32 PM	#5
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12-15-2008, 12:37 PM	#6
BlackNinjaZX10 Veteran Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: :) Motorcycles: motorcycles Name: E-sa	thx, pls keep referring me... just a few more will help. bump! Last edited by BlackNinjaZX10; 12-15-2008 at 12:50 PM..

12-15-2008, 01:22 PM	#8
Marteen Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Hills Motorcycles: Starbucks limited edition 1169RR Super fast Name:	Spec 1 behind cyclegear - san jose. Suspension Dynamics - mountain view. Motorcycle madness - san bruno.

12-15-2008, 02:26 PM	#9
Gixxergirl1000 AFM #731 Official BARF Roadside Angel BARFIE winner 2014 BARFIE winner 2014 Contributor + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + BB Barf Roadside Angel Leader Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stockton Motorcycles: GSXR-1000; GSX-R 450 Triple race bike "Timmay"; GS 500 race bike "The Murderbike" Name: Connie	Flat out best tuner EVAR is Patrick Ho. He's in Pinole, and totally worth the drive. You don't take the bike to him for an oil change... but for actual engine work, valve adjustments, etc, there is no one better, and his rates are incredibly competitive. Check my sig line for a link to his website and to contact him. Other shop I go to is Motowrx in Livermore (again, see my sig line... on Portola, right off the freeway on your left). Jason and crew have taken the best care of me! Their prices are competitive, and if you go in and tell them I sent you, you'll get the "Gixxergirl discount"-- which varies every time, but will always get a little something knocked off the price! The guys all ride, are track day instructors, and have had the same addiction to bikes we've got... so they're very knowledgeable. MOTOWRX: 925-371-8413 Suspension adjustments have been done by Phil at Aftershocks, and I'm very pleased with what he's done... my bike handles a LOT better now! __________________ Special Thanks to MOTOWRX & Oxymoron Photography & Dave Moss Tuning & SeriousRnD for sponsoring my racing and for taking such good care of me!!! Along With: Dunlop Tires & East Bay Grey!! TMU Local 209- Road Captain- cuz Roundboy sez so! Check out my website & read my race reports: RoadsideAngelRacing.com Jim Perry~ my <3 10/18/08 Steve "Cygnus" Hempler 12/2/10 Gary Jaehne 5/19/12 Dad 11/22/13

12-15-2008, 07:23 PM	#10
BlackNinjaZX10 Veteran Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: :) Motorcycles: motorcycles Name: E-sa	bump

12-15-2008, 07:41 PM	#11
TeamZigen Repsol HRC... Swag!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Clara ,Ca. Motorcycles: 2001-GSXR750, 2007-Repsol RR Name: Ferdie	I miss HareRacing!!!...

12-15-2008, 09:13 PM	#13
TeamZigen Repsol HRC... Swag!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Santa Clara ,Ca. Motorcycles: 2001-GSXR750, 2007-Repsol RR Name: Ferdie	OMG, Geezzz... Now I feel I must meet this Patrick. How for is Pinole from Fremont?

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