Bummer, I can't get down to Denver by 11 else I'd ride with ya

 

Well I was amazed at how little traffic there was going south to Palmer Lake. I also thought rain was a possibility by now-good thing I'm not a weather forecaster!! Great ride, went in to Monument to meet a friend, came back up 105. Stopped for ice cream in Palmer Lake on the way back, group of riders from Rocky Mtn HOG (Rocky Mtn HD?) were there too.

 

I live deep in the depths of Gnarnia. Im but a humble OGer at 8400 resting in my shanty among wolves.

 

Hey all,

Just thought I'd post up about some local Indy's I've found. I'd like to hear your thoughts on local guys you trust too. It's always handy to have backups.

1) Maurer's Motors - http://denver.craigslist.org/cys/5602777122.html
I went to school with Chris, the owner. He worked for Rocky Mountain HD for a LONG time, as a mechanic, then sales, then chrome specialist and now he's opened his own shop. The guy is good, plain and simple. I brought him my bike at 7:30am today for a front fork rebuild, an a hell of an oil leak (transmission output shaft seal). He had it finished by 2:30pm today. He's also got a '91 FXR that he's doing a twin-cam swap into, so he does custom stuff too. Prices are fair. He's more of a practical guy though, none of that big-wheel bagger crap.

2) 2nd Chance Motorsport & Custom - https://www.facebook.com/2ndchancemo...ustom/?fref=ts
Jerry is the owner/mechanic (1 man operation). Full disclosure, he's the father of a cousin. He does FANTASTIC work, and he's a great tuner. The only hangup I have is that he's slow, but that comes from being a 1man operation.

3) Knuckleheads Garage - https://www.facebook.com/KnuckleheadsCO/?fref=ts
I've never been here personally, but my dad got his bike fixed here. Good folks, fair prices and quick turnaround.

Where do you guys go for your work (assuming you don't do it yourself)?

 

Hey Denver area guys and gals Performance Cycle is having their annual bike night this Saturday the 25th. If you haven't been to the new store it's pretty impressive. I went last year and had a great time, some really good sales, excellent food, cool bikes, interesting people lol. No, I'm not associated with the shop in any way, just a good time, plus the new shop is only about 10 minutes from home.

Anyway, I think I'll check it out if the afternoon/evening rains stay away. Ride safe.

 

Just had my new rubber installed there. Couldn't have bought them online and had them installed anywhere cheaper then buying and install there. Great prices, great fast install(during the week) and great people! I might have to stop by, thanks for the intell!

 

Well I had a good time, some very cool old bikes on display, great bar-b-q, lots of different kinds of machines and 20% off any purchase in the store. I picked up a Biltwell Gringo S full face helmet with shield for $170. Cool retro style full face helmet, have to pick it up Monday as I had no way to take it home tonight as I was already wearing a helmet and I took off the cargo net yesterday lol.

 

Now if only they'd start carrying Simpson helmets. That ghost bandit looks too awesome!

 

If anyone has free days this coming week and want to meet up I want to do a ride to Breckenridge, grab lunch, check out the sights. The route will be 285 to 9, no I-70. Thinking of Tuesday.

Another ride I want to do is to look at the museum at Pike's Peak HD. That'll be 285, 126 to Deckers then to Woodland Park, to the Springs to PP (never been so I hope I don't get lost ahaha). The return will be 1-25 to Monument, then Perry Park/105 to Palmer Lake up to Sedalia. Perhaps Wednesday or Thursday.

Let me know.

 

Damn, if I didn't work M-F I'd jump on that with you.

Have fun & ride safe!