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Hi folks,
Here in the Portland, OR area we are fortunate to have an independent Spyder mechanic.
He is mostly retired and does maintenance work on Spyders to bring some extra $$$$$ in. I think he only does mechanical work, no electronics, etc. He has owned his '08 GS SE-5 since it was new & has about 56,000 miles on it. His wife and he just bought two F3's.
Yesterday he & I spent the afternoon doing some work to my '08; I did my best to not get in his way & still be a part of the 'operation.'
New plugs & wires - Thank you BajaRon
New air filter & breather - Thank you JT
New Missing Air Dam & Air Management System - Thank you SpyderPops ( no more hot foot )
Changed oil & filter - I supplied all of the parts for everything.
From the time I rolled into his shop and out on the road again = 2 3/4 hrs.
Labor cost = $100
A lot better deal than any dealer can offer. NOTE: I am not trying to belittle or rub it in as to any dealer(s), just wanted to let you know that we have a good mechanic in our area.
Jerry Baumchen
PS) JT's air cleaner definitely changes the sound; you are warned.
Edit to add: We installed magnetic drain plugs for both the engine & trans - thanks Gold Plugs
Last edited by JerryB; 07-19-2015 at 04:06 PM.
'I'll never forget what's her name.'
'Things are more like they are now than they ever have been before.' Dwight Eisenhower
2008 GS SE-5
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You piqued my interest. Tell me about JT's air filter and where I can get one.
Pam
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air filter sound
we've got the JT air filter on ST 13 - yes it is noisier. I've just put on the bit of foam he calls some kind of premuffler (not to be confused with the cat aka premuffler) so as soon as the frost is off the grass we'll be checking out the noise difference. Will try to remember to let you know the results. Lots more room in the engine bay for cooler air to circulate.
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Hi Pam,
Re: You piqued my interest. Tell me about JT's air filter and where I can get one.
Go to the HOME page and scroll down until you see:
Click on his ad and it will take you to his website.
You're welcome,
Jerry Baumchen
'I'll never forget what's her name.'
'Things are more like they are now than they ever have been before.' Dwight Eisenhower
2008 GS SE-5
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Originally Posted by Pampurrs
You piqued my interest. Tell me about JT's air filter and where I can get one.
Pam
The mentioned air filter is for the V-Twin engine (998) only. You have a ACE 1330 engine and there isn't a air box replacement kit for it yet.
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I just stumbled across this post and am very interested to learn more of this local, private mechanic in the Portland, OR metro area.
I searched through JerryB's posts and noted he sold is ryde earlier this year and thus may no longer be participating here at Spyderlovers? Not sure of this but I'm hoping anyone on the form might have contact info for the mechanic whom Jerry was singing the praises of at the beginning of this thread.
Thanks,
David
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