Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea - SV650.org

23-11-14, 04:59 PM

Hello all.

I need to get my SV serviced. The front brake feels jerky, as in, it works but the lever doesn't feel smooth and I stuggle to control the stop force precisely.

Anybody can recommend me a motorcycle mechanic in the Battersea area of London? Somewhere preferably close to Clapham Junction.

Geodude · 24-11-14, 08:53 AM

I know spannerman off here has his own motorcycle mechanic business in your end of the world Stewarts motorcycle repairs and he is well thought of on the org. Its based in Sunbury, Middlesex so not sure how close he is to you sorry as im a northerner and Darlington is down south too me

HTH

Geodude · 24-11-14, 09:06 AM

Edit : If ive got my geography right its about 13 miles from battersea.

Geodude · 24-11-14, 09:06 AM

Duplicate post doh! thats not happened for a while.

24-11-14, 02:34 PM

Sounds like a great shop, but it is a 40 minute drive I prefer not doing with jerky brakes. Specially since I have no way to get to work from there if I need to drop the bike while it is serviced.

Anybody recommends any mechanic that is closer?

24-11-14, 02:55 PM

Wimbledon motorcycles, on Haydons road.

I think Haydons Road station is across the road. Dave the owner is a great guy! helped me out many a time.

24-11-14, 03:25 PM

Thanks! That is closer. I live by Clapham Junction and work in Staines.

I will try Wimbledon Motorcycles tomorrow. Just emailed him asking about opening hours.

More recommendations are welcome.

Sir Trev · 24-11-14, 04:21 PM

Stewart/Spannerman is just over the road from Sunbury rail station, but you'll find it a long train ride to Staines from there... Shame, as you go for the proper service and you stay for the banter and sense of humour. He's not exactly on my doorstep either but it's still worth the schlep over there.

24-11-14, 04:28 PM

Sir Trev, if I went during the weekend I wouldn't mind spending there a few hours. Unfortunately, I have an event in the outskirts of London on Saturday and want to get the bike serviced before so I can ride there without worries.

jambo · 24-11-14, 05:25 PM

First port of call on the brakes, if you own a 10mm spanner & flat head screwdriver:

Take the front brake lever off, use a rag & a little wd40 or similar to clean up all the surfactes either side and put a dab of fresh grease on the lever. Always amazes me when you find a bike with rebuilt calipers and grot on the lever making it stick.

Jambo

23-11-14, 04:59 PM	#1
goodgumbo Guest Posts: n/a	Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea Hello all. I need to get my SV serviced. The front brake feels jerky, as in, it works but the lever doesn't feel smooth and I stuggle to control the stop force precisely. Anybody can recommend me a motorcycle mechanic in the Battersea area of London? Somewhere preferably close to Clapham Junction. Last edited by goodgumbo; 23-11-14 at 05:00 PM.

24-11-14, 08:53 AM	#2
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea I know *spannerman* off here has his own motorcycle mechanic business in your end of the world *Stewarts motorcycle repairs* and he is well thought of on the org. Its based in Sunbury, Middlesex so not sure how close he is to you sorry as im a northerner and Darlington is down south too me HTH __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

24-11-14, 09:06 AM	#3
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea Edit : If ive got my geography right its about 13 miles from battersea. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

24-11-14, 09:06 AM	#4
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea Duplicate post doh! thats not happened for a while. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. Last edited by Geodude; 24-11-14 at 09:08 AM. Reason: Duplicate

24-11-14, 02:34 PM	#5
goodgumbo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea Sounds like a great shop, but it is a 40 minute drive I prefer not doing with jerky brakes. Specially since I have no way to get to work from there if I need to drop the bike while it is serviced. Anybody recommends any mechanic that is closer?

24-11-14, 02:55 PM	#6
ahmedf Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea Wimbledon motorcycles, on Haydons road. I think Haydons Road station is across the road. Dave the owner is a great guy! helped me out many a time.

24-11-14, 03:25 PM	#7
goodgumbo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea Thanks! That is closer. I live by Clapham Junction and work in Staines. I will try Wimbledon Motorcycles tomorrow. Just emailed him asking about opening hours. More recommendations are welcome.

24-11-14, 04:21 PM	#8
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,449	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea Stewart/Spannerman is just over the road from Sunbury rail station, but you'll find it a long train ride to Staines from there... Shame, as you go for the proper service and you stay for the banter and sense of humour. He's not exactly on my doorstep either but it's still worth the schlep over there. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

24-11-14, 04:28 PM	#9
goodgumbo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea Sir Trev, if I went during the weekend I wouldn't mind spending there a few hours. Unfortunately, I have an event in the outskirts of London on Saturday and want to get the bike serviced before so I can ride there without worries.

24-11-14, 05:25 PM	#10
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Recommended bike mechanic in Battersea First port of call on the brakes, if you own a 10mm spanner & flat head screwdriver: Take the front brake lever off, use a rag & a little wd40 or similar to clean up all the surfactes either side and put a dab of fresh grease on the lever. Always amazes me when you find a bike with rebuilt calipers and grot on the lever making it stick. Jambo __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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