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Monkey Wrench Cycles. Servicing Arlington + Ft. Worth
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Is your shop certified on any suspension products such as Race Tech? I'm looking to get my rear shock rebuilt and set up for my weight (heavier spring). I ride a 09 R1. What can you do for me?
Is your shop certified on any suspension products such as Race Tech? I'm looking to get my rear shock rebuilt and set up for my weight (heavier spring). I ride a 09 R1. What can you do for me?
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
That's closer to me than the old location, so
That's closer to me than the old location, so
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
At this time we are not certified with race tech. That is one of the reasons for the move is that now i have the space to really expand into other areas.
For suspension work i recommend Cliff over at Piper Performance in NRH. He is race tech certified and actually specializes in suspension work. Ive had him do the suspension work on my personal bikes so i trust him.
At this time we are not certified with race tech. That is one of the reasons for the move is that now i have the space to really expand into other areas.
For suspension work i recommend Cliff over at Piper Performance in NRH. He is race tech certified and actually specializes in suspension work. Ive had him do the suspension work on my personal bikes so i trust him.
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
I've used him before with good results too. He recently moved his shop out to Decatur so I was hoping to find somebody closer. I'll probably just plan to drive my shock out to him in a few weeks and have it rebuilt for my needs.
I've used him before with good results too. He recently moved his shop out to Decatur so I was hoping to find somebody closer. I'll probably just plan to drive my shock out to him in a few weeks and have it rebuilt for my needs.
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Yeah, he told me about the planned move quite awhile back, but wasnt aware he moved already.
Yeah, he told me about the planned move quite awhile back, but wasnt aware he moved already.
Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Good to know, I've got some small stuff I've been meaning to have powdercoated. Let us know when you have all this up and running.
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Will do. Im tired of sending people to get Powdercoating done and it coming back all screwed up. This isnt just small places. There are 2 well known places that have messed stuff up for me.
Will do. Im tired of sending people to get Powdercoating done and it coming back all screwed up. This isnt just small places. There are 2 well known places that have messed stuff up for me.
Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Well, another happy customer here; got my DL650 back today from Monkey Wrench after a 15K valve check. While valves were in spec, the bike runs great, as expected!
And oh yeah - I really appreciate the affordability of their work too; I paid about 1/2 of what the stealership wanted!
Well, another happy customer here; got my DL650 back today from Monkey Wrench after a 15K valve check. While valves were in spec, the bike runs great, as expected!
And oh yeah - I really appreciate the affordability of their work too; I paid about 1/2 of what the stealership wanted!
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
A couple pics of the old vs. the new.
The old shop:
The new shop with an additional 1250sq ft:
Oh, and since i spaced out about this weekend being super bowl weekend, im going to try and make the most part of the move on saturday.
A couple pics of the old vs. the new.
The old shop:
The new shop with an additional 1250sq ft:
Oh, and since i spaced out about this weekend being super bowl weekend, im going to try and make the most part of the move on saturday.
Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Frank, I know you guys said you weren't certified with Race Tech, but if I needed a shock spring swapped out would that be something you guys could do for me?
Frank, I know you guys said you weren't certified with Race Tech, but if I needed a shock spring swapped out would that be something you guys could do for me?
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Yeah. I will need to order the spring compressor which is a one day shipping item so let me know when you want to do it. Also will you be bringing the bike or just the shock?
Yeah. I will need to order the spring compressor which is a one day shipping item so let me know when you want to do it. Also will you be bringing the bike or just the shock?
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Looks like an improvement that could really expand your services. Glad to hear you are able to expand when so many places are down sizing or going under. I take it as a sign of the work you do. The posts on here about how you have helped other riders and the free advice you give says a lot about you and your shop. I hope the New Year is good for you and you can continue to grow and still provide the quality of service you seem to be known for.
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
I'd just bring you the shock. Dropping that thing out of the KLR is a 10 minute job at best. I'll let you know once it arrives!
I'd just bring you the shock. Dropping that thing out of the KLR is a 10 minute job at best. I'll let you know once it arrives!
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
I like the old shop better - there aren't any bikes in the new one!
I like the old shop better - there aren't any bikes in the new one!
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Thanks. Its all about having more to offer than the other guy. I always try to be affordable AND offer quality service to go along with it. I have high hopes for this year. I felt constrained in this shop. I simply didnt have the space to house certain tools/equipment that i wanted/needed to have. Although, moving is expensive and im spending most of my budget on the move so it might be a bit before i can afford all those shiny new doodads i been wanting... lol
Thanks. Its all about having more to offer than the other guy. I always try to be affordable AND offer quality service to go along with it. I have high hopes for this year. I felt constrained in this shop. I simply didnt have the space to house certain tools/equipment that i wanted/needed to have. Although, moving is expensive and im spending most of my budget on the move so it might be a bit before i can afford all those shiny new doodads i been wanting... lol
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
UGH. The weather is not cooperating with my moving schedule. Still waiting on the CO(Certificate of Occupancy) since they have been backed up all week with the bad weather. Already got electric scheduled but they wont turn on UNTIL the CO is approved which could be as late as the first part of next week... and i need to be out of this building no later than the 8th. Then on top of it i am no longer leasing building A since the city decided to quit lettering the buildings and only use numbers...
So still same building, same suite, but now its officially suite 200 instead of suite A... and after i just had 1k cards printed up...
UGH. The weather is not cooperating with my moving schedule. Still waiting on the CO(Certificate of Occupancy) since they have been backed up all week with the bad weather. Already got electric scheduled but they wont turn on UNTIL the CO is approved which could be as late as the first part of next week... and i need to be out of this building no later than the 8th. Then on top of it i am no longer leasing building A since the city decided to quit lettering the buildings and only use numbers...
So still same building, same suite, but now its officially suite 200 instead of suite A... and after i just had 1k cards printed up...
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
UPDATE: Definately NOT making the move this weekend. No CO, no electricity, and snow coming down out the wazoo. Not looking good for next week either with snow on monday and wed... I am seriously in a bind here. Besides that, i ordered parts on monday and still havent gotten them. As of yesterday, they still havent shipped out...
UPDATE: Definately NOT making the move this weekend. No CO, no electricity, and snow coming down out the wazoo. Not looking good for next week either with snow on monday and wed... I am seriously in a bind here. Besides that, i ordered parts on monday and still havent gotten them. As of yesterday, they still havent shipped out...
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
UPDATE: We are making the move today, and will be back to business as usual by tomorrow (2/11/2011). I am literally hemoraging money for this move so i need some work!! Come on TWT'ers help me out!! Hahahaha
UPDATE: We are making the move today, and will be back to business as usual by tomorrow (2/11/2011). I am literally hemoraging money for this move so i need some work!! Come on TWT'ers help me out!! Hahahaha
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Thats fine with me. We are all moved in and doing good.
I hope it's OK to post your new location on the Ninjette web site???
Thats fine with me. We are all moved in and doing good.
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Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
Toying with the idea of opening up on sundays. Im usually here anyway and i always get calls when im here. Seems like a good way to do quick services for people that work 6 days a week and cant get in on regular business hours.
So whats your input? Do you think its a good idea or a waste of time?
Toying with the idea of opening up on sundays. Im usually here anyway and i always get calls when im here. Seems like a good way to do quick services for people that work 6 days a week and cant get in on regular business hours.
So whats your input? Do you think its a good idea or a waste of time?
Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
If you can make money, why not?
If you can make money, why not?
Re: Monkey Wrench Cycles in Arlington, TX
It'll depend. Cycle Gear get's my business because they are open when other shops see fit to close down. Unless I want to burn my lunch hour, most shops have hours that don't work well for me because they close down early. For some reason they don't get that they are retail and should work retail hours instead of office hours.
In addition, my current schedule has me working Tue-Sat, and low and behold most big shops are closed on Mondays too. Guess they don't like customers.
Granted, that's not the same as what you do, however you could find yourself in a situation where you are the only guy open when someone needs work done and nobody else will do it. Could be good for you. Of course, could be nobody thinks you'll be open and nobody shows up. I dunno, but if you are already there...
It'll depend. Cycle Gear get's my business because they are open when other shops see fit to close down. Unless I want to burn my lunch hour, most shops have hours that don't work well for me because they close down early. For some reason they don't get that they are retail and should work retail hours instead of office hours.
In addition, my current schedule has me working Tue-Sat, and low and behold most big shops are closed on Mondays too. Guess they don't like customers.
Granted, that's not the same as what you do, however you could find yourself in a situation where you are the only guy open when someone needs work done and nobody else will do it. Could be good for you. Of course, could be nobody thinks you'll be open and nobody shows up. I dunno, but if you are already there...