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  • beehappier
    beehappier
    1 year ago
    Hi. I called Eastern big twin about a service for a 98 fatboy. Turns out Brian sold the business and moved on and they only di dynotunes now. 

    Can anyone recommend a great mechanic in the eastern suburbs. 

    Thanks.

    Ruck.
  • Old Fatty
    Old Fatty
    1 year ago
    Hi Ruck, the independents in the east seem to have all shut down in the lockdowns. Brian has reopened a new shop, but you'll need to travel to Wodonga though. He operates as EBT Performance Wodonga now. If you find one out this way put their name up. Cheers.
  • Old Fatty
    Old Fatty
    1 year ago
    Or you could try C&C Cycles in Plunkett Rd Dandenong. There is another bike shop I've driven past a couple of times called Global Motorbikes in Hazel Road Dandenong. I've never been in or talked to them but there are always a few Harley's out the front.
  • Krackers60
    Krackers60
    1 year ago
    Quoting beehappier on 19 Dec 2022 10:55 AM

    Hi. I called Eastern big twin about a service for a 98 fatboy. Turns out Brian sold the business and moved on and they only di dynotunes now. 


    Can anyone recommend a great mechanic in the eastern suburbs. 

    Thanks.

    Ruck.

    Brian has moved on with his business EBT Performance Wodonga. In same position as you last September 2022,  I was looking for an independent mechanic I found EBT Performance Pakenham who are 21 Rawanne Close, Pakenham phone 5941 4017. I had a service plus some extra work done at a reasonable cost. Jeff Collins is the owner who dynos and Luke was the mechanic. Plenty of Harleys  in there. They are also on FB but without recent posts. My understanding was that Jeff purchased the business. I am hoping that he has not folded because the search will have to start again. 
  • Krackers60
    Krackers60
    1 year ago
    Quoting beehappier on 19 Dec 2022 10:55 AM

    Hi. I called Eastern big twin about a service for a 98 fatboy. Turns out Brian sold the business and moved on and they only di dynotunes now. 


    Can anyone recommend a great mechanic in the eastern suburbs. 

    Thanks.

    Ruck.

    Quoting Krackers60 on 01 Jan 2023 06:08 AMedited: 01 Jan 2023 06:19 AM

    Brian has moved on with his business EBT Performance Wodonga. In same position as you last September 2022,  I was looking for an independent mechanic I found EBT Performance Pakenham who are 21 Rawanne Close, Pakenham phone 5941 4017. I had a service plus some extra work done at a reasonable cost. Jeff Collins is the owner who dynos and Luke was the mechanic. Plenty of Harleys  in there. They are also on FB but without recent posts. My understanding was that Jeff purchased the business. I am hoping that he has not folded because the search will have to start again. 

    EBT Performance Pakenham no longer have a mechanic.  They only do dyno tunes. Called in yesterday and spoke with Jeff, so Ruck is correct. Luke, the mechanic left after I had been there for a service. The search goes on. 

    I wish Jeff would update all of his social media to provide the correct up to date information. 
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    1 year ago
    What about Doc Hogs in Bayswater?  I see the shop is still there but its been bloody yonks since I popped in.
  • Old Fatty
    Old Fatty
    1 year ago
    Quoting tussuck on 08 Feb 2023 08:46 AMedited: 08 Feb 2023 08:46 AM

    What about Doc Hogs in Bayswater?  I see the shop is still there but its been bloody yonks since I popped in.

    I went past Doc Hogs recently and it looked shut. All the signage was gone.
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    1 year ago
    Quoting tussuck on 08 Feb 2023 08:46 AMedited: 08 Feb 2023 08:46 AM

    What about Doc Hogs in Bayswater?  I see the shop is still there but its been bloody yonks since I popped in.

    Quoting Old Fatty on 08 Feb 2023 11:25 AM

    I went past Doc Hogs recently and it looked shut. All the signage was gone.

    Chit...  COVID killed off all the independents!

  • HOG63
    HOG63
    1 year ago
    Star Cycle in Westall have a Harley mechanic, I believe. 
    However, ask for Russell, he is at front desk and also work in many Harley dealerships. Russell will let you know what work they do beyond servicing. 
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    Another one to try is Sixty Degrees in Notting Hill. I have been there with my other bikes and seen Harleys there on occasion. 
  • HOG63
    HOG63
    1 year ago
    Quoting tussuck on 08 Feb 2023 08:46 AMedited: 08 Feb 2023 08:46 AM

    What about Doc Hogs in Bayswater?  I see the shop is still there but its been bloody yonks since I popped in.

    Quoting Old Fatty on 08 Feb 2023 11:25 AM

    I went past Doc Hogs recently and it looked shut. All the signage was gone.

    Quoting tussuck on 08 Feb 2023 08:28 PM

    Chit...  COVID killed off all the independents!


    John decided to close down well before then. 
  • luke86
    luke86
    8 months
    kracker60 hey mate its luke that used to work for ebt i thought id let you know im working out of ebt as Harley Performance Garage now so i am certainly still around mate and will have a new factory in the next few months in pakenham i know this was posted some time ago but my work number is 0481874164
  • Hilly
    Hilly
    8 months
    Thanks for the heads up Luke, we often get blokes asking for a good mechanic.
  • obisteve
    obisteve
    8 months
    Hey kracker60, come on up to SE Qld, Farrows Customs in Nambour build bikes that do this:


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  • Hilly
    Hilly
    8 months
    I've seen bikies do that on stock bikes, you just got to want to.
  • obisteve
    obisteve
    8 months
    And know how, or be prepared to spend the money on repairs to learn how.
    Some great bikes do come out of his workshop though. It near great mountain road riding country,  so a lot of them are Dynas with a balanced mix of power, suspension and brakes.
    Their shop rides do tend to be interesting.
    And it's only a 2 day ride away from Melbourne.
  • Daz666
    Daz666
    8 months
    Hey fellas,
    Chris Wells ( ex harley city for long time, head mechanic,) works out of Antique motorcycles in Moorabbin, what he doesnt know probably aint worth knowing, he is a good bloke too.
  • bomber16
    bomber16
    8 months
    Doe’s anybody know what to do? My fob is not working ,changed battery. Bike started to chirp once then had to press starter twice before starting. It got worse as it now won’t let me start the bike and keeps on chirping.
  • 408
    408
    8 months
    Make sure the new battery is CR2032 and not CR2025. The 2032 is 3.2mm thick and the 2025 is 2.5mm thick and does not make a good contact. Also check the contact tabs and lift them a little bit with a small screwdriver or blade.

  • bomber16
    bomber16
    8 months
    did put in proper battery. do I need to completly replace sucrity system and main bike module
  • Hilly
    Hilly
    8 months
    Do you have the workshop and electrical diagnostic manual's for your bike? They would tell you how to properly diagnose the issue, not all years and models are identical so it's best to use one that covers your model and year, you may be able to find electronic versions online, I prefer the books myself but I'm getting on a bit.
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