My rear wheel brake lever pulls way in when engaged. I figured I needed new pads so I called up a few shops in hopes to get quotes. SF Moto was the nicest. Eric picked up the phone and after I asked for the quote (he gave me $110), he asked me how many miles I have b/c rear brakes rarely need replacing on the Vino 125.
"Uh, 4,000. No probably 4,200 by now," I reply.
"It probably just needs a brake adjustment. Roll in and we'll do it for free," he offered.
Wow, okay. I'm there. I take off after work and head straight there. They helped me immediately. What a great place. Everyone is very professional. Don't let the haircuts and tattoos throw you off. The staff provides lots of hospitality and looks at you in the eyes when they talk - a rarity these days.
The tech makes an adjustment and hops on taking it up and down the alleyway. He tweeks it more and is done in less than 4 minutes.
After the guy made the adjustment, boy what a change! It feels like brand new! It's so good that my front brake lever now feels insufficient. I tried figuring out how to adjust that one, but the manual only talks about the rear brake - no front brake info. Hmmm, time to hit the forums.
Looking at the scooter, the guy did mention that I need a new rear tire. I'll schedule something for next week and pop one on - $110 was the quote. I trust them.
"Uh, 4,000. No probably 4,200 by now," I reply.
"It probably just needs a brake adjustment. Roll in and we'll do it for free," he offered.
Wow, okay. I'm there. I take off after work and head straight there. They helped me immediately. What a great place. Everyone is very professional. Don't let the haircuts and tattoos throw you off. The staff provides lots of hospitality and looks at you in the eyes when they talk - a rarity these days.
The tech makes an adjustment and hops on taking it up and down the alleyway. He tweeks it more and is done in less than 4 minutes.
After the guy made the adjustment, boy what a change! It feels like brand new! It's so good that my front brake lever now feels insufficient. I tried figuring out how to adjust that one, but the manual only talks about the rear brake - no front brake info. Hmmm, time to hit the forums.
Looking at the scooter, the guy did mention that I need a new rear tire. I'll schedule something for next week and pop one on - $110 was the quote. I trust them.
