echums Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Hi, I was wondering if anyone on this forum owns, runs or works in a Yamaha Dealership, or motorcycle garage in the North East. I live in Durham, have a 1998 Yamaha XJ 600 N. Being an old bike, its always got bits and pieces wrong with it, and I want to learn more about how to fix them myself. I'm a postgraduate student at Durham University, Booo! I know, but you can't call me a tax dodger, coz we get no loans, and I get fully taxed on any job i get to pay for the course! Anyway, I'm looking for somewhere were I can go along on a weekend, or the odd day to watch/learn whatever I can. I know its an inconvenience for whoever I'm watching, I'm definately NOT looking for any kind of pay, and I don't have any problem with being a skivvie around the garage in exchange. I have really basic knowledge of the mechanics of a bike, and virtually no experience. I'm not work-shy, i've worked in removals, was in the royal marines reserve for a year, and worked as bike (as in bicycle) mechanic for a while. Can anyone help? Even if you're not in a garage, if you're a biker, retired, bored, know you're stuff and don't mind sharing you're knowledge that would be great. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted January 8, 2009 Moderator Share Posted January 8, 2009 oooooh Durham...... i love Durham. The OH is from Stockton and we went on our first date to Durham lol But i know of no one who has a dealership up that end - my mate owns a garage over here in Manchester though, but i guess thats too far for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echums Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 Lol, yeah a little bit, cheers though mate. By the way, its long shot, but I'm fluent in french, so if anyone out there has a house in france, goes there alot, is planning a road trip there, or just wants to learn french, I used to tutor people, so I could offer that in exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Beezkneez Posted January 14, 2009 Moderator Share Posted January 14, 2009 You need to speaking to the dealers on the Hill, I believe IanBell M/C's in Bedlington are a yamaha dealership and maybe White Bros in Darlo. WSB on Westgate road is a yamaha specialist, you could try talking to him. HTH Bazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted January 14, 2009 Moderator Share Posted January 14, 2009 You need to speaking to the dealers on the Hill, I believe IanBell M/C's in Bedlington are a yamaha dealership and maybe White Bros in Darlo. WSB on Westgate road is a yamaha specialist, you could try talking to him. HTH Bazza. White brothers in Darlo - oh yes indeedy! What a cracking bunch of lads. I lost my numberplate on the A1 on my way to Scotch Corner, popped into whites who said it would be acouple of hours, but when i told them i needed it like now they sorted it for me - luverly peeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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