2015 Kawasakis - Page 11

dmyers · 12-09-2014, 09:40 PM

My brother and I went to Springfield IL for the Mile last spring
Right about the time we got to our motel my brother noticed the backend was loose. Come to find out he had lost a rear wheel bearing
we headed off down the street and stopped at the bike shop we came to Overturf Yamaha
pulled in and told them our problem They took us into the shop and let my brother use anything he needed to get the seized baring out of the wheel and Dennis Overturf the owner ended up jumping in his truck and driving across town to pick up a bearing for us
wouldn't except any money for the use of his shop and sent us on our way.
He has been in business for years and does things right.
When My dad owned his shop and even later at his house. He would never charge a traveler for anything but parts.

ponch · 12-09-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dmyers

My brother and I went to Springfield IL for the Mile last spring
Right about the time we got to our motel my brother noticed the backend was loose. Come to find out he had lost a rear wheel bearing
we headed off down the street and stopped at the bike shop we came to Overturf Yamaha
pulled in and told them our problem They took us into the shop and let my brother use anything he needed to get the seized baring out of the wheel and Dennis Overturf the owner ended up jumping in his truck and driving across town to pick up a bearing for us
wouldn't except any money for the use of his shop and sent us on our way.
He has been in business for years and does things right.
When My dad owned his shop and even later at his house. He would never charge a traveler for anything but parts.

We had a thread about this on a BMW forum. Seems that BMW and HD dealers are more likely to put stranded travelers at the head of the line. One dealer in OK I think, the service manager had given his cell to someone on the road that was having trouble and he opened the dealer service on the day when it was closed to get the guy fixed. That's impressive too. Good that you found someone that helped out. I hope the guy stays in business a long time.

dmyers · 12-09-2014, 09:54 PM

He will be in business as long as he wants to be. He sells Yamaha, Polaris, Victory, and I think Husky.
You should see his office, Got photos of him and Kenny Roberts, Rossi, Wayne Gardener,
Went on a ride into mexico with Dave Despain. Just wall to wall memorabilia from a lifetime around motorcycles. Really cool. Rides a superT everyday.

hlknvlcn60 · 01-12-2015, 07:04 PM

Seems Kawasaki is due for some updates on the cruiser line. The nice thing is you do get a great dependable bike that you can make your own with some detailing and aftermarket stuff. The new HDs are very expensive and with the price drops on the late model Kaws you save a ton of money leaving room for customizing, which is what I did. I sat on a 2014 Street Glide and it was cramped feeling (I am only 5'10) and uncomfortable and the footpegs were in the wrong place. Then I perched my derrier on the Vaquero and was sold instantly. Comfy, roomy, smooth and consistent and corners well too and very affordable.

**schoeney** · 01-20-2015, 09:44 AM

Wow. That is a refreshing story. Glad to hear there are some good dealers still out there.

12-09-2014, 09:40 PM	#151
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	My brother and I went to Springfield IL for the Mile last spring Right about the time we got to our motel my brother noticed the backend was loose. Come to find out he had lost a rear wheel bearing we headed off down the street and stopped at the bike shop we came to Overturf Yamaha pulled in and told them our problem They took us into the shop and let my brother use anything he needed to get the seized baring out of the wheel and Dennis Overturf the owner ended up jumping in his truck and driving across town to pick up a bearing for us wouldn't except any money for the use of his shop and sent us on our way. He has been in business for years and does things right. When My dad owned his shop and even later at his house. He would never charge a traveler for anything but parts. __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-09-2014, 09:54 PM	#153
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	He will be in business as long as he wants to be. He sells Yamaha, Polaris, Victory, and I think Husky. You should see his office, Got photos of him and Kenny Roberts, Rossi, Wayne Gardener, Went on a ride into mexico with Dave Despain. Just wall to wall memorabilia from a lifetime around motorcycles. Really cool. Rides a superT everyday. __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress
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01-20-2015, 09:44 AM	#155
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Wow. That is a refreshing story. Glad to hear there are some good dealers still out there. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-12-2015, 07:04 PM	#154
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Seems Kawasaki is due for some updates on the cruiser line. The nice thing is you do get a great dependable bike that you can make your own with some detailing and aftermarket stuff. The new HDs are very expensive and with the price drops on the late model Kaws you save a ton of money leaving room for customizing, which is what I did. I sat on a 2014 Street Glide and it was cramped feeling (I am only 5'10) and uncomfortable and the footpegs were in the wrong place. Then I perched my derrier on the Vaquero and was sold instantly. Comfy, roomy, smooth and consistent and corners well too and very affordable.
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