Post by bootscooterboogie on Jul 8, 2012 22:30:57 GMT -5
So, Zippy the Wonder Scooter wasn't idling right. No matter how much I messed w/ the screw, it still wouldn't idle without either stalling or revving ridiculously high. I talked to a bunch of guys that I work with and they suggested I take it over to the new power sports place called Power sports of Lafayette by 52 and Veterans Memorial Parkway.
After work this past Friday, I stopped by and asked how much it would be to just put in a new carburetor. The mechanic asked what was wrong w/ my scoot and I explained the problem. He told me that it may not need to be replaced, merely cleaned out. Labor was going to be $72.00 / hour, so I braced myself for not walking out of there for less than about $150 (you know how dealerships can be). I made an appointment for 1st thing Saturday morning.
I got there a bit early and talked to the owner for a few minutes while I was waiting for the mechanic to show up. He was very nice and showed me around the place. When the mechanic came in, he took Zippy right back and started to work. About 45 minutes later, they brought my scoot around front w/ a freshly cleaned out carb and only charged me $35!!
I am super impressed. After leaving myself open for them to completely screw me w/ my pants on, they were very honest, timely and professional. It looks like we FINALLY have a good scooter place in Lafayette. Too bad they're out in the middle of nowhere. LOL
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After work this past Friday, I stopped by and asked how much it would be to just put in a new carburetor. The mechanic asked what was wrong w/ my scoot and I explained the problem. He told me that it may not need to be replaced, merely cleaned out. Labor was going to be $72.00 / hour, so I braced myself for not walking out of there for less than about $150 (you know how dealerships can be). I made an appointment for 1st thing Saturday morning.
I got there a bit early and talked to the owner for a few minutes while I was waiting for the mechanic to show up. He was very nice and showed me around the place. When the mechanic came in, he took Zippy right back and started to work. About 45 minutes later, they brought my scoot around front w/ a freshly cleaned out carb and only charged me $35!!
I am super impressed. After leaving myself open for them to completely screw me w/ my pants on, they were very honest, timely and professional. It looks like we FINALLY have a good scooter place in Lafayette. Too bad they're out in the middle of nowhere. LOL
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