Bajaj bike mechanics: good & bad / discussion - Team-BHP

sunnychennai · 12th May 2007, 19:52

I wonder what what experience you had in Chennai with Bajaj mechanics, and if you have ever done the engine overhaul. The Bajaj Authorized dealer in Kolathur (Chennai) seem to have broken my Pulsar 180 and want Rs.6000 for engine overhaul... :-(

roughseas · 13th May 2007, 03:18

Its not just Bajaj or Chennai, the majority of our mechanics have poor knowledge. You cant blame them because the salaries are hardly writing home about. That doesnt mean that good mechanics are not there, if a mechanic likes to explain the job he did or is planning to do then on an average he will be good. Next time scout around your area for a good local mechanic who likes to do what he is doing.
BTW not all Bajaj mechanics are bad...

yogesh sarkar · 15th May 2007, 14:32

Depends, you have to know which one is good and whose bad and then make sure only the good mechanic touches your bike.

Btw how come 6k? are you getting the crank changed?

hrag · 15th May 2007, 15:18

Why don't you try Jai Auto at Adayar / West Mambalam / Tambaram Sanatorium?

Jai goes out of the way to help me if my 10 year old KB125 needs any spares.

esteem_lover · 15th May 2007, 15:44

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Originally Posted by hrag

Why don't you try Jai Auto at Adayar / West Mambalam / Tambaram Sanatorium?

Jai goes out of the way to help me if my 10 year old KB125 needs any spares.

Yeah, i heard they are good too, only problem would be that he would have to travel 30Km/25Km/45Km to reach those destinations & that too twice. There is a KLN service centre in Anna Nagar. my brother gives his bike there. why dont you try them out once.

gopz · 22nd May 2007, 19:05

Bajaj mechanics are sick even here in Bangalore, my brother has a bajaj bike and you know what, I will need an entire day to explain how bad bajaj service is!

TheDoctor · 23rd May 2007, 21:05

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Originally Posted by gopz

Bajaj mechanics are sick even here in Bangalore, my brother has a bajaj bike and you know what, I will need an entire day to explain how bad bajaj service is!

Similar thoughts on bajaj, have had two bikes from bajaj in the last 5 years service for the first was pathetic at the centre in BSk Hanumanthnagar.Got the second one serviced at khivraj on kasturba road, which is lot better.

gr8guzzler · 23rd May 2007, 21:49

same experience here too. Bought a 180UG3 and thought the Pro biking guys would be professional enough to get the service done. Everytime I've been there, my bike comes back with a new problem which never existed. Finally got a small bajaj sub dealer who just has 1 mechanic and few bikes to cater to near my place. That guy does a much better job as he does not have too much load.

I think the main problem is the amount of bikes that these guys have to cater to on a daily basis. Most large service centers priority is only to make sure the nos happen, so they hardly give that personalized attention which is needed.

pugram · 23rd May 2007, 21:58

@ sunnychennai : If you work nearer to mount road, you can try khivraj motors. They are good.

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Originally Posted by gr8guzzler

I think the main problem is the amount of bikes that these guys have to cater to on a daily basis. Most large service centers priority is only to make sure the nos happen, so they hardly give that personalized attention which is needed.

Exactly the problem with Jai Autos, West Mambalam. Numbers matter more than service. But this is my own experience

12th May 2007, 19:52	#1 (permalink)
sunnychennai Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 1	Bajaj bike mechanics: good & bad / discussion I wonder what what experience you had in Chennai with Bajaj mechanics, and if you have ever done the engine overhaul. The Bajaj Authorized dealer in Kolathur (Chennai) seem to have broken my Pulsar 180 and want Rs.6000 for engine overhaul... :-(

15th May 2007, 15:18	#4 (permalink)
hrag BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 934 View My Garage	Why don't you try Jai Auto at Adayar / West Mambalam / Tambaram Sanatorium? Jai goes out of the way to help me if my 10 year old KB125 needs any spares. Last edited by hrag : 15th May 2007 at 15:20.

23rd May 2007, 21:49	#8 (permalink)
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 478 View My Garage	same experience here too. Bought a 180UG3 and thought the Pro biking guys would be professional enough to get the service done. Everytime I've been there, my bike comes back with a new problem which never existed. Finally got a small bajaj sub dealer who just has 1 mechanic and few bikes to cater to near my place. That guy does a much better job as he does not have too much load. I think the main problem is the amount of bikes that these guys have to cater to on a daily basis. Most large service centers priority is only to make sure the nos happen, so they hardly give that personalized attention which is needed. __________________ Kishore

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13th May 2007, 03:18	#2 (permalink)
roughseas Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3	Its not just Bajaj or Chennai, the majority of our mechanics have poor knowledge. You cant blame them because the salaries are hardly writing home about. That doesnt mean that good mechanics are not there, if a mechanic likes to explain the job he did or is planning to do then on an average he will be good. Next time scout around your area for a good local mechanic who likes to do what he is doing. BTW not all Bajaj mechanics are bad...

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yogesh sarkar BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 239	Depends, you have to know which one is good and whose bad and then make sure only the good mechanic touches your bike. Btw how come 6k? are you getting the crank changed?

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