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713-334-8030

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Saturday
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Houston, TX 77008

To: andy@metricmotorcycles.com
Subject: Suzuki DR 250

Andy-

Hope all is well. Just wanted to let you know that the suspension work you performed on my '94 DR was perfect. The bike handled better than it ever has and I pushed it hard up in Colorado.

Now I just need more power. Is there anything you can suggest motor-wise? I already have open up the airbox, upgraded the filter, and added an FMF exhaust. I would go with an overbore, but can't find anybody that make a larger piston.

More than hp, I am looking for torque.

Thanks, Andy.


Best,
Chris

To: Info@metricmotorcycles.com
Subject: my Concours

Andy,

You are brilliant, man! I wanted to write and say thank you. It was immediately noticeable in the bike’s power and overall rideability. It was like a brand new bike and I had a blast just riding it home. You do great work and I really appreciate it!

Other than oil changes and tires, what are the maintenance items and intervals that I should keep on my radar for the future? Since you did all the fluids except the suspension (front and rear), I will set the clock to zero on those and keep an eye out, but just wanted to double check with you for things to watch for.

Thanks again for everything,

Andrew

To: andy@metricmotorcycles.com
Subject: Blue ST2

Andy,

I was checking out your website and saw that my bike saga has made it on to the web. The bike has been running like new. You did a phenomenal job. Thanks again.


Billie


Little 'Enzo' Marcer, FFE, is showing Ferrari's latest design for crankshafts to Dad.

My name is Andy Marcer. I started Metric Motorcycles and ATV's because so many of my loyal customers, at various shops I worked at, would ask me why I don't open my own shop.  I also wanted to do things my way for a change.  My way consists of consdiering my customers' needs above that of the shop whenever possible.  Naturally I want to make money too. I would be a liar if I told you otherwise.

To the right, is Yuliya's (my gorgeous bride, and Julian's wonderful mother) new birthday present. She just loves this bike. So I will be doing some special prep on it. Check out the progress by clicking on the "Articles" link from this site's main menu.

I began working on motorcycles when I was thirteen (pulling them apart mostly).  It's only when I began putting them back together, a few years later, that I realized I was pretty good at this stuff.  I had a brief time with exotic Italian sports cars, but it wasn't where my heart was.  Soon I was back with the bikes.  Nothing quite came close to the excitement of motorcycles.  And that feeling is still with me twenty years later.  I never strayed again from what I love to do.

I graduated from Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in 1989.  That training I hold in the highest regard.  MMI was a place where professionals taught me the basics and the engineering behind engines and motorcycles.  And with that you can repair anything.  After that nothing beats experience.
  I have worked on just about everything.  I have Motocrossed and Road Raced my own hand built super single motorcycles.  Along the way I developed a liking to four wheelers, or ATV's if you wish.  I love to work on them and enjoy mudding a great deal (don't like cleaning up though).
Here at Metric I believe the first step to quality work is the environment in which it takes place.  A neat, clean, and well-equipped workshop is essential.  No expense is spared equipping my shop with the best equipment available.  I take a lot of pride in my work and I think my reputation reflects that in this industry.  I take customer safety very seriously.  Rather than compromise on a safety related item, I'd rather not do it.  At the same time, every effort is made to see if I can provide a plan to help out my customers, whenever possible.  
At Metric I specialize in repairs.  I can get accessories at fair prices.  But I don't stock these items.  I carry parts to service and general wear parts only (i.e. tires, brakes, filters, etc).
Thank you to all my customers, and I hope if you are reading this you will become a customer too.

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