Guardian Cycle Works

What to ask a repair shop in Amarillo, TX

• Do you work on my make and year? A shop that mostly sees late-model Japanese bikes may not want a 1978 twin, and it is better to hear that on the phone than at the counter.
• Will you mount tires I bring in, and what does that cost? Many shops will, some will not, and the ones that do usually charge more per tire than for rubber they sold you.
• What is the diagnostic fee, and does it come off the repair if I go ahead? Ask before the bike is on the lift.
• Appointment or walk-in, and what is the turnaround right now? In season a good shop can be two or three weeks out.
• Can you collect a bike that will not run, or do I need to arrange a tow? Some service shops have a trailer; most do not.

Heat is the maintenance story here. Check tire pressure cold before every ride (hot pavement adds a lot), watch coolant and oil levels through summer, and expect rubber to age faster than the tread wears. Early starts beat the afternoon on the bike and at the shop.

Worth the ride from Amarillo, TX

• Cadillac Ranch

  Viewpoint

  A roadside landmark that makes an easy short detour, with room to pull a group off the frontage road.

• Palace Coffee Company Wolflin

  Coffee

  A covered heated patio and long hours make it a warm up stop when the wind is up, with pastries baked on site.

• Palo Duro Canyon

  Viewpoint

  A well-known Panhandle ride destination, roughly 25 miles out of Amarillo heading south.

All 4 places worth the ride near Amarillo, TX →

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