Zabor's Motorcycle Repair

01/30/12

How does he stay in business?

by Jordan460 at Citysearch

Look, i understand that shops have expenses and need to make money to stay in business, but, i'm a savvy person when it comes to bike stuff, I do my research and i know how much i could get the same parts online for.

Paul was trying to make at least a 100% markup on the parts i needed for my bike. Then he wanted to charge me 85 per hour. In conclusion, a tuneup for my bike would have cost me about $650!!! not to mention he truly is as rude as his reputation states.

I figured i'd give it a shot, but ultimately, i called the guys at Xtreme Supermoto (xtremesupermoto if you're looking on google, i found them on CL..) and had the same work done for about $350 and he didn't mark up the parts very much and was incredibly receptive to all of my issues, and even threw in some things for free just because he saw that they needed to be done. He is affordable, FAIR, and a cool guy in general.

I will definitely refer my bike club to Mitch at Xtreme over Paul Zabor any time someone needs something. Sorry Paul, good luck with your business, you're bad reputation definitely precedes you!

10/18/11

If you don't like them...

by Aron50 at Citysearch

Went to get my tires replaced after a blow out. They also replaced the rear brake pads while they were at it. I didn't have to bother asking for prices because I know they are very fairly priced. I always ask about pricing anywhere else because I don't like getting ripped off.

Yes Paul is blunt and to the point. People that are a little to self involved may consider him rude but don't worry, there are many con-artists at there willing to stroke your ego and pad your bill. He even ordered me around to get the bike unloaded out of the truck and on to the lift. He even barked but that is the best way to get stuff done in my book.

All the work was down 4 hours after dropping it off but I was lucky and got them at the beginning of the work week.

10/03/11

clueless

by rocke890 at Citysearch

Worse shop in Austin. I was having a bearing pressed out of a rim and they cracked the hub because they have no clue what they are doing. They pressed the bearing out at an angle. They then blamed it on me saying the rim was in poor condition. They did not even offer to help with it or anything. If you screw up at least fess up to it. I would never trust them to do anything.

08/02/11

Best motorcycle repair shop in town!

by Willyornot at Citysearch

Discovered Zabor's about 4 years ago. Paul took one look at my Honda 750 Magna and told me someone had put an oversized front tire on my bike (Wood's Honda). After a full look over, new front and rear tires, full brake job, new front rotor and discs, new rear sprocket, new chain, new front seals for my shocks came in for under $900. New bike that I ride every day unlike most. Been back 3 times since and never disappointed. It is a no BS place though. I know this place is way cheaper than other shops and their work is superior.

04/29/11

Rude?!!

by AustinBiker at Citysearch

Having recently moved to Austin, it takes some time to find service folks for various item - especially if it's related to motorcycles. I was a little hesitant about going to Zabor's after reading some of the review & comments on the web, however the folks that had praise for them seemed to fit my personality more and I thought i'd give them a shot. I AM IMPRESSED!! Yep, Paul was straight & to the point, no BS, no coddling. Just straight forward facts, then get you in and right back out. I'll recommend Zabor's to any biker...but if you're only a poser, I'd recommend you go hang out at the dealership & get stroked. Some love to ride, others just wanna hang out!

Thanks for the great work Paul.