I was given an estimate of around $350 for a carburetor rebuild on a 1983 Goldwing standard. When the work was finished, I asked for the final figure and was told it was $586. Quite a difference, and I never received a phone call to update the estimate or indicate new problems. Before I left, Mike started the bike to show it was running, and it was, however, the starter sent a large spark across it's ground wire during the start and we asked if this was a problem. The answer he gave was: That's the first time I've seen it do that! I got several miles down the road and stopped for lunch. The bike never restarted, and when I called Mike back complaining, he told me I should try running the bike and jump starting it, which I did, but really? When I got home I replaced a small insulating washer on the starter and it solved the problem. I also checked the carb work, and the number one carb had adjustment screws loose; the number three plug wire was detached, and the new fuel line added to the carb project was unclamped and leaking at the base attachment point. Needless to say, I felt pretty ripped off by the less than expert service. I will not be taking any of my bike projects back to Mike's Cycle Station. read more