Do we have any bike mechanics?

[driver540]

I was just wondering if we have anyone that uses this forum knows how to work on motorcycles? I have decided to spread my wings and try the bike world out too.I"m not very good at it. Thats why I was curious. Everybody has good advice as far as autos and I hope some will have some in bikes too.

[re-tired]

I worked at a honda /suzuki dealer for a number of years and worked on all types ,dirt,street etc .Even raced semi pro for awhile. My son runs a drag bike at the local track ,where they run the GATOR NATIONALS. Its interesting work . In the early days the pay sucked . lots of discounted bikes and acc's tho. The modern bikes are coming out with ECM's ,fuel injection and all the related sensors and troubles . Soon the average mechanic will be out of the loop except for the older stuff . In steps guys like yourself that can take their car knowledge and make the transistion. Better pay and bennys for those with the smarts . Have fun.

[driver540]

Actually, I want to do this on personal bike. After getting a $500 bill just to rebuild a set of carbs I about fell over. [smilie=pdt_box.gif] I have had these carbs off myself to clean floats and to be honest they didn't look much more difficult than a lawn mower carb.

A jet and gasket kit, solvent tank clean and rebuild labor on a 750 v-engine/Yamaha @$65/hr=$500!

Yes, I want more knowledge [smilie=pdt_revenant.gif]

[re-tired]

the best source of info is a FACTORY shop manual . They are around on EBAY for a reasonable amount . dont get the cylmer type books ,they are too generic.

[chief]

Dearest driver540, I have been working on harleys for about 11 years now. I and my bestest buddy work on them. He has a shop at his house. he is all set up for fixing bikes, hydraulic lifts, high poweered commercial air compressor the works, so we have knowledge of harleys, just so you know they change a few things every year, so you you have to stay on top of things. we are pretty good at the older bikes.



chief :wink: