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how much would you be willing to pay

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by mcrwt644, Jul 11, 2007.

  1. mcrwt644

    mcrwt644 Member

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    for good service on your xj or other older bike? a bike that the dealer said they would not work on because of it's age? 50/hr sound good? A buddy of mine is considering opening up a shop part time in a commercial area and servicing quite a few bikes the dealers won't. so, does that sound like a fair price for labor? 20 a tire change 200 ish for a complete service, and that includes fluids flushed, carb sync chain lube, tire pressure and valve adjustment. Lemme know
     
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    Where I live $40 or so/hr. would be good. Closer to Albany rates go up. I guess it really depends on location. And expertise! Word gets around and some people pay for that no matter what. Be fair, no bs, be serious.

    Good luck to your buddy!
     
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    great idea. Once a reputation is built people would come even from long distances for quality work. I think the hourly rate would be secondary to the quality of service... I'd rather pay more knowing that the job was done right and by someone who is honest.

    Word about good service and quality work will get around but advertising on sites like this would be the way to go.
     
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    We had a couple of guys do that in our town..... looks like they are always busy too!! I think they are around the $40-45/HR rate.... don't want to price your self out of the game. I'd start around the $40 range.... get your name, skill, and quality known out in the area and around a 8months to a year bump it up to $45 and by 1.5 years if all is going well bump to the $50 rate!! Main thing..... "GET KNOWN FIRST - BEFORE THE PRICE HIT!!"
     
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    my buddy and I are considering doing this. The dealers won't touch the older bikes unless they are pristine. I have good knowledge on the older bikes, my bud does the newer crusisers is an ace with a multimeter and I have a very good knowledge base on sportbikes. We've worked on some of the things, tools, a place and so on, and even have two backers. The cheapest price on labor in the state (at least at the dealer level) is 64/hour. I haven't heard of anything cheaper than 50/hour anywhere in my area. I think we could be up and running without the cost of a lease for about a grand in tools or so. He stays obnoxiously busy too out of his house. anyone have any ideas or know of anyone that could suggest a template for a business plan?
     
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    the only hint for a business plan I can offer is this:
    DO NOT GO INTO DEBT TO START A BUSINESS !!!
    It ain't worth it ! 8O
    Here's another:
    DO NOT GO INTO DEBT FOR ANYTHING.
    Everything is so much more enjoyable when YOU own it, not someone else!

    :lol:
     
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    How much would I pay? $0

    I'd much rather learn how to do it myself, thanks.
     
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    I think you're anticipated expenditure of "A Grand in Tools" might be somewhat low.

    Tire machine for Aluminum and Mag wheels.
    Wheel Balancing machine.
    Hydraulic Press
    Drill Press
    Exhaust Venting System OSHA Compliant.
    Compressor
    Pneumatics
    Inverted and Pressurized Fork Special Tooling

    Decent Coffee Pot.
     
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    used tire machine, old school
    tire balancing machine....if you can call it that, old school. those two items alone will be no more than 300. got the drill press (did I mention my father use to be a snap on and matco tool guy?) and we have most of the other stuff needed
     
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    Gotta have one's priorities straight... :D 'course, I tend to get my caffeine from a higher source.
     

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