this video is very telling- this explains why so many independent shops are popping up everywhere no telling how much lost service revenue is impacting the bottom line at Harley Davidson-
this video is very telling- this explains why so many independent shops are popping up everywhere no telling how much lost service revenue is impacting the bottom line at Harley Davidson-
Nice story. Goes to show that with $135 to $150 plus per hour we are charged, the techs are getting screwed.
Pay the man a hourly living wage straight away. And also give him a monthly stipend for his tools.
My buddy was a lifelong motorcycle mechanic, owned his own shop for 10 or 15 years, this was few years back, local dealer offered him $10/hr.
Triumph, not Harley, but same thing. Their rate was $105/hr at the time, if I recall