must be, roflmao. they already over charge for work done, isn't that enough? you must be a mechanic yourself and your trying to start a new trend. i got a tip for you: don't have your mouth open when your riding at dusk unless you like choking on bugs. lol later
I tip the guys that work on my bike. $20 is nothing after a $400 bill.
Tell ya what, they know my name, my bike and are always extra nice.
Never had a problem with service there. Tipped from day 1.
Should I have to? No. Do I have do? I don't think so. I still do it because it's good karma and I know that buying them a few rounds is appreciated.
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No, I'm not a Harley mechanic. I've sat in a waiting room waiting for service to be completed and found that some folks even tip the service writer $10. (Although only when they put your bike ahead of five others). When you get there at 8am with a problem it sure beats hearing..."we can't get to you untilafter 3pm".
I agree with Rhubarb, the way I figure it. Harley mechanics probably don't make big bucks. Not sure what the real deal is but I would guess that if you were getting charged $75 per hour I doubt if the mechanic is evenmaking $20 bucks of that.
Ialso agree with als88 "they already over charge for work done, isn't that enough?" I do feel thatshops charge more than I believe it should be.
Although, there are three people I want happy.
When I take a flight I want my pilot to be happy.
When I get surgery I want my doctor to be happy.
When I get my bike worked on I want my Harley mechanic to be happy.
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No doubt about them remembering you, I know all my customers that tip the techs,and if they do a good job request them next time you bring your bike in. That makes them feel good and shows the Service Manager they're doing a good job.
I don't ordinarily tip, but do something for the Service Writer/Tech staff if they go above and beyond.
Dealership took my bike in without an appointment for primary bearing replacement right before a long weekend trip. They did the job in time for me to take the trip.
Sent e-mail to dealership owner, and had pizza delivered to service staff.
Sammi
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I do. depends on the amount of the bill, usually $10. I use an indy and I like the "extra" attention my bike gets. but, I also tip the barber, the newspaper boy and give the mailman a restaurant gift card for Christmas.
watch Steve Martin in "My Blue Heaven" for the best answer on why to tip
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I'm still rotflmfao, have been for 2 days. I made my living with wrenches my whole life and NEVER GOT A TIP. Maybe I should have worked on Harleys instead of industrial trucks. But I suppose that if one of my customers had tipped me they would have gotten a little extra attention: IE: if the bike is in for a head light bulb does the mechanic check all fluid levels, tire and shock pressure, battery, etc?? are they working flat rate?? You want attention, How about a case of beer on ice in the hard bags? ( It's snowing big f'in flakes now )
Do you tip your bike mechanic?
If it feels good, do it!
