IBxAnders, Author at Harley Davidson Forums - Page 34 of 38

Always be sure to check the quality of work that was done on your motorcycle. Scratches and marks are a good indicator of sloppiness and an overall uncaring attitude.  Spilled oil, exposed wires, and other common sense things should be looked for as well. If you see something you are not happy with, speak up. […] More »

Any good mechanic needs to know his subject matter and stay current on the latest advancements in the two-wheeled world. Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) and Wyotech are a couple of the schools out there for studying motorcycle mechanics, but there are many more. Most indys will stay current with the subject matter at hand, and […] More »

Nowadays, using a Harley-Davidson dealership for work on your motorcycle can be a very expensive adventure. I’ve read and heard many horror stories of people taking their bike to the dealership for a very simple job, only to be charged hundreds of dollars for something an indy would charge much less for. To get some […] More »

Your bike is a precious part of you and your life, and you shouldn’t just hand it over to anyone. The internet is an excellent way of checking out a mechanic’s reputation and credentials, plus you may be able to find reviews on certain white page sites. But in my experience, word of mouth is […] More »

A good way to judge an indy is the amount of work he has going on in his shop. Odds are if he’s busy, he’s more than likely a good mechanic. Always be sure to inquire about turnaround times on your particular project. This can be a very helpful indicator if he’s truly turning out […] More »

Evel Knievel didn’t just ride his XR-750–he launched it over cars and buses hundreds of feet in the air, often breaking not only his bike, but his bones, in the process. Because of his dedication to guts and glory, millions of kids grew up wanting to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles. Evel Knievel was fearless, tough, […] More »

Well, this should probably count for more than one gift, but nobody’s ever accused me of being some kind of math genius. But if none of the previous ideas will do–which they should, because they’re awesome!–Biker at Home has tons of Harley-themed stuff that’s sure to hit the mark. I particularly liked the bar stool […] More »