Business Idea
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Oceanside, California
I also agree with both of you, my dad was a mechanic and I grew up on the
sides of fenders watching him and getting him tools from about the age of 4.
My mom and him got devorced when I was 8 and I just started tearing into
things since then and enjoy it, when I have time.
sides of fenders watching him and getting him tools from about the age of 4.
My mom and him got devorced when I was 8 and I just started tearing into
things since then and enjoy it, when I have time.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Indiana
Many things are on you tube. However... If you are not generally mechanically inclined (I am not), then some things just don't make sense. I would pay a fair price for a personalized tutorial. I have the fix my hog DVD and spent most of a Sunday afternoon trying to figure out where to drain my oil. The DVD was showing a drain plug on the bottom of the engine. That is correct on a twin cam. Mine is an evo and has a diffrent set up.
I have the same issue with people saying 'read the manual" as if that solves everything. If I already know basic engine technology, it is helpful. but for something that i am ignorant of...it doesn't help me much.
i do what i can, I have learned to do fluid changes but I could still use more guidance and knowledge.
I have the same issue with people saying 'read the manual" as if that solves everything. If I already know basic engine technology, it is helpful. but for something that i am ignorant of...it doesn't help me much.
i do what i can, I have learned to do fluid changes but I could still use more guidance and knowledge.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: NY
A friend of mine has a business that sells music lessons on video given by famous musicians. Business is called Hot Licks. Advertised in many rock mags. He is well connected obviously in the business. If you have a proven background in anything you could offer a class or video. I would keep it local. Look at the big Harley Davidson "Fix My Hog" if they were doing great I wouldn't get 3 email offers a day. If I was offered a video or adult ed course offering chancing all three holes, I would go. Why not? Maybe I will teach it.
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Business Idea
A lot of folks barely know how to use the Internet at all. And, I'm not being funny.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Rhode Island
My local dealer has classes for the ladies to learn, I do wish this was open for all.
http://www.oceanstatehd.com/skirtstowrenches2015/
http://www.oceanstatehd.com/skirtstowrenches2015/
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Independence, Missouri
This would be an interesting business plan to write just to see if it might indicate a profit to be made. Aside from the other suggestions, I find having friends to get advice from or even show me stuff works pretty well. And as little as I know, I have offered to show a friend or two how to change the fluids on their bikes so they can learn and save money themselves and they jump at the chance. Even with videos it can be confusing to people who do not have experience.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
I've thought for yrs I'd rather watch a TV show on how to mod/repair your Harley (all models) in detail more than I'd watch a Son and Dad go at each others throat building choppers..
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I haven't googled this to see if it exists but:
Has anyone thought of or heard of a Training Course for Harley Owners on how to do complete services? I don't mean just changing Fluids I am talking about the Full Service
Belt tension procedures and correct clutch adjustment not just at the cable.
I also mean instructed by a Professional Harley Mechanic not Joe down the street
Has anyone thought of or heard of a Training Course for Harley Owners on how to do complete services? I don't mean just changing Fluids I am talking about the Full Service
Belt tension procedures and correct clutch adjustment not just at the cable.
I also mean instructed by a Professional Harley Mechanic not Joe down the street
I don't know, MTI has students pay top dollar for a motorcycle technician program. By teaching service, you are taking the work from the techs who are in it for a living. There may be a conflict of interest with the tech schools is all.
But yeah, you could also throw in a beginners service tool set specific to HD or motorcycles in general. You would have to have a general motorcycle program to reach more clients not just H-D, but you could offer a H-D only course with H-D specific service tools. yeah, I could see the idea taking off, maybe go national, travel around at first until you got instructors on board, then it would be a regional thing while you sit back and cash checks. You better patent this idea...
Last edited by Super Glidester; Aug 13, 2015 at 03:02 PM.