General Topics/Tech Tips Discussion on break in periods, rider comfort, seats and pad suggestions. Tech tips as they become available will be posted here.

Labor Guide

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 09:09 PM
  #1  
KW's Avatar
KW
Thread Starter
|
Stage I
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default Labor Guide


Does anyone know how to acquire labor repair information on HD. I did notice that AutoData offer a labor guide component with their technical repair CD. Can a non HD dealer gain access to the electronic repair labor guide?
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 01:16 PM
  #2  
OKIEVO's Avatar
OKIEVO
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Default RE: Labor Guide

Yeah, does anyone know? I called a couple of local HD dealerships to try to get this info. Ofcourse they were uncooperative bungholes. I've been unsuccessful on the internet also. It must be some kind of super secret guarded stuff. I have worked on other folks bikes in the past and just shot them what I thought was a fair price. I sure would like to know HD's guide to hours assigned to a specific job...
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 01:26 PM
  #3  
Hdbiker1450's Avatar
Hdbiker1450
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,553
Likes: 0
From: Lebanon, Missouri
Default RE: Labor Guide

The independent repair shops should have books on labor. It's been over 20 years, and I don't remember what they are called, but I know there are 2 books used for auto repair. And I remember that there was one for motorcycles as well.
 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 01:35 PM
  #4  
impala's Avatar
impala
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 130
Likes: 1
From: danbury ct
Default RE: Labor Guide

for cars it would be mitchells or chiltens labor time guide manuals.

as far as hd service giving you the times, why would they?
put your self in thier place, if someone asks a labor time its to argue what they were charged, will be charged, or not even in the running to make money on.
Do you think a dealer charges one hour say $100. for one hour of flat rate time?
nope.
its what the market will bear.
some things you must bill slim.
and some things you can make a killing on.
and some things you loze on.


http://www.storesonline.com/site/573683/product/CDA140







1989 - 2007 Domestic & Import Motorcycle & ATV AutoData Technical Data & Labor Guide CD
For assistance, please call us toll free at (866) 553-8116. FREE Shipping & Handling in Continental U.S. Other destinations have additional shipping charges.






var nameB = unescape("1989 - 2007 Domestic & Import Motorcycle & ATV AutoData Technical Data & Labor Guide CD");
var nameC = nameB.replace(/\"/g,");
resizeImage("/members/573683/uploaded/cda140.jpg","200","0","HSPACE=2 VSPACE=2 border=0 alt=\" + nameC + "\");










$159.00 Reg.
$144.95 SALE


Item Number
CDA140



Quantity:



drawButtons("Add to Cart","border=0 alt='Add to Cart'");

Covers: Auto Data presents the Motorcycle & ATV Technical Data and Labor Guide on CD. Created specifically for mechanics, technicians and repairs shops that work on all types of motorcycles and ATVs. Technical Data as well as labor estimators are all included. A must own.

Additional Details:This CD may be installed on two computers. Additional licenses are available for $25.00 per computer. The CD is updated twice a year. Once you buy the CD and register the with AutoData you receive a password. After that the second edition of the CD will then be sent directly to you from AutoData. Updates are shipped direct to you. Next year and each year thereafter you will need to renew your license with AutoData for an additional $159. Each year you will receive all of the new updates. Some of the features and coverage the CD includes are:

 
Reply
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 02:05 PM
  #5  
OKIEVO's Avatar
OKIEVO
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Default RE: Labor Guide

Thanks for the info. guys. I understand that an individual or an independant repair shop will lose money or just break even on some things. I have myself many times. Imapala, if you for one second think any HD dealership/service dept. will do that, you had better check what you've been smoking in your pipe.

Although there are the "off brand" labor time guides, what I stillwant toknow is what HD goes by.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JW1200
Motorcycle Insurance Discussion
15
Sep 25, 2016 09:59 AM
DonnyI
Touring Models
1
Apr 28, 2011 02:19 PM
nastyHD
Pacific
0
Oct 10, 2008 10:03 PM
Crusher
Touring Models
35
May 2, 2008 11:30 PM
2057ken
General Harley Davidson Chat
3
Nov 26, 2007 09:28 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:53 PM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE