What does your old scool addiction cost?

gronk · 12-20-2009, 05:22 AM

Just wondering what the bench rates are around the world.If I go to the dealer $85.00CDN/hour small shops between $40.-$80.I usually do all my own work... but there are days!!

Uncle Ernie · 12-20-2009, 07:22 AM

I try to do as much as I can, myself.
Otherwise, I make it a point not to know.

tommcbride · 12-20-2009, 07:53 AM

Uncle Ernie is a Wise man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Ernie

I try to do as much as I can, myself.
Otherwise, I make it a point not to know.

squish · 12-20-2009, 08:03 AM

I couldn't afford to be old school if I paid to have my bikes fixed.

So far on the GS I've been able to do everything but rebuild the driveshaft and transmission.

I've bought and fixed motorcycles for what I paid to have just those two parts fixed.

dlrides · 12-20-2009, 08:28 AM

My bench rate is $0, and I don't want to know how much I spend.

305racer · 12-20-2009, 08:54 AM

I have a pretty extensive network of buddies here in the US and Europe that are into vintage/classic bikes as well so we try to keep as much in the "family" as possible. 3 of us live in a 1/2 mile radius of each other and have diverse shops/garage(1 arch. blacksmith,1 carpenter/ appentice horologist & myself, mech/tech) so we are always calling and bouncing tools,hands and parts back and forth in addition to racing vintage enduro/CC together. There are some things mostly specific engine machining that none of us are set up for so that gets sent to a local machine shop that has a machinist who is into moto's as well so he cuts us some break.

justJeff · 12-20-2009, 09:11 AM

I haven't paid anyone to work on the airhead yet, but I'd hate to know the total I've sent to Hucky's.

When living in Alaska I was curious as to what my hunting/fishing activities cost. I added up the cost of maintaining my airplane, jet sled, 4x4 quad, reloading supplies, etc. I then figured out how many pounds of meat I took home. The price per pound made me whince. Then I thought about all of the enjoyment, time in the wilderness, shared experiences with friends, etc. In that context it became priceless.

I think owning one of these bikes is similar. If riding one and tinkering with it make you happy and creates something positive in your life, it's worth it. You probably don't want to really know the financial side of it, and hopefully in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter.

Hog Rider · 12-20-2009, 02:01 PM

According to my wife,

WAY TO MUCH

But riding an old bike is priceless.
I am very lucky that I can do all my own work except paint, that helps alot with the cost of running 4 bikes.

walkingbear · 12-20-2009, 04:27 PM

What I use my old school ..is to come home and
work on it . It might be right .. may have to do it a couple
of times.

What I can't do ..it goes to the shop.

SHOP COST ($70 PER HOUR) AND PART (EXPENSIVE) = BEING STRESS FREE

PRICELESS

anonny · 12-20-2009, 10:00 PM

I'm currently doing a build and have to farm out the machining and welding other than that my own bench cost is $0... otherwise I doubt I'd bother.

scooterjunkie · 12-20-2009, 10:03 PM

Went to one dealer in Las Cruces a while back (not mentioning names) but I seen to remember two rates: $89 per hour, then a jump to $125 per hour for bikes ten years old and older! YIKES!

nanno · 12-21-2009, 01:19 AM

I don't pay anyone to fix my bikes, if I can't do it, I am not worth to ride such machinery. And then there are two ways: learn how to do it or find another solution. Taking it to a different person is not an option.

May sound a bit fatalistic, but I won't pay money for something, that I should be able to do myself.

Cheers,
Greg

gronk · 12-21-2009, 03:25 AM

I repair my bikes and have made most of the specialized tools myself,but I'm sure that while out touring problems have been known too happen.I was just curious about bench rates it seems that most feel as I do OLDS COOL= THERAPY. I guess nothing feels like the first time you spark your baby up and it RUNS and runs well after spending time money and using your own hands to do the work.

Bloodweiser · 12-21-2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkingbear

SHOP COST ($70 PER HOUR) AND PART (EXPENSIVE) = BEING STRESS FREE

PRICELESS

It's been years since I've been to a shop - even still, I'd say I was more stressed out when I needed to use one. Never know when you're getting it back, never know who did the work, and never want to face the bill. Makes me want to

Machining/welding is the only thing out of my grasp at this point. I plan on picking it up sooner or later

norton73 · 12-21-2009, 07:37 AM

Last time I took anything to a shop was to get a tire mounted and balanced. They scratched the rim and replaced the valve stem (K75S tubeless) and it was flat the next day.

Next time I was there to pick up a tire they asked if they could mount it for me. I told them I could fuck it up myself for less money.

12-20-2009, 05:22 AM	#1
gronk ^OP HIGH ANGLE RIGGER Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Very High Above Ground!North of The 49th parallel Oddometer: 338	What does your old scool addiction cost? Just wondering what the bench rates are around the world.If I go to the dealer $85.00CDN/hour small shops between $40.-$80.I usually do all my own work... but there are days!!

12-20-2009, 07:22 AM	#2
Uncle Ernie Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Asheville NC Oddometer: 3,978	I try to do as much as I can, myself. Otherwise, I make it a point not to know. __________________ LOOK OUT IT'S COMING THIS WAY!

12-20-2009, 08:03 AM	#4
squish Out of the office. Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Where the Ghetto meets the sea. Oddometer: 4,948	I couldn't afford to be old school if I paid to have my bikes fixed. So far on the GS I've been able to do everything but rebuild the driveshaft and transmission. I've bought and fixed motorcycles for what I paid to have just those two parts fixed. __________________ *On vacation for a spell*

12-20-2009, 08:28 AM	#5
dlrides 1:1.618 Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Newton NC Oddometer: 4,794	My bench rate is $0, and I don't want to know how much I spend. __________________ I must work, millions of losers are depending my taxes for a check.

12-20-2009, 08:54 AM	#6
305racer Fossil Rocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2007 Location: ST. AUGUSTINE ,FLORIDUH Oddometer: 466	I have a pretty extensive network of buddies here in the US and Europe that are into vintage/classic bikes as well so we try to keep as much in the "family" as possible. 3 of us live in a 1/2 mile radius of each other and have diverse shops/garage(1 arch. blacksmith,1 carpenter/ appentice horologist & myself, mech/tech) so we are always calling and bouncing tools,hands and parts back and forth in addition to racing vintage enduro/CC together. There are some things mostly specific engine machining that none of us are set up for so that gets sent to a local machine shop that has a machinist who is into moto's as well so he cuts us some break. __________________ georGe "The world does not need another restored bike."

12-20-2009, 09:11 AM	#7
justJeff Banned Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Oddometer: 2,667	I haven't paid anyone to work on the airhead yet, but I'd hate to know the total I've sent to Hucky's. When living in Alaska I was curious as to what my hunting/fishing activities cost. I added up the cost of maintaining my airplane, jet sled, 4x4 quad, reloading supplies, etc. I then figured out how many pounds of meat I took home. The price per pound made me whince. Then I thought about all of the enjoyment, time in the wilderness, shared experiences with friends, etc. In that context it became priceless. I think owning one of these bikes is similar. If riding one and tinkering with it make you happy and creates something positive in your life, it's worth it. You probably don't want to really know the financial side of it, and hopefully in the grand scheme of things it doesn't really matter.

12-20-2009, 02:01 PM	#8
Hog Rider The Professor Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Fenner Windfarm N.Y. Oddometer: 1,180	According to my wife, WAY TO MUCH But riding an old bike is priceless. I am very lucky that I can do all my own work except paint, that helps alot with the cost of running 4 bikes. __________________ Hog Rider IBA # 31325 AMA# 739943 Cobb Etc.. http://carlstwowheeledadventures.blogspot.com 2006 Buell Ulysses, Current Rally Mount 1984 HD Electra Glide Classic 1977 BMW R 100/7 Cafe' 1982 Honda CBX Super Sport, Work in progress

12-20-2009, 04:27 PM	#9
walkingbear Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Scottsdale AZ.. Oddometer: 2,855	shop cost ... my stress level What I use my old school ..is to come home and work on it . It might be right .. may have to do it a couple of times. What I can't do ..it goes to the shop. SHOP COST ($70 PER HOUR) AND PART (EXPENSIVE) = BEING STRESS FREE PRICELESS __________________ BMWMOA 82741 75 R90S ,83 R100RT (Baron) , 88 R100GS ,94 R1100RS (Aragorn) 2k 1150GS w/hack,05 K1200S (Gandalf)

12-20-2009, 10:00 PM	#10
anonny What could go wrong? Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Beautiful Revelstoke BC Oddometer: 4,957	I'm currently doing a build and have to farm out the machining and welding other than that my own bench cost is $0... otherwise I doubt I'd bother. __________________ Kawasaki H1 build thread 71- 450 Honda CL re & re Just another pathetic sheep following the herd

12-20-2009, 10:03 PM	#11
scooterjunkie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alaska Oddometer: 163	West Texas/New Mexico Went to one dealer in Las Cruces a while back (not mentioning names) but I seen to remember two rates: $89 per hour, then a jump to $125 per hour for bikes ten years old and older! YIKES! __________________ 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 2008 Victory Vision 2000 Triumph Tiger 1966 Honda CL77

12-21-2009, 01:19 AM	#12
nanno Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Linz, Austria Oddometer: 260	I don't pay anyone to fix my bikes, if I can't do it, I am not worth to ride such machinery. And then there are two ways: learn how to do it or find another solution. Taking it to a different person is not an option. May sound a bit fatalistic, but I won't pay money for something, that I should be able to do myself. Cheers, Greg

12-21-2009, 03:25 AM	#13
gronk ^OP HIGH ANGLE RIGGER Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Very High Above Ground!North of The 49th parallel Oddometer: 338	I repair my bikes and have made most of the specialized tools myself,but I'm sure that while out touring problems have been known too happen.I was just curious about bench rates it seems that most feel as I do OLDS COOL= THERAPY. I guess nothing feels like the first time you spark your baby up and it RUNS and runs well after spending time money and using your own hands to do the work.

12-21-2009, 07:37 AM	#15
norton73 drinkin' Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Beautiful Downtown Springville, Alabama Oddometer: 8,075	Last time I took anything to a shop was to get a tire mounted and balanced. They scratched the rim and replaced the valve stem (K75S tubeless) and it was flat the next day. Next time I was there to pick up a tire they asked if they could mount it for me. I told them I could fuck it up myself for less money. __________________ Loose nut holding the handlebars He’s one of those who knows that life is just a leap of faith. Spread your arms and hold your breath, always trust your cape. Guy Clark "The Cape"

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