Hell ive caused a war on here 😂
I do appreciate all the input, the very few upsides and the downsides. Im a firm believer in you have to look at anything in life from both sides of the fence, in this case it did open my eyes more. Ill just work on my own stuff got a lot to do this winter. 🏍

 

OP,
If someone offered mobil bike service i would be all in! My local Ford dealer now offers mobil service and its fantastic, with a 50% off coupon its 1/2 less than talking that car in, the tech backs his truck into my drive, has bulk fluid hoses like the dealer, will change my fluids, rotate tires, change wiper blades, air filters and can actually perform some "work" as in "some" recall work but I love it as I can watch the tech close and make sure the oil is not over filled or the wrong oil installed. I tipped the guy once $20 and I get perfect Ford service every time!

If I could get a mobil oil and filter ( and that required every 2 year ABS brake flush) done via a mobil mechanic that was 100% professional, I would pay and schedule a year out if needed. ANYTHING to keep me from having to visit a dealer for regular service . The dealer experience is why I do my own service but like my Ford, IF I could watch a pro do the work in my driveway and me watch and know he is doing it correct the older I get the more I don't want to do it myself.

Consider mobil motorcycle service OP, you got a truck or van and a website, FaceBook etc ? just a thought OP and would get you out of the house and offer a much needed service...,
Also being mobil it would be all appointment based and scheduled so you could do it as full time or as part time as you want. If one does it at a home or business people expect you to be open at least M-F 9-5 You could also hire a tech to drive your truck and start making money on your day off. Good luck!

 

No worries, just wouldn't want someone with a "no risk, no reward" philosophy touching my sh*t. Give it a go, start small, see if it's for you.

 

You could always have your "friends" or "clients" sign a "friendly" release, basically stating you are not held liable for "anything" relating to their bike, knowing you are not a licensed "professional" (if you catch my drift) no signing, nor workee

 

I used to offer to do some work from 2000-2005. Harley shops were backed up 3-4 weeks for standard oil changes then. I charged half of what the HD shop was charging. I also did the emergency belt change occasionally. People grumbled that "a 'true' brother would do it for free". I replied "a true brother" would not drop off a bike for me to work on taking up my riding time.

I hate to say it, but the folks who have the older 10+ year old bikes usually do their own work. And if they did not do their own work, would not want to pay even half the going shop rates. If you have not worked on 10+ year old bikes, that has been sold 2-3 times, you do not not know the issues that can occur. That simple oil change? Well the current owner has not changed the oil for 8000 miles, and the drain plug is held in with JB Weld. And all that person knows is that you touched it last, so you broke it, and you must repair it at no additional cost. Now a 30-60 minute simple job becomes a 3 hour job. And now you have someone, usually in your social circle, that will tell everyone else that you broke their bike and refused to "fix it properly".

 

When I was working I really appreciated new tire and windshield service for my truck, cause I worked too many hours back then and didn't even have time for a bike.

Now retired, I still like that service today at home. More food for contemplation.

 

For a donation. To your favorite charity.

 

Charity begins at home

 

There's a reason a lot of independent shops go out of business.