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[Ride n Shine]

No junk, only the good chit. Somebody that knows their chit. I don't for much eh?

[murphy]

There are a couple of shops that we travel far to, and the reason is that they throw a great shop party. Not every day, but at Christmas, St. Patty's day etc they offer food and drink, some draws and 10% on all their items.

We make the trip just for the party and usually end up dropping a G note on crap we really didn't need!!!

[Twolanerider]

I suppose that babes in bikinis with maybe just a smudge of grease on their face who really know their stuff is a but much to ask for?

[Twolanerider]

I suppose that babes in bikinis with maybe just a smudge of grease on their face who really know their stuff is a but much to ask for?

In that case, just folks that don't make it up as they go.  Experience isn't cheap.  But try to hire anyway.  Good road songs not too loud in the background all the time.  And maybe a garden hose (with a good auto shut off nozzle) outside for bike wash access (sell them the supplies but supply the towels?).

[sadunbar]

I like that idea!! My major problem is I don't have a table lift, good assortment of tools along with old age, arthritis, and artificial joints makes it difficult to do some of the things that I probably could do on my bike myself. With the option of renting a table lift, accessibility to good tools, and someone there to give guidance when I got in a bind I might just be able to be a decent  (ok, maybe not as dangerous) mechanic.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

OKAY, lets think our way thru this...  You don't need a table lift to install chrome tour pak hinges.  You have the tools required to install chrome tour pak hinges.  There is no undo stress on your artificial joints to install chrome tour pak hinges.  You demonstrate all the indications of being a fairly bright guy - bright enough to install chrome tour pak hinges, so lack of guidance isn't the problem.  So the problem is?  Lacking a couple items in your orange thong perhaps??      (just kidding - come on - it's a joke)

[Fired00d]

OKAY, lets think our way thru this...  You don't need a table lift to install chrome tour pak hinges.  You have the tools required to install chrome tour pak hinges.  There is no undo stress on your artificial joints to install chrome tour pak hinges.  You demonstrate all the indications of being a fairly bright guy - bright enough to install chrome tour pak hinges, so lack of guidance isn't the problem.  So the problem is?  Lacking a couple items in your orange thong perhaps??      (just kidding - come on - it's a joke)

Step by step instructions (with pictures) or seeing it done before. Everytime I venture into the "unknown" it ends up costing me to fix my F'ups.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[BIGDOG]

I am reading all the responses and I can not thank all of you enough. Please keep writing.
 RedFXR2 what a hit of smelling salts your post was. I appreciate it . I am rethinking a lot of my ideas and I thank you. I live, eat and sleep motorcycles and  my passion clouds my thinking. I am slowing the start up process a little to gather all your thoughts and for a new plan.
Twolane the wife won't allow hot babes so will eather have to get rid of wife or have average girls.
Pressed for time so I be back later today. Thanks again
BIGDOG

[Twolanerider]

Step by step instructions (with pictures) or seeing it done before.

oh chithead?   http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=22258.msg360258#msg360258



We did Scot's hinges while he was here a couple weeks ago. Maybe 45 minutes for the hinge task.  But have done a few of them know.

You really want me to bring some tools and we do this at MV?  One little box in the trailer for:

Drill motor
Dremel
hammer
small screw driver
allen tools
sharp knife
weather strip adhesive
torx bits
and a vise

Really, those are all the tools we need to do your hinges.

[Twolanerider]

I am reading all the responses and I can not thank all of you enough. Please keep writing.
 RedFXR2 what a hit of smelling salts your post was. I appreciate it . I am rethinking a lot of my ideas and I thank you. I live, eat and sleep motorcycles and I my passion clouds my thinking. I am slowing the start up process a little to gather all your thoughts and for a new plan.
Twolane the wife won't allow hot babes so will eather have to get rid of wife or have average girls.
Pressed for time so I be back later today. Thanks again
BIGDOG

BD, an "average" girl who knows bikes is never average.  So you're good to go .

[sadunbar]

Step by step instructions (with pictures) or seeing it done before. Everytime I venture into the "unknown" it ends up costing me to fix my F'ups.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Now, come on d00d...would have the Wright brothers been the first to fly a plane if they waited for instructions?  Would Neil Armstrong have walked on the moon if NASA waited for instructions?  Would Howie ever have evolved from Dino oil to Synthetic oil if he waited for instructions?      

[Fired00d]

oh chithead?   http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=22258.msg360258#msg360258



We did Scot's hinges while he was here a couple weeks ago. Maybe 45 minutes for the hinge task.  But have done a few of them know.

You really want me to bring some tools and we do this at MV?  One little box in the trailer for:

Drill motor
Dremel
hammer
small screw driver
allen tools
sharp knife
weather strip adhesive
torx bits
and a vise

Really, those are all the tools we need to do your hinges.

Power tools around painted parts scare the heck out me. A man must know and respect his limits.... I can f'up bad enough with just a screwdriver and a wrench. I'd bet if you scroll thru any of the threads about these hinges and when it was stated the procedure needed to install you'll notice I quickly admitted that this was beyond my mechanical abilities.

Therefore I'll readilly admit that I'm a Chickenchit (along w/Chithead).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Now, come on d00d...would have the Wright brothers been the first to fly a plane if they waited for instructions?  Would Neil Armstrong have walked on the moon if NASA waited for instructions?  Would Howie ever have evolved from Dino oil to Synthetic oil if he waited for instructions?      

Heh, well at least I'm not one of the people to this day that still will not ride in a plane. When it comes to the saying "bull in the china shop" I'm the bull. I'll break/screw up anything.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Gecko]

For me having people that know the products they sell is a big issue.  I shouldn't have to do their research for them.  I find that a LOT at HD dealers. - they don't know if something will work on the new bikes, if you have to move something, or if it will fit with another of their pieces already there.  All you get is, "I dunno, it says it's for Road Kings".  Know whether you have to install a load balancer with these lights, or a backrest fits the stock detachable mounts. 

[Gone Fishin']

For the past 30 years I have wanted to start a bike accessory shop and have decided that I ain't getting any younger so I'm pulling the trigger. I want to have a shop that is a place where Harley and Gold Wing riders can go , feel appreciated , enjoy there time at the shop and maybe make I can make a buck while offering good value to the riders that grace our place.

Sounds like a great bar to me ...
 

[BIGDOG]

Just wanted to up date you all on the new shop. We start remodeling on the first of October. We are set up with Kuryakyn , Panoptix or 7eye , Big Bike Parts , are working on finalizing Drag Specialties and Custom Chrome. We are working with Bushtec Trailers , Escapade Trailer , Uni-go-trailer and Wags Trailer. We have hired a tech. to install And are looking at other services we can supply.
We have not hired any really hot babes because the wife is a little touchy about it and thinks they should have some sort of markitable skill besides a great bod. [go figure] we will  Also have Scala and Chatterbox for communication.I would like to know what Oil lines would be good. I was thinking Mobil1 for v-twins and Castrol what do you think ? I know I have heard something about a product called Red Line but I don't know anything about it.
I will let you know as things advance, any help is much appreciated. If you are in need of anything I will do my very best for you. Thanks BIGDOG