what is fair cost of labor on Harley Davidson motorcycle?

Answer 1

Just like anything else - it's the time it takes, the material it uses, and the skill involved in the process.

You might find a good mechanic for $50, but you'll have a greater likelihood to find one for around $80 an hour these days.

The cost of actually doing any kind of 'dirty' jobs (requiring solvent and cleaners) here in the US has really skyrocketed in the past few years.

$50 used to be the average, now it's much closer to $85.

Also depends on what you're wanting done. An older cheaper bike would make sense to take to a local jack of all trades. An expensive new Harley....I'd be more likely to take it back to the dealership. Can't guarantee the best mechanic possible, but if there's problems, you've got the whole Harley brand to fall back on to make it right.

For aftermarket performance mods, dealers sometimes aren't the best option. If you can possibly have the aftermarket manufacturer do the installation, you'll usually get the best results.

Answer 2

confident HD DID in fact MAKE A 125cc 2 Stroke! Google it, do your homework, get your information until now answering a question! Idiots! The layout for the only cylinder engine became into taken from Germany after WWII. We have been given it, Russia have been given it, and so did the Brits. BSA lugheads! besides, I take place to be attentive to the place there's a 1951 HARLEY DAVIDSON 125cc is for sell that RUNS!!!!! besides the undeniable fact that, does desire a battery. BTW they made the 125cc 3hp engine for over a decade! They as in HARLEY DAVIDSON!

Answer 3

I have a guy that did my rear tire for 140 bucks total...then I took it to a different shop and it was 204 bucks...I can't imagine how much the HD shop would charge me.

I will be getting my tires from the first place from now on...it took him over an hour to do because of my pipes were in the way and the axel was galded due to too much rain riding. I try to do all other work (5000 mile check lists) myself....but if I have a problem I can't fix myself I will take it to the shop.

Answer 4

My dealer charges $62/hr. However, I once took my FLSTC to an independent to have gaskets replaced. The guy just took silicone to the gaskets and replaced them. Needless to say the bike began leaking oil about two rides later. So I wasted about $160 trying to save $40. I guess it all comes down to really knowing who's working on your bike. Personally I won't let anyone other than the dealer touch mine.

Answer 5

"Fair" and "Cost of Labor" shouldn't be used in the same sentence for anything having to do with motorcycles. It doesn't matter what brand you ride, the dealers all screw you on it. Learn to wrench for yourself, you'll save a ton.

Answer 6

There was a man in my town who could work on anything from Vespa to Harley ( I've seen him do it). His labor rate was $50 hr. and he did better work than the dealership. He moved, dammit.

Answer 7

60-75 per hr for independents and 80 + for dealers . This varies from area to area. I'm in So. Cal. so I would guess these are on the higher side.

Answer 8

Dealer gets $75.00/hr. in NH. I've checked 3, all get the same.
The local (not a dealer) shop has only bought parts for me. He hasn't turned a wrench yet. So far, I've only changed parts, no repairs needed yet. I'll find out when I find I need help.

Answer 9

Depending where you take it to. Dealership rates are around $85 per hour, shops are not much cheaper. Also depending where and how many motorcycle shops there are.

Answer 10

Depends on your location but $50 an hour is fair.