How can I find Harley certified mechanics in my area other than the Harley dealership? I don't want to pay?

Question

the dealership prices for basic maintenance, oil changes, etc.

Answer 1

Well when I was in need of a H-D mechanic first I looked in the yellow pages and found two shops that had H-D certified mech's other than the dealerships in my area one even had a free pick up service, they done me right and and the price was right so now I use them and ride right past the dealer

Answer 2

That other guy is right. You can do it yourself. Go to your harley dealer and get a service manul for you model of Harley. It may cost $60 or so, but it is well worth having. It does not take a lot of tools to do oil changes, primary chaincase lube and transmission lube changes on your bike. You will learn more about your bike and you will know it was done and done right. It's also a bonding thing and good to do on those rainy days, and during the winter months when you cant ride. It keeps you in the motorcycle mode of thinking. You'll be unsure at first but after one or two times if doing it yourself you will be as good at it as any certified mechanic.

Answer 3

What?, your B.F. can't do an oil change for you?

You could try calling around to some of the independent shops to see if a H.D. mechanic has taken a job there.

Sometimes they get canned or move away from the dealership and end up at " A hole in the wall " shop.

Answer 4

Obvious options are google, or the local phone book. Join a local bike club and they will let you know who they trust.

Now, HDs are easy to work on. Buy a maintenance manual, a few tools and your on your way. 2 oil changes will pay for the tools and the book.

Answer 5

Go to the independent shops in your area. Talk to the people, watch them work (if you can). Harley certified is nice, but definitely not necessary. The Yellow Pages will give you names and addresses. Don't call, go. Only you can tell who you trust with your stuff. BTW, the local HD dealer gets a little less than the local Honda/Kawasaki dealer. And my independent guy is only 10 bucks less. But, we talk. And we turn the wrenches together. You will not find that at any dealer.

Answer 6

Any Yamaha - Honda or any moto service center can do a oil change - and regular maintenance.

EVEN ON A HARLEY

I have a 2006 Busa 1300 Limited Edition , and I prefer to have a guy that I know do all my work, he has been building bikes for the last 14 years and he knows what he is doing - never been to school for it, and I believe he dropped out of High school, but I'll tell ya what - he makes a hell of a living tuning bikes, and building choppers and street bikes.

Answer 7

guarrailjim I dont know what dealer you go to but customers are not typically allowed into the service area. besides just because somebody says they will do work on the side does not mean they are worth a crap. I would rather know somebody for a while before I trust them with my machine outside a dealer. its a big risk and you see it in small claims court.

Answer 8

Why certified ? There are a lot of good wrenches out there that know all the bikes. Ask some other riders where they get work done.

Answer 9

Next time you bring your bike in for inspection, stay with your bike and accompany it to the service area.
Don't shout it out, but in a nice calm voice, ask the technician "Does anyone do side jobs?" (do work on the side).
Service managers and owners frown on their mechanics stealing work from their business.

Answer 10

buy a manual and do it yourself...its too easy. you will hateyourself for not doing this sooner when you see how easy it really is