The going rate??

**brianemone** · 27th April 2006, 07:44

I took my bike to the shop to get it all tuned up etc, and i was quite surprised at the hourly rate (even though i shouldnt have been)

Anyone have any recommendations of good shops for maintanence and repair work in the waikato?? (hamilton/huntly)

**justsomeguy** · 27th April 2006, 08:00

What was the rate?

In gridlock-land it can vary for $60+ to $75+ per hour labour alone.

**Motu** · 27th April 2006, 08:17

Iranian and Pakistani mechanics seem to have the cheapest rates,see if you can find some who will work on your bike.

**Quasievil** · 27th April 2006, 08:22

Ask Shaun Harris for a price, known as Shaun on KB he works on my bike and is great!! will probably pick it up and drop off as well to

**Jantar** · 27th April 2006, 09:33

As a rule of thumb the charge out rate should be 3 times the mechanics hourly pay.

If you are looking for a cheap charge out rate, just consider the quality of the mechanic if he is prepared to work for 1/3 of what you want to pay.

**Ixion** · 27th April 2006, 09:57

The labourer is worthy of his hire. Under $50/hr, you'll be ripped off somehow to make up the difference between chargeout and what is needed for financial viability (In Auckland - prolly bit less elsewhere). Over $100/hr, ought to be some sort of specialist.

Too dear? Do it yourself.

I actually costed out oil change and minor maintainance on the cars - cheaper to get it done than do it m'self. Even without factoring in anything for cost of my time. The professionals get oil and parts so much cheaper, and do it so much more quickly. Bikes is a bit different, car lubes is almost an assembly line operation at the specialist places. Just wait until someone's running a special deal. and ignore them when they tell you all the other stuff you need to have done (at full price).

Mrs Ixion had the local Midas do an oil change on her Sunny. She was happy with the price ($35 I think). Until they told her about the $500 it was going to cost her for a new clutch. I re-adjusted the clutch cable. Sorted. Funny that, didn't slip before. Or after.

**brianemone** · 27th April 2006, 09:57

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Ask Shaun Harris for a price, known as Shaun on KB he works on my bike and is great!! will probably pick it up and drop off as well to

cool, cheers for that.

the hourly rate was 56, i was expecting about 30$ but i havent had any mechanical work done on a bike for about 8 years

**"D" FZ1** · 27th April 2006, 10:03

A new shop is due to open in Morrinsville on 1st of May. The owner has over 20 yrs experience and is a top motorcycle mechanic. His hourly rate i believe is only going to be $45.00 including GST. His name is Nick and you can reach him on 021 545996.

**Lias** · 27th April 2006, 15:45

I need to find somewhere cheaper than Road & Sport, cos they charge like a wounded bull.

That being said they mostly do a good job (only gripe ever had one gripe about their service),and I've brought 2 bikes off them and had 2 others serviced there.

I'm just hoping there's somewhere that offers good service and a better price out there :-)

**Qkkid** · 27th April 2006, 15:50

shes not cheap to service bikes

**Smorg** · 27th April 2006, 16:33

I charge $250 for the hour, $230 for half

**kickingzebra** · 27th April 2006, 16:36

Offer sexual favours in return for discount...LOL
Its normally a slightly overworked (old) lady doing the paperwork, so you might be lucky... If it's a guy, give it a go anyway... then subcontract a 10 dollar tinny hooker to do the job

, might save yourself a hundy