DIY workshop

[Dorzok]

just read this http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/02/11/privateers-garage-diy-motorcycle-workspace/ but websence has the link to the shop block so i couldn't get a copy of the url. anyway, GREAT idea. which one of yous is going to open one a couple of hours north?????

[rcacs]

Interesting concept.

Say, I wonder if that Bad Dog 215 bolts into the Wee frame?

hmmm :cool:

Cheers!

[Bisbonian]

I've always thought that something like this could be a money-maker but like one of the responders on the site I imagined that insurance would be a little out of my range.

[boomhwr]

This used to be big at military bases. Warehouse with wash bays, pits, hoists and air. Since all of my friends have gotten out I don't if they are around. Would like to see one near home but there must be a lot of disclaimers and waivers to sign.

[turboderek]

Cool idea but cost to much. $20 an hour is half the cost of a small motorcycle shop rate. For some jobs like oil changes, sprocket/chain and tire install a shop would be cheaper. A better idea is a group of friend splitting the cost of a garage and leaving their tools there. A work friends triumph club share a small shop. Between the 6 guy it's a hair over $100 a month to the garage running.

[Dorzok]

Cool idea but cost to much. $20 an hour is half the cost of a small motorcycle shop rate. For some jobs like oil changes, sprocket/chain and tire install a shop would be cheaper. A better idea is a group of friend splitting the cost of a garage and leaving their tools there. A work friends triumph club share a small shop. Between the 6 guy it's a hair over $100 a month to the garage running.

i personally would never get $1200 anual value in that idea. around here the cheapest hourly shop rate is $60. plus with your own shop you're responsible for the hassle of disposal. i don't think a chepaer rate for small things as you mentioned is even a factor for the guys that would take advantage of this. you can be an average joe young guy who hasn't had 20 bike and 20 years to accumulate the many specialized tools to do much of the work. Hey I bet they even have a 19mm hex key for the Vee's front axle.

[xen]

I was thinking about this the other day. If I had the garage already and wanted to retire from work, this would be a fun way to keep the building warm and the taxes paid without having to provide the mechanic and manage workers. Just hire one kid to clean the place, enforce some rules and rent to friends.

If I had an old empty tin building I would consider setting up a 'bring your own stuff shop'.