mechanics/mentors

[deano]

having recently benefitted from Firestorm Mike's mechanical nous I thought it may be an idea for other skilled members with spare time and willing hands to make themselves known
local bikeshops here are charging around £45 per hour to those of us (newbies who ain't learned about their bikes yet or sheer incompetents like meself) who can't manage even basic servicing/repairs.
so, for those who (genuinely!!!) have the skills/tools/time why not offer yer services in return for additional income.
obviously bikes under warranty would still require a shop service but the majority of members would save a fair few quid and also benefit from the knowlege (& peace of mind) gained watching the job being done.

not consulted spree on this topic so it'd have to be approved by him, plus various caveats regarding what should and shouldn't be done on yer bike by a fellow forum member with no warranty - wouldn't want peeps falling out should things go awry

[druidsam]

the guy i used to use ,was really fair in pricing work, but the unit he was renting got too expensive and he had to work from home for a while, then the lease run out on the place he was staying and the owner wanted to sell it ,but charlie couldnt afford to buy, so he had to move again and i have now lost touch with him.. so any help i can get from here or anywhere else, that will assist in keeping my bike roadworthy is greatly appreciated



..................................Sam

[davethemonkey]

im a badged up aircraft maintenance mechanic with 10 years of experience but the thought of messing with my baby is nervewracking to say the least lol ill deffo be asking for somebody to watch over me the first few times!

[Bill CBF1000]

Ive a garage (bout enuff room for a bike if I put mine on the drive), vast majority of tools and a reasonable know-how for doing most basic work (not a full engine and gearbox or fork strip down ) and would be willing to lend a hand or ear to anyone, time and work permitting

[Spree]

I think its a great idea Deano but I dont want to tie the forum into any future legal implications so have a thinks as to how we can use the idea. As long as any agreement is a private one between 2 parties then it should work fine.

[indie]

yeah good idea

[ruthb]

I think this is a brilliant idea. I'm new to biking and got into through my now ex. He used to do all the minor tinkering required and I was only thinking this weekend that I will have to pay for someone to do the most basis tasks and am ripe for being ripped off

[Spree]

Ruth, you are just down the road from me so if you need any help just ask

[ruthb]

Thanks spree

[indie]

i know im a long way from most people, but if i can help i will, for free to