Comments on: how much does a harley davidson motorcycle mechanic make?

By: Lanay A

Lanay A — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:25:53 +0000

Well right now in Texas you’ll start out making about $14-16/hour and they are in high demand here. Shops are looking for them right and left.

By: xtowgrunt

xtowgrunt — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:25:53 +0000

Nowhere near what the dealer makes off the mechanic. A certified mechanic will start around $12 to $15. The real money is in making a name for yourself and starting your own shop doing customization and modifications.

By: yazukka

yazukka — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:25:53 +0000

Depends on location. I live in Phoenix and all motorcycle mechanics make crap. Starting is around $8.60 an hour which is ridiciulous.
I have an HD tech friend in New York who made $16.50 on hour to start 3 years ago.
I have another HD friend who works in Portland, OR and made around $14 HR to start a few years ago.
Colorado is also junk for any motorcycle tech jobs, average wage is under $10 an hour to start.
California is okay, around $13 an hour to start, but you have to factor in the cost of living.
So in all, it depends on location.
But some HD Master Techs with all their PhD’s done can make over $40 an hour.

By: chopperchopster

chopperchopster — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:25:53 +0000

depends on where you live, here in phoenix they dont make much cause M.M.I. is right here and techs are graduating constantly.