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Hydraulic motorcycle stands
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Hydraulic motorcycle stands April 24, 2004 09:59PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 166 |
<HTML> Does anybody else us motorcycle stands for detailing bikes?
Had to do 4 custom bikes today for a client and used my new stand. These things are a great asset for detailing bikes as you can move the wheels,clean the underside ,etc i have had a boom in doing bikes since harleys 100th anniversary last year. I use a commercial vapor steam machine to clean the bikes and it is a real money maker! worth the 2 grand i payed for it 3 years ago.</HTML>
Had to do 4 custom bikes today for a client and used my new stand. These things are a great asset for detailing bikes as you can move the wheels,clean the underside ,etc i have had a boom in doing bikes since harleys 100th anniversary last year. I use a commercial vapor steam machine to clean the bikes and it is a real money maker! worth the 2 grand i payed for it 3 years ago.</HTML>
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Re: Hydraulic motorcycle stands April 25, 2004 04:31PM |
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Re: Hydraulic motorcycle stands April 25, 2004 06:56PM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 32 |
<HTML>frank...my price for bikes is the same $200 mininmum,mostly $ 250.me and one worker takes 3 hours.no part goes untouched,seat and side panels get removed,saddle bags too,if they have them.one tip for anyone detailing bikes,put a screw in the trans vent tube (harleys only),preveting any water to mix with trans fluid.also cover the air cleaner with plastic when washing....thx drew</HTML>
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Re: Hydraulic motorcycle stands April 26, 2004 01:05AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 166 |
<HTML>I have done quite a few and never take more than 2 to 3 hours
My rate varies on how much biz they do with me, loaction etc.
40 to 50 an hour now .all referall work ,no cheapos.... you get what you pay for.
Nothing overlooked, the steamer is the key...., dissolves bugs on windsheilds with out scratching the surface cleans where you can,t by hand etc. Cuts time in half....superior results
With the stand you can get the underneath much easier, the wheels spin freely, no moving the bike back and forth waisting time.
I also do a lot of maintenance bikes every 2 weeks for yuppies with multiple vehicles as well .The rich like their toys... and will pay.</HTML>
My rate varies on how much biz they do with me, loaction etc.
40 to 50 an hour now .all referall work ,no cheapos.... you get what you pay for.
Nothing overlooked, the steamer is the key...., dissolves bugs on windsheilds with out scratching the surface cleans where you can,t by hand etc. Cuts time in half....superior results
With the stand you can get the underneath much easier, the wheels spin freely, no moving the bike back and forth waisting time.
I also do a lot of maintenance bikes every 2 weeks for yuppies with multiple vehicles as well .The rich like their toys... and will pay.</HTML>
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Re: Hydraulic motorcycle stands April 26, 2004 02:56AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 866 |
<HTML>Here is what I use - It is from sams club. It cost $79.00
As far as detailing bikes, I charge by the work. I did this one for $140.
<img src=http://www.superiorshine.com/DETAILING%20132small.jpg></HTML>
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As far as detailing bikes, I charge by the work. I did this one for $140.
<img src=http://www.superiorshine.com/DETAILING%20132small.jpg></HTML>
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Plays in the rain --- www.SuperiorShineDetailing.com
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Re: Hydraulic motorcycle stands April 26, 2004 03:10AM |
Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 1,838 |
<HTML>I quoted a price of $140 also but have to wait until the guy gets back from keeping the Taliban in line at Guantanamo Bay. He's in the Guard and got called to corrections there. He thought the price was reasonable as well as I. Looks like I should get that jack. We have a Sam's up here too.</HTML>
Take care,
Brian
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Take care,
Brian
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