Over the years motorcycle shop rates have been inching up, $80 per hour and up are very common. Everyone has the ability to learn so why not you!
Buying that new or used motorcycle is always fun but as you put on those miles it also needs proper maintenance. People mention paying $1oo or more to get a basic oil change. Dealers need to make money so they can provide us with their services, but it never hurts to learn the basics if you want to save.
Where do we start?
Start by purchasing a factory repair manual, then find a Mentor that is willing to show you the basics of maintaining your motorcycle. Most people with years of experience will guide you in the right direction plus we always enjoy sharing our knowledge.
Doing the simple fluid changes and minor adjustments can save you a pile of cash without jeopardizing the integrity of your motorcycle. Save all your receipts and don't forget to document the mileage. Learning the basics will allow you to be more safety conscious adding more satisfaction to your experience!
These steps will bring you years of enjoyable riding along with new friendships.
Ride safe,
Scott
www.fdipays.com
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Cash For Clunker!
Cash for Clunkers good or bad?
I'll admit owning a new vehicle is exciting, it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling and even turns the neighbors heads when you come rolling into the driveway.
But will it be worth it?
To some owning a new car is a sound decision, to others it can turn into a nightmare. The response to this program has been swift to say the least, but who will the winners really be?
So far the winners are the car manufactures & dealers for moving their inventory, the scrap iron industry for crushing your trade in and the banks for making money in finance charges!
Will you win?
My concerns are for the people that participated, will this new car become a blessing or a burden. Due to the unsettled economic times the last thing we need is a "mortgage mess" scenario inside the auto industry. If your future employment is secure and you didn't over buy you may be a winner too.
All these so called deals don't always have the end consumers interests at heart...I'm all for stimulating the economy but using credit to acquire more debt isn't always the answer and in more cases its the problems!
For everyone that received a new car, congratulations!
Later,
Scott
www.fdipays.com
I'll admit owning a new vehicle is exciting, it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling and even turns the neighbors heads when you come rolling into the driveway.
But will it be worth it?
To some owning a new car is a sound decision, to others it can turn into a nightmare. The response to this program has been swift to say the least, but who will the winners really be?
So far the winners are the car manufactures & dealers for moving their inventory, the scrap iron industry for crushing your trade in and the banks for making money in finance charges!
Will you win?
My concerns are for the people that participated, will this new car become a blessing or a burden. Due to the unsettled economic times the last thing we need is a "mortgage mess" scenario inside the auto industry. If your future employment is secure and you didn't over buy you may be a winner too.
All these so called deals don't always have the end consumers interests at heart...I'm all for stimulating the economy but using credit to acquire more debt isn't always the answer and in more cases its the problems!
For everyone that received a new car, congratulations!
Later,
Scott
www.fdipays.com
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