MAINTENANCE, DIAGNOSIS & REPAIR
Focused on Harley-Davidson’s traditional 45-degree V-twin motorcycles, from early machines through Milwaukee-Eight. Preventative maintenance, accurate diagnosis and mechanical work using proven, high-quality components.
WORKSHOP Services
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4-hour service — $680 labour + parts + consumables
Routine servicing covering fluids, adjustments and a general mechanical and safety inspection. Includes engine oil and filter, primary and transmission oil, spark plug inspection and replacement where accessible, clutch and throttle adjustments, final-drive inspection and adjustment, charging and battery checks, brake inspection and brake-fluid condition including moisture testing where applicable, tyres, wheel and steering-head bearing play and condition checks, critical fasteners and inspection for leaks or damage.
Initial and final road testing is carried out where the motorcycle is safe and operational.
A written service report is provided outlining findings and recommendations. Any additional maintenance or repair work identified during the service is discussed before further work is carried out.
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General mechanical repair work across engine, primary drive, clutch, controls, brakes and associated systems. Repairs are assessed individually and additional work is discussed before proceeding.
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Diagnosis of starting, ignition, charging and electrical faults using systematic testing rather than parts replacement by guesswork. Includes electrical measurement, charging-system testing and diagnostic scanning where applicable.
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Engine and transmission inspection, repair and rebuild work, including oil leaks, sealing faults, internal wear, shifting problems, clutch and primary-drive issues, and related driveline work.
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Carefully selected performance upgrades for older Harley-Davidsons, with attention to how the complete combination works together. This may include ignition, carburetion, camshaft, clutch, charging, exhaust and related engine or driveline changes.
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Suspension & Chassis
Inspection, repair and upgrading of suspension, steering, wheel-bearing and chassis-related components, with emphasis on correct setup, reliability and improved road behaviour. -
Bringing motorcycles back into reliable service after long-term storage, limited use or uncertain maintenance history. This can include inspection of fuel, ignition, charging, braking, bearings, tyres, fluids, controls and general mechanical condition before road use.
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Condition & Pre-Purchase Inspections
A non-invasive mechanical assessment of a motorcycle’s current condition. Can include compression testing, charging and battery checks, inspection of leaks, brakes, tyres, wheel and steering bearings, drivetrain, controls and general mechanical condition. -
Complete motorcycle builds developed around a particular brief, with attention to mechanical function, proportion, component selection and the way the finished motorcycle is intended to be used.
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Preventative maintenance is work carried out before a developing fault becomes a breakdown, safety issue or larger repair. The aim is simple: do the work in the workshop rather than on the side of the road.
It can involve removing components from the motorcycle for proper inspection and servicing rather than relying only on external checks. Depending on the motorcycle’s age, condition and history, this may include:
wheel bearing removal, inspection, adjustment and repacking, or replacement where bearings are not serviceable
steering-head bearing inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment or replacement
compression testing and general engine-health checks
charging-system inspection and preventative replacement of ageing stators, rotors, regulators or related components where condition warrants it
ignition-system inspection and replacement of ageing or failure-prone components
carburettor removal, rebuild, ultrasonic cleaning and setup, or replacement with a suitable upgrade
brake hydraulic servicing, caliper inspection and component replacement
control cables, final drive, clutch, primary drive and other wear-item inspection
replacement of aged seals, hoses, rubber components and other parts likely to cause future failure
The benefit is fewer unexpected failures, improved safety, more predictable maintenance costs and greater confidence in the motorcycle on longer rides. Planned workshop repairs are also generally less costly and disruptive than roadside recovery, towing and secondary damage caused by component failure.
Workshop Rates
Labour: $170 per hour incl. GST
Additional repairs or parts identified during the job are discussed and approved before proceeding.
Workshop-Selected Components
Parts are selected for fit, material quality, service life and suitability to the application. Genuine Harley-Davidson components and established manufacturers are used where appropriate, with industrial bearings, seals and other components carefully cross-referenced where a better verified alternative exists. Workshop experience and real-world use inform what gets fitted and recommended.
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