I was going to post this in The Garage but thought I probably would get more results here so mods, please move if applicable.
I'd like to know from the fellow mechanics/DIYers what you think is an appropriate estimate from an independent shop to diagnose a motorcycle issue, esp. the most time involved ones (electrical gremlins, starting issues). Sometimes it may require labor to just see what the issue is, it gets an initial diagnosis, a part is replaced, and than the shop finds out there's something else that wasn't even related to the repair. Is there a "best practice" approach to diagnosing mechanical issues?
I have a bike I'm trying to mend back to basic health and feel like bringing it to a qualified shop might just be the way to go to eliminate wasting my time or finding out I need special tool to begin with.
Would a 2 hrs estimate be about right?
I'd like to know from the fellow mechanics/DIYers what you think is an appropriate estimate from an independent shop to diagnose a motorcycle issue, esp. the most time involved ones (electrical gremlins, starting issues). Sometimes it may require labor to just see what the issue is, it gets an initial diagnosis, a part is replaced, and than the shop finds out there's something else that wasn't even related to the repair. Is there a "best practice" approach to diagnosing mechanical issues?
I have a bike I'm trying to mend back to basic health and feel like bringing it to a qualified shop might just be the way to go to eliminate wasting my time or finding out I need special tool to begin with.
Would a 2 hrs estimate be about right?