Is becoming a motorcycle mechanic your dream? Here's what they're looking for!!

[@zaleuzofficial]

They always say, “don’t make your hobby a career”. This guy did it and he looks happy, which looks great.

[@SoGoWoWo]

They also say “do what you live and never work a day in your life”. He is happy and that’s after many years of doing it. There are so many different trades and they are all potentially very enjoyable for the right person. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting. We always love to hear from our viewers. Good luck out there.

[@zack2097]

Thank you, as a entry level automotive technician myself I’d rather be in the motorcycle industry because it’s more aligned with my passions. This raw information from educated professionals is very rare and I appreciate it. Working on motorcycles is like an itch I need to scratch, so if you have contacts around Denver send me their way🙏👍

[@SoGoWoWo]

We are glad to help! Sometimes we think we’re not doing the right thing or getting the right information out there……then we hear from people like yourself and it let’s us know we might be doing something right 😉. We definitely understand the itch that needs to be scratched and wish the best for you. We’ll see what we can do in Denver. Keep fighting, we’re with you!

[@MotorheadRedo]

Another thing to consider in this industry is fewer jobs available compared to automotive. Also think about your career path. What do you do after working several years as a motorcycle mechanic at a dealership? Where do you go from there? Service manager or start your own shop? There aren't a lot of options. I have seen a few job ads over the years for motorcycle mechanics doing more fleet type work, but there aren't very many job openings like that. Also in the automotive repair world you have third party certification such as ASE to prove your abilities. There is nothing like that for motorcycle mechanics, and you only have manufacturer certification.

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. Excellent points made! Those are definitely things a person should look at when considering a career in this industry. There are unfortunately less options it seems for motorcycle technicians vs automotive. At the end of the day, one might want to consider adding it to existing automotive training to make yourself more valuable as an employee or heading the way of entrepreneur and starting your own shop. Thanks again for commenting and giving our viewers more to think about. Take care out there.

[@Super-Bike-Joe]

❤❤❤. Great vid. I’m just starting training. & and this !!!

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thanks for watching and for commenting - it’s like your training & seeing this video was meant to be! Good luck out there!

[@Spaceinvaderzim]

I am in the middle of my motorcycle repair courses at my community college, and i love working on motorcycles and riding them, its my dream job cause its what i love to do, its fun to me 🙏cheers

[@SoGoWoWo]

That’s awesome! We are very happy you found something you enjoy doing! We always love hearing from our viewers especially when they’re headed down a path of their choosing and winning. Thanks for watching and keep us posted on your progress 😊.

[@omarsleiman1261]

Same

[@checho5010]

you tube resume: such a good idea

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thank you! It makes sense that you could show off your skills before they ever meet you in real life! Let's hope this gets some traction. Thanks for watching and for commenting and stay safe out there!

[@erincooke4850]

Thanks so much for this video. I love the idea of doing up a video resume over my old bland and poorly put together resume im currently using lol thanks again.

[@SoGoWoWo]

We’re very glad you found some useful information in our video. We try our best to help all of you figure things out and try new new things as well. The video resume just seems the future of resumes. Why try and write it when you can just show them?! Good luck in your quest - the video resume will give you a leg up on the competition 😉

[@Navi-rt8bd]

For me personally the job is almost never a problem, dealing with a colleague or a boss is where the issues arise

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. Yes, unfortunately sometimes we work with/for some individuals who can test our patience. It’s an unfortunate part of working with people - most are very good but some are definitely difficult. Thanks again for your comments and good luck out there!

[@omarsleiman1261]

Can motorcycle welding bring in more $ if im both a mechanic and a really good welder . Im passionate about both. Can I Tig weld parts and make more ?

[@SoGoWoWo]

Hello - yes! Having more than 1 trade makes you even more valuable and will be able to negotiate a better wage. If you can find the right shop that understands your skill set, you be able to make more money for sure! Thank you for watching and for the question. We always love hearing from our viewers. Good luck out there!

[@imgoingtobehokage]

Thanks for this video.

[@SoGoWoWo]

You’re very welcome - we’re glad it helped. The whole purpose of our content is to try and inform about possibilities and opportunities. We always love to hear when our viewers are happy with the content. Thanks again and stay safe out there!

[@alextardif11]

great video guys

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. We always love to hear from our viewers. We hope it was at least useful information and can hopefully inspire you to make the next move. If you do head this way we’d love to hear progress reports from you. It’s always awesome to hear when our viewers are following their hearts. Thanks again and stay safe out there!

[@CHEA369]

I'm love motocycle to but scared to start

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thanks for watching and for the comment. Change can be very scary but also necessary in life. Look at it this way, the first part is scary but in a year from now you’ll be wondering why you were scared in the first place. In a year from now you’ll be comfortable in your new role and excited about what’s happening day to day. The initial part is the hard part. After that you’ll be doing what you love and won’t even remember being scared. Try to think about where you’ll be instead of the immediate. We highly encourage you to try if this is something you love. Thanks again and take care out there! Keep us posted on your progress too, we always love to hear back from our viewers.

[@28Mystry]

Hey thanks for the video! Is there a specific apprenticeship program you recommend? I didn’t know Motorcyle mechanics could obtain journeyman licenses

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thanks for watching and for the great question. In Canada there are definitely apprenticeship programs in most provinces and it appears there are many choices in the US as well. I know Harley-Davidson has one for sure. KTM and BMW also offer these. You’ll have to do a little research and see what direction you want to go but they’re definitely out there. Thanks again and stay safe out there!

[@robbysmith4166]

I'm really interested in going to school for motorcycle repair, but have no schools close to me. Should I do a online school?

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thank you bet much for your comment & question. It would be our advise to try and go to a school that has hands on experience. There’s really no substitute for that - online or otherwise. Whereabouts are you? What State or Province?

[@robbysmith4166]

I'm in east TN and there's really no school close for me to go to.

[@SoGoWoWo]

I’ll have a look around and see what I can find for you

[@SoGoWoWo]

@@robbysmith4166 Hi Robby. Our apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Found this for your great state of Tennessee. www.automechanicschooledu.org/tennessee-motorcycle-mechanic/ Have a look, there's some great advice & links to schools there. If you can't find a school reasonably close to you, there are courses online that you can also do some work experience which will really help your chances of being hired. Good luck to you sir & Keep us posted on your progress. We always love hearing success stories from our viewers!

[@elbowsout6301]

So can just anyone with no experience become an apprentice and start learning on the job? I just turned 50 have been riding my whole life and I have wrenched on my bikes over the years, nothing major like an engine teardown but I have changed, suspension done a bit of electric work, swapped out exhaust systems and of course the regular maintenance on my bikes. I'm thinking of a career change from the IT field.

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thanks for watching and for the great question! As far as I know, you can apply at any age. The caveat is that it may be more difficult as we get older because the shop might shy away due to the fact of the longevity of your employment. IE - how long would you stay working for them after they trained you? If however it's something you've been wanting to pursue for a long time and want to continue for many more years, I don't see why it would be an issue. Some of the positives of hiring yourself would be: probably not partying anymore and not showing up late. Will do what is needed to be done and will work hard. Will be doing it because you genuinely want to be there and not trying to "figure out" life. There are many advantages to apprenticing as an older apprentice as well. Not to mention your life experience and IT background would come in very handy with diagnosing issues. If it's something you want to pursue - we say go for it! Life is short and we only get one kick at it so enjoy and try different things! Thanks again for the great question and stay safe out there!

[@adacy6199]

thanks for this!

[@SoGoWoWo]

You’re very welcome! Our goal is to help out as much as we can. We’re glad you enjoyed the content & good luck out there!

[@ARCHJOLTZ]

Great Video

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching and of course enjoying 😊. It’s always good to hear we’re giving our viewers what they like. Thanks again and take care out there!

[@t2sportslivebd996]

I am a motorcycle mechanic one of my friend 12 years I am looking for a job can you give me a job

[@SoGoWoWo]

Thanks for watching and for commenting. Unfortunately we do not hire anyone as we are a channel to show the different opportunities for people out there looking for work. There are many different types of hiring agencies or job board postings that should be able to help find you a position in your chosen field. We wish you the best of luck in your search!

[@t2sportslivebd996]

@@SoGoWoWo Please help me find a job. I have been watching your videos for a long time

[@Gigachadly]

Didn’t some teenage girl murder her parents and little brother right across the street from this shop?

[@SoGoWoWo]

Her and her “boyfriend “ did I believe but where this shop is located it’s commercial properties. They may have been close to the area though for sure. Crazy stuff!

[@Gigachadly]

@@SoGoWoWo yeah it’s a terrible that happened. this shop might not be in the area I’m thinking it is but one of my friends lives in Medicine Hat and he showed me the house where it happened and I just thought the areas looked similar but I could be completely wrong. Either way thanks for making this video because although I got side tracked I am considering a career in motorcycle mechanics and this video helped a lot!

[@SoGoWoWo]

It is most definitely a terrible thing that didn’t need to happen for sure! You’re very welcome and thank you for watching and for commenting. We love to hear from our viewers and discussing other things is always welcome too. Sometimes that’s what really sparks a great conversation. I believe you would enjoy a career in this area for sure and of course the pay isn’t to bad either 😁. Good luck in your future path and keep us updated - we always love to hear how are viewers are enjoying their careers and life in general. Take care out there!