Rent a lift.... rent a tool.... rent a mechanic.....

derf · 01-26-2012, 10:28 AM

Yep, that's what I was talking about.

The one I used in NJ basically haber me free use of all their equipment, bays, and specialized employees only stuff. But I also helped them out from time to time, assisted other people in their shop, and whatever else. Their one in MD is much more strict, will let me change my own tires, but won't let me balance them myself

Captain Morgan · 01-26-2012, 12:27 PM

Yep, this is something I had considered after getting out of the military. The one on base was obviously heavily subisdized, but you could rent a lift for $3 per hour and all tools were free of charge, you just had to sign them out. However, it was completely self-service. There was a guy who ran the tool loan area that might help you if you briefly needed a second set of hands, but he didn't help much. I imagine the insurance cost of something like this would be fairly prohibitive, but it's a thought.

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01-26-2012, 10:28 AM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Yep, that's what I was talking about. The one I used in NJ basically haber me free use of all their equipment, bays, and specialized employees only stuff. But I also helped them out from time to time, assisted other people in their shop, and whatever else. Their one in MD is much more strict, will let me change my own tires, but won't let me balance them myself

01-26-2012, 12:27 PM	#2
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	Yep, this is something I had considered after getting out of the military. The one on base was obviously heavily subisdized, but you could rent a lift for $3 per hour and all tools were free of charge, you just had to sign them out. However, it was completely self-service. There was a guy who ran the tool loan area that might help you if you briefly needed a second set of hands, but he didn't help much. I imagine the insurance cost of something like this would be fairly prohibitive, but it's a thought.