Motorcycle Mechanic Career?

I could tell you a lot more by phone than by typing. If you want to give me a call our 800 number is 962-8372. Your friends and relatives are right about the seasonal thing and Toronto (or any city that has long cold winters). On the other hand there will be a shortage of skilled motorcycle mechanics in the coming years.

The long term goal that you have in mind makes a difference as well. If you plan on working for a shop or dealer you will probably find 12 month employment harder to find, but if you plan to eventually open your own shop and do it right you could do very well. Like any trade, you have to work in the industry for a few years to get the experience for better opportunities down the road.

I think the long term prospects are good for skilled mechanics in this field though. Good motorcycle mechanics are hard to find and will be in demand. And if you were able to relocate to a better location where motorcycling is an all season activity, like California, Florida, Texas, parts of B.C, etc. you would definitely have more stable employment. Even in Ontario if you work on a variety of motorcycles, ATV’s, sleds and small engines you could probably do well all year around.

Education, experience, location, and a long term plan are the most important factors in succeeding in this industry. More hands on motorcycle business experience, a good business plan and good financing will be needed to open your own shop eventually. If this is what you really want to do, I think the future looks good, but the first few years might be tough.

John

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Dear Bikeyard,

I have a few questions, if you don’t mind. I'm a guy starting out with my future career path. I’m planning on going to school for (Motorcycle and Power Sport Mechanic at Centennial College). I was wondering if you have any advice, or if you could tell me how the business here in is Toronto is?

I talked to a few friends and relatives and they’ve told me that it’s a bad path to go down (That brought me down a bit), they say that there isn’t much work here in Toronto since it’s only a six season thing and that I’m just wasting my time with it. So I decided to do a little of my own research. Is there anything I can do to prepare, is there any kind of on job training. It would help out a lot if you could get back to me and let me know your thoughts.

I’m really passionate about motorcycles. I’ve been interested in Motorcycles since I could remember. If you could get back to me, I hope that I’m not wasting your time here.
Thank You.
You’re sincerely
Ogi.