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Charging money for doing sled repairs?
- Not sure what to say
started by 07Phazer
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August 18th 2009 at 7:09 PM
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07Phazer
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One of my co-workers has asked me to do a good go-through on his sled before this winter. What he's asked me to do isn't all that difficult (drop the rear skid, swap out some upper boggies, open up the chaincase, new hifax, clean the clutches, grease the zerks, check everything over). He's pretty adamant about paying me. He doesn't want to take it to a dealer, because they'll charge too much. I'm not even sure where to begin on price. I'd rather just do a flat-rate, instead of an hourly charge. I have to drive 1/2 hour each way go pick up his sled with my truck and trailer, so keep that in mind as well. I figure I'll probably spend about a day working on it start to finish by myself.
Is $200 to much to ask? That would be just labor, he's supplying me with all the parts. I figure that's about a days wage, plus 40 miles of driving, and usage of my shop supplies (solvent, grease, towels, etc.). Way high, too low? No one's ever payed me to work on their stuff before, so I could use some opinions.
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August 18th 2009 at 7:19 PM
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powdermadd440
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If he's a good buddy, I wouldn't charge him that much. Maybe you could do it on a weekend and get him to help and show him how everything works and what-not. Maybe drink a few beers while your at it.
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August 18th 2009 at 7:39 PM
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XLT96rider
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Quote originally posted by powdermadd440
If he's a good buddy, I wouldn't charge him that much. Maybe you could do it on a weekend and get him to help and show him how everything works and what-not. Maybe drink a few beers while your at it.
X2
If he's a good bud, tell him to keep the $$ in his pocket, maybe just charge for the gas. That's all I do. It is nice to make a couple of bucks, but maybe one day he'll return the favor!! 
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August 18th 2009 at 7:51 PM
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tdgbigfoot
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75 bucks. I would keep it below a hundred, if it just takes a day or so.
But just opinion.
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August 18th 2009 at 8:21 PM
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sledcrusher
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$75 to $100 if hes a friend, $200 if you know him through a friend.
My dad's rebuilding a guys boat motor for him right now, and it's a 4.3 Chevy. My dad's replacing the block on it, as well as putting a new camshaft in it. The block thats going in it is my dads, and my dad is using our garage and tools, not the other guys. He's only charging $400 for all of that.
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August 18th 2009 at 8:55 PM
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arcticcatmatt
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I agree with powermadd.
If he is a good buddy.. don't charge him and offer him to come help and watch so he learns. Friends are too hard to come by and what comes around goes around.
If he is a good friend he will bring over a pizza and some brews and pay for your gas to get the sled.
I have extended the offer to a friend before (although he didn't take me up on it).
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August 18th 2009 at 9:19 PM
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polaris91
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depends on how good of a friend he is if hes a real good friend ide say 100 i usualy charge around 60 just for a carb clean plus all materials (carb cleaner ect) and i just charged 65 to put in a chaincase driveshaft and suspention thats only because i knew the guy
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August 19th 2009 at 5:32 AM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
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If the guy is a good buddy, tell him to bring the sled and a case of beer to yer place, and help work on it..
If the guy ain't a good buddy, then tell him to bring the sled and $200.00 to yer place.
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August 19th 2009 at 6:06 PM
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07Phazer
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I wouldn't say he's a good friend. We do 1 or 2 short rides a year, but that's about the extent that we do something outside of work.
I've still got some time to think it over. I have to get my parents sled back together and out of my garage before I can bring in another one, and my sled is still in pieces shoved into the back corner. It's amazing how many projects you can have going at one time in a 1.5 car garage.
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August 19th 2009 at 6:41 PM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
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Quote originally posted by 07Phazer It's amazing how many projects you can have going at one time in a 1.5 car garage.
PFFFFFFfffffffffffff... Try having a 30' x 40' 3 story barn. LOL
95 - Storm 800 - Modded - AKA: FrankenStorm - Totalled near 100mph at Tug Hill!
96 - XLT/SP with Storm 800 trip/trip and now EFI - FrankenStorm II lives...
95 - RXL -- Sale Pending --
05 - Edge 800 long track - Stayin' stock for now..
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It made me more compassionate, more empathetic, more nurturing...
I FEEL LIKE I'M TRAPPED IN MY OWN WORST NIGHTMARE!!!
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August 19th 2009 at 6:47 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
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I would not charge him for the work Just tell him to buy some pizza and wings and a couple of brews and That would be payment enough, But also show him how to go through a sled
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Maybe some pro tapers
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Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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August 19th 2009 at 9:54 PM
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brian126
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I would just go for the case of beer and the pizza thing, and gain a snowmobiling friend out of the deal. Can never have too many buddies to go riding with!
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August 19th 2009 at 10:30 PM
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srx_600
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If i wasnt very good friends with the guy i would charge a small fee just for the gas and what not. Either way he is coming out ahead.
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August 20th 2009 at 9:48 AM
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butcher_boy
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Charge the co-worker. If you don't he will expect more for less out of you the next time and the next time after that. people have a strange way of becoming greedy when they get a good deal. Then when you get ovrwhelmed and try to charge him later on for something it will be the end of any friendship you ever had with this person.
I say charge him half of what a shop mechanic would. you will both be satisfied.
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August 20th 2009 at 9:12 PM
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Dekk85
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Teach him how to do it. It would be a great learning experince. Like the saying goes, "Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish, feed him for life."
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August 20th 2009 at 9:44 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
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Just show him how it is true u can never have to many freinds
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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August 20th 2009 at 11:47 PM
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tell him to supply the beer :D
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August 22nd 2009 at 10:07 PM
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classicfanatic
is actually gettin hot out! an now im gettin really busy working! oh what fun!
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i usually charge half of most shops for friend of friends but for close friends its more like 1/4 if that an i usually invite the person to watch/have me show them what to check before every ride/season. but if im picking up/delivering i charge 25 bucks for anything out side of my town so... that has to be considered as well... it all adds up in the end... it more or less depends on if you feel nice or feel like a jerk to the guy..
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August 23rd 2009 at 3:54 PM
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duece
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Helping freinds repair there machines has resulted in free backhoe ,dump truck,bobcat,keg setups and home repair a good deed will return in kind.
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August 28th 2009 at 2:15 AM
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micorps
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Sounds like a good way to drink beer for the day and, if your married, get out of the house. As alot of people have stated, friends help friends. I have helped friends before and they never forget when you need something. I would do it for free.
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August 28th 2009 at 6:11 PM
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07Phazer
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Quote originally posted by duece
Helping freinds repair there machines has resulted in free backhoe ,dump truck,bobcat,keg setups and home repair a good deed will return in kind.
Heavy machinery use as a payback? I like it!
I think I may do the work in exchange for a pizza or something. I have no problem having him over to help, but he's got 2 younglings and just finished building a house, so his free time is a bit limited. If he absolutely must pay me, I'll have him name his own price, and just agree to whatever he comes up with (provided it's not some redokulous sum of money).
Thanks for the opinions guys.
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August 28th 2009 at 7:41 PM
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RMK-KING
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I always change a low amount to people I know. I did pretty extensive work on 3 sleds last winter and just charged them for parts/supplies that I used,and every one of them gave me $100+ as a tip. Let them pay labor by choice if they want to,if not no biggie. Its my prefered way to do it.
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August 28th 2009 at 8:07 PM
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xcr440
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I normally have them supply the beer, tools, toons and parts.I supply the labor. It fun to work on sleds right?
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
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August 29th 2009 at 8:23 PM
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nhshiftrider
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I would say do it for free,karma man karma,but screw the pizza and wings crap tell him to bring steak!
I spend half my money on snowmobiles,the other half I just waste
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August 29th 2009 at 8:34 PM
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Your time is the only thing you can't make or buy more of be sure to use it wisely
If you shoot the messenger there will be one to deal with when the charge comes.
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