People like your attitude, sure they want to meet you, if all Harley dealerships had someone like you they wouldn't be in the shape their in, you're old school, manners and taking time for people is a lost art,

@rustedweights

4 жыл бұрын

Maxwell, as I know him, hasn’t changed since we worked together during high school. Dude has always been a solid guy. You can imagine my surprise when I came across his videos and how happy I was for him knowing the old John and seeing nothing has changed for the Highly Trained Unprofessional 🤙🏼

I've been riding the two same bikes sense new. 1973 sportser and a 1994 electric glide classic. I'm 60 now and had a stroke due to atrail fib and I have forgotten a lot of my skills in fixing my own bike. Your videos truly help me focus

Lots of hubris at Harley dealerships, I've heard. If more dealers had your work ethic and humility, there may be a crazy bump up In sales. Heck i'd go into the showroom and buy a overpriced coffee mug just because... Keep it up.

I have to totally agree with John. Even as a traitor, I never regretted becoming a harley tech. In fact, I miss it. Every day. It's a passion, a love, a desire to be around the things that make you happy and being able to help someone else enjoy that same passion. If you can, and want to do it, keeping in mind all that John has said, you should definitely follow that dream and passion.

@antoniogranillo1458

6 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy!

Always looked for that sixth gear on the highway. Even though I had only 5

@milmex317th

3 жыл бұрын

Did that before

When I shared your channel with my riding friends, most said something like: "I can't believe the dealership allows him to make videos at work." Most of them own their own businesses. You have an understanding boss. We hope your fans don't jeopardize your ability to continue to provide the great content you do. Thank you John!

Hey John, we appreciate your videos and I completely understand your plate is full.... Do what you gotta do and we'll watch when you make a video. If it's three in one week or one in three weeks.... and I'll be thankful for them .... each and every one of them! Stay cool Bro...!!

You have a great outlook, John. Positive and honest. It's refreshing not to hear someone gripe about the money they make or tough times. I was raised to respect hard work. I am a husband, and father of three also. I also work weekends strictly. So I can relate, A LOT! I love motorcycles, and try to balance family and work. We do what we have to be the man our wife needs, kids needs, and to get new bike parts once in a while. Thank you for your videos. I appreciate the time and effort it must take, and the patience you have to teach us.

I was a Harley tech for multiple years and did as much training as my dealer let me go to, but ultimately and unfortunately I found a better paying opportunity working a a gmc dealer and working on 4 wheels. I enjoyed a lot more of learning and all the new skills I have for that. I’m wanting to add this comment for people because just because you start and go to school for motorcycles you can change path and stuff enjoy working with your hands I miss being on bikes everyday but I live in the northeast and with all the snow and lay off season I applied the same effort I put towards training in the automotive field and within 2 years I double my income from working on bikes and I’m not even at top level pay yet, that being said I do miss working on bikes but now I’m also in a place in life where I can afford those Harley’s

John, Thanks for all the video's. Enjoy them very much and as a the owner of 2 Harleys I can always use the tips you give out on the video's. You can be sure when I get over in your neck of the woods I will stop by the dealership buy a tshirt and say hello.

The work you do and the dedication to your craft is very much appreciated.

John, thank you for the video. Great information for people on your job.

Great video. I always wondered how you walk that line with the dealership. I'm glad they continue to allow you to do what you do, and keep the videos flowing. It's great to also see some of the beautiful Georgia roads as you're riding.

That was great. I'm 50 and my two dream jobs have always been harley tech and park ranger. You connected the dream to reality in a very practical way. By the way your transitions are awesome! Very talented! If I'm ever in Columbus I'd love to grab a t tee shirt and say hey.. now if I can find a park ranger you tuber to explain the ins and outs of being a ranger I'll be set! Keep up the great work!

This was probably my favorite video, I’m always checking on Wednesday to see what’s up! Thanks and kept on keepin on!

Really really enjoy your videos, good nature and humor John. Can’t wait for each video to drop. Huge fan..., keep it up!!

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Great video man. Always glad to see the notifications. Not often you find someone as humble about what they do (both KZread and day job) as you are. Glad your boss is so accepting of your video exploits!

Well done! I'm sure your boss appreciates you doing videos putting his HD dealers name out there. It's good business. Keep up the great videos!

I really appreciate this video brother! More than you know. I was medically retired from the Army 10 years ago and my health has been pretty poor. This means I stopped working jobs that were physical and starting working desk jobs. Then this last year my health dropped even further and they finally figured out I needed neck surgery. Long story short, I had my surgery a couple weeks back and I'm getting movement and strength back that is opening a lot of doors for me once I'm through recovery. This has led me to really look at what I want to do moving forward and I've been heavily considering MMI in Pheonix and becoming a Harley tech. You're the most relatable person on KZread for me with your attitude towards bikes and the community you serve. Again, thank you for your videos and really helping to solidify what I'm already fairly certain of. I really do appreciate the time you take to film and post these videos.

@southernshop8424

5 жыл бұрын

J S thank you for your service

Another awesome video! Thanks! I enjoy your shop videos but it was nice to ride along on the Bad Boy and listen to some good info. I really like what your doing. Thanks again.

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

Another good video. Good channel concept and the execution to this point is awesome. It’s very cool that your dealership lets you do this and I hope they appreciate the business you are generating for them. Keep it up!

Right back at you. Thank you. I enjoy your videos. You have a great attitude and your editing is getting amazing. Your dealership should be proud of you.

I was going home to North Ga. rode an extra three hours to meet John. He was awesome. Thank you for taking time out of your day Sir.

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

It certainly didn’t go unnoticed. I knew what the best route for you was. And coming to see me wasn’t part of it!

@pacman73c1

6 жыл бұрын

John Maxwell it was worth it and I will def do it again.

Dude I just discovered your channel and I’m hooked! My family and all my buddies ride. I’m a Case combine technician so you’re preaching to the choir with the need to get things done especially during busy times of the year. I’ve always thought about being a Harley Davidson Tech not because I don’t like my job or make good money, but because I love bikes and riding. My wife actually used to work at Twister City Harley-Davidson in Wichita KS in motorclothes. At some point in life I want to transition from a tech to a Matco tools distributor something a little more forgiving to my body, but who knows maybe I’ll go back to school to wrench on bikes! You do solid work my friend! Keep after it!

Hey John, just a quick note to say THANKS for the video's. I very much enjoy your videos and I have learned too. It is great to see what a Tech does at a Dealer, I appreciate the insight, and your time. Thanks! Oh, BTW, love your bikes!

Awesome video. Glad to see that MMI paid off for you. Currently a UTI student in California thinking about switching to MMI. Love the videos and please keep them coming!!!!

This is awesome, alot of good points i never realized. Props to you sir. sub for life!

John-Thank you for your videos. I think you're doing a great job in providing valuable information. Also, I think it's great that you do some of your videos at your job as it's interesting to see and understand more about what a tech does and goes through in a day. I also wanted to comment on your work ethic. It's refreshing to hear someone that has a great work ethic and cares about the quality of their job and respects the person that employs them. Great job, keep the videos coming!!!!!!

Great video as always. Love the video editing. You make me want to drive down there when I am looking to buy a new bike in a couple of years. Hopefully you'll be still there and making KZread videos. Keep up the good work. Great information.

Hello John I would like to just thank you and your boss the dealer for letting you make these videos. If I ever ride through your area I would certainly buy something from there. I hope as you get more subscribers their dealership grows with you. Keep up the great work

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great work brother! Love the laid back and straight info. Keep it coming!

You do a great job John,thanks so much for the great content and keeping it interesting all the time.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to your videos each week. Keep up the good work.

John, I look forward to your videos every week. Thank you! You have great editing skills it really adds to the enjoyment.

Great video, just bought my first Harley, 07 Super Glide and have found a new love for bikes (have had a few metric bikes and rebuilt them). However I am a 15 year Heavy duty diesel mechanic and I understand fully the frustration when a customer asks to interrupt your work to "pick your brain". Also the phone calls as if you can diagnose problems over the phone with 12 electrical modules and 4 ecu's on a truck. Just want to say though you are doing a great service to those of us who like to tinker and perform some maintenance on our own stuff. Also it is great to see that your owner welcomes it. Glad i found your channel and have a credible source for useful info. Keep up the good work!

@southernshop8424

5 жыл бұрын

jsnt78 I also have an 07 superglide, custom, and if you have not checked your sprocket bolts as John recommends in another vid, you may want to . mine came loose and hit my swingarm ,sheared three of them and bent the other two 90 degrees. while replacing them I noticed that they were marked as grade eight, but I was able to drill into them really easily. no way were they grade 8. I don't know who Harley is sourcing bolts from, but they are not getting what they are paying for. went to Fastenal and got real bronze silicon grade 8 bolts to replace them with.

Hey Man! Great attitude you have towards all things life oriented,.. work, family, fun...Some good hidden life lessons in your thoughts about all things such as ..mentioned above.. keep up the good work.. Life tends to turn into a black and white grind after a while, i like that your trying to keep it fresher than the day before.. that's good for the long haul. I've never called you at work...nor do i want to, ( i doubt that will affect your nights sleep) But a shout out from up here in Connecticut, Keep up the great work!!

Yeah man you do a damn good job bro. You gave me some kick ass info on the RGS and I’m happy to say I’m riding the 19 and LOVE IT.

The transition from watching the video to editing on laptop to explain the 90 day thing was pretty darn creative.......Great videos John!

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It’s a variation of one I saw a few weeks ago, so, I don’t get all the credit!

Thanks for what you do and your service. I am very thankful for your skills and your owners. Great topic. I always wondered. Keep up the faith and LTMV Until Next Time...

Between John and Doc at Low Country in Charleston, I get all the information I could ever need. Both personable and both are straight up, down to earth real dudes. Thanks John for what you do for all of us Hogsters.

Awesome video John, keep up the great work.

Hey John,that was cool I look forward to your vlogs they are always fantastic,there are two motorcycle vlogs I get enjoyment out of,that’s you and Shawn and Kelly Smoak, Shawn has been doing moto vlogs for a long time and I’ve been following him for years,I’ve just started following you.For me here in Australia it’s really cool to see how you live,work and play,I love seeing the countryside in your state,in parts it’s like here and in other parts it’s so different.If you get a chance to view Shawn’s vlogs they are really cool,Shawn and Kelly live in Washington state one beautiful part of the world.Anyway John thank you and I’m looking forward to your next vlog 👍😃

John, I've been enjoying the vids for awhile. Didn't really pick up that you had three kiddos. I gotta say, that makes me respect you even more. Good shit man. I'm a father of four, been married for 13 years this year. Currently at MMI myself with the family support. I'm mostly doing it for me because I love bikes, and I love riding and I'm the type that feels like I should be able to maintain my own bike with the amount of riding I do. If that ends up turning into a career, that will allow me to feed the family, then that's just a sweet bonus. Keep 'em coming man! John S.

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It’s a great job. Very fun with just the right amount of challenge.

your doing a great job john

Great vid as always.. I also like you editing transitions... !

Hey John! Just found you, and love the channel. New ElectraGlide Limited with non working back speakers sent me looking, but THANK GOODNESS for my dealer’s oversight, ‘cause now i have a solid mechanic (you) that actually gives a poker chip about your customers. (Central Texas, get your chips together!). Anyway, great channel, super excited to review more content, and, (this is important) THANK your BOSS for tolerating what might seem like an annoyance at times. Great shop! Excellent co-workers (Antonio), and on-the-money content! Keep it up, John!

Always good to watch your channel John, keep up the good work.

Good info that needs to be thrown out there. I've also started a career that requires "starting at the bottom" all over again. Took a 40% pay cut after making good money and being in the work force for almost 20years. My family and I are making the sacrifices necessary to enjoy the good life in a few years. Seeing your decisions through and getting to the "fruit" is something few people have the stones to do anymore. I was also an auto technician at a dealership and an on-call mechanic and travelled a lot. I know exactly what you go through with a normal work day. Thank you for putting this kind of honest content out there. Looking forward to more in the future. Also, I never responded to an email conversation we had about a fork seal leak on my FLHX. Turns out there was a small piece of trash in the seal. Fished it out and replaced the oil with SE heavy duty. Not a drop since. Thanks again for what you do. Ride safe.

Thank you man. I enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming. I will be retiring in the next few years and have been thinking about being a tech. I appreciate the info.

Another great video. Loved the **break to editing** scene to add some wisdom. Lol. Well done.

Great job with the vids John I really enjoy the content and very well said in reguards to the topic of your time and responsibilities, you're the man.

Great video, keep up the great work at work and keep being the family guy, make the videos when you can !

Thanks for being honest about it all! Thanks to you and your boss and your family for letting you do all this!

Thanks a million for the videos! I am a Harley owner who tries to do all of my own work. Your videos have help me along more than once. I appreciate you honesty and love your editing techniques. If I am ever heading that far south I will definitely arrange a meeting. Keep it up! Just subscribed!

Excellent video, great information, and a perspective that a lot of us "needed" to hear

Love your videos, John. Extremely informative!!!

So glad to have found your channel! I love your real life, down to earth presentation on your videos. I agree with previous comments, common sense (which apparently some people lack) why would someone bother you at work? Thanks for the great videos!

As always. Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing info.

Love to see a tech that cares! Thanks for the videos man. Very helpful d entertaining. Cheers!

Great video, yes its hard trying to manage 3 things at once is hard and you make it easy and thank you for the tips.

John, thank you for all the good info and a bigggggg thank you to Chattahoochee Harley Davidson for letting you share the info while you are at work. You and Chattahoochee Harley Davidson really are a great team! I look forward to getting back east again on my bike so I can pay you both a visit!

John, you do a great job with the videos. Besides being valuable information/resource for me; you just happen to be a cool guy - level headed, intelligent, kind (clean, brave and reverent) and generous with your time. So, a big thank you and I hope to see a lot more videos.

John, Appreciate the time you put into the You Tube videos, and Facebook. Your presentation and technical expertise are what I enjoy the most. Outstanding! Thanks for your service in the military. Keep up the great job you do on and off the job. Look forward to the next video.

My favorite channel John! Dad of 5 here....19' Street Glide Special. Just rode her 3k miles from brand new MN to AL and back. 1k mile service at great river road HD in IL. I look forward to your vids bro! Keep it up!

I really appreciate your channel and I love your editing techniques!

Have started watching your KZread stuff recently, just got back into biking after many years. Love your stuff on Softails! Very helpful! Anything Trike-specific, especially on maintenance dealing with pre-TriGlide kits, would also be nice!

Love the videos john..keep em coming... ps at 7.10 "I've even filmed myself getting fan mail that i havn't even posted yet".. no wonder you havnt got enough hours in the day lol😁😁

Thanks John for taking the time to do these awesome videos I know it’s hard to do between work,husband, and being a father.. That sucks that people call you during your work hours for Questions on how to fix their bikes. No bueno!! I hope you get that resolved. Again thanks for these awesome videos keep them coming and ride safe Brotha.. 🤘🏻

John, Thanks for the video bro.

Enjoying your vids man keep it up!

I was a bike mechanic for 20 yrs. The best part was the customers, I saw brake pads carved out of wood, bbq bike? Another tried to mount fog lights by drilling 1/2” ! Holes in his lower fork leg.

You’re great. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks

Man, your video editing is perfect...that's time well spent, it shows!

Heah Dude! THANKS for the Videos! Keep em coming!

very good man. I look so forward to my youtube lighting up when you post. cool.

I have watched all your videos. Great job keep them coming....

Well done John.... Loving the video's mate. I'm waaaaaay over here in the UK so it's nice to take a ride around a piece of the good old U S of A with you too. I've got a 2018 Bob and a 2018 Boy so more of those when you are planning your schedule please. Oh, and I especially enjoyed the power tool review.. so much so I've now spent a small fortune on some 14v Snap On kit :) ... we made you enjoy your job more... you've made me enjoy tinkering with my bike more ! .. a fair trade I'd say.

Keep it going! We all love it man.

Great video as always!! Regards from Brazil and ride safe!!

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

This was a good video keep up the awesome work that you do. (fan 4life) 👍🏼

My dealership is fantastic and always treats me fair. The techs have great attitudes and it sure makes me want to spend my money and time at the dealership! Good stuff John and so right about earning your job, nothing should be a given. Every job I have ever had was production based but it definitely gave me a much better sense of responsibility and work ethic. Sounds to like you get it! Having the support from your dealership goes a long way......Ride hard or stay home😎

Did the HD sales for 6 months, tough life, and no time for riding. Keep up the sweet videos rolling!

Thanks and love the videos. Your a natural when it comes to talking to the camera.. And congrats on your plug on the dealer website!! Now your boss has a world famous technician working for him!! lol

YOU ARE THE MAN!!!! Thank you for all you do!!!

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

thanks man

Thank you for doing what you do! I'm buying my first Harley from a friend of mine, and I want to do as much of the work on it myself. Now I have a really good friend who has his own automotive repair business and his dad has been turning wrenches for 20 some years.Both of them can work on anything with an engine, (and make it look easy!) and his dad has a very nice HD. But anyway I stumbled on your channel one day, and was very great full you were not just another idiot who thinks he knows what he is talking about. Your very informative and appreciate the sincerity! So again Thank you for taking the time out of your day to do it.

Great video man, just started watching your channel last week. Appreciate the stuff you do. Let's see a video on your Softail there. I have a 96 Softail custom

@Sardonicus

6 жыл бұрын

Kenny Yetter, I have a '97 softail custom. FX softail 4 life, my most favorite Harley ever. Nice to see others still dig them, I often feel like the only person not on a sportster or touring bike. Ha ha, since you have an FXSTC, you ever get people asking you if your bike is a Dyna, or saying stuff like "nice Dyna"? Makes me want to get a patch that says: "it's not a Dyna..."

@chefmike8888

6 жыл бұрын

‘98 FXSTC here. My first bike. I wasn’t considering a HD as a first bike but my ex-father in law bought it, dumped it and put it up for sale. He knew I loved the bike and dropped the price he was asking by $5000 if I was to buy it. Well it’s been 2 years and just a little bit of money but she’s in the shop right now and the new paint job is in.. She sure is purdy 😍 . But I agree, I will never sell that bike. I will be adding a slightly more comfortable long-haul touring bike to the stable but my 98 SofTail will always be there. And about this video, I was wondering about the job. You’re lucky to have the opportunity to work for people that allow you to post your tech tips and take a little more time for taping. I’ve talked to my local HD mechanics and the shops near me pay only for the time spent fixing a bike. I was surprised to find out that diagnosing the problems and test rides are not on the clock so to speak. But I guess it’s up to the dealership owners on how they pay. No one is forcing anyone to work there. So thank you and your management for a behind the scenes look into the glamorous life as a certified un-professional HD mechanic.

Keep doing what you are doing...Great content...You keep it real as the kids say!

Great video John, I like your passion!

Awesome video!! People need to be respectful of your work hours. Can't believe people call the dealership for advice. Craziness. But thank you and your boss for letting you film at work!!

Great video well done for putting the information out.

You have a great channel, Man. I learn a lot here, and it’s just really interesting stuff. I wish you the best.

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

Another great video! Hope to pass through someday

You do a great job John. Thanks for your videos.

Came in for my 1k services a couple weeks ago and thought about seeing if you were there. I figured you probably didn't want to be bothered lol. Keep doing what your doing. Favorite you tuber here!

@TheHarleyTech

6 жыл бұрын

you better say hello next time!

@OG_overclocked

6 жыл бұрын

Lol will do John Maxwell

Thanks for the video and great tips. As a former service writer for a diesel shop (Peterbilt) - I understand your pain regarding being efficient and shop interruptions. Great techs balance all of that like you're doing. We paid our guys differently - we monitored efficiency but we didn't pay based upon book/flat rate. We paid an hourly wage based upon when you punched in and out for the day. Bonuses/raises were determined by how efficient you were and we usually had a talk 1:1 once a month around any issues we saw as shop leadership in that area and anything else that would be constructive feedback. Celebration/praise was always with the group at shop meetings. We were also always VERY open to what the shop was doing with the techs business wise. Normally it was a lot of grousing about wages when they see XXX in revenue. Then we'd pull out the bills for broken shop tools, policy work due to technician mistakes and the like and guys understood a lot better how their role keeps the doors open, makes us all money and how they can maximize their own earnings via bonuses and being efficient. Keep up the good work man. Enjoy all the videos.

Great video. Ive been rolling around becoming a Harley tech as a retirement job once I do retire. Been wondering how things work, now I know. Thanks !

Thanks for the info. Keep the vids coming.

Thanks John for all the content you share with us. A really big thank you to the dealership for letting you do what you do! When I go to bike week in October I’ll stop in and spend some money there😀 I always look for awesome dealerships to go to while traveling. My daughters boyfriend works here at Louisville Harley Davidson as a tech and they are working on doing a You Tube channel as well. They have been saving for the cameras and mics and editing program they should be up and running soon. They are hdnightrider1 and ms.hdnightrider1 . They haven’t started uploading videos just yet but there coming soon😀

John maxwell I am with super Dave do what you can we all enjoy your work I think everyone should understand that while your at work work comes first someone’s paying for your time and not to be answering phone calls after work family is first then if there’s time it’s yours and I think you should use it as you feel best I really enjoy your videos and will take what I can get thank you

Good stuff John, keep it up