John Maxwell, The Harley Tech, Chattahoochee Harley-Davidson Pro on Motorcycle Mechanics Institute

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Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) graduate John Maxwell (spr.ly/6007DAldT) shares his story about how he went from working in the food service industry to working as a professional technician at Chattahoochee Harley-Davidson (spr.ly/6004DAlei ), now Fort Benning Harley-Davidson. He shares what he learned along the way and some of the reasons that he loves his job.
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  • @NorthernHDrider
    @NorthernHDrider2 ай бұрын

    Miss your knowledge and your passion

  • @christophertaylor6866
    @christophertaylor68664 жыл бұрын

    I just finished my application and headed to Florida soon! Cant wait! Come at me life's hurtles

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let us know if you have any questions, thanks!

  • @rickbetts143

    @rickbetts143

    2 жыл бұрын

    So it has been a year.... How did did school go, were you able to get hired as quickly as you thought and are you making the kind of money you expected right out of school?

  • @donsvideos1985
    @donsvideos19855 жыл бұрын

    Great video and super informative. John is an asset to the motorcycle community!

  • @brian3013

    @brian3013

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree 100%.

  • @johnbellizzijr.2351
    @johnbellizzijr.23515 жыл бұрын

    Another quality video, great to hear the past of my favorite Harley Tech!

  • @RichardSmith-yv8pe
    @RichardSmith-yv8pe5 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to more videos like this. Once I retire this is my preferred path.

  • @petershute3580
    @petershute35805 жыл бұрын

    Hello! John from Australia! Love your work

  • @jimfaxlanger143
    @jimfaxlanger1432 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and loving it, thanks John

  • @jlc904ubc
    @jlc904ubc5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Awesome video. I am a huge fan of John Maxwell.

  • @gaquanwhite1040
    @gaquanwhite10405 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to go. Gonna be worth it becoming a motorcycle mechanic

  • @rockysuperstar1
    @rockysuperstar15 жыл бұрын

    John Maxwell I am a mechanic.I do my own work on my bikes.plus i help my freinds i ride with.You have given me some good info.Keep up the good work.I

  • @streetblast1
    @streetblast1 Жыл бұрын

    You know a few months ago I was planning to go to bartending school now I'm getting ready to enter MMI and Avondale Arizona what a Godsmack thanks for all your info dude picture being a Pier

  • @aaronscott260
    @aaronscott2603 жыл бұрын

    Im about to start at MMI in Phoenix, got mostly passed the jitters during orientation because I’m a vet and got to meet a lot of other vets. But hearing your story (being someone who doesn’t know where to start on a Harley) really helps settle in. Thank you

  • @carjuncky1

    @carjuncky1

    10 ай бұрын

    How's the housing work? Can they help mouse me and my wife??

  • @johnhoffman3598
    @johnhoffman35985 жыл бұрын

    Big dirty thumbs up John. To be a mechanic years ago you just needed to be mechanically incline. The technology has create a job market were you have to go to school to learn any brand or manufacture and then stay on top of the latest updates. MMI sounds like it was a good choice for you. Your personality will probably take you to the sales floor just like in bar tending you’re a people person. Great Video For the school.

  • @shatteredsoldier81
    @shatteredsoldier814 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, that the H-D shop I stop by at if I need something. I’m looking into MMI after retirement in 3 more years.

  • @michaelpicard6792
    @michaelpicard67925 жыл бұрын

    Great video John...

  • @17ultralimited69
    @17ultralimited695 жыл бұрын

    Love what you do and it’ll never be work 👍

  • @lazzyrj1
    @lazzyrj15 жыл бұрын

    John you're the man ! Love your channel. I am not a professional motorcycle technician but I am a professional industrial maintenance mechanic. The pay is very good basically because there is a high demand for qualified technicians in this industry. I like my job but I love working on motorcycles. I have been doing major motorcycle work on the side for about 15 years now and have been considering opening my own shop . Is there possibly an advanced course for someone like me ?

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley6895 жыл бұрын

    Yep, I checked in to the school years ago, had to put it off because we had a child with medical needs that was a higher priority. I still wish I could have done the school but I do not regret my decision.

  • @eloyrodriguez6460
    @eloyrodriguez64604 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding👍👍 you got a new subscriber.

  • @davidshockey7649
    @davidshockey76494 жыл бұрын

    Great video, about to retire from the military of 20+ years and want to attend Motorcycle Certification and I think you sold me on the program I'm going to go with.

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment, more program details are available at mmitech.edu - thanks!

  • @caseyrider7980
    @caseyrider79805 жыл бұрын

    I just started at MMI I start school on the 18 of this month and it's really cool I can't wait

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Please let us know if you need anything, thanks!

  • @caseyrider7980

    @caseyrider7980

    5 жыл бұрын

    @Bruiserbro Moto good I'm on my final week in moto 102

  • @rodneybarcus2233
    @rodneybarcus22335 жыл бұрын

    Hay john thanks for the idea about MMI. You might think I'm nuts but I'm retiring soon at 57 and I'm looking for something else to do that I love. Motorcycles have been in my life for 43 years so maybe I can make a little pocket money but more than that do something I enjoy. I am wondering will I be to old for this? I never have been able to sit still.

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rodney, John touches on that in his other video, around the 8 minute mark: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKRkmK-qaNqeZZM.html - Thanks!

  • @nbt3663

    @nbt3663

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're never too old to learn new tricks, despite what is said. :) Good luck!

  • @roberttimmons5638

    @roberttimmons5638

    5 жыл бұрын

    You will be surprised at the age diversity at MMI. Young and old attend and to be really honest I found the older people was more of my crowd while going to MMI.

  • @CarlosOrtega-hn1qq

    @CarlosOrtega-hn1qq

    4 жыл бұрын

    FORGET THE MMI YOU HAVE TO PAY LIKE $ 30K PLUS TOOLS AND THEN HOW YOU ARE GOING TO FIND A JOB WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ? GO TO THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND GET YOUR AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATE AND YOU WILL GET A BETTER JOB.

  • @christophertaylor6866
    @christophertaylor68664 жыл бұрын

    I chose the Honda and kawasaki program because of there huge diversity of products

  • @christinefunk4823
    @christinefunk48234 жыл бұрын

    How do you change the hinge spring on a 2012 Streetglide saddlebag latch? I would love to see a video as mine is broken.

  • @christophertaylor6866
    @christophertaylor68664 жыл бұрын

    And since we want to move to Florida I want to do the Marine program too

  • @BadBlue32
    @BadBlue325 жыл бұрын

    Great video, John. I’m 50, obsessed with HD, want to live this last trimester of my life doing something I enjoy. If I’m correct I thought I saw around $20K for the new HD program? WOW! If you get hired by HD, do they offer tuition reimbursement? Thx!

  • @neotheseattledj
    @neotheseattledj5 жыл бұрын

    from start to finish how long did it take you and how expensive was it ? it sounds like you got all this done in less than a year is that right ?

  • @agnomymous2198
    @agnomymous21983 жыл бұрын

    Had no idea clicking on this from Google that this wasn't John's channel xD

  • @GrumpyWIBiker
    @GrumpyWIBiker4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I was looking in to that AZ MMI. Would be kool if I was 32 years younger. $30k is a little steep even for my GI Bill to cover, but I love wrenching

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment, Wolf. Please don't forget about the Veteran 10% tuition discount, and the MMI tuition is about $22,000. Please get in touch if you have any questions!!

  • @brandonmacon3317

    @brandonmacon3317

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@UtiEduonly 10 percent for vets?

  • @justcallmejoeable
    @justcallmejoeable5 жыл бұрын

    Look at you! Big time John Maxwell!

  • @chanceblizard5390
    @chanceblizard53902 жыл бұрын

    What’s the starting pay a Harley mechanic after MMI? Or any motorcycle mechanic after MMI?

  • @johnmacdonald1878
    @johnmacdonald18784 жыл бұрын

    Great, I like the encouragement to go to school and get certified. Best way to go. I was an apprentice, I got sent to school as part of it. so I am time served and certified. Good apprenticeship is hard to come by, here most require pre apprentice school. A good school helps with placement. Red seal or journeyman. You can find a good job.

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment!

  • @dbcmccoy
    @dbcmccoy5 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Magician too, took rear tire off of black bike and reinstalled on a yellow one. Cool 👍

  • @spokes1355
    @spokes13554 жыл бұрын

    I have the big question. For some reason no one can ever answer.I have a 2011 Harley Davidson Sportster 48 with spoke rims. Factory spoke rims. The question is will a 2016 Harley Davidson 48 with the mag rims fit my 2011 without having to make any serious mods???????????

  • @Harley-Charlie
    @Harley-Charlie Жыл бұрын

    Now it’s 48 weeks! 3 weeks screamin eagle and 3 weeks early model.

  • @user-vp6sc5ci6o
    @user-vp6sc5ci6o3 ай бұрын

    How much would you charge to work on a 1980 sportster harley trike?

  • @timnordstrom1977
    @timnordstrom19773 жыл бұрын

    I'm really looking to start the process of becoming a motorcycle mechanic. I just started riding in February of this year and finding a local mechanic to work on my 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 is almost impossible. On top of that the nearest dealership/ service center is 4 to 6 weeks behind which tells me, in due time, there is a market for opening up shop in the future. I am looking at focusing on Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha because it seems everybody nearby works on harleys and usually the first words out of their mouths are; nice bike, when are you going to buy a Harley! But outside of my MC life I just enjoy to ride and see a ton of "rice burners", so they need their upkeep and repairs also..... any info would be great

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tim, check out our Moto program over at mmitech.edu and let us know if you have any questions!

  • @andresenriquez2889
    @andresenriquez28894 жыл бұрын

    how much do you make bi weekly if you don't mind me asking ? I'm really thinking about doing this.

  • @jondoe8816
    @jondoe88165 жыл бұрын

    John. How come i needed to re subscribe

  • @DynamicVlogs69
    @DynamicVlogs695 жыл бұрын

    I'm still looking for info on the price for the class for HD tech. I keep getting the run around so I'm guessing it's like $40k if nobody can just tell me straight up.

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    5 жыл бұрын

    The HD program is 42 weeks and tuition is $19,500 - if you have other questions, pls call 1-800-834-7308, thanks!

  • @alexandrsedov7447
    @alexandrsedov74474 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I from Russia! What conditions for foreigners? What price for training in the program 24 weeks? Whether accommodation is possible? Thanks!

  • @joseescalona8312

    @joseescalona8312

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alexandr Sedov it depends, some colleges offer a certificate. I know salt lake community college does ( thought about it ) but I’m already trying to get through a degree , maybe afterwards.

  • @christophertaylor6866
    @christophertaylor68664 жыл бұрын

    Wish this would happen faster 😪

  • @thesoundpainterbkny3465
    @thesoundpainterbkny34652 жыл бұрын

    GREAT VIDEO! I WANT TO BE THE BEST TECH IN THE WORLD!!!!

  • @JustWithJosh
    @JustWithJosh5 жыл бұрын

    Do you guys also teach for indian motorcycles

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment. We do not have an elective program specific to Indian. Thank you!

  • @jus4pd
    @jus4pd5 жыл бұрын

    New York City has basically no corses for motorcycle mechanics. Mayb u know something I don’t looking for guidance I cannot travel ....

  • @dwheeler016
    @dwheeler01611 ай бұрын

    Where did John go? This is not just an advertisement for schools.

  • @TheLucas2696
    @TheLucas26965 жыл бұрын

    What is this, a crossover episode???

  • @talkingrock7011
    @talkingrock70115 жыл бұрын

    I have a off subject comment for you those high carb deep fried spuds are not your friend take care of your personal health now and live longer and feel better , I do enjoy your videos

  • @lulungangte861
    @lulungangte8614 жыл бұрын

    How can I join hardly division technician

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Check out mmitech.edu for all the details, thanks!

  • @josevalenzuela2650
    @josevalenzuela26503 жыл бұрын

    Technician automotive Is different than motorcycle technician?

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is a lot of overlap, but generally speaking automotive technician and motorcycle technician are separate career paths. Thank you.

  • @MaddConnekRecordz
    @MaddConnekRecordz4 жыл бұрын

    What's cost of school

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Hector, thank you for the comment. The MMI program tuition is about $22,000 before Financial Aid and/or Scholarships. More information about funding is available at mmitech.edu thanks!

  • @48retrop
    @48retrop5 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and informative video. One question though. Do you have to have a beard to be a motorcycle mechanic?

  • @Muppetfanforevah
    @Muppetfanforevah3 жыл бұрын

    How often are females seen in this program? Were there any in your class? I understand motorcycles are generally more of a men's thing, and career female mechanics, I am sure are a far smaller segment of the riding populous. I just am curious if there is still a bias against female mechanics, especially with regards to getting hired after graduation. I wondered if you had any perspectives here, or knew any lady mechanics that may be able to shed some light on this subject for me.

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are quite a few female students and technicians in the moto world. Check out thegirlswhowrench on IG - Thank you!

  • @t2sportslivebd996
    @t2sportslivebd9969 ай бұрын

    Hello sir I am a motorcycle mechanic sir I want to work in your place help me

  • @MaddConnekRecordz
    @MaddConnekRecordz4 жыл бұрын

    Why do they say UTI is a scam?

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    4 жыл бұрын

    People also say the world is flat... can't always believe what you hear :)

  • @Ev1lmOnStErBoY
    @Ev1lmOnStErBoY5 жыл бұрын

    we still work on an ass load of honda rebels

  • @christophertaylor6866
    @christophertaylor68664 жыл бұрын

    When you dont anything to do annoy the pics outta them

  • @xTheNameisEthan
    @xTheNameisEthan4 жыл бұрын

    Idk why but this seems alot better than being an auto tech, too bad I know jack shit about motorcycles lol

  • @QuadParrot-dj8rp

    @QuadParrot-dj8rp

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean from what I see dude a lot of people that go there don’t know a lot about motorcycles but they still do it lol. I don’t know Jack shit about bikes lol I don’t even know all the tools but I’m still thinking about it

  • @Alyssa-wg4rf
    @Alyssa-wg4rf4 жыл бұрын

    So could a person who loves motorcycles go to MMI with very little to no knowledge about motorcycles other than riding and basic motorcycle upkeep?

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the MMI program is designed for students with little to no prior knowledge, thanks!

  • @flyingzebra311
    @flyingzebra3115 жыл бұрын

    Hey John love the videos and I need your help I have a video on my channel if you can watch it and help me with my 95 1200

  • @kerryschmitt6927
    @kerryschmitt69274 жыл бұрын

    Can you sell me one of your work shirts

  • @UtiEdu

    @UtiEdu

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kerry, if you are looking for an MMI shirt, please reach out to the campus and ask for the student store. If you are looking for a shirt from the shop that John is working, please reach out to them directly. Thanks!

  • @kalifcm
    @kalifcm3 жыл бұрын

    Years and years of apprentice work and no way to prove it? I’d like to think after that you could rebuild an engine lol? Isn’t that proof?

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