Austin Motorcycle Service: Professionals vs. Do-it-Yourselfers

Your motorcycle has just broken down, and you need someone to fix it.  As a result, you are faced with two choices… dealing with a do-it-yourselfer who will charge a very low rate or making use of a professional Austin motorcycle service provider. How do you decide which one is best for your situation, when you are on a limited budget?

When dealing with with minor motorcycle service or repairs, choosing a professional over a do-it-yourselfer is always the best choice. This is true even if you’re on a tight budget. If the issue is more serious, you could actually end up spending more money with a do-it-yourselfer. Why? Well, do-it-yourselfers usually do not have the tools, equipment and training that Austin motorcycle service professionals have. So, if they encounter a major problem, they might have to do more research to figure out how to resolve it. (That is if they can solve it at all.)

And even after the research, the problem may still be out of reach for a do-it-yourselfer. But, if they are in the need of the money, they might try to fix it anyway… causing even more damage to your motorcycle. So, you may still be forced to go to a professional motorcycle service provider. Only this time you’re out however much you initially paid the do-it-yourselfer.

On the other hand, with Texas Custom Choppers, an established Austin motorcycle service provider, you are dealing with individuals who are experts in their craft. Most likely, they have seen all kinds of problems throughout their career. And if they haven’t, (like new repairmen), chances are their more experienced colleagues have. So, basically, there’s always some sort of a reference point, whether it’s through previous repair work or help from another co-worker.

In addition, Texas Custom Choppers, Austin’s best motorcycle service, specializes in preventative maintenance. This means that in the long run, you end up paying much less for repairs, because your motorcycle is less likely to break down in the first place. And if it does break down, the damage won’t be as bad. Do-it-Yourselfers tend to operate on “street knowledge”, so you can’t be 100% confident in their ability to properly service your motorcycle.

All in all, going with Texas Custom Choppers Austin’s professional motorcycle service is your best option when you’re having problems with your bike. We guarantee our work and our technicians are trained professionals.

Let us earn your business and prove to you that we are the best Austin motorcycle service shop.

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“Get Acquainted” June Service Special

For the month of June we’re offering the standard 2500 mile Harley-Davidson service for Just $60!

Service  includes…

- oil and filter change with petroleum oil
- numerous checks and inspections.

The price is $80 if we use synthetic oil.

This is about 1/2 the price of the local HD dealers.

Schedule your June Motorcycle Service Special Online or Call – 512-266-2208

Texas Custom Choppers’ New Owners

The new owners of Texas Custom Choppers bring a great worldly scope and wealth of experience with motorcycles and in business. They believe in delivering substance, not a show. Their shop is defined by prompt and professional service and attention to people.

Tracy Carroll has been a Marine, a firefighter, and an anti-terrorist specialist. Prior to joining Texas Custom Choppers as an owner and master bike builder, Tracy was employed by Triple Canopy combating high level security threats in Iraq. He led a 200-person security detail in Basra, under the State Department’s "High Threat Protection Division." Quickly and accurately assessing hostile threats and then pre-empting, adapting and responding. Tracy is focused and dedicated; he is adept at problem-solving and providing alternative solutions when unforeseen complications and obstacles arise. His work ethic, evenhandedness and attention to detail are obvious to everyone, friends, customers and employees. Tracy has a reputation for building custom bikes that make a subtle, clean and powerful statement.

Barry Williamson is a highly successful oil and gas executive, having served in Washington, D.C. as an energy advisor to Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. In 1993, he was elected to the legendary Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the energy sector in Texas. Williamson was Finance Chairman for the Republican Party of Texas from 1999 to 2003. He also serves on the National Petroleum Council. Barry likely has the deepest Rolodex of any executive in the Texas oil and gas scene today. On the right day, you can find Barry riding motorcycles with the Governor. In addition to owning Texas Custom Choppers, Barry is the Chief Executive Officer of Opal Energy Corporation. Barry rides a 1997 Harley Davidson Springer Softtail that was customized at the shop.

Ron Oligney has had a wide-ranging public and private career as an entrepreneur, energy expert and sometimes media personality. He has considerable experience with private equity and early-stage finance. He has advised Presidents, Dictators and Fortune 500 companies. He is co-author of the bestselling book, "The Color Of Oil," and has written for numerous newspapers and specialized publications and provided expert commentary for the major TV networks and cable outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg and Reuters. Ron looks like he should have been a news anchor or a television weatherman. He exudes confidence, passion and enthusiasm. One of those eye-contact guys. Quiet one minute and booming the next. Owning a custom bike shop is a new twist for Ron, but "business is business," and he loves the creativity, the color, the people.