Wrenching At Home Listen up, do-it-yerselfers!

By Adam Williams

If you’ve checked your wallet lately you know that the good old dollar ain’t what it used to be. We’re all feeling the economic crunch, and splurging is a thing of the past. And let’s be honest, it’s getting tougher to afford any form of dealership service for our beloved cycles. But the belt tightening process should not preclude us from taking care of our rides, should it? Not a chance!

Thanks to the innovative Fix My Hog series of DVDs, penny pinchers and home wrenchers alike can enjoy learning low-cost maintenance tips in the privacy of their own garages. The newest offering, Softail & Dyna Part 2, capitalizes on the success of Part 1 with an expansive, twin-disc package of practical mechanics designed specifically for the Softail and Dyna owners. From routine equipment checks to more sophisticated procedures, the two-DVD set runs nearly four hours, and is an amazing virtual classroom for you to enjoy and indulge in. You’ll learn everything from fluid replacement to wheel alignment to brake changes, and can pace yourself within your own comfort zone. No tech school jargon or attitude, no impatient instructors, and no ridiculous tuition costs.

If you’re a regular to these pages, you know that we’ve given high marks to other Fix My Hog DVDs in the past. The fact remains that the entire series of video tutorials is the most cost effective and enjoyable way to acquire practical knowledge about your machine, and to actually do the work yourself. It’s time to grab the tools, fire up the DVD player, and learn as you go. There’s no greater feeling than working on your own machine – except maybe saving some money in the process. AIM

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4 Responses to “Wrenching At Home Listen up, do-it-yerselfers!”

  1. MANNON

    I am mechanically inclined and have been wrenching on my own bikes for years and have a pretty good idea on how to do most maintenance tasks but, learning how to do those tasks properly is important to me and FMH does a good job at helping me do that....

  2. Len

    The best part about Fix My Hog in Bob Larosa. The way Bob goes through a procedure in a concise, easy to understand manner makes it a pleasure to watch episode after episode. You can tell he really loves what he does and his wealth of knowledge comes through naturally. Thanks for giving us this site and keep up the excellent work!

  3. James H. Kunkel

    Just getting started with fixmyhog, but have already joined as a premium member. Just finished changing all the fluids and have already saved at least a couple of hundred bucks. Videos are very well done and to the point.

  4. JAJ

    I've been using Fix my Hog videos for many years now and the package has paid for itself many times over. I am considering the online video in as much as to keep up with current content and to share among my MC members. Definitely a good value for the money.