Total Motorcycle service

02/08/2026

27/07/2026

Run To The Wall, January 1999 BIKER magazine centerfold.

27/07/2026

Jesus Chrysler, April 1998 centerfold, real people, real car, owned by David's friend John "Krylon John" Gilbert who tells me the chest size on the rider was not exaggerated.

27/07/2026

Twins On An Offenhauser, June 1993 American Rodder magazine.

27/07/2026

Both at home at the same time just missing the scoot Vroom Vroom

27/06/2026

25/06/2026

06/03/2026

Bike of the week, in recognition of the blood moon

26/02/2026

Meet the lovely Natalie.

When running the business is just as demanding as doing the work

Total Motorcycle Service has just passed a big milestone. Ten years in business.

Dave is the owner and the mechanic. The one on the tools. The specialist who takes on the bikes others won’t touch. But behind the scenes, a lot of the sustainability work sits with Steph, the General Manager.

Steph spoke openly about what it takes to keep a one mechanic trade business viable in Canberra. Managing bookings, customer expectations, pricing conversations, and seasonal slowdowns, all while protecting Dave’s capacity and health.

One of the biggest challenges has been balancing passion with reality. Loving the work doesn’t automatically make the business sustainable. That’s meant setting firmer boundaries, valuing expertise properly, and re educating customers around time, access, and availability.

It’s not about growth for growth’s sake. It’s about still being here in another ten years.

A good reminder for small business owners. Sometimes the most important work isn’t what customers see. It’s the structure behind it that keeps everything moving.

💬 What’s one behind the scenes decision that’s made the biggest difference in your business?

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24/02/2026

Total Motorcycles is proudly the stockiest of Spectro oil.
Spectro oil is especially formulated for your VTwin Harley Davidson..

Ensuring optim engine protection and peace of Mind.
Please call in to discuss changing over with a complete engine Flush..