09/19/2026
I've been working on, building or restoring bikes since 1987. Started working for a place in Pekin Illinois, B&N making 80% of each job.
Times changed and now techs get on average $15-$20 bucks an hour.
When I opened my shop in Ozark Missouri in 1997 we charged $20 bucks an hour for shop labor and now are at $90 an hour for the past 5 years. It sucks, but we can barely afford to stay open at that rate and as of October 1st 2026 the rates are increasing to $120 an hour. Considering our local HD dealer is charging $169 an hour we think this is a fair increase after 5 years. We're all making sacrifices, but we want to continue to be your shop for as little as possible while still maintaining quality work we stand behind. Hopefully we see you all soon and thanks for understanding.
Chris Ferrell
Owner
Ferrell's Motorcycle Service
2165 Harmony Rd
Seymour MO 65746
417-935-2448
Open Tuesday through Friday 10am-6pm Central Time
Saturday from 10am-2pm.