Gearhead Workshops

AMazing class with a wealth of knowledge. planning to take level II.

I loved this class. Taught me so much about my motorcycle and believe me I’m not mechanical. I feel much more confident in riding a safe motorcycle in the future. Bill is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher/​mentor

Bill breaks it down into easily understood segments. The knowledge I gained can be applied to my bike, plus working on classic cars. I searched for a long time to find a way to learn basic mechanic knowledge without finding anything… until this class. Fellow students were easy to get along with and Bill will make sure your questions get answered. Learning how to wrench makes the idea of working on my bike not so scary any more. Would definitely recommend this class, as you get your money’s worth and then some. Thanks, Bill!

Just finished Bill’s Beginners Maintenance course and am already bugging him about the engine rebuilding class.
This guy is the real deal and this class will save you money! You leave with a complete understanding of your bike and the ability to diagnose and understand any problem you come across.
That and Bill is now a friend for life, which means you have an expert mechanic you can email at any time!
Weekend warrior to every-​day commuter this class is a must for any motorcycle rider who doesn’t want to foot a $ 1000 bill for something they can fix themselves.

Just finished my class yesterday, and I couldn’t be happier with Bill and his program. A master mechanic with many years under his belt, Bill distills that knowledge down into 5 classes designed to take away the mystery of all things mechanical. He breaks the bike down into component systems and discusses what can go wrong, what to look for and most importantly how to fix it yourself. From changing fluids to pulling and cleaning your carbs, changing your clutch or tackling an electrical issue, Bill gives you the understanding and confidence to tackle these and other tasks, saving you money and giving you the comfort of knowing the job was done right.
The best part is, you become part of this community of gearheads who have taken the course, and share a passion that you have as well. And Bill is always available to offer advice, give you a refresher or even do some one-​on-​one teaching to help you with a specific project you might feel is over your head. I’m so glad I found this course!

After some horrific experiences with bad mechanics, my man and I decided it was time to learn to do some basic wrenching on our own… but where? Luckily we found Bill and his Gearheads courses for motorcycle repair and engine rebuilding. In a few short months we had gone from not knowing how to change the oil to tearing down and rebuilding engines! As a female, dealing with any mechanic has always been a challenge but it’s easier and less stressful now that I know what I’m looking at/​talking about/​being told about my bike. Plus I can do basics myself and have a comfortable hand in the big repairs. This rare, valuable course is totally worth it if you want to save some labor costs, feel more safe on the road or simply collaborate with your trusted mechanic better. I felt comfortable in a class full of guys and had fun, too.

So this class is layed out to de-​mystify and to build confidence to do repairs yourself. this class nailed it! 1 week after the last class and i’m doing work that I would have normally paid someone else to do! thanks Bill!

This is like fantasy camp for the cycle fan. My wife got me this as an anniversary present, yea she’s pretty awesome. If you liked shop class you’ll like this too.

I am a Chief Engineer for film and television and was a fair hand at doing a lot of maintenance on my bike, but Bill’s courses really took me to the next level and gave me a much more thorough understanding of engine theory, rebuilding and restoration. His «hands on» approach to instruction and troubleshooting tips really makes you feel comfortable tearing down an engine. His insight to special tools and lubricants needed to get the job done are extremely valuable. Bill is a Master Mechanic and Technician and I highly recommend his courses.

These workshops are really great for the everyday rider. They are unbelievably thorough, and give you the skills and confidence to repair and maintain your own motorcycle. I would take this class again in a second! Well worth the money. Thanks Bill!

I wanted to drop a Unilocal to express my extreme satisfaction regarding this class. It was much more than I expected, both from a practical as well as academic perspective. The instruction contextualized the evolution of the systems covered, explained the function, appearance and variation of the parts and functions, and gave real world, understandable advice as to most common problems and fixes. Since the class, I’ve had the occasion to wrench on my bike as well as have it serviced at a dealer (warranty), and in both cases I felt much more familiar, comfortable and empowered in the endeavor. On top of the practicality, I found a great appreciation for the internal combustion motor as an amazing invention and a constantly improving human endeavor. Bill’s same appreciation really shows and animates the explanation of the complex yet simple systems in the motor.
I unconditionally recommend the class to anyone interested in motorcycles, automobiles or technical endeavors generally. The cost of the class is remarkably small given the amount and quality of the time involved, as well as the generous attitude in instruction.

This is absolutely the best thing you could do for yourself if you own a motorcycle or plan on owning one.
I was the furthest thing from mechanically inclined that you could possibly be. A house cat had more skill than me. This has all changed since taking this series of classes. I can’t say that I walked out never needing a mechanic again but I feel confident that I can speak to one without feeling ignorant or completely helpless.
Besides basic wrenching and helpful maintenance tricks and tips, Bill’s knowledge reaches that nerdy level and I mean that in the absolute best way. I now know basics of electricity, chemistry and even metallurgy! Useless you might think — Not after Bill shoe’s you the «why» of what’s wrong with your bike and how it all leads to a more informed diagnosis. That’s how much he loves this stuff. Seriously… metallurgy.
The best thing I walked away with from this class is that I’m not «scared» of my bike anymore. The class gave me the confidence start taking things apart, poking around and asking the right questions. Mostly it made me a more conscious and safer rider.
I very highly recommend this class.

Man what can I say? I took Bills course recently he is fantastic. I bought a 4k bike which when I got home didn’t even run (imagine that … worked when I test rode it). Took Bili’s class, learned how to rebuild my carbs, which didn’t fix the issue but was a start, at least now the bike turns on. Banging my head on the concrete one day I decided let me probe bill some more. Spoke to Bill some more, realized there is a small stupid part in the carbs that I put upside down causing the bike to run like crap. Fixed that bike runs cherry now. Bill is the best no matter what anyone else tells you. His class is very informative and so is he. He is very flexible too as far as making time up for the class. If you get a chance to take his course and he isn’t filled up you should jump all over that. Ask me I know. I used to drive all the way from San Bernardino area to LA and still drive to work after the class for a graveyard shift. He worked with my timing because I was dedicated.

I took the class over a year ago and I have been wrenching on my own bikes since then. Bill is extremely knowledgeable but also makes the course fun. He shows you the tricks of the trade that you couldn’t learn from the books or videos. Even if you have zero wrenching skills, after this course, you will have the tools to start doing at least some of your own maintenance and repair. I highly recommend it to anyone with a scooter or motorcycle!

This class is seriously awesome. Bill is extremely skilled and shows you not only how to fix problems but understand where they are coming from. He tells you exactly what the professionals do so you can easily do it yourself (and not get ripped off). This is a must for anyone with a motorcycle. You WILL save money and you WILL learn a ton of useful information. I recommend it to everyone I can. It’s fun too!