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What started as a hobby has now turned into a vocation for Zacharie Chenier.  It started off with a 1984 Harley-Davidson Shovel Head that he learned to fix, fine tune and tweak to specs and beyond.  When given the opportunity to turn this passion to fix his own vehicles into maintaining them for others, Zach took the leap and the rest can now said to be history.  From simple maintenance to total rebuild, Zach has proven to himself and of course his customers that his meticulous nature in maintaining motorcycles and snowmobiles should be left to one that understands the machines and that have patience to keep them functioning at their optimal performing level.

If you didn’t drive your motorcycle all winter, the first thing to do is change the fuel. Gasoline gets stale when it sits in the tank too long. Use a siphon pump to get rid of any old gas, and then fill the tank with fresh fuel.
Just as you need clean fuel, you also need to change the oil and replace the oil filter before you take your bike out for your first ride. Neglecting this step can affect the performance and longevity of your motorcycle.

The apple does not fall far from the tree.

Under the guidance of his father Pierre Chenier who is an accomplished fabricator, Zach learned that often times if you don't have the part you need to make the part.  Although not an easy process, fabrication requires meticulous calculations, the right tools and of course patience to turn out (fabricate) parts that will not only fit the purpose but are also as good if not better than the original.

Given that many older motorcycles and even snowmobiles do not have adequate replacement parts to keep them going, Zach has decided that fabricating and manufacturing parts for the jobs he is given can be and is often a better solution.

Zach believe in having the right tool for the job and surrounds himself with quality equipment to fabricate, customize and fine tune part to fit the job.

Some riders disconnect their motorcycle batteries for the winter and recharge them every month or two. Once you reconnect the battery, you’re probably ready to roll. However, if it’s been sitting all winter long, you might have a dead battery on your hands. If it’s a fairly new battery, charging it up is fine. If it’s three or four years old, you may find it doesn’t keep a charge, or you might have a hard time charging it. In that case, you’re probably better off purchasing a new battery and playing it safe.
Zach is a Fully licensed qualified motocycle technician that insists on using factory licensed diagnostic tools. He has formal training from La Cité collégiale in Ottawa but he feels that his current qualifications are twofold.
  • First and foremost he is the son of accomplished fabricator Pierre Chenier who has been working at maintaining all kinds of Machinery for the large plant he works for.
  • Secondly, his experience working in the railway industry has served him well in terms of being able to troubleshoot all kinds of problems that often need alternate solutions.
Formal training aside, Zach feels that his interpersonal skills with his customer helps set him apart.  He is a strong proponent of having the customer understand how their machines work and what they are paying for service wise.  His customers can vouch for his honesty and his transparency in his dealing with them.
Tires are some of the most important parts of any vehicle, so they deserve your time and attention. Check their air pressure to make sure it’s at a safe level for riding. You’ll also want to check your tread to determine if it’s still got enough depth to offer you sufficient traction. If your air pressure and tread are all set, then just look for any cracks or rot in the sidewall of the tires before moving on.

Since opening in early 2022, the garage has been booming simply from word of mouth testimonials to Zach's professionalism and of course his work.  His attention to detail is as reported 'phenomenal' and he believes in customer retention.  That said, given this, he is in demand for individuals to get their machines rebuilt, modified or simply service.  At the moment there is a 3 month waiting period for new customers.  However, if you want someone to get to know YOUR machine and take care of YOUR machine... Zach Chenier is your man. 

Your bike’s chain is one of its most critical components, but constant exposure to the elements can cause it to deteriorate or become loose. Check it to ensure it’s still tight and well-lubricated. You may need to clean the chain and reapply lubricant.
In this day and age, expertise speaks volumes.  The phrase 'Jack of all trades master of none' is not a good reason to NOT have your machine taken care by and expert.  From the get go, Zach chose Harley-Davidson (for motorcycles) and Bombardier -  SkiDoo (for snowmobile) as his field of expertise.  This does not mean that he can't fix other machine it simply means that he has better knowledge of the aforementioned machines AND the authorized diagnostic tools to help with maintenance and repair of these two brands.  Having the right tool for the job is more than a proverb it is a mantra in Zach's Shop and he has invested in the BEST in quality diagnostic and hand tools to maintain any and all Harley-Davidson motocycles and Bombardier SkiDoos.
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