AMM Memberships

Attention all Moto-curious and DIY-ers!

are you :

• new to motorcycling and want to learn more about your motorcycle?

• a seasoned rider but lacking the space and tools to be able to work on your bike yourself

• looking to save some money on motorcycle maintenance?

• wrenching on the side of the road at the mercy of the weather and daylight hours?

• Want a space to hang out with fellow moto-curious folk and share a beer and a have a chat?

Read on…

Motorcycling is a visceral experience that once you start riding, becomes a defining part of your individuality. You don’t just go from A to B, you experience every sight, sound and weather system along the way. Part of that experience is feeling your motorcycle and being in tune with it, both for safety and for surety. One of the joys of motorcycling is being able to modify and maintain your machine yourself, as an expression of your individuality making your bike truly yours and knowing it inside and out.

Lack of Space, Tools & Good Old Fashioned Know How

The challenge is, being an inner city dweller, real estate is expensive and it is a luxury to have access to garage, let alone one big enough to be able to work on a bike in. But that is just the first challenge, if you are lucky to have the space, then you need the right tools to get the job done and do it safely, and this is expensive. A basic set up will cost at least $1500. And if you have all that (which is awesome!) it can also get a bit lonely wrenching by yourself. If only there was a place that had all the tools, the space, a community of riders and wrenches that was affordable in the inner west? (Hint. There is).

Skills Amnesia Has A Cure

Over the last few generations, garages have become smaller, tool boxes have either shrunk or completely disappeared from the modern household and now people don’t know the basics of using hand tools to do simple tasks. Skills amnesia is real. These skills apply not only to motorcycle maintenance, but many tasks around the home and various situations can benefit from being able to turn a spanner and use a drill.

Financial Cents & Cost Effective

COVID has had an impact on most households back pocket, and people are looking for creative ways to save money. Being able to maintain your motorcycle yourself is a great way to either reduce the cost of visiting a mechanic or completely remove it all together. The typical inner city mechanic charges approximately $120 an hour plus parts. A full service (brakes, oil, fluids, chain) will cost anywhere from $400 - $600 plus parts. Working on your own bike not only can save money, but is also a great past time and hobby, as you are learning, improving your skills and doing something you enjoy in a social setting.

RSW to the rescue

Rising Sun Workshop solves all of these problems. We are a communal DIY workshop located in Newtown, we have the space, the tools, the community as well as being an award winning restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our workshop is fully equipped with all the tools you would expect, and even more you wouldn’t. A full list of tools available can be found here. The workshop has 4 bays and a communal bench that fits 2. The space is available for use 7 days a week and you come and do what you know, or learn from us either via classes that we run on everything from bike maintenance through to welding and auto electrics, or we can assist you 1 on 1 for the task at hand.

To get started, choose the membership type below that suits your needs:

1 month unlimited

$200 for 30 consecutive days access. This is ideal for the wrencher with a specific task in mind. You get access to the workshop and all the tools to get the job done right. Storage not included, but available for an additional charge.

5 day pass - Valid for 12 months

$450 gives you 5 day passes to use at anytime over 12 months, valued at over $1200. This is for the wrencher who likes to do it themselves, but doesn’t need the workshop too often. It’s perfect as a gift as well. Includes access to workshop member only events.

Monthly Subscription

For the regular tinkerer, $69 a month gives you unlimited access to the workshop and tools, includes storage for 1 bike and 1 storage tub. Also includes 10% discount to the restaurant. Subscription is for 12 months @ $69 a month.

Annual Subscription

For the regular tinkerer, 1 annual payment of $700 gives you unlimited access to the workshop and tools, includes storage for 1 bike and 1 storage tub for 12 months. Also includes 10% discount to the restaurant. Save 15% on the monthly subscription by paying upfront and get all the benefits.

how it works:

Pick your membership, join, book and complete your safety induction, book a bay, and get wrenching!

Book Your Induction

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