any knows a home based mechanic to work on 1999 softail evo ? I 'd like to learn some basics as well , may be retired harley tech could make a few bucks !

Good idea. He could earn 25 bucks an hour at home from you instead of $120 an hour working at a dealer. And he gets to show you how to fix and service your own bike so you can do it yourself. Let’s get a list together. 

Steelo... Dealership might charge $120 an hour mate but there is no frigging way the mechanic is getting $120 an hour, are you for real?? 

Fuck me, you blokes are a cheery bunch lol

If you find a mechanic that'll work for $25 an hour let me know.

That’s what I said. Let’s get a list together. Thanks daggs for pointing out the bleeding obvious. Knuckleheads. 

Okay, back to the original question.

My take on the OP's question was that he is looking for someone to come to his house and help him work on his bike and to show him how to do things. Not turn up with a truck load of expensive gear but to use the bike owners tools and point him in the right direction as far as general maintenance and servicing goes...Some retired tech's who are bored sitting at home and on a pension would maybe jump at the chance to make a few extra dollars and help someone out at the same time...Finding them by posting on here will be a little harder I think.

Diy bro. All part of the fun satisfying and cheaper. 

I’m out east melbourne and have worked on Evo’s for 30 Year’s so would be willing to help out a fellow rider from time to time. I have done pretty much all the jobs on an Evo that you need so can certainly give guidance, advice and help. 

top stuff tussock.

Yes well done tussuck.