Project management software

[gus58]

Does anyone know of or use any free software for keeping track of rebuilds and restorations? Like a database for costs, parts needed, contacts etc? I'd like to have all info on hand for each bike I'm restoring and figure a database with all info on each build would be very handy.

[pokey]

Thanks gus. thats the best laugh Ive had all day. My sides are still hurting.

Most of the guys would be says "what..and leave evidence around"

[Nathan S]

Just set up something in Excel?

[fred99999au]

I sometimes try and keep a cross reference by bike in excel of genuine part number with what I’ve replaced it with, but sometimes the cash over the counter bearing shop doesn’t supply an invoice.

[gus58]

Would rather 3rd party... Excel can be a pain... I'll keep looking... And evidence? I take it u mean wives finding out how much a hobby costs? If that's a problem these 3 words may help..... Grow Some Balls.... Lol

[James Lee]

Usually theres 2 types of people,one who does the work and one who does the paper/computer work.You must have great skills and be one of the rare multi skilled type,super organized I bet too.My database would consist of a lever from old mate down the road,a tube from a mates bike thats being stored in my shed and maybe a new spark plug from my local shop,a can of WD40 and some startyabastard.

[gus58]

Nah not really, sick of being disorganised, and have about 10 project bikes so looking for something to help me out with the paperwork side....

[LWC82PE]

I just use MS Excel spread sheets for shopping lists and parts to find. I think it's excellent and easy to use and i know my way around that program very well. I definitely do not add up costs of purchases though.

[Lozza]

Does anyone know of or use any free software for keeping track of rebuilds and restorations? Like a database for costs, parts needed, contacts etc? I'd like to have all info on hand for each bike I'm restoring and figure a database with all info on each build would be very handy.

NEVER keep receipts , cost of a decent resto will add up very quickly

[gus58]

I have my reasons.

[Rossvickicampbell]

excel - unless you can get someone to make up a small access database for you but then you will want it modified several times as you learn and progress.  Don't know of any free off the shelf programs - sorry.

[FourstrokeForever]

Maybe you could get a program from a MC dealer.......
That way you will have a cost on each and every part and time spent doing each job, then exaggerate each item by at least 30% to make sure you didn't miss anything!

[KTM47]

I have never liked using excel or word either.  I used newer versions of wordperfect and just use a table with formulas in it etc.

However I am now using word.  They have tables and simple formulas so you could do something using them.  Easier than excel.

[gus58]

I've just downloaded Visual Basics, will try and make one. Ive made a few small programs in the past so hopefully I can knock one out. If I'm successful I'll share it.

[Freakshow]

Excell is so easy and mine have look up and filters, you can even use the priovt table etc.  profit / loss you create the work flow.