Meet Gabe, Our New Service Tech

Service Technician

GOSHEN, IN — Janus Motorcycles has welcomed a new service technician to the shop floor. Gabe Tanner, a mechanical engineer from Purdue University, joins the Janus team as our Service Technician after several years working with motorcycles—primarily vintage machines that demand careful attention and thoughtful maintenance.

Gabe’s interest in motorcycles began during an unusual moment in time. Growing up in Indianapolis, he graduated high school during the COVID years and chose to defer college rather than begin with remote classes. That unexpected pause gave him time to explore something new.

“I fell in love with the freedom of swinging a leg over a motorcycle and heading in a random direction for the day,” Gabe said. “The low cost of riding and the engaging operating experience sent me down a rabbit hole of vintage motorcycle enthusiasm.”

Over the past six years, that enthusiasm gradually turned into hands-on experience maintaining and repairing older machines. Work that began as curiosity developed into practical skill—an approach that fits naturally within the Janus shop, where riders often take an active role in maintaining their Janus motorcycle.

A Simple Motorcycle Maintenance Tip

When asked about a simple habit every rider should develop, Gabe’s advice is straightforward.

“Keep a bike clean—physically and mechanically,” he said. “Every bike has a personality. The more you care for it, the better it will care for you.”

Routine cleaning and inspection remain among the most effective forms of motorcycle maintenance. Dirt and road grime can hide small issues that are easier to address early than later.

Training Under Tim Frazier

Before joining the Janus team, Gabe spent time learning directly under longtime Janus technician Tim Frazier, whose careful approach to the machines is well known among owners. Many riders in the Janus community came to know Tim over the years, and his influence continues to shape the way the service department operates.

For owners familiar with Tim’s work, that mentorship should feel reassuring. The knowledge and habits he passed along continue through the next generation of technicians working in Janus service.

What Makes Janus Motorcycles Different

Working in the shop has also given Gabe an appreciation for how the motorcycles themselves are built.

“These bikes choose to do what is best over what is easiest,” he said. “In a world of hyper-efficient international supply chains, there’s something pretty remarkable about swinging a leg over a motorcycle designed, fabricated, and assembled right here in Goshen.”

Many of the major components on a Janus motorcycle are produced locally. Frames are welded in the shop. Fenders are rolled here. Saddlebags and seats are sourced from suppliers within a short drive of the factory. That proximity gives the service team a close understanding of how the machines are built—and how to care for them over time.

One detail Gabe especially appreciates is the kick start found on the 250 lineup.

“I think the kick start is a great feature,” he said. “It adds to the analog experience, but it’s also practical redundancy. If you forget to turn off the key when you stop for lunch, you don’t necessarily need to call a friend for help.”

For riders focused on maintaining their Janus motorcycle, that kind of mechanical simplicity is part of the appeal.

Caring for Your Janus Motorcycle

Visitors to the shop may already see Gabe in the service bay, where he’ll be helping riders keep their motorcycles running smoothly. And while machines vary, his philosophy toward motorcycle maintenance remains consistent: pay attention, keep things clean, and small problems rarely become large ones.

Feel free to shoot Gabe a welcome message or a service question at service@janusmotorcycles.com.