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Old November 28th, 2011, 06:40 PM   #11
Major_Paine
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Name: Ernie
Location: LA area
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Motorcycle(s): 2004 ninja 250 (in progress), 2009 cbr600rr

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Originally Posted by "A" View Post
Take a look at the Bike Kitchen in SF CA.

Similar bicycle co-op projects have been in place for many years. But bicycles are not subject to inspection for road legal status.

Motorcycles require much more liability insurance,

likely the need for certified mechanics and repairs/maintenance that need to be up to road safety inspections for all work done.. which would cut into your overhead cost... even more costly when something goes wrong on a repair work and you're sued for it.

Local retail motorcycles stores are not likely to enjoy having a co-op around that compete with their business. Make sure you have a good supply of consumers or comunity of motorcycle enthusiasts.

BTW, you don't want to work on your bike when you're buzzed or drunk.. bad idea.
yea, im afraid of how costly it would be for customers due to mechanics and liability.. which is why im trying to get feedback from as many people as i can right now. theres only 1-2 local shops around me i think. most are big dealerships that over charge. plenty of riders down in socal fsho
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