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Old November 28th, 2011, 05:53 PM   #1
Major_Paine
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Name: Ernie
Location: LA area
Join Date: Sep 2011

Motorcycle(s): 2004 ninja 250 (in progress), 2009 cbr600rr

Posts: 122
Idea for motorcycle business, good or bad?

I have an idea and a possible location for a business that would be just for motorcyclists.

Think of a place where you can bring your motorcycle and work on it. Like a huge garage or warehouse. All you have to do is pay by hour (or half hour) for a spot. The rental covers the use of tools, stands and lifts. Mostly it will be for simple things like cleaning and lubing your chain, draining and refilling liquids, detailing, cleaning, changing oil etc. or anything more technical.

There would mechanics on hand if you need any help with what you are doing. They'll teach you how to do basic maintenance on your bike or do work on your bike for basic hourly charge.

Any parts and supplies will also be on sale for cheap- tires, oil, lube, stands, spools, sliders etc. You can also buy the basic supplies and tools needed if you decide that you have learned enough and want to work out of your garage at home.

In addition to all this, we will likely have a bar/mini cafe/grill so you can get your grub on while you work, or just feel like unwinding with good company.

Just an idea on cost:

-rental would be like 20$/ half hour, or 35$ for an hour. plenty of space and all the tools, stands etc. (this price will be changed to be realistic etc)

-supplies come at almost whole sale price

-mechanics will charge whatever the hourly rate is

-beers would be cheap and plenty, happy hour all the time

-food would be stuff like street tacos and sliders etc- only a few bucks here and there
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