02-09-2007, 07:28 PM | #1 |
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Your opinions on my thoughts!
Well while I sit here and wait one more weekend for the bikes/samples, I would like to get everyones opinion on several things. All these thoughts have been going through my mind. Now this is only if the bikes/samples I get are quality because I cannot in good conscience sell a peice of #$%!! to anyone. While I wait, you guys can give me some ideas, advice and input.
A. I need to come up with a name for the bikes, or just use the import/manufaturers name? B. A name for the business (Bruce has a great one, and I can't seem to get a good one like that to mind) my thought first thought was 'RED STAR CYCLES" or "RED STAR MOTORSPORTS", probably already taken, you guys have any ideas? C. Should I just sell dirtbikes and DS, or ATV's also? My thought, just dirt and DS till I see how it goes? D. Internet sales? That scares me. E. Am I crazy??????? Thanks, Frank |
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02-09-2007, 08:36 PM | #2 |
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red starr motosports sounds decent, two rr and moto instead of motor, me I woul say just dirt and ds evryone sells atv unless you sell them for a killer price that way if some one wants one for junior, internet good question crazy no, slightly mental I'm thinking yes, but it takes one to know one
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02-09-2007, 08:39 PM | #3 |
i think if you really want it to work out it will.
as far as the atv sales.. just remember that the atv's crated up takes up roughly double the space of two bikes... just fyi. good luck on your endeavor.
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02-09-2007, 08:46 PM | #4 |
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I would keep atv's in mind. My dealer sells more ATV's and scooters than anything. The small 90 - 200 cc atv's sell best, according to him. For some reason, the dirtbike sales, for him, seem kinda slow.
Just my thoughts. |
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02-09-2007, 11:53 PM | #5 |
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I am glad to get your input, you all bring up good points. I think I will focus on the MX and DS bikes at first, but I have been approached by several people asking me questions about quads and even scooters. I think maybe I will just stock a couple bikes, and just tell folks in the begining that I am only able to do special order with deposits till I get established. The factory is giving a 1 year warranty, and 3% easily damaged parts.
As long as folks understand that in order to get warranty service, parts and service, there will be some wait. I want to be a full dealer and provide the whole ball of wax, I just hope the company I am dealing with will stand behind the product. So far it has been a smooth process, just lots of time and then waiting. I am researching a PA dealers license, and I been thinking of talking to the company about being a distributer for other shops, like a factory rep. Maybe I am bitting off to much. RED STARR MOTOSPORTS hmmmmm...... we shall see. |
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02-10-2007, 03:32 AM | #6 | |||
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Also, due to the price a lot of people will cut you some slack. I know I don't hold my Lifan to the same standard as my 300ex in terms of quality.
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02-10-2007, 06:13 AM | #7 |
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Hi Frank
Call me we'll talk. Everything that is going through my mind right now about your questions, it would be tough to peck it all out. There are things about being a distributor that I can't post to the general public. I'm not one but I have some information from guys that I know that are. Talk to you soon, or PM me with your phone number if you can't contact me during my shop hours. Bruce
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02-10-2007, 04:07 PM | #8 | |
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But my fun meter goes off the chart when I get on 2 wheels instead of 4! I guess in a climate where there is snow, an atv has more year around ride time. I have also noticed that some people that are "frightened" by motorcycles feel that 4 wheels are safer. (I won't go there.) DS, ATV and Scoots. They all sell around here. |
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02-10-2007, 04:57 PM | #9 | |
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As to weather or not I would recommend them, I a word YES. While I was buying my bike yesterday a lady came in complaining because they still have her scooter. Apparently there was a warranty issue. All of the mechanics have tried to fix it and the owner even worked on it. They can't seem to resolve the problem so the owner offered the lady $900 trade in for her scooter for anything in the store. For her to replace her scooter with any of 3 other brand new scooters would only cost her $99.00 plus taxes and transfer fees. about another $70-$80. She wasn't thrilled with the idea of spending any money, but it sure sounded like a fair option to me to get out from under a lemon. |
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