New Type Of Atv Business

[EGSracing]

Hey everyone! This is my first posting here at BansheeHQ, and I'm looking to get some info from who ever takes a look at this....

Due to the over saturation of ATV/Banshee performance shops, I am in the process of puting together a one-of-a-kind shop. This shop will give people the opportunity to come in and basically use one of six mechanics bays with a complete set of tools, and a mechanic (or 2) on site to help out. In order to apply for my business grants, I need to do a survey and figure out if this Idea would fly.

 

So, If you have the time, I would like to hear all of your input, thoughts, ideas, everything!! Ranging from how much you would pay to use this service, to security ideas, tool inventory, aftermarket parts, etc.

 

Thanks again for your time! I look forward to reading through your responces!

 

Matt

[brock_fuzzy_69]

it would be great but we all know what the downside would be

STOLEN TOOLS

its a shame but so many businesses dont succeed as they should from all the stuff that gets lifted

 

but i woudl luv to be able to have a lift to put my machine on ina heated garage and a hand form somebody who knows what they are doing

[MotulMonsta]

They got something like that on post..auto craft shop. Tools are shitty and people keep stealing them..plus It's a pain to do anything due to shop hours and drive time. I much prefer to work on my Shee in my shed. If I take my bike to a shop..it's usualy cause I don't have the time to fix it myself or I can't do the work because it requires machining equipment that I don't have. Plus on post they charge you by the hour and then for storage if you have to keep it there.

One benifit is when you change your fluids there, you don't have to dispose of it yourself.

[frocashmoney24]

i like the idea, of having all the tools you need there in a atmosphere where you could see others workin on there quads to, meet new people, but i would think it would cost quite a bit to do that tops i'd pay 15-20 a hour and people jacking ur tools, but besides that i like it

[erbilabuc]

Almost all Military bases have started this, the employees get complacent and ignorant. THe tools suck, the times suck and the costs suck. Unless you are going to have itopen 24/7 then i dont think its worth it.

[EGSracing]

Hey thanks a lot for your input guys! Those are very helpful comments. In reply, what I had planned on doing is having all the tools set in a foam "cutout" of the tool itself, in the tool boxes. Each part is inventoried before the person checks in, and then right before they leave. Either a credit card will need to be put down for a deposit, or perhaps a $100 refundable cash deposit....so there's some more food for thought.

 

As far as hours and tools, I plan to have full sets of snap-on tools, plus all the extra's especially for quads. Hours, I plan to cater to the working man/women. I want to be open from 8am until at least 10pm. Then it wouldn't matter when you worked, you could still come in!

 

Thanks again! Happy riding!

Matt

[Lucky1]

Location location location... Those 3 things will be your downfall.

[Dextreme]

Since I can strip/assemble my entire banshee down with a few metric wrenchs, Phillips screwdriver and a flywheel puller (and maybe hammer for bearings)...I not really seeing the benefit.

 

Here is an idea for you though....People might us your service to "dial in" there bikes or to try new and different performance parts. People are always wondering how brand A is going to perform compare to brand B. If you had all these parts available for people to bolt on to thier bikes (in these bays) and then test them on the dyno, I am sure people would be interested.