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posted April 24, 2011 09:00 PM
Well, I opened a motorcycle repair shop
It started fixing a bike for a friend and has quickly over takin my garage with a dozen or so bikes and atv's, from busa to vulcan. Word of my small shop spread like wild fire through the military bases here in my town.
Ill be moving into a 1000sq ft shop in a few weeks or so. My 14 is lost in a sea of bikes in my own garage!
Its nice making money again after the slow economy and TX common law divorce *u$ked me over.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
  
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3Boysand3Bikes
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posted April 24, 2011 09:31 PM
Congradulations... I hope that you are able to learn and laugh as you start out, while making some money to top it off! Sorry to hear about your 'divorce' also. Hopefully things continue to improve as you continue your hobby/business.
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Big_T112
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posted April 25, 2011 06:39 AM
I always wanted to open a shop. I also work on bikes on the side. I am just to chicken to quit my job and just do it. the biggest thing is giving up the BC/BS with the free drug card for me and the family. congrats. hope all goes well.
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3000psi and falling
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posted April 25, 2011 06:58 AM
Thanks, I dont have much to loose so what the heck right? A local sportbike group took me in and has been extreamly helpful by giving me lots of buisness.
Im looking at tire changers now, I like the cycle line "big package" by no-mar, seems like a good set up and it has great reviews. It fits my budget, and its portable.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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trganey
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posted April 25, 2011 07:13 AM
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Im looking at tire changers now, I like the cycle line "big package" by no-mar, seems like a good set up and it has great reviews. It fits my budget, and its portable.
I've had a no-mar for a few years now and really like it. I would definately purchase it again!
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1badzx12r
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posted April 25, 2011 07:38 AM
 Edited By: 1badzx12r on 25 Apr 2011 15:38
i use to work on bikes until stupid people piss me off ..like you oiled the chain and the battery went out a month later and your at fault .. for putting oil on the chain..
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kneedragon1962
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posted April 25, 2011 07:59 AM
Good luck, man. If you love what you do then people will love what you've done.
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dcjens
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posted April 25, 2011 06:56 PM
where's your shop?
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3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted April 26, 2011 07:51 AM
Its in oak Harbor Washington (an Island).
I think ill go with a no-mar unit, I was looking at cycle hill (also a nor-mar brand) but it seems lighter duty.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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Ratfink
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posted April 27, 2011 06:33 PM
congrats your living my dream instead i went to med school
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3000psi and falling
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posted April 28, 2011 10:30 AM
I moved up here to attend comercial flight school, it was fun and flying is great and all but pilot jobs are few and far between and the pay is very low.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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posted May 02, 2011 10:19 PM
I bought the NO-MAR classic tire changer (ultimate package) today! No-Mar's customer service was nothing short of fantastic! Ill do a Full review when it shows up.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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Newf14
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posted October 05, 2011 02:33 PM
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Its in oak Harbor Washington (an Island).
I think ill go with a no-mar unit, I was looking at cycle hill (also a nor-mar brand) but it seems lighter duty.
I have the Cycle Hill big package blue tire changer and balancer I have had no issues with it it is an awsome product, I have done at least 75 tires so far this year with it.They are excellent to deal with as well great company.
Newf14
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posted October 05, 2011 05:08 PM
The no mar is over built for sure, we have changed truckloads of tires on this thing and havent even worn out a mount/dissmount bar tip yet. The bearings on the balancer could be better, most of the time the wheel bearings do the spinning and not the baIancer's, I plan on swapping them out this winter for some better turkish ones.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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Bigbore4
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posted October 05, 2011 05:22 PM
What'd that thing cost you?
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68gts2
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posted October 06, 2011 06:34 AM
I wish I had enough meat in my sack to do what you did. Congrats,I hope you do well.
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68gts2
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posted October 06, 2011 06:34 AM
I wish I had enough meat in my sack to do what you did. Congrats,I hope you do well.
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Slowninja
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posted October 06, 2011 02:27 PM
Common law divorce?? WTF CHUCK?
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Rajun Cajun
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posted October 06, 2011 04:12 PM
Congrats on the opening of your own business! "BOSS!" lol
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 07, 2011 06:46 AM
Awesome!  
I wish you great times and decent cash flow!
And also watch out for the asswholes that are super anal about everything lol.
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posted October 07, 2011 04:26 PM
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What'd that thing cost you?
I think the whole package was 800 or so,
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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3000psi and falling
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posted October 07, 2011 04:29 PM
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Common law divorce?? WTF CHUCK?
Yeah I think thats what its called, Texas :-/. But all is well now, Ive got a new future ex, my dog and my 14, thats all i need.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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3000psi and falling
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posted October 07, 2011 04:35 PM
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Awesome!
I wish you great times and decent cash flow!
And also watch out for the asswholes that are super anal about everything lol.
Most people see my bike and dont question my work, but im sure its just a matter of time before I come across some jerk that Im gonna wish Id never started work on his bike lol
Ive found that sticking to the more basic repairs is most profitable for me, tires, valve lash, fluids, suspension, electrical ect.. The few bigger jobs ive takin just dont pay enough for the time I put in them.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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