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    You're attracting a fair amount of skepticism over your venture. People are wary of "backyard mechanics", and rightly so. The questions being asked are all valid - you need to address them.

    Do you have any qualifications to support your work?

    Is this a "cash venture", or are you registered as a business?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tigertim20 View Post
    Im curious as to the range of tools at your disposal to perform this work, and what access you have to a range of manuals etc, so that you can ensure you are using correct torque specs and the like. - or do 'older/less than valuable' bikes only need the ol' "finger tight plus a quarter turn" approach?
    Well as a few months ago he couldnt work out chain length I would be skeptical.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete-blen View Post
    I can see a place for this...
    After all joe avarage kiwi is turning
    into a mechanical morron...
    And the Joe Average Kiwi has already turned into a spelling moron it seems...

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete-blen View Post
    I can see a place for this...
    After all joe avarage kiwi is turning
    into a mechanical morron...


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    Quote Originally Posted by DanielM8 View Post
    Hey,
    I am posting here for those (particularly those with older/less than valuable bikes) that would be interested in a cheaper place to get your maintenance/work done.

    So to get started, I am doing spark plugs, oil changes, and general maintenance such as that.. as well as carb cleans & syncs for the multi-carb bikes.

    Also have onboard a certified refinisher that can do fairing repairs, tank & fairing paint, etc. at a good price.

    Can also do thorough clean and polish jobs.

    Auckland based.. car&trailer available for bike pickups at an additional cost.

    For any questions, feel free to ask here, and PM me if you'd like a price quote on a job.

    Cheers
    Babby's first oil change

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    Quote Originally Posted by EJK View Post
    And he was average ​how?
    Don't you look at my accountant.
    He's the only one I've got.

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    Quote Originally Posted by F5 Dave View Post
    And he was average ​how?
    its only a 4 stroke

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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post
    good luck. If you want some excellent business mentoring just hit me up.

    Five buck and a bag of chips per 6minutes or part thereof, plus sundries and expenses.
    Do you give a prompt payment discount ... ???
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    Quote Originally Posted by BlackSheepLogic View Post
    Did not get a good feeling reading your pitch. I also think your targeting the wrong set of riders.

    If you want to cater to the bottom feeders, post this in the scooter forum. Cagers on Chinese Mopeds would be good targets to start with while you build up your skills/business. Some shops won't even touch these Mopeds so you might also talk to some of the local shops about referring that work to you.
    THAT "Motorcycle" class ... don't have any money ... that's why they ride them ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Virago View Post
    You're attracting a fair amount of skepticism over your venture. People are wary of "backyard mechanics", and rightly so. The questions being asked are all valid - you need to address them.
    Aint it the truth ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Virago View Post
    Do you have any qualifications to support your work?
    Not to mention ... experience on more than HIS model of motorcycle ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Virago View Post
    Is this a "cash venture", or are you registered as a business?
    He is obviously a registered KB member ... is there a minimum time before "Expert" status is achieved .. ???
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Do you give a prompt payment discount ... ???
    no, why would i do that? my time gets no cheaper. you want cheaper? buy less.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post
    no, why would i do that? my time gets no cheaper. you want cheaper? buy less.
    I just want to PAY less ... you getting less does not bother me ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Well as a few months ago he couldnt work out chain length I would be skeptical.
    Well as it was January and its now end of August I would be skeptical of you using the term "a few months"


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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    I just want to PAY less ... you getting less does not bother me ...
    as long as you understand the 1:1 correlation between me getting less and you getting less.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post
    as long as you understand the 1:1 correlation between me getting less and you getting less.
    From you ... less is not only normal ... but expected. And would expect no more.
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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