Why is biking so expensive?

[darkwolf]

Firstly, great idea.

Before you go ahead, make sure you have completed costings etc and have planned everything through. I work in insolvency and I can't tell you how many companies I have dealt with that had a great idea and a great start but hit a few bumps and never recovered.

What they miss is a "Value-Added" component. It is easy to undercut your competition, usually at your cost. But it's that added something that you can provide that no one can duplicate. Do this and you'll have made it.

Figure out who you are targeting and pursue those customers and don't pursue customers to whom you cannot provide a great service. It will only lose you those customers and undermine your whole business.

Remember when you run your own business, you are an employee, its not your money, its your businesses money. If your business fails and you've taken more than you've put in, people like me will pursue you for the difference.

There is a lot to consider and no one ever regretted paying for GOOD advice.

[slofox]

Sorry I can't be of any help. I spent all my money on ... tyres...

[scott411]

Hi Guys and girls,

I have been riding for over 10 years and over the years I realized how expensive motorcycles are. Having to pay nearly $500 for a set of average tires, is just ridiculous and it doesn’t have to be this way, its half the size of a car tyre after all. Or Headlight that nearly cost $500, come oonnnn. The only reason its this way is because we let it be. Do we want to pay these insane rates, I think not, than why are we supporting it by spending with the companies with such high margins? Simply because there is no alternative option, where else can we get our parts and service from?

Over the last year I made it one of my main goals to help change this for New Zealand. I want to help make riding much more affordable for everyone. I am creating a online market place for motorcycle parts that will enable us to purchase motorcycle parts direct from the suppliers. No importers, no whole sellers, no middle men, direct from manufacturer, as cheap as possible. Just think about how expensive car parts where before super cheap auto came along.

Be part of the movement to change the way motorcycling is for the future. I am looking for people who are have the passion for motorcycling, can see themselves behind one of New Zealand's largest motorcycle parts store to be. Have at least $15,000 to invest into the business, and would love every single day in the business of making motorcycling more affordable for New Zealanders. If this sounds like you, get in touch with me, I would be very much interested in having a chat with you.

just how much do you think it will cost you to set up NZ largest motorcycle parts store? or even a small store to start with?

[Katman]

Sounds to me like someone hasn't really thought their idea through fully.

[Tigadee]

The trouble with ecommerce is that while it's a brilliant idea, there's no incentive in it for the suppliers. You don't order and keep large amounts of stock, which means the suppliers just sit and wait for you to order, and even then, it's a trickle for them.

Unless you're a distributor of many brands and parts yourself and decide to go e-com, then it's feasible because you've already got existing stock and facilities to store them. But then your retailers will be mad at you because you're competing with them...

So it's a damned if you do, damned if you don't type situation, compounded by the small population and low turnover of this country. The e-com model can only work in populous countries like the US, China, Korea, etc., and with high internet penetration.

But I do agree, biking seems more an expensive hobby here than a sensible mode of transportation. Then again, I wouldn't want to see the huge volume of bikes on our roads as there are in Asian countries, like Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc. In those countries, however, drivers are more aware of the motorbikes than here, because cars are expensive there, so drivers are very cautious about bump-and-runs, esp. the numerous motorbikers...

[steve_t]

If the business plan / model is really good, I'd suggest going to the bank for a loan rather than getting investors; that way you retain 100% shareholding and profits The crap thing with having other shareholders is that you do all the hard work and they get the financial rewards... I guess it's their reward for risking their money

[James Deuce]

$500 for a headlight? If you could get them that cheap you'd be doing us a favor.

[Flip]

I broke one on my Roady, went to Rolling Thunder MC, they asked is it the crystal (plain) or, paterned one? It was the plain one I replied! They went out back and got it and said thats $75 thank you.

It also came with a halogen bulb installed.




So thats $425 for .

[Hopeful Bastard]

At the moment, Driving my car to work is more expensive...

Paying $1040 a year for parking compared to $0 for the bike...

[Chancebmx25]

just live with it, it aint gonna change, the govt dont give a fuck bout y0 lol

[Chancebmx25]

sif u would even say something or have an idea Of something as such. thats pathetic it wont work dont waste or time.. hahah

[Vinz0r]

I'm not sure if I'm just tired, but that made absolutely no fucking sense chance.

[bogan]

I'm not sure if I'm just tired, but that made absolutely no fucking sense chance.

Just ignore him and it might stay out of PD. Seriously, that guy is like a PD black hole.

[oracle]

Firstly, learn to ignore some people on here (*cough*) and secondly, what you are planning on doing is commendable but will be a lot of work and is likely to fail. What I think: give it a go if you can but be aware that you have a high chance of loosing all or a large portion of your investment so don't risk anything that you couldn't survive on the bones of your ass for a while to pay back/save up again

[James Deuce]

I broke one on my Roady, went to Rolling Thunder MC, they asked is it the crystal (plain) or, paterned one? It was the plain one I replied! They went out back and got it and said thats $75 thank you.

It also came with a halogen bulb installed.




So thats $425 for .

Lucky you. GSX600F that dipped the wrong way (Canadian model): $1800 for new headlight.

One side of an '04 R6 headlight setup: $750.

I could go on. I frequently you.