I have bought so many race parts from mail order suppliers, what parts would you like to see at the local race shop??

RPM Dominator axles, Custom Axis shocks....what else??




maybe even a frequent buyer program.

Thanks for the help

 

I think what sets a true quad shop apart from other motocross shops is aftermarket a-arms, swingarms, shocks, steering stems, bumpers, nerf bars, and other aftermarket chassis-related parts in plain view. Most motorcycle/ATV shops here in Las Vegas have maybe a bumper or two and a set of nerfbars hanging on the walls. You might even see a pair of Works shocks if you're lucky... I think the reason for this is the local shops try to evenly spread motorcycle and ATV parts throughout the store, and usually don't carry some of the more expensive aftermarket chassis parts for quads.

One store, however, has just about every aftermarket quad part hanging on the walls, and from the ceiling... Basically, just get one of everything, and stock them in plain view so customers can see what you sell when they walk in... Try to put as many parts as you can in places where the customers can see them (don't stock everything in the back if possible).

 

I would like to see aftermarket a-arms,axles,shocks,and
other suspension components because i hear they are a pain
to have to order because of the waiting period.

 

Alright I think they should have all types of tires and wheels.Also aftermarket A-arms,swingarms and axle's,shocks and alot of oem parts to.


Also riding gear and movies to.

I just went to buy heovos 4 and no one around here has it!


86 trx250r getting rebuilt
97 300ex

 

Big bore kits, cams, pistons, jet kits, clutch kits, clutch baskets etc........

If you stock the stuff behind the counter glass, every costumer has to look at it everytime the buy spark plugs whatever. Theyre gonna drool over the counter for a week or 2 and then they will crack and buy that stuff [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

The closest shop around here is just a ripp off. He tried sellin me a twist throttle for $75, and since they didn't have it in stock he told me I would have to pay shipping.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] I just left. The only thing I would like to see is racing gear.

 

I run a small engine repair shop out of my barn. Nothing too serious...but I'm never hurting for customers. The problem with stocking parts is the overhead. I keep oils/plugs/filters/chains...that kind of thing on the shelf. There is no way I could afford to keep pipes and extra A-arms sitting all over the place...just hoping someone decides to buy them.
Those items are custom for the most part.... If it was my only job...then maybe I could afford to expand and start stocking aftermarket. I cannot think of a dealer in my area that has all that stuff on the shelf....they would go bankrupt waiting for a purchaser.

 

Sayitfmf;

You are right, it does take alot of overhead and you can only do what you can afford. However, my intention is to be fully stocked with all of the race parts that know one has in stock, which is always a pain. Yes it will take alot of money, but that is a service that needs to be there if I intend to take care of the racer and trail rider. There are several factors to keeping something in stock and not selling your inventory, people have to know about.

Thanks for all of the input. Keep them coming.

I would like to see a full race shop with everything to build a race quad from the ground up aftermarket and some stock parts as well, plus gear, etc...

 

Adams44:

I'm sure you have done your homework...and Yes, I would love to be able to walk into my local shop and just buy Arms, etc...whenever I get the urge.
I have been into this for a while now...Just do not get yourself in over your head.. It is a costly venture. And very risky. Because of the many different makes and models out there....It is next to impossible to stock for each individual machine. Your talking in the thousands of dollars.

 

There is no way to stock aftermarket shocks. Each shock is custom built for a reason, to fit you perfectly. A-arms would be a little
better but there are still a bunch of different combinations a person could go with : so much out, so much forward,camber , castor, blah
blah. It would be nice to be able to carry all that stuff but from
a business standpoint you couldn't do it.If your in Indy check out Dreyers to see what all they carry.