Got the sack...

[hedder2212]

I've only had mine since 1st October. The only job I have done so far is changing the coolant, which was fairly easy. Next is fork oil, brake and clutch fluid, balance the starter valves, new front tyre .... then it's sorted to my liking.

Fork oil etc is easy on them. Seals are prone to going though from what ive heard. I love how the VFR rides though, Very responsive compared to bikes like the CBR and the Busa.

I had a ride on a friends VFR800 when i was considering getting another bike when my 2 years on A2 is up but i think i want a V-STROM thou when i do eventually get around to redoing my test so im not restricted

 

[screenman]

I started my first real business at 19, how old are you? Get that proper insurance in place before you touch a thing.

Bikes can be dangerous if not ridden properly, you may get blamed if anything goes wrong.

 

[hedder2212]

I started my first real business at 19, how old are you? Get that proper insurance in place before you touch a thing.

Bikes can be dangerous if not ridden properly, you may get blamed if anything goes wrong.

20.
Insurance policy now in place, valid from 08:00 tommorrow. Ive been doing bikes on the side for ages. Im not a plonker, i always test ride before i hand back the bike and if im not happy with it, i wont hand it back. Working on my own bike tonight so not touching another bike until policy is in place.

 

[screenman]

20.
Insurance policy now in place, valid from 08:00 tommorrow. Ive been doing bikes on the side for ages. Im not a plonker, i always test ride before i hand back the bike and if im not happy with it, i wont hand it back. Working on my own bike tonight so not touching another bike until policy is in place.

Blimey you did well, I could not get my youngest on my traders until he was 25.

You done your 2 years you mentioned earlier then, I am not sure I could have lasted that long back in the day.

 

[hedder2212]

Blimey you did well, I could not get my youngest on my traders until he was 25.

You done your 2 years you mentioned earlier then, I am not sure I could have lasted that long back in the day.

GFs dad helped with that, its expensive as hell but im sure ill earn it back easily. He got GF on his traders insurance when she was 18. only rules are for me - i have to stick to bikes im licenced for.. I think ive got something like six or seven months left on my restriction. Ill check later. but when thats up i have to retake my test if i want to ride anything bigger than i can now. If i didnt clock up the points i would of had my restriction off two or three months ago i think

My bike is kind of erm...... not to "legal requirments" its registered as a 400 and is supposed to put out only 42bhp but it has a 600 engine with a few "tweaks" and is erm..... a bit faster than its supposed to be.

 

[hedder2212]

ive only just realised how many bikes i actually own......
zzr400 with 600 engine.
1998 derbi gpr50 with a 70cc kit
2010 chink chonk 125 P.O.S
1992 Honda vision (havent used in three years)
1990 Honda melody (never ridden it)

 

[screenman]

I get the idea, do not forget we have a few officers of the law on here. An illegal bike is great fun until!!!

 

[hedder2212]

yes, yes i know. She never gets thrashed anymore shes too old for that now and overheats if you push it too hard I dont ride it alot TBH sometimes id rather just take the 125 out because of how cheap it is on fuel. Built it when i was a childish sod and just wanted to keep up with all the others on ride outs. Im more into comfort now tbh, Hence why i want a VSTROM thou when my restriction is up.

 

[steve50]

Well done hedder, quick suggestion for your new venture, Grizzlys motorcycle repairs. A proper bikers handle.

 

[hedder2212]

Well done hedder, quick suggestion for your new venture, Grizzlys motorcycle repairs. A proper bikers handle.

I actually like that name.....

 

[claudbutler]

For a name how about 4 STROKES BETTER THAN 2

 

[jonny jeez]

Excellent News, good for you turning a challenge into a really refreshing opportunity.

as for the name, I think here are two camps here...either something really odd that sticks in the mind like...3...or Google...or Ebay...or....Facebook, you can see the effect

Personally as a new, small business with no intentions on world domination (which is where these anonymous names really help as they don't restrict the firm to a location) I would try to make it as short as possible but allow it to describe in a nutshell what you do...so its a no brainer.

Also, be warned about allowing too much of your personality into the name (unless you are a really well know local personality) as this will intimidate the less outgoing folk from using you...keep it professional and a little dull.

if you make it funny, I'd try to make the joke appeal across all the ranges, not just those in the know.

Some ideas...

Homeserv... Mobile bike servicing (professional, dull and descriptive and inoffensive)
Mobile-Monkey...bringing the grease monkey to your doorstep (funny, informal and a great opportunity for a logo...although you may get bookings for kids party's)
Two wheels-to door. Mobile Motorcycle servicing...bit naff and clumsy
Bike Doctor -Mobile motorcycle servicing (I'm pretty sure the whole "Doctor" thing has been done to death but maybe not in the mechanics world)
Service 2 Go-Mobile motorcycle servicing
Fluid- Flexible home servicing
Mobile engineering-Mobile motorcycle servicing
Fine-Tune...Mobile motorcycle servicing


or put your name on the side of the van/ape/truck/bike and call it Steve Smith (Insert real name) mobile motorcycle servicing.









Perhaps

 

[Levo-Lon]

Nice one @hedder2212

ive often fancied doing this with bikes but i just did one at a time.
bought and sold a lot of bikes..repaired and serviced etc
zx12r was a very awkward top end service bike..but what a bike..

good luck , i really hope it works as there's nothing better than loving your job

 

[Fnaar]

I do a lot of promo work

I SO misread that, at first glance

 

[marknotgeorge]

Well done!

It's not sexy, but make sure you're keeping an eye on your cashflow. That's what kills the vast majority of new businesses in the first year or two. If you get into the good habit of spending an hour or so balancing your books every couple of days, you'll keep on top of things and it'll save you money in the long run. Make sure you leave money aside for your tax.