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08-20-2013, 10:09 AM | #1 |
Join Date: Jul 2013
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THINKING about starting a Scooter Shop
Hey Gang:
There's definitely a need where I am, here in North Texas. Gas prices are cheaper here, but still not cheap enough So I was thinking about opening a scooter shop. I ride a BMS Evo9 - I love it, but it seems like the BMS's aren't the best mechanically and durability-wise. We can forget Vespas, because no one can afford them here. Any ideas on who has the best models? Thinking about offering them in 50-250cc, as well as an out the door package including helmets, so if you know a good wholesale company, let me know. And WHEN I get it up and running, if you're looking for a job as a mechanic, and you don't mind the Texas heat, hit me up! Thanks! |
08-20-2013, 10:37 AM | #2 |
Im actually thinking of opening one up when I move to SC next year.
Most of what I see around here and Asheville are the VIP models. Im looking into getting the Roketa line up. http://www.roketa.com/product/productlist/2610.shtml
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08-20-2013, 10:44 AM | #3 | |
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08-20-2013, 08:44 PM | #4 |
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Cool idea. Scooters are in demand, but I think the quads are in bigger demand. The Chinese pit bikes sell well too. Most scooter shops around here some of all those things.
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08-20-2013, 09:45 PM | #5 |
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Hi
I second that, Puma Cycles produces a wonderful scoot with a high level of quality and excellent customer support http://www.pumacycles.com/ Heres the one i owned Scooter Tag 017 by inuyasha50, on Flickr A short ride around town on the Puma Take care and ride safely Yours Hank
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08-20-2013, 10:08 PM | #6 | |
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08-21-2013, 01:40 AM | #8 |
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I would like to start something here on the outskirts of Houston.
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08-22-2013, 01:13 PM | #9 |
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I would highly recommend Bintelli scooters...Znen built...excellent support...unique model lineup
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08-23-2013, 10:31 AM | #12 |
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Anti Chinese scooter critics are having less and less to "crow" about these days, as the ever-evolving Chinese manufacturing base continues to to improve both the quality and dependability of their products.
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08-23-2013, 12:02 PM | #13 | |
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I will, for sure, keep you in mind. I am moving next spring. PM me, and we will keep in touch. Or email me at pswyandt @ trcemail . com
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09-14-2013, 03:28 AM | #14 |
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Check out SYM...great bikes from Taiwan. Reasonable prices and as good as anything out there. See the Lance website for information.
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03-20-2015, 11:36 AM | #15 |
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Think it over before you commit to opening a shop! I just moved to Fla. from NH. When I lived in NH , I had two customizing & repair motorcycle shops. Owning a shop sounds very glamorous but there are also a lot of headaches. It's your decision but just a word of warning from experience! If I had it to do over , I'd probably do the same thing! Motorcycles & Scooters are my life but I'm 71 now & I'm all done except to ride. Irish
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