[JohnMember]

chris72a wrote:

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Moto wrote:

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I do think bike shops charge a lot of money for what seems to be little work. But then again, as others have said the revenue raised out of the mechanics time isn’t just paying his salary and the rest is profit.

Rent for somewhere like Newcastle KTM is probably around $4K a month, plus insurances, public liablity, heating, power, salaries for the other guys that are ‘overheads’.

Considering they actually make very little on the sale of a new bike they have to makes their money somewhere. Most of this comes from parts and servicing. Some bike shop owners do quite well out of it, but that’s why you run your own business. I wouldn’t run a bike shop for $30K a year so all of you bludgers can have cheap servicing for your hobby.

I don’t like paying the money just like the next guy but I understand why it is like it is.

Glad you said that MOTO, I was getting all fired up, don’t forget, super, workers comp, insurance, sick and annual leave benefits, tea, coffee, electricity, water, staff amenities, tax, GST, accountancy fees, I could go on and on, when you have your own business their is a hell of a lot of expenses just to keep the doors open and that’s before you pay staff or get your get your new boat/car/bike, why do people think that because you have your own business you must be rich, I know I could certainly go and get a full time job and make more money but that’s not why I chose to have my own business.

Chris 72 is right. I had my own buisness about 15 years ago and some of the outgoings per month were.
$1000 insurance (only on building, plant and equipment)
$3800 Rent

Then take into account thing like
Dunny paper
Stationary
Computers/printers
Accountants
Superanuation
Staffs holidays
Staff sickies
light globes
cleaning material
Bags for purchased items
Security systems

and the list goes on and on.

Dont get me wrong, there are some sharks out there but usually when there is no competition. Looking back it was bloody hard work and now i am more than happy to work my 80 hours a week for a wage.

I have nothing but admiration for those people who have a go at small buisness.

[JohnMember]

I can see some beers getting froffy on the night.

[JohnMember]

I wonder if this happened while looking over the bars.

http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/4500/Spider-man-Bad-Day–4576.jpg

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[JohnMember]

I’m pretty sure Boony, if he had a DRZ, he would have been in complete control.

[JohnMember]

xy-transit wrote:

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JAK wrote:

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But in reference to your bike i had a look at the web site you told me about.

http://www.ceebaileys.com/ktm/ktm_xc_ws.html

and yes i do agree with you this will help you when you are being roosted, but i’m not sure it will look the part.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

hehehmmm you could join the riot squad with that screen!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

That was just me takin the piss.

Still looking forward to this weekend although the only thing that worries me is i might be the next endo man.
Hope your okey dokey Menace.

I’m allergic to pain

[JohnMember]

DanD wrote:

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Come on people we only need four more. I want my Pivot Pegs.

Any other takers so we can all get our pegs ??

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well thats the cases saved JAK, but what about the rest of the DRZzzzzz

You have outdone yourself with this. Good work.

But in reference to your bike i had a look at the web site you told me about.

http://www.ceebaileys.com/ktm/ktm_xc_ws.html

and yes i do agree with you this will help you when you are being roosted, but i’m not sure it will look the part.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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boulder wrote:

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Go the grey sikaflex!

Finaly got the savers on using the grey sikaflex.

Geez not cheep but anyway all done.

So thanks to those who replied, much appreciated because i would have been stuffed otherwise

Cheers.

[JohnMember]

No worries for me.

See you around 9ish.

Cheers

[JohnMember]

I’m in.

They will help in getting the size 13 to change gear.

[JohnMember]

G’day Bear, good to see another Vicco joining up.

There are a few rides down this way which are already posted, as above, and another for Glenmaggie on the 13th.

So hope to see you one day for a ride.

Cheers.

[JohnMember]

Have put in for leave at work so I am a definite.

[JohnMember]

Jeffro wrote:

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You used to be able to ask for a mature aged exemption (which kinda hurts a bit) at the RTA office when you go in to pay. Then you only have the alcohol and pillion restrictions for 12 months. That was the deal when I got mine 4 or 5 years ago anyway.

In Victoria that is still the case as long as you have a full car license.

Finally got my license after close to two years of L’s. My dislike, well it took 6 hours of talking and riding around an outside basketball court before actually taking the test which took all of 2 minutes.

Go around a left bend at 20 kph
Go around a right bend at 20kph
Swerve to the left at 20kph
Swerve to the right at 20kph
Stop.

Unbelevable :angry:

[JohnMember]

he was he was riding my TS250X that was not registered at the time. Tell me that didnt cause a few headaches.

The bike was found to be registered after a long battle with Vicroads.

Anyway good to hear from you. Like me i reakon you will enjoy this site. I have already had some good advise.

There are a couple of us Mexicans around so the more the merrier.

cheers:)

[JohnMember]

I have taken this on as a quest on behalf of all other OB’s. That is to spend time with, and to get a photo of this enigma they call Menace . I have seen all the other attempts people have had of getting a photo, but so far to no avail. I cannot promise anything but please wish me well.

Hopefully we can get a few starters and have a great day.

Cheers

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