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Default What do you guys think.

I posted this in the General Forum then thought this would be a better spot for it.

Do any of you think a shop that specialized in Evo and earlier bikes would survive?

I see more and more that the Factory Dealers are not working on the older bikes. I've been wondering how many of you that have Evo,Shovel, Pan, Knuck and Flatheads would take it to an Independent shop or do you guys mostly do all your own work.

The reason I'm asking is I'm thinking about getting out of my current job and maybe opening a shop that does strictly pre TC work. I know there are plenty of Indy's that can do it but I think someone that specializes in it might be able to build up a decent costomer base.

What say you?
 
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Originally Posted by IronAss
I posted this in the General Forum then thought this would be a better spot for it.

Do any of you think a shop that specialized in Evo and earlier bikes would survive?

I see more and more that the Factory Dealers are not working on the older bikes. I've been wondering how many of you that have Evo,Shovel, Pan, Knuck and Flatheads would take it to an Independent shop or do you guys mostly do all your own work.

The reason I'm asking is I'm thinking about getting out of my current job and maybe opening a shop that does strictly pre TC work. I know there are plenty of Indy's that can do it but I think someone that specializes in it might be able to build up a decent costomer base.

What say you?
There are two Indes near here...been in business for years...other than tires etc neither one will work on a TC.....
 
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