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Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 18, 2013, 14:01:53 PMSorry I missed you posts here PC, and I think that the people that own the shop are trying to expand too fast...they have had a family run business about an hour from here in a small town, and it was boats, bikes, ATVs, snowmachines. They were doing good and had a lot of loyal customers from the area, lots of small towns and so people do not mind driving to get things done or that they need, not like living in a huge metropolitin area. So they opened the store here in North Bay, about a year ago......it was supposed to be Bikes, ATVs and snowmachines, then the owner got this smart idea because of the huge back area to open a hot tub business involved with the store, but he did not hire more help, sent the 4 people working there to hot tub school....ok....
Quotewe don't get any mafly's here, but we do have blackflies and noseeums...oh and deer flies too. they can take you off your bike if you are not ready for them.......Like mayfly season, or mosquito's that don't just suck your blood, but carry you back to the hive for a feast......
Posted by Drift1
- February 17, 2013, 21:51:45 PMWow,that's different.My in laws live about 30 miles north of me and there's a store in there little town called Trading Post.It's a one stop shop,my man.I mean they sell building materials,painting supplies,lawn furniture,groceries etc...You can actually go there pick up a barbeque grill,steak and eggs,fishing pole with tackle.a dozen worms,lawn chair,bathing suit,sunscreen and head to the lake for a fun filled day.That's no exageration either,dude.I love these one stop shops,honestly.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 17, 2013, 21:36:19 PMD1...buddy you need to come up north here and check it out, be surprised at what is sold in the same stores. about an hour from here is a really samll town called Verner, and they have a bike shop, it also sells all kinds of farm and yard equipment
something not shown or stated they have the best prices for leathers and bike clothing.......in a 500 mile radius.....
Posted by Drift1
- February 17, 2013, 21:26:28 PMSounds like this shop is trying to faze out there motorcycle clientell for a new line of business,to me.I mean I've never seen a place that sold these items together.(hot tubs & Motor equipment)little odd.Now I could see selling ice shammy's....and tip ups being it is the great north.....
Posted by pcarrell
- February 17, 2013, 21:13:37 PMQuote from: Drift1 on February 17, 2013, 20:20:16 PMMan! That looks great!
axle nut
end of axle painted
Posted by pcarrell
- February 17, 2013, 21:10:23 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on February 17, 2013, 20:46:08 PMLike mayfly season, or mosquito's that don't just suck your blood, but carry you back to the hive for a feast......
wait till I tell him about the summer time fun we can have...lol
Posted by pcarrell
- February 17, 2013, 21:07:54 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on February 17, 2013, 20:16:29 PMSooooo, we like cutting our own throats? Or are we shifting to a new business model?PC the owner of the Bike/ATV/ Snow machine shop has decided to add hot tubs to thier inventory, in the North Bay location.....but he also laid off the best mechanic in town,
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 17, 2013, 20:46:08 PM wait till I tell him about the summer time fun we can have...lol
Posted by Drift1
- February 17, 2013, 20:35:51 PMDude a man-ly day like that you'd have to pry my boy out of Canada......
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 17, 2013, 20:32:17 PMok ice fishing day, I don't do Belgium waffles, but I can whip up some awesome pancakes and really fresh and local maple syrup, bacon and eggs breakfast, cook in the ice shack and stay warm in there.......moose burgers for supper, or venison steaks depends on what I grab from the freezer, and if he does not want to go home?......lol.......
Posted by Drift1
- February 17, 2013, 20:26:01 PMHey Ratman...I could always send Aidan up via Shortline bus to lend a hand.Probably cost you an ice fishing trip and some belgium waffles for his troubles.But you definately have to send him back home.....LOL... 
Posted by Drift1
- February 17, 2013, 20:20:16 PM
axle nut
end of axle painted
Posted by CDNRatMan
- February 17, 2013, 20:16:29 PMPC the owner of the Bike/ATV/ Snow machine shop has decided to add hot tubs to thier inventory, in the North Bay location.....but he also laid off the best mechanic in town, I was questioning that on Sat, yes we are not riding for at least 2 more months but people want to get things done and be getting things ready, and they have 5 sleds laid up with repairs and 4 bikes were trailered in for inspections and repairs so when is the mechanic coming back? Told the owner that if my tire was not ready by Thursday I was taking else were to get done and I would be taking my business there too....small town word will travel fast......and the owner knows that. So I am thinking he will have the mechanic back on Tuesday as Monday is a holiday.
Posted by Drift1
- February 17, 2013, 19:49:27 PMLOL.....you guys make me smile that's for sure....Aidan just read the post with me and he agree's were probably tied with the mechainic aspect but he says he smokes me when it comes to the electronics.....I'll second that.....Ratman the only time I'm in charge is when I'm here alone and that's very unusual.Competition is tough around here....LOL.... .Yea I too,like the black trim.Just gives it a finished look.Thanks for that tip,my man.I'll take a pic of the axle and axle nut painted in high gloss black and show that.I really think that makes the front look finished nicely......Thanks again "stone breakers"PC glad to have you back around,bud!
Posted by pcarrell
- February 17, 2013, 19:32:04 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on February 17, 2013, 19:25:32 PMMan! That's taking a while! Last time I changed my tires I didn't even leave the shop. I hung out for a bit and then rode home.I should be getting my rear tire back early next week, and then once it is on then the front is off to get swapped out.