Motorcycle Co-Op - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Gixxerdale · 11-29-2004, 09:19 PM

My local club with somewhere around 250 to 300 members in the LA area is working on putting a Motorcycle Co-Op together. Many members living in apartments etc. and have no where to work on a bike, but would rather do their own maintanance and work. We have almost monthly "Garage Days" at various members homes and business' so folks can work and learn.

We are currently looking at commercial property in a centralized area of LA. Does any one have any insight or information on pulling off a project like this?

El Bob · 11-29-2004, 09:23 PM

Though I don't have a bike I would love to hang out with guys and learn about bike maintanance. I will have a bike one day, plus I don't know many people in my area to ride with for that matter. I'll keep my eyes open for some space, where in LA more specifically?

Peace

Gixxerdale · 11-29-2004, 09:51 PM

Within a 20 mile radius of Glendale/ Lincoln Heights (5 & 110). I'll send you a PM for more local ride info and such.

**Louis** · 11-30-2004, 05:38 AM

Cool idea, would you share bikes and wifes too?

Gixxerdale · 11-30-2004, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Louis

Cool idea, would you share bikes and wifes too?

Already done. A friends plate reads, "BIKSLUT". He's always beggin to take bikes for a ride, so the club got him a plate to match his style!

Me? I don't share my rides, any of them.

**Uncle Bob** · 11-30-2004, 07:59 AM

Gee just what every neighborhood wants, a Motorcycle Club setting up shop !

Actually sounds like a very good idea but the legal aspect may be a female dog to tackle depending on laws in your area. Co-ops have rules to follow, repair shops have rules to follow, mechanics have rules to follow, cities have rules to follow, zoning laws, insurance aspects, workmans comp, etc......

Gixxerdale · 11-30-2004, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Gee just what every neighborhood wants, a Motorcycle Club setting up shop !

Actually sounds like a very good idea but the legal aspect may be a female dog to tackle depending on laws in your area. Co-ops have rules to follow, repair shops have rules to follow, mechanics have rules to follow, cities have rules to follow, zoning laws, insurance aspects, workmans comp, etc......

Yep, we've got those bases being covered. Seems we have several lawyers in our club. We are searching for 1000 to 3000 commercial/industrial site. Not anything that would cause problems with neighbors and such. All up front and legal. It's the lack of real Co-Op experience that's in question I guess.

It would be nice to have one set location to work out of, instead of traveling around each month. The Garage Days are a huge help to Newbs and are a good learning experience for everyone else.

**Uncle Bob** · 11-30-2004, 08:20 AM

Hope you get it up and running, it's a real good idea.

Actually there is a shop near here that is similar to what you're proposing but for cars. Maybe I should suggest they add a bike lift or two.

Gixxerdale · 11-30-2004, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Hope you get it up and running, it's a real good idea.

Actually there is a shop near here that is similar to what you're proposing but for cars. Maybe I should suggest they add a bike lift or two.

Good Idea Uncle Bob, then you would have a warm place to customize your ride all winter long!!

**Freakinout** · 11-30-2004, 08:33 AM

Its like my house! I'm the only one with a garage and a nice assortment of tools. My garage seems to be the garage of choice for my other biker friends. I'm already storing people's bikes for the cold months.

**Uncle Bob** · 11-30-2004, 08:38 AM

Cold months ! Texas ?

**Louis** · 11-30-2004, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Cold months ! Texas ?

See this:
http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/sh...7&postcount=14

axel_2078 · 11-30-2004, 09:46 AM

Can it even snow in Texas?

SuzukiGirl1 · 11-30-2004, 09:54 AM

One additional thought regarding the Co-op idea. I think it's a great one, but someone should also look into the mortgage implications. I work for a major mortgage company and we won't do co-ops for any state other than New York and some parts of New Jersey. It may be common enough in your area that there are mortgage companies that will do it, but it's something else to look into.

LayinLo · 11-30-2004, 11:32 AM

Maybe they could rent.....?

c50tiger · 11-30-2004, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by axel_2078

Can it even snow in Texas?

It is a biiiig state... northern parts do get snow.

**Freakinout** · 11-30-2004, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

Cold months ! Texas ?

Yup, -3 or 4 C this morning. Cold as crap!

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Originally Posted by axel_2078

Can it even snow in Texas?

Yes... its already snowed 2 or 3 times this year.

SuzukiGirl1 · 11-30-2004, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LayinLo_usmc

Maybe they could rent.....?

You usually don't rent a co-op. It is basically like an apartment or condo, but instead of owning the space within the walls, you own shares in a company...

So, you "buy-in" to the company instead of just purchase a condo.

stevie c · 12-01-2004, 08:10 AM

Not very local for me although it sounds like a good idea for those wanting to learn a bit more about their bike.

Gixxerdale · 12-01-2004, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by stevie c

Not very local for me although it sounds like a good idea for those wanting to learn a bit more about their bike.

Come on over! We have a few riders in from the UK on our Memorial day rides every year. They rent bikes in Las Vegas and ride out the rest of the way!

11-29-2004, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Motorcycle Co-Op My local club with somewhere around 250 to 300 members in the LA area is working on putting a Motorcycle Co-Op together. Many members living in apartments etc. and have no where to work on a bike, but would rather do their own maintanance and work. We have almost monthly "Garage Days" at various members homes and business' so folks can work and learn. We are currently looking at commercial property in a centralized area of LA. Does any one have any insight or information on pulling off a project like this? __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

11-29-2004, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Within a 20 mile radius of Glendale/ Lincoln Heights (5 & 110). I'll send you a PM for more local ride info and such. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

11-30-2004, 05:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	Cool idea, would you share bikes and wifes too? __________________ Louis

11-30-2004, 07:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Gee just what every neighborhood wants, a Motorcycle Club setting up shop ! Actually sounds like a very good idea but the legal aspect may be a female dog to tackle depending on laws in your area. Co-ops have rules to follow, repair shops have rules to follow, mechanics have rules to follow, cities have rules to follow, zoning laws, insurance aspects, workmans comp, etc...... __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

11-30-2004, 08:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Hope you get it up and running, it's a real good idea. Actually there is a shop near here that is similar to what you're proposing but for cars. Maybe I should suggest they add a bike lift or two. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

11-29-2004, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
El Bob Newbie Joined: Nov 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 19	Though I don't have a bike I would love to hang out with guys and learn about bike maintanance. I will have a bike one day, plus I don't know many people in my area to ride with for that matter. I'll keep my eyes open for some space, where in LA more specifically? Peace

11-30-2004, 08:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Freakinout Tire Eating Moderator Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2001 Suzuki TL1000S Location: Texas Posts: 2,611	Its like my house! I'm the only one with a garage and a nice assortment of tools. My garage seems to be the garage of choice for my other biker friends. I'm already storing people's bikes for the cold months. __________________ Freakinout

11-30-2004, 08:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Cold months ! Texas ? __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

11-30-2004, 09:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	Can it even snow in Texas? __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

11-30-2004, 09:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	One additional thought regarding the Co-op idea. I think it's a great one, but someone should also look into the mortgage implications. I work for a major mortgage company and we won't do co-ops for any state other than New York and some parts of New Jersey. It may be common enough in your area that there are mortgage companies that will do it, but it's something else to look into. __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

11-30-2004, 11:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Maybe they could rent.....?

12-01-2004, 08:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Not very local for me although it sounds like a good idea for those wanting to learn a bit more about their bike. __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

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