How to Become a Dirt Bike Dealer
A dirt bike dealer is someone who sells dirt bikes to kids, adults and anyone else who loves the sport. Today, dirt bike dealers are in high demand, because so many people want to get out and ride dirt bikes. There are many ways to get into this lucrative business. You can franchise a line of dirt bikes through one of the top names in the industry like Honda or Kawasaki, or find an no-name brand that is looking for new dealers to sell their equipment. Either way you will need to start by doing the following steps.
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Open a store to sell sports goods and dirt bikes (or just dirt bikes). You will need to talk to a loan officer to secure the funding to set up your store. This involves renting a commercial property, renovating it so you can display and sell dirt bikes and hiring employees and mechanics to sell and service the bikes.
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Contact a well-known dealer of dirt bikes like Honda or Kawasaki to ask about their franchising fees, distributor fees and offers. Most larger companies request that you take a course in their dirt bikes before you sell them, and many will want to talk directly to you to set up the distributorship program. It might vary depending on where your store is located.
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Ask for a dealership application from Honda or Kawasaki (or another dealer). Then finalize your dealer application and submit it to them. They will review and then approve your application.
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Purchase and take delivery of your dirt bikes. Select the most popular models and makes that suit your customers, then advertise and display the bikes in your store. You will also need to contact a local bank loan officer near your business to set up financing connections for your customers.
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Tips & Warnings
Becoming a dirt bike dealer is not easy, but it can be achieved. You will need funds to open your store and pay any applicable dealership fees to your vendors to get started. This can be covered by a business loan.
