Rainbo 0 #1 March 18, 2014 So as some friends know, a buddy and I have been leasing space that we have been using to work on our motorcycles as well as refurbishing some sweet classic Triumphs. Well today we took a big step and closed on the purchase of that building as the first step in starting our own business called "The Kings Cycle Experience" in Kings, Illinois. There is a road ahead to finish getting things together and making it work, but I think we can make it happen. Somewhere in the future I will not be working for the man anymore but will be my own boss, it's been a long time getting to this point but I am super excited right now that we are getting so close. Wish us luck and if your in the area stop by to see us and what we are putting together. Also if your into bikes remember, repair, refurbish, or restore, let us help make your dream bike become a reality... Oh yeah, only 10 minutes from the DZ, can you say lunch jumps!Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 March 18, 2014 Congratulations and best of luck!! I always admire people who have a vision, the determination and the guts to strike out on their own!! I wish you much success!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #3 March 18, 2014 I ride the BSA over next time I'm in the Land Of Lincoln! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craddock 0 #4 March 19, 2014 Since your into old triumphs I have to give you a bit of a tease. I have an old customer that used to be a Moto Guzzi dealer and has the entire line up plus a couple Triumphs on his floor still from the 70's. He wont sell just one and has a huge inventory of parts to go with it. NIB parts from that era. I have not looked into it for a couple years to be sure it is still there but basically last I talked the kids were waiting for the old man to pass on to get rid off the stuff. Completely different business there that is manufacturing with little customer walk in and the stuff is just sitting there. Needs new rubber. Tires, hoses, fuel lines, ect. But these have no miles on them. Sitting in the same line as the were 40 years ago when he put them on display. Good luck btw! That spot isn't bad at all, the winds were strong and that was the issue! It was just on the downwind side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #5 March 19, 2014 go ahead, tease me...Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbey 0 #6 March 19, 2014 Very cool. Congrats and good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzswoop717 5 #7 March 19, 2014 I operate a small custom paint shop. I have been painting Bikes, Cars, Airplanes , and anything that will sit still long enough to spray for over 35 years. If you need any speciality painting pm me. Good luck with your new business venture. It can be very rewarding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #9 March 19, 2014 Best of luck to you. If you love your work, you never have to "work" a day in your life. I wish you guys tons of success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #10 March 19, 2014 fantastic good luck in this endeavor and keep us posted very rewarding building a successful businessYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #11 March 20, 2014 Congratualtions! Welcome to being 'The Man'. I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GD64 1 #12 March 20, 2014 Rainbo........"Bought a building" That sure beats "buying the farm" Seriously, I wish you much success! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #13 March 22, 2014 Good luck to ya bud.“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trafficdiver 8 #14 March 22, 2014 Congrats man. Good luck with the business. I was supposed to sign a lease on a 5000 sq ft. showroom on Tuesday, but the guy signed the building to someone else on Monday. I suppose I could have cut my jumping short at the St. Patty day boogie, come home a day early and done it, but what fun would that be? So now Im back looking at buildings so if I see a nice one for sale I may grab it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
