How to Become a Dirt Bike Parts Dealer

A dirt bike is a lightweight, off-road  motorcycle, built with a strong frame, exceptional tires, and solid suspension to suit all kinds of terrain. Though dirt bikes are designed to be sturdy, their parts are vulnerable to wear and tear, as with any type of motorcycle. Hence they need frequent replacement parts. Dirt bike parts are in great demand nowadays because of the popularity of the bike. Anyone can become a distributor of dirt bike parts if he knows the design elements of different dirt bike models and the mode of operating the business.

Things You'll Need:

• Start-Up Capital

Step 1:

Search for suppliers. Find the best dirt bike parts manufacturers in the country or abroad. Do an extensive search for manufacturers on the Internet. Inquire about leads from your friends and other business people. When you search for dirt bike manufacturers, check whether they provide top-quality company and off-brand parts. Besides determining that it makes top-quality parts, you must also check with the manufacturer to be sure it produces dirt-bike parts that the customers need.

Step 2:

Shop for financing. To become a distributor of dirt bike parts, you need to have enough money to start the business. It should not be a stumbling block because there are various means to get the money you need. A bank loan is a great source of funding. You will need to provide a solid business plan and an estimate of the possible financial returns from the business to get the loan. However, if you wish to avoid all formalities of bank loans, there are many private finance companies that are willing to offer finance for small business operations.

Step 3:

Study the various parts of different dirt bike models. As a dirt bike parts distributor, you should know about the various parts of the motorcycle and which part is needed the most and how to obtain it quickly.

Step 4:

Communicate effectively. The most crucial thing a distributor should possess is excellent communication skills. Since the field of distribution encompasses buying and selling, you need good negotiation skills, a nose to sniff out the next "hot" dirt bike part and keen salesmanship. You should sell the product at an attractive price without sacrificing profits. For this, buy the parts from companies that sell at reasonably low prices and resell them at a higher price to make a good profit.

Step 5:

Advertise your business. Once you open your shop, make sure people know about you. Place ads with your address in sports magazines and online directories. You can even have your own blog. This will encourage dirt-bike lovers to communicate with one another and to buy their spares from you.


References:

• Entrepreneur: How to Start a Distribution Business 
• BTO Sports: Dirt Bike Parts
• Street Racer Parts: Motorcycle Parts and Accessories: Become a Dealer

Resources:

• HJ Ventures International: Starting a Motorcycle Dealers Business

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