Business opportunity feedback.
I've been hanging around Thailand for a while after arriving from London. I was planning to stay here with my other half but... long story... Anyway, back to the point. i've seen a business opportunity so want some feedback. I'm considering it seriously but is it something you guys think you'd use? When we arrived here in Bangkok from Kathmandu this place is pretty hard work. My thoughts are to set up a company that can help you unpack your bike, service, clean and fix it after the trauma of the Iran/Pakistan/Indian roads which slowly eat away your drive chain (and will to live). We could do new tyres, chains, sprockets, oil changes, plugs, cleaning, repairs, welding, upgrades (headlights, luggage, etc) gloves, helmets and other bits you need after a big trip. The building is big enough to have short term guest accomodation and motorcycle storage so people passing through could take time out to visit local sights while their bike is getting sorted for the rest of their trip. We could also help with Vietnam visas, Cambodia, Laos and offer advice, free internet and a place to get your act together. I know from personal experience that arriving here from the plane is a fairly horrible experience and nothing is easy. When we arrived my bike had been damaged in transit and my mates was falling to bits. I had to repair mine in a hotel car park and we spent days looking for a place to fix his.
Another friend had to find somewhere secure (expensive) to store his while he travelled with his partner. I figure a friendly face who can offer a few  s and, even better, a cup of coffee and some help finding the stuff we needed would have been a huge benefit to me. After Turkey getting parts for big bikes is hard work, you have little choice other than fixing things and bodging your way forwards when it all goes wrong. I kept mine going with kind words and unrealistic optimism.
Who here thinks this is a good idea? Would they use it?
Cheers for feedback guys.
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