Ducati schools in North America

[Duck-Stew]

Keep in mind even people who are well known Ducati experts don't always manage to keep the lights on with a shop.
Best way to kill your passion is to be forced to do it.

I think part of THAT problem is being good at wrenching Ducatis (or anything else) doesn't translate into being able to run a business.  I can think of more than a few artists who are gods of the wrench, but couldn't keep a balance sheet to save their asses.

They're pretty much talking about me.  PM me and we'll chat.

[junior varsity]

I should correct myself. One dealer here, is a dick, the service dept is horrible. I've been in sales for 15 yrs, and have never treated my customers, including the ghetto bangers, the way I've been brushed off, and like my bike is a 2nd class citizen. Money is money, and I'm laid back. Anyway, off that soapbox. Your share some true insight for sure, but why not make a go myself on the side. I'm all for apprenticing

you must have found your way to bloodthirsties.

ducs is a hard business. you need to cultivate a community and have good word do lots of legwork for you. Its going to be a much longer than 40 hour a week job.

doing something like Alain did with Corse is especially difficult without a good nearby track, and no dealership/new-bike sales. 

[fouramdesigns]

Oh yeah I did. I cannot reach Alain, hope he hasn't folded. Just get the VM. He had let Phil go/left because he was so slow.

[junior varsity]

I'm sure after the car accident awhile back, things have been hard(er).