New Entrepreneur Revs Up With Motorcycle Service and Repair Shop
/After 15 years of working with road hogs, Cody Carslake of Lakehurst opened his new motorcycle service and repair business, Carslake Motorcycle & Powersports in early May.
Living in Lakehurst and having his business in Buckhorn lets Carslake have a shorter drive to work instead of having it in Peterborough. Photo By David Tuan Bui.
With the business located in Buckhorn, — and named after his last name — Carslake is a certified Harley-Davidson motorcycle technician; a service that has become scarce in Peterborough County.
”With the local Harley Davidson dealership recently closing shop, I did feel like there was a void in the area and the market to be brought to the table,” he said.
Carslake working on a customer’s 2020 Harley Road Glide Special. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The 31-year-old is the only employee in the business so far. With having two sons, Carslake can make his own schedule while balancing life as a father. Despite being open for only a few weeks, the new entrepreneur is enjoying the business he has been getting.
“It's been great,” said Carslake. “It's a challenge. Every day is a new experience. At the end of the day, every day I've enjoyed it whether it's a challenge or not.”
Carslake has been riding motorcycles since he was five-years old. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The business offers motorcycle maintenance, repairs, — both minor and major — customization and carries some basic supplies such as motor oil. While the shop services all motorcycles and ATVs, Carslake specializes in Harley-Davidson bikes.
In the shop’s first few weeks, he has already seen overwhelming business as the phone is “constantly ringing” according to Carslake.
Carslake Motorcycle & Powersports is located at 3192 Buckhorn Rd. Photo By David Tuan Bui.
