Triumphrat

Jonny955 · 03-16-2008

(reposted form another less obvious thread)

My daughter is designing and constructing an engine stand for a Bonnie as part of her GSCE work in Resistant Materials. She is now at the stage in her coursework where she needs to prove the product with 'Market research' So where better than here?

We would both be very grateful if as many of you as possible could spend a minute replying to the following questions, which will be used to gauge demand for various design requirments 'on the market'. Genevieve has worded the questions herself based entirely on her own thinking (don't worry about filling in your age if you don't feel comfortable!).

We don't have a lot of 'target market' bikers to ask locally so please assist as it is for my daughter's schoolwork...and ultimately for my Bonnie!

Thanks to GrandPaulZ & 666Bonneville for your responses on the other thread. We would appreciate a few more please!

Jon

Triumph Bonneville engine holder questionnaire

What is your gender?
a) Female b) Male

What is your age?
a) 15-20 b) 20-25 c) 25-30 d) 30-35 e) 35-40 f) 40-45 g) 50 +

What do you think of the engine holder designs already on the market?
a) They are awful and need to be changed completely
b) They are bad and need a lot of changes
c) They are ok and need a few changes
d) They are brilliant and do not need any changes made to them at all

Would you like the engine holder to have wheels?
a) No
b) Yes

Would you like anymore special features on your engine holder?
a) Yes (please state what you would like on the engine holder)
b) No

What would you be willing to pay for an engine holder (use 2x for USD)?
a) £30-£40
b) £40-£50
c) £50-£60
d) £60 and above

What materials would you like your engine holder to be made out of?
a) Aluminium
b) Mild Steel
c) Other

Are there any changes you would like to see to the engine holders on the market?
a) Yes (please state below, what you would like on the engine holder)
b) No

How large should the wheels be on my product?
a) Diameter 6cm
b) Diameter 12cm
c) Diameter 18cm
d) Above D 18cm

What would be a suitable size for my product?
a) Small
b) Medium
c) Large

Would you like it painted?
a) Paint
b) Dip coated (plastic)
c) Polished
d) Anodised

Would you like the engine holder to be able to dissemble when not in use?
a) Yes
b) No

Would you like the engine to be universal (adaptable for other engines)?
a) Yes
b) No

Tre900 · 03-16-2008

1)b
2)d
3)c
4)b (locking wheels)
5)a (Locking wheels and a hole in the center that can be used to screw in an adjustable stand/ tripod type)
6)a
7)c (as cheap as possible, wood?)
8)a (less expensive)
9)b
10)b
11)No paint, as inexpensive as possible
12)yes
13)Yes