Business Spotlight: DB Motorsports offers small engine repair

By Roni Gehlke
For the Contra Costa Times

Name of business: DB Motorsports
Type of business: small-engine service and repair facility
Owner: Dusty Burge
Founded: August 2009
Address: 14689 Byron Highway, Building 2, Byron
Phone number: 925-584-4315
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; DB Motorsports also will come in for pickup or drop-off per request.

Number of employees: one

Products and services: Small-engine repair for motorcycles, quads, Jet Skis, generators and lawn and garden equipment. DB Motorsports also has several distributors to get OEM and aftermarket parts. They also install tires, and balance if necessary, provide full engine rebuilds, cylinder honing, minor and major services, including rebuild of forks and wiring issues.

How did you get into the business?: Burge has more than 15 years experience in the small engine service and repair industry. Last year he decided to open his own place and found a location in Byron.
Best part about the business: "I really enjoy meeting all the people who are into the same things I am into," Burge said.

Worst part about the business: "When I'm too busy that I can't go play with the toys," he said.

Key to success: "To do good work and make the customers happy," Burge said.
Biggest misperception about the business: "Parts from any machine will work to repair their machine," he said, explaining that all parts are machine-specific.

Biggest misperception about the business: "Parts from any machine will work to repair their machine," he said, explaining that all parts are machine-specific.

It is very important to purchase the right parts for the job to have a quality repair on the equipment.

Future plans: "Having full stock of tires, oil, oil filters, air filters and minor tuneup supplies available in stock at the shop," Burge said.
— Roni Gehlke