What were HD dealerships like in the past?
#61
12-23-2018 | 03:32 PM
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Yeah it was, I was there when the old man died and his dingbat wife took over. Left shortly after. Wayne's was down by the old train station, guess that areas yuppieville now .
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#62
12-23-2018 | 04:29 PM
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Tom Sifton's shop on Monterey Road in San Jose CA. He sold it to Sam Arena and it satyed in the family until the early 80s.
Manny, Al, & Louie (forgot the 4th wrench) did all the work. Got to know Al very well from taking a '52 "rat" pan I bought and having him help me sort through my screw ups getting it up and running (early 70s). Never had an issue walking into the service bay and watching them do their magic. They never did boot me for asking questions as they worked on bikes. Al kept wrenchin (had his own shop) until his eyesight got too poor to work. Great man who passed a few years back. He forgot more than I could ever learn in a lifetime of working and riding harleys.
Don't recall ever seeing more than a handful of bikes on the floor. Good size parts counter as well. Friendly place and friendly people who actually knew what they were talking about when it came to bikes.
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#63
12-23-2018 | 05:04 PM
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#64
12-23-2018 | 06:19 PM
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OP - I strongly disagree with every premise that you stated. Been to many dealerships over the years of my journey to 48 states. I have never experienced any of the conditions that you posted. Particularly the "high and mighty" one.
Never had any repair problem in my experience at several dealers nor anyone that I ride with has ever expressed.
Never had any repair problem in my experience at several dealers nor anyone that I ride with has ever expressed.
#68
12-23-2018 | 06:33 PM
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OP - I strongly disagree with every premise that you stated. Been to many dealerships over the years of my journey to 48 states. I have never experienced any of the conditions that you posted. Particularly the "high and mighty" one.
Never had any repair problem in my experience at several dealers nor anyone that I ride with has ever expressed.
Never had any repair problem in my experience at several dealers nor anyone that I ride with has ever expressed.
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#69
12-23-2018 | 06:42 PM
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12-23-2018 | 06:43 PM
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