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Old 01-08-2012, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Baffler1
and before hempstead it was located in Lynbrook - and Ben ran the place in both locations! Until he got shot dead that is
not to be rude, but I never liked the crew that ran Hempstead.
I used to live in Hewlett and Lynbrook years ago
 
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Old 01-08-2012, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by speedwaysteve
There was talk of new roc being taken over or sold to someone who has a bunch of hd dealers
Roomer has it the guys that own Yankee Harley in CT and a bunch of other dealerships are buying/taking over.
 
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Originally Posted by ocezam
Yeah, I've been saying this for years. Most of these shrines to the MoCo don't even feel like bike shops to me. I get the ******* just walkin into one. They look and feel like Vegas casinos. If you ain't wearing your gold Rolex, no need to enter.

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It's what modern superstore buyers want.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy33
+1 Rubens is a good guy.
+ again

I bought my bike from him (in 2004) when he worked at Lighthouse. Missed not seeing him there after he left.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 01:21 PM
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Keep you eye on Orange County Harley here in SoCalif.; they've laid off half of their techs and bikes are not moving. I will not shed a tear for them when they do go as they're worthless. I live three miles away and will drive to Westminster or Fullerton for service and parts.
Ride Safe.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 04:51 PM
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Motorcycle sales of all makes have slowed a lot.The days of Harley shortages and waiting list are gone.The 2 dealers here are both good IMO.So far they seem to be doing good.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by valleybuck
Motorcycle sales of all makes have slowed a lot.The days of Harley shortages and waiting list are gone.The 2 dealers here are both good IMO.So far they seem to be doing good.
Bluegrass seems pretty laid back, Loiusville Harley appeared to be more sale driven....if that makes sense....lol. Both places seemed pretty cool. I was in town for a busines trip and killed some time kicking tires and looking for t-shirts.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 07:41 PM
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If these guys keep charging outrageous prices for parts, etc. there will be lots more closing up shop.

Down here in Raleigh Ray Price Harley wants $180 for a battery. Come on man! Same battery at Batteries Plus for $115. I understand if this is a unique HD part, but it's a frickin' battery...
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Critter210
About 4 months ago! Lost Ann Arbor Harley 2 years before that.
Port Huron gone to ,Rayc's my local dealer is the old style local shop and I really wounder how much longer he will be around
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 09:13 PM
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The same person owns 4 dealerships within a 75 miles of me. I heard from a reliable source he will soon be closing 2 of them. The economy is much worse than most people realize and I believe the worst is yet to come.
 
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