12-02-2018, 11:17 AM
I would imagine so given that many view riding as a discretionary or recreational expense. So when times get squeezed, shops/dealers feel it, versus say a produce grocery store, or even the local liquor store. I think the last really, really good times for dealers here must have been around the late '90s. It seems since then, the established dealers just disappeared. Really sad. Some dealers are supported by other businesses like car and marine sales. Any many now do lawn mowers, snow blowers, generators, pumps, casual and riding ware, etc. etc.