07-31-2013, 11:17 PM
Lots of insight into dealers in this thread. Personally, I hate to fool with any of them unless its a warranty issue no matter if its Ford, Honda or whomever. Otherwise, I will figure it out myself most of the time.
I have a bit of an anomaly in my area. We have an independent shop that only works on HD's. They are a bunch of older guys that have forgotten more than most HD dealers know and have been in business every since I can remember. They stay covered up and charge a fraction of what the HD stealers do. People come from all over to have work done. Its a kinda hole in the wall type place that does not advertise but relies on word of mouth. If I get a CB I am going to miss that place. They do sell tires and will mount them for you if you bring it in to them no matter what brand of motorcycle you have.
Seems like this formula would work for Japanese brand bikes too but maybe they just dont need as much work I dont know. I sure dont like the idea that a dealer wont fool with you if your motorcycle is over 10 years old. Thats when you are really going to need some work.
I have a bit of an anomaly in my area. We have an independent shop that only works on HD's. They are a bunch of older guys that have forgotten more than most HD dealers know and have been in business every since I can remember. They stay covered up and charge a fraction of what the HD stealers do. People come from all over to have work done. Its a kinda hole in the wall type place that does not advertise but relies on word of mouth. If I get a CB I am going to miss that place. They do sell tires and will mount them for you if you bring it in to them no matter what brand of motorcycle you have.
Seems like this formula would work for Japanese brand bikes too but maybe they just dont need as much work I dont know. I sure dont like the idea that a dealer wont fool with you if your motorcycle is over 10 years old. Thats when you are really going to need some work.