True for you guys too?

Back in the mid-90s when I first bought my Sporty I'd visit my local dealer in Queens, NY to check out the latest paraphernalia and more pricey bikes. I'd even stop by local dealers when I was out of town visiting wimminfolk I dated in CT. and Philly at the time. I rode all over the Tri-State area, even in winter I loved that thing so much.

But now, even though there's just as many dealers and maybe more here in my native California, I don't have any interest at all visiting them, even though I still ride most everyday.

All the stuff on the shelves is always the same. Even the people behind the counters tend to look the same. And I have the bike I want over all others so I don't have to pine after others on the floor.

It's not that Harley dealers are useless in my book. I had a good relationship with the service manager at my local one until he moved on recently.

It's just, well, I only go there if I have to. And I rarely have to anymore.

 

It helps that we can sit down at our computer/tablet/phone and look up what ever parts and accessories we want too.

 

Yep, same with me. Only go when necessary and then it's in and out soon as possible.

 

It's been months since I stepped inside of one.

 

Very true, plus look at the aftermarket alternatives which are often less pricey and better made.

 

Maybe it's because I've only been an HD owner for a year and a half, but I still enjoy going in every couple of weeks or so. The dealer I use is VERY customer oriented, most everyone knows my name, and it's so very different than the metric world that I came from-

 

I go for parts but that's about it. Surprisingly cheaper to order parts from the dealer. And I just like looking at bikes/a reason to ride.

Then again I've only owned a Harley since January.....

 

The parts guy rings me for advice from time to time. Otherwise I head in if I need a part I cannot get elsewhere.

 

I try to steer clear especially on the weekends. Too much going on there.
I dont need to go there except for parts right now.

 

Where in queens?