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Old 03-04-2017, 12:00 PM
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I'm pretty sure this picture was taken during a poker run or some other fundraiser. This is my home dealership and I can assure you there are typically plenty of HD bikes in the parking lot, this was probably a photo the newspaper had (they ran the original story) so they used it. I do know a couple of techs there do not ride HD though. They say they can't afford one.
 
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Old 03-04-2017, 12:19 PM
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Maybe write to them and tell them to stop allowing non Harleys on the lot.
 
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Old 03-04-2017, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Tortoise98
I'm pretty sure this picture was taken during a poker run or some other fundraiser. This is my home dealership and I can assure you there are typically plenty of HD bikes in the parking lot, this was probably a photo the newspaper had (they ran the original story) so they used it. I do know a couple of techs there do not ride HD though. They say they can't afford one.
You've answered all I need to know about this place! Was in the motorsports business for a year. WORSE job on the planet!! One of the many things I simply could not get passed was the ownership of the dealer was completely and absolutely unwilling to help their employees (financially) get on a bike, 4-wheeler, Sea-Doo, etc. You weren't allowed to take advantage of rebates, parts-accessory discounts, etc. All that was profit for them. You could literally go to any other dealer in the area for a HUGE savings over what the business you worked for and promoted daily would provide. Of course, it would result in immediate termination if an employee did such a 'dishonorable' thing.
 
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Originally Posted by confederate
Let's be honest, it's the Victory front and center that gets the kool-aid drinkers panties in a wad....
Since Victory went **** up he was trading his Victory in on a Harley.
 
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Originally Posted by YammyDrummer

As far as the metric bikes littering up the parking lot, yes that adds to the uninviting image of the photo for me.
Build a wall and keep 'em out?
 
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Old 03-04-2017, 06:35 PM
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I live about and hour and half from this dealer, so I have had the pleasure I visiting them. I've never purchased a bike from them, but there is really a friendly and positive vibe when you walk through the door. I could see spending a lot of time and money there if it were more "local" to me.
 
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Originally Posted by YammyDrummer
You've answered all I need to know about this place! Was in the motorsports business for a year. WORSE job on the planet!! One of the many things I simply could not get passed was the ownership of the dealer was completely and absolutely unwilling to help their employees (financially) get on a bike, 4-wheeler, Sea-Doo, etc. You weren't allowed to take advantage of rebates, parts-accessory discounts, etc. All that was profit for them. You could literally go to any other dealer in the area for a HUGE savings over what the business you worked for and promoted daily would provide. Of course, it would result in immediate termination if an employee did such a 'dishonorable' thing.
How about this "employee pricing" I've seen advertised at a few dealers this past week???
 
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Old 03-04-2017, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by teal379
Bikes are not countries with territory to be defended.
...... what ? country's defend their territory ? what a concept
 
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So no one saw the bikini bike wash girl? Sad.
 
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Originally Posted by not a sock
How about this "employee pricing" I've seen advertised at a few dealers this past week???
The dealer I worked at would advertise the same thing. We all laughed at the use of advertising because it was actually a much better deal than any of us could ever imagine. It included the "employee discount" (which was complete BS, 10% only) plus rebates, and any other discounts the manufacturer advertised. Great for customers, but employees got 10% off period. No exceptions. Rebates, manufacturer discounts, close-out pricing, etc. was NEVER provided to employees. 10% off PERIOD...NOTHING else. <Yes, I'm yelling...I hated every second I worked for that puke-****-sorry *** POS dealer. Really made me HATE the powersports industry and why I cringe when I read posts like this one!>
 


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