Doc Harley Retires
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
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From: Plover, WI
I was in Wisconsin visiting family last year and we stopped at Docs on the way back from a day trip to Lambeau. The kids and wife had zero interest in stopping at a HD dealership but I was driving so too bad. What a great place Doc has! Between the museum, exotic pets and Harleys, we all ended up having a great time. I was pleasantly surprised.
Its definitely unique compared to most of the other HD dealerships Ive been to. It looked like the kind of place that the mothership would shut down because its not nearly as large or fancy as most of the other dealerships you see nowadays. I wonder if Harley would have revoked Docs franchise if it not for Doc being such a well respected player in the industry. It didnt seem like the kind of place that sells a lot of bikes, but I could be wrong.
Its definitely unique compared to most of the other HD dealerships Ive been to. It looked like the kind of place that the mothership would shut down because its not nearly as large or fancy as most of the other dealerships you see nowadays. I wonder if Harley would have revoked Docs franchise if it not for Doc being such a well respected player in the industry. It didnt seem like the kind of place that sells a lot of bikes, but I could be wrong.
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From: Southern Virginia
I was sad to see him retire but I know he's earned it.
I met Doc last year when I took a long weekend in Charleston. He was so genuine that even my Wife liked him and she doesn't have a ton of interest in motorcycles, she just sits on the back and enjoys the view. Doc was very patient and answered all of my questions (I had just gotten my first M8). I also loved the old bikes the owner had set up as show pieces. Definitely one of my favorite dealerships. Folks can whine and gripe about dealerships till the cows come home, but without them, we wouldn't have our favorite toys.
Doc is a gem and I wish him the best. I've known folks that died before they finished working and got to take it easy (my first Wife was one of them). I'm glad he got out in good health.
I met Doc last year when I took a long weekend in Charleston. He was so genuine that even my Wife liked him and she doesn't have a ton of interest in motorcycles, she just sits on the back and enjoys the view. Doc was very patient and answered all of my questions (I had just gotten my first M8). I also loved the old bikes the owner had set up as show pieces. Definitely one of my favorite dealerships. Folks can whine and gripe about dealerships till the cows come home, but without them, we wouldn't have our favorite toys.
Doc is a gem and I wish him the best. I've known folks that died before they finished working and got to take it easy (my first Wife was one of them). I'm glad he got out in good health.
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From: Virginia
FYI
For those of you who may not of heard, our very oneand only Doc Harley clocked in for his last shift this past Saturday.
After 30+ years of tireless work and service to the Low Country Harley Family and the thousands of visitors who traveled to see him, Doc has decided to enjoy his much earned retirement.
It goes without saying that Doc Harley was pillar here at Low Country Harley, and to the millions of people who watched him on our YouTube channel.
We cannot begin to thank him enough for all the lessons he has imparted unto us and his relentless dedication to our local community and the larger motorcycle community as a whole.
Thank you Doc, for everything, and we can't wait to finally see you at all of our Saturday events, on the other side of the counter, enjoying the festivities.
For those of you who may not of heard, our very oneand only Doc Harley clocked in for his last shift this past Saturday.
After 30+ years of tireless work and service to the Low Country Harley Family and the thousands of visitors who traveled to see him, Doc has decided to enjoy his much earned retirement.
It goes without saying that Doc Harley was pillar here at Low Country Harley, and to the millions of people who watched him on our YouTube channel.
We cannot begin to thank him enough for all the lessons he has imparted unto us and his relentless dedication to our local community and the larger motorcycle community as a whole.
Thank you Doc, for everything, and we can't wait to finally see you at all of our Saturday events, on the other side of the counter, enjoying the festivities.
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Regarding his nickname, “Doc Harley”, he probably got that name from one of the other service techs as a show of respect because of his mechanical abilities, knowledge and aptitude. Usually, a nickname is a term of endearment. I’m sure he didn’t tell anyone to start calling him Doc Harley.
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