Hanging out at the Dealership???
Hanging out at the Dealership???
Just got done reading a post about a guy that caught some chit from other dudes hanging out at the dealership, the Dealer did have free beer, so maybe that is a reason. but seriously, other than going to get the bike served while still under warrente, buying something, attending an event or getting the bike worked on in some manner and you have to sit around and wait. why in the hell would anyone hang around a dealership?
I live outside of the US and maybe things have changed over the last ten years, but last I checked there was no one hanging around the Dodge dealership just loafing. What is the deal here? Is this really what people do now hang out at a dealerhip. Seems boring to me.
I live outside of the US and maybe things have changed over the last ten years, but last I checked there was no one hanging around the Dodge dealership just loafing. What is the deal here? Is this really what people do now hang out at a dealerhip. Seems boring to me.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Tri-Cities, Washington
The dealership close to where I used to live was big on weekend activities, like food, live music and even impromptu shows with vendors. I even remember a mechanical bull-riding contest. 
Hanging out was encouraged just for the friendly social aspect. They were in a modest size space and the overall feel of the dealership was personable and down-home. It WAS fun to stop in and just watch and laugh (and eat).
Then they moved into a much bigger space that was really appropriate for larger crowds and accommodating events - and other than their grand-opening, basically quit doing everything. They also had a significant change in staff and quit honestly negotiating with folks, for bikes, parts, you name it.
But any time I had to stop in for a part or two I'd still see the usual core of local HOG chapter guys sitting out front, watching others come and go with a strangely visible disdain. They were quite the clique, which is why I didn't remain a local member. Like the dealership, they were originally a pretty friendly group, but as they grew they became more snobby.
Hanging out was encouraged just for the friendly social aspect. They were in a modest size space and the overall feel of the dealership was personable and down-home. It WAS fun to stop in and just watch and laugh (and eat).
Then they moved into a much bigger space that was really appropriate for larger crowds and accommodating events - and other than their grand-opening, basically quit doing everything. They also had a significant change in staff and quit honestly negotiating with folks, for bikes, parts, you name it.
But any time I had to stop in for a part or two I'd still see the usual core of local HOG chapter guys sitting out front, watching others come and go with a strangely visible disdain. They were quite the clique, which is why I didn't remain a local member. Like the dealership, they were originally a pretty friendly group, but as they grew they became more snobby.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
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i hang out at my dealership all the time. check out the girls, drink coffee and BS. i enjoy it. i could care a less if someone else doesn't like it. i dont answer to anyone. my .02 cents
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: taxachusetts
they have a lounge area with a pool table at my local dealer usally see the people that work there usin it more than the customers, hmm maybe i should make a career change lol
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: NC
Went by my local dealer today for a battery cable and starter cable and guess what they didn't have either that's when I remembered why I don't go to my local dealer except to get the Full Throttle and Thunder Press....lol They don't have many hang arounds cause they don't give anything away and dang sure don't stock parts for anything.