Author Topic: remember MPH cycles? (Read 7479 times)

mphcycles · « **on:** March 05, 2017, 02:30:49 PM »

Hi guys its been a long time since I have checked in here. After it was decided to end my dealings with PGA, my tech and friend Larry kept along doing service and repair of bikes, inside the building I own in Houston. Also in that building was MPH automotive, which I founded in 1983,and sold the stock to an individual who I now see is not the type I would have dealt with.I have a 2 year employment contract to MPH Auto . I have been wrongfully terminated from that company and he has "evicted" MPH Cycles, a separate corp, from the premises I own outright without notice, or even reasonable time to move the many bikes, tools, parts etc. I am pursuing every avenue to repair this problem, in the meantime I want to sell some parts that were aquired over the 17 years of running MPH cycles. I do not have accces to the small parts, i grabbed the big stuff first, California tailbox, black, a Ti race pipe set , several hydro cam kits, fuel pumps, cast wheels for Stelvio, Agostini exhaust for Cal 1400,rear rack for 1400, seats for many models, rear rack for V7, stainless frt fender fro V7, Chrome steel tank for V7 Racer, custom green painted side covers for theV7R limited edition, just a truck load of new old stock, but not that old. if you have any request, just ask, I will sell all of it cheap to make some space and fund a legal battle. thanks please dont pm me, email is best, this retirement is taking all of my time

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2017, 02:47:15 PM »

So your getting evicted from a building you own? That's crazy.. best of luck

mphcycles · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2017, 02:49:57 PM »

Yes foto as crazy as it sounds, a shady lawyer and a con man are attempting just that.

pete roper · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2017, 02:54:54 PM »

Sounds hellish Mike! I just sent you an email to the mph cycles addy? Is that still current?

Pete

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2017, 02:54:54 PM »

twowings · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2017, 03:05:07 PM »

Sorry to hear...hope you can find a remedy!

mike@mphcycles.com is the email addy right?

oldbike54 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2017, 03:05:41 PM »

Good luck Mike . I was basically evicted from a building where a business belonging to me was located . Not evicted in a true fashion , only denied access . It does suck .

Dusty

Texas Turnip · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2017, 03:21:33 PM »

Good thing I'm sober, or I wouldn't believe it. The very best as you kept me with Moto Guzzi.

John Ulrich · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2017, 03:27:43 PM »

I only hope the building is titled in your name. When is rent due?

Lannis · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2017, 03:33:32 PM »

I'm afraid all that we're going to be able to do is offer you our best wishes ('cause we're all on your side), buy some parts if we can use them (and I'll bet some people can), and maybe talk one of our lawyers into offering some legal work at Guzzisti rates ("pro bono") ....

It's bad when scumbags decide to make your life hard. That's not the way any of us want retirement to be ....

Lannis

Kev m · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2017, 05:14:02 PM »

Sorry to hear Mike. Best of luck with the crap.

Scud · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2017, 05:33:10 PM »

Bummer. I just sent an e-mail with a list of stuff. Some I need right away, some maintenance items for future, and some long-shot impulse items that I would consider if you have them.

Is the Ti race pipe for a V11 LeMans? If so, you might be well served to advertise it on V11LeMans.com too.

Bill Owens · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2017, 05:40:07 PM »

I also have just sent emails, hope they reach you. Hope I used right address. Not in a hurry to receive but will pay right off.

mphcycles · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2017, 07:13:13 PM »

Quote from: John Ulrich on March 05, 2017, 03:27:43 PM

I only hope the building is titled in your name. When is rent due?

yep owned by my LLC

PJPR01 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2017, 07:22:16 PM »

Mike...this is not the news I was hoping to see today. I'm happy to help where appropriate. Let me know if you want to get together with the local Guzzi guys if we can as a group help out in pooling resources, or any other work on inventory/shipping or other related items.

Cheers,
Paul

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2017, 07:27:11 PM »

All I can add is, THAT PLAIN SUCKS!
Hope it works out for you in the end.
GliderJohn

wrbix · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2017, 07:35:33 PM »

Not knowing all the details, including lease verbiage: can you evict them - at risk of not finding new lessees; can rent be raised to untenable (to them) levels? Any WG lawyers in the area?

SmithSwede · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2017, 08:52:09 PM »

Crimeny Mike, so sorry to hear this.

First, do you have a good lawyer? Please PM me if you want to discuss.

Second, I join Paul in his offer. If you want to get together with some honest, decent folks, well, I'm buying the beer.

Hang in there.

Muzz · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2017, 01:14:58 AM »

It's funny, last night I just happened to look up the MPH website to see what was happening in Texas and now you post this! I know wierd sh*t happens but this takes the cake!

Hope you get it all sorted out in your favour Mike.

cloudbase · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2017, 08:18:32 AM »

Quote from: PJPR01 on March 05, 2017, 07:22:16 PM

Mike...this is not the news I was hoping to see today. I'm happy to help where appropriate. Let me know if you want to get together with the local Guzzi guys if we can as a group help out in pooling resources, or any other work on inventory/shipping or other related items.

Cheers,
Paul

I'm in.

Scott

davedel44 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2017, 11:28:12 AM »

Van driver and bike trailer at your disposal.

Dave
Galveston

ritratto · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2017, 11:35:54 AM »

Geez Mike, what a load of ----. Sorry to hear it. Let me know if I can help in any way. Ted

Bill Hagan · « **Reply #21 on:** March 06, 2017, 11:51:41 AM »

Quote from: wrbix on March 05, 2017, 07:35:33 PM

Not knowing all the details, including lease verbiage: can you evict them - at risk of not finding new lessees; can rent be raised to untenable (to them) levels? Any WG lawyers in the area?

Wondered about that, too.

Only licensed in Kentucky, but happy to assist any other lawyers here in helping Mike to extent I can.

Bill

Sheepdog · « **Reply #22 on:** March 06, 2017, 12:55:24 PM »

Dang, Mike...I was hoping this was good news. Very sorry you're having troubles...ya'll deserve better.

guzziboy66 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 06, 2017, 06:17:10 PM »

Mike,

I sent you an email with a list of things. Hopefully I can help a little.

Eric

Jim Rich · « **Reply #24 on:** March 06, 2017, 07:24:22 PM »

Mike,
Very sorry to hear this, it is pitiful along with a lot of other things I can't type on this site. I need to try to recover my bike, can you tell me if it was assembled or still in pieces? I intend to go to the shop tomorrow with the title and try to claim it.

ohiorider · « **Reply #25 on:** March 06, 2017, 07:36:18 PM »

Mike, not only do I remember MPH, I recall that dealers like you that weren't local helped me keep the faith in the brand. Todd never failed to return a call or an email that helped me through initial Guzzi ownership.

Best wishes,

Bob

Bill929 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 07, 2017, 11:59:24 AM »

Quote from: Bill Hagan on March 06, 2017, 11:51:41 AM

Wondered about that, too.

Only licensed in Kentucky, but happy to assist any other lawyers here in helping Mike to extent I can.

Bill

I'm only licensed in Florida, so won't be much help in TX, but glad to assist to the extent I can as well. Bill F.

Lannis · « **Reply #27 on:** March 07, 2017, 02:14:24 PM »

I knew it! Now there's THREE good Guzzisti lawyers ready to leap to the attack! The thieving scrote hasn't got a prayer .....

Lannis

Kev m · « **Reply #28 on:** March 07, 2017, 06:11:01 PM »

Couldn't one of you retired legal begals appear Pro Hac Vice?

Bill Hagan · « **Reply #29 on:** March 07, 2017, 06:41:38 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on March 07, 2017, 06:11:01 PM

Couldn't one of yo DXu retired legal begals appear Pro Hac Vice?

Kev

I am in Atlanta on nursing home duty.

Was going to PM other lawyers tomorrow for a vonfence call or non-public e/m exchange.

Any J.D. or paralegal who sees this, please PM me to see what might be done to help..

Thanks.

Bill

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