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Re: Plug your dealer
« Reply #60 on: February 22, 2019, 02:36:30 PM »
Hi,

Thanks NCDAN and Vagrant for the heads up on Matthews Fun Machines.  I phoned Moto Guzzi in Greensboro, NC and they said that they are "Currently a dealer."  However, they said that they are considering switching out to Indian MC and dropping Guzzi.  I guess that I'll be enjoying a lot more "hands on" experiences with my MG bikes in the near future.

Be well,


DougG

Doug, I tried to deal with Greensboro when I was having my TPS issue. I found them to be unreliable and untruthful. The service manager said he would get back with me in a couple days and that was 6 months ago. I have found that if a mans word is no good then neither is his  discipline. Find you a good motorcycle cycle mechanic that is up to date with the modern technologies of these ECU systems and you can get the majority of your mechanical needs met.

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Re: Plug your dealer
« Reply #61 on: February 22, 2019, 08:18:18 PM »
NCDan - I can't agree with you more.  If we are not our word...what are we?

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Doug G
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Re: Plug your dealer
« Reply #62 on: February 23, 2019, 06:27:42 AM »
Moto Richmond in Richmond, Va is a great shop.  Good selection of new and used bikes, friendly shop, quality gear for sale.  Their service department is well run.  I have purchased two new motorcycles and one used one from them.  Always a good experience.

I have to say, it is no surprise to me that dealers are closing.  The market is down for Motorbikes, at least the big American and Asian companies (or, so I read).  Why this is supposed to be a reflection on Piaggio is puzzling to me, as far as I know they have been the same old italian motorcycle company for quite a while.  I certainly haven't ready anything that would lead me to think this is Piaggio's doing.

I can understand it being a bummer to have a shop close, but I don't think anyone who buys a Guzzi and knows their history should be at all surprised.


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Re: Plug your dealer
« Reply #63 on: February 23, 2019, 10:04:53 AM »
 :cool: AJ's Cycle in Gill Mass. Nice people. The 2 brothers that own the shop are very knowledgeable. Back in 2013 they repaired my Rosa Corsa and it ran great !    :boozing:

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Re: Plug your dealer
« Reply #64 on: February 23, 2019, 06:00:12 PM »
That would be father & son, Bikelee:
They, Allan & Jean, his late wife, started the business years ago. Their core business, early on (I think I've known Allan 40 yrs.?), were British bikes. Some were serious clients were racers. His bmw business was good as well. bmw divorced AJ's ~3 years ago. There was no room for a boutique. R3~ 

 


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