Author Topic: Plug your dealer (Read 13182 times)

Cage Free · « **Reply #30 on:** February 20, 2019, 11:06:02 AM »

Quote from: JJ on February 20, 2019, 07:35:51 AM

Jim Knaup's POWERSPORTS Outlet in historic Prescott, AZ.

Northern Arizona's ONLY official Moto Guzzi dealer and this is a photo of his new shop near downtown.

Matt and the rest of the crew told me recently they will be in there by next month (March)!

Is Encore Performance still selling Guzzi's in Prescott?

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2019, 11:55:14 AM »

Powersports Outlet is the old Encore Performance in Prescott.

TOMB · « **Reply #32 on:** February 20, 2019, 12:11:07 PM »

Hamlin Cycles, Bethal ct.

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Rhodan · « **Reply #33 on:** February 20, 2019, 02:30:07 PM »

They're new, but I like Optimum Performance Motorsports so far. They're the new dealer in the Seattle WA area after Moto International shut their doors. Genuine and treat the customer well. The shop already has mechanics certified with Guzzi.

They carry both Guzzi and Aprilia. Have a fair number of new V7s on the floor and they'll have several V85's around May including one for Test rides.
They come from a track background and have been around as a business for several years. If you're in the area, I'd give them a shot.

https://opmotorsports.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OptimumPerformanceMotorsports/

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #34 on:** February 20, 2019, 02:40:03 PM »

Although they are more "pro" triumph & Husky since it was their main biz before Guzzi comes along, there are a few guys in there makes you feel welcome when you want to talk about Guzzi...

Not too bad of guys to deal with...just still lots of parts still need to order in instead of in stock..again, more "pro" triumph & Husky.

International Motorsports
https://www.internationalmotorsports.com/

Two locations, one in Vancouver BC, and one in Langley BC.

This is up in Canada, eh

JJ · « **Reply #35 on:** February 20, 2019, 02:47:02 PM »

Quote from: Dharma Bum on February 20, 2019, 11:55:14 AM

Powersports Outlet is the old Encore Performance in Prescott.

Yes, that's correct, and they are an official Moto Guzzi dealer.

They also carry SYM, Genuine motorcycles / scooters, and Hyosung. They used to carry Royal Enfield, but no more...

LowRyter · « **Reply #36 on:** February 20, 2019, 03:10:56 PM »

Don is the owner of Motiv Cycleworks. He fixed the transmission leak on my Greenie by welding the case, fab'd a brace for it and put the mess back together.

He's now a Guzzi dealer here in OKC. He's the best wrench I know here and wish him luck with the Guzzi business. He shares space with Covlin Cycle who build performance bikes and vintage flat trackers. They developed slip-ons for V7/V9.

http://www.motivcycleworks.com/

EDIT: I do as much work as I can as most here do. That includes all the basic service stuff, fluids, valve adjustments. etc. I use this forum and Lemans forums for the "how to's". For parts I go to MG and Harper's.

ohiorider · « **Reply #37 on:** February 20, 2019, 04:36:25 PM »

Is Jim at Rose Farms totally out of the Guzzi servicing business?

Bob

roadventure · « **Reply #38 on:** February 20, 2019, 04:39:57 PM »

Your positive attitude is appreciated, but my "local" dealers all closed.

Testarossa · « **Reply #39 on:** February 20, 2019, 05:00:15 PM »

I too appreciate the sentiment, but no dealers near me. A long time ago I looked for a part for the T at Erico in Denver, and they laughed at me. Moto Italia in Fort Collins has a good inventory of new bikes but it's a six-hour drive.

Since 1984 I've had to do all my own work -- a steep learning curve! -- buying parts as available from (in order of preference) Harper's, MGCycle, Stein Dinse and members of this board. Only one bad experience, with a member who sent me chrome cylinders after promising iron liners.

tasdisr · « **Reply #40 on:** February 20, 2019, 05:19:25 PM »

Can't say enough good about Cadre in Cincinnati. Enzo and the crew are great to work with and are true enthusiasts. I live in SW Ohio and I am very fortunate to have Cadre only about 7 miles from my house. Love stopping up there just to look and visit.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #41 on:** February 20, 2019, 05:32:05 PM »

Quote from: Ken Po on February 20, 2019, 11:00:43 AM

I have had only good experiences with Harper's. However, Reno's does not want to sell Guzzis. They were forced to sell them in order to sell Aprilia. I have not been able to find a Moto Guzzi on their website for some time. But their service dept did do the one recall on my Griso with no issues. (That was prior to me knowing that Harper's could do the work.) I will take my bike to Harper's or even Flying Tiger from now on.

Hmmm too bad, I had no reason to go there except I'd been to Jess & Jim's for a steak. I just went in and kicked some tires <shrug>

Kev m · « **Reply #42 on:** February 20, 2019, 06:04:22 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on February 20, 2019, 09:11:18 AM

I don’t have the skills to dig in the FI system. The level of complexity and accuracy is well beyond my comfort level and dexterity. Thank heavens there are dealers and shop who can confidently to such problem solving.

Fwiw, I suspect strongly that you have the skill, just not the experience/confidence. There's nothing more exact or mysterious about EFI that someone with the touch to adjust valves or the patience to change jets, adjust needles or screws etc can't do.

I would argue EFI is even easier in that sense. It's less by feel and more by math.

bad Chad · « **Reply #43 on:** February 20, 2019, 07:35:39 PM »

You may be right.

Rough Edge racing · « **Reply #44 on:** February 20, 2019, 07:52:50 PM »

Quote from: Kev m on February 20, 2019, 06:04:22 PM

Fwiw, I suspect strongly that you have the skill, just not the experience/confidence. There's nothing more exact or mysterious about EFI that someone with the touch to adjust valves or the patience to change jets, adjust needles or screws etc can't do.

I would argue EFI is even easier in that sense. It's less by feel and more by math.

Great statement ^^^ people are intimidated by injection...Need to spend a few bucks on tools and read...

Kev m · « **Reply #45 on:** February 20, 2019, 07:56:19 PM »

Quote from: bad Chad on February 20, 2019, 07:35:39 PM

You may be right.

Well it would be a first, but I'm hopeful!

luthier · « **Reply #46 on:** February 20, 2019, 08:14:27 PM »

Well nobody has mentioned Greg Bender yet. He is a dealer of a kind. As most of us know he is the go-to for electricals on most older Guzzis, he has a wealth of knowledge and is an absolute allround gentleman and nice guy and his looms are the best, as his website for a huge amount of info.
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/

BRG-BIRD · « **Reply #47 on:** February 20, 2019, 08:55:46 PM »

I have been happy with Leo’s South in Lakeville, MN. I also had Kevin at Scrambler Cycle in Cameron WI lace two wheels for a CB550F and was very happy with his work and customer service. Great dude!

s1120 · « **Reply #48 on:** February 22, 2019, 06:39:33 AM »

Quote from: Kev m on February 20, 2019, 06:04:22 PM

Fwiw, I suspect strongly that you have the skill, just not the experience/confidence. There's nothing more exact or mysterious about EFI that someone with the touch to adjust valves or the patience to change jets, adjust needles or screws etc can't do.

I would argue EFI is even easier in that sense. It's less by feel and more by math.

Im kinda on the other end.. Ive not kept up with the tech world for a good bit, and reading through all the stuff like Guzzidiag kinda scares me... But really I showed it to my wife, and a friend that are tech savvy, but know NOTHING about mechanical things... and they feel its a breeze... so mix my mechanical aptitude, with their tech skills... your good to go. In this day, im sure ANYONE can find a tech savy person to get a old school guy up and running..

sdcr · « **Reply #49 on:** February 22, 2019, 07:08:14 AM »

+1 for Greg Bender. Good products, great MC knowledge and a very easy to deal with.

While we are mentioning other types of shops, I have found Charlie Mullendore's Antietam Classic Cycle shop to be a very good alternative to MG dealers. Excellent work at more than fair rates. I believe that Antietam Classic Cycle is primarily for vintage Guzzi's and other older machines.

Quote from: luthier on February 20, 2019, 08:14:27 PM

Well nobody has mentioned Greg Bender yet. He is a dealer of a kind. As most of us know he is the go-to for electricals on most older Guzzis, he has a wealth of knowledge and is an absolute allround gentleman and nice guy and his looms are the best, as his website for a huge amount of info.
http://www.thisoldtractor.com/

guzzisteve · « **Reply #50 on:** February 22, 2019, 07:10:50 AM »

Quote from: ohiorider on February 20, 2019, 04:36:25 PM

Is Jim at Rose Farms totally out of the Guzzi servicing business?

Bob

Yes, I don't think he has retired yet, still wrenching.
Here's a plug for GA's only dealer. Hey Wade!!! Great folks at Marietta AND parts warehouse is here in the area so, no waiting. I'd still be working there if the drive wasn't a bitch. 2hrs for 50mi and the exposure to it has cost me a crashed LM3 in 07(had to learn how to walk again for 3rd time) and a Jeep.

DougG · « **Reply #51 on:** February 22, 2019, 07:27:20 AM »

Hi all,

Whether or not you are a wrench turner, it's always comforting to have a dealership as an option. Mine is Matthews Fun Machines, Matthews, NC. My $.02.

Be well,
Doug G.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #52 on:** February 22, 2019, 07:30:55 AM »

Quote from: ohiorider on February 20, 2019, 04:36:25 PM

Is Jim at Rose Farms totally out of the Guzzi servicing business?

Bob

He's there every day, but generally is building/restoring kool machines for customers. I imagine he'd do Guzzi service work, though. He got fed up with dealing with.. oh you know what he got fed up with.

M0T0Geezer · « **Reply #53 on:** February 22, 2019, 07:47:42 AM »

Quote from: JJ on February 20, 2019, 07:35:51 AM

Jim Knaup's POWERSPORTS Outlet in historic Prescott, AZ.

Northern Arizona's ONLY official Moto Guzzi dealer and this is a photo of his new shop near downtown.

Matt and the rest of the crew told me recently they will be in there by next month (March)!

Matt Kellerman at PowerSports Outlet in Prescott AZ did excellent work on my Norge 1200 2-Valve when it needed the CARC rear drive replaced. At the same time he discovered multiple fissures in the "Y-Pipe" connector. It was leaking fresh air into the exhaust stream which in turn gave bad O2 readings to the ECU.

The bike runs perfectly now and the bill was fair. Good job, guys!

I have to ride about 100 miles each way to get to them, but it's through some beautiful AZ mountain country.

'Geezer

http://www.epfguzzi.com/

Vagrant · « **Reply #54 on:** February 22, 2019, 10:22:50 AM »

Quote from: DougG on February 22, 2019, 07:27:20 AM

Hi all,

Whether or not you are a wrench turner, it's always comforting to have a dealership as an option. Mine is Matthews Fun Machines, Matthews, NC. My $.02.

Be well,
Doug G.

U can't sleep so late! They are gone.

Ncdan · « **Reply #55 on:** February 22, 2019, 10:43:08 AM »

Quote from: Vagrant on February 22, 2019, 10:22:50 AM

U can't sleep so late! They are gone.

LMBO, well at least I informed him of this in a PM😂😂😂😂

JACoH · « **Reply #56 on:** February 22, 2019, 10:56:01 AM »

Out here in Oregon territory, is Aprilia MotoGuzzi of Portland. Nice folks, great deli down the street, big inventory and they have V85's on order!

Rick in WNY · « **Reply #57 on:** February 22, 2019, 11:51:30 AM »

Nothing even close to me now that Kustomwerks dropped Guzzi.

I think the closest dealership to me now would be NYC.

I live in a Guzzi desert.

That said, I will give another shout out to both Harpers and MG Cycle. Good folks that have been more than willing to take my money and send me important motorcycle bits.

Tkelly · « **Reply #58 on:** February 22, 2019, 11:53:12 AM »

Jeremy of Dunn's Imports middleton WI is competent and honest.

DougG · « **Reply #59 on:** February 22, 2019, 12:29:32 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

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