Be careful what you wish for

[Roadrunner]

One of the joy’s of owning a Bonneville is the ole school look and feel. I’ve shied away from older models because of maintenance costs. Well I just found out today that the local Triumph dealer is closing its doors in two weeks. This is BIG news because this is a mega corporation with two stores in town. The company is called Ride Now and owns many, many dealerships across the country. The nearest authorized dealer is now 88 miles away and while qualified to service the bike it is not an “authorized dealer†so I guess my bike has become a classic sooner than I expected.


On a serious note, many people are being laid off some whom I’ve known for many years of buying bikes. It’s a real shame what’s happen to the average person. We can all thank Washington and Wall Street for the mess we’re in.

 

[CarlS]

RR, the store in Longwood has been closed for at least three weeks. I did not know the Orlando Store was closing. I was in there this morning.

 

[DaveM]

My dealer is around 1 000 kilometer = 621.371 192 24 mile from me :tongue:

I cannot even purchase a new bike and ride it home before the first service is due

I think I will buy a Honda :tongue:

 

[CarlS]

There is an independent shop in Ocala; Mae Lyne has been friends with the owner and his wife for over 20 years. He owns four Hinckley Triumphs among other rides - two Speedmasters, a Daytona and a Sprint. I take my bikes to him. That doesn't help you with warranty work; but for servicing, you might consider him.

 

[Roadrunner]

:ya2:
I Found a Triumph Authorized Dealer in Ormond Beach (40 miles away with some nice back roads to and from).

It's part of a Mega Motorcycle complex anchored by HD.

Deatination Daytona: http://www.destinationdaytona.com/

Triumph Dealer: http://www.srossmeyerdaytona.com/ :y115:

 

[DaveM]

Great stuff RR it does make it easer if you have one just down the road

 

[CarlS]

Yes, this dealership is part of Rossmyers' empire. However, the shop is not at the Destination Daytona area. It is downtown - the Harley shop. I have never used them. There is also a dealer in Melbourne. You can take back roads to get there most all of the way. I have been to the dealership; but I have not had any work done by the shop. As big and populated as the Orlando area is, I expect the Triumph franchise will soon be picked up as it was in Jacksonville.