Any motorcycle shops/stores closed recently in your area? - Page 2

Particle Man · 11-05-2009, 09:06 AM

Chenango Import Motors (where I bought my SV because they have the best prices on new bikes around here) is apparently closing this month.

shmike · 11-05-2009, 09:38 AM

The largest local Euro store (Triumph, Ducati, KTM) closed their doors recently.

It was a combination of factors that led to their closing.

Thankfully, the next closest Euro (Triumph, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi) shop was able to step in and take on the Ducati line and expand their Triumph service area.

unknownroad · 11-05-2009, 10:17 AM

One store closed in the past year, but it was pretty crappy to begin with.

Oddly enough, two local shops have upgraded from normal-size shops to ENORMOUS showrooms (one is 45,000 square feet!) within the past year... remains to be seen how well they'll do. They were pretty pricey to begin with, I can't imagine what they're like now.

z06boy · 11-05-2009, 10:23 AM

I haven't noticed any closing but I haven't been to one in over a month so it is possible.

marko138 · 11-06-2009, 09:35 AM

Haven't seen any close around here...but Central PA is typically less effected by economic downturns than other parts of the country.

Mrs. Colleen · 11-06-2009, 10:26 AM

There is one about an hour from here that closed last week. It was a Honda/Yamaha shop.

Curb · 11-06-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

The largest local Euro store (Triumph, Ducati, KTM) closed their doors recently.

It was a combination of factors that led to their closing.

Thankfully, the next closest Euro (Triumph, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi) shop was able to step in and take on the Ducati line and expand their Triumph service area.

now we're the largest

... and bringing on BMW in the very near future

you wanna do some four wheelin again this weekend?

MILK · 11-06-2009, 03:53 PM

Yup, a huge one about 15 minutes from me.

'73 H1 Triple · 11-06-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Haven't seen any close around here...but Central PA is typically less effected by economic downturns than other parts of the country.

Leesport,PA & also Phillipsburg,NJ -- Andretti Powersports is closing
http://www.andrettipowersports.com/default.asp

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.................... 20-50% OFF INSTOCK ITEMS!!!!

Jeff

Smittie61984 · 11-06-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Only one store in my area has closed in recent time and that was the Triumph dealer downtown; they closed their doors about a year ago now. My understanding is that it was due to the owner having health issues and wanting to get out of the business as well as the fact that they wouldn't budge on their prices on bikes. The Yamaha / Suzuki store near my house bought out their stock and added Triumph to their offerings.

Are you talking about the Triumph/Ducati on Piedmont/Cheshire? If so then they failed for many reasons. Shitty service (people would drive to Watkinsville 50miles away for Ducati stuff) was one of them. Location sucked. Why would any sane mid-30s married man drag his wife to a location surrounded by massage parlors and strip clubs (infact it is now a massage parlor and oxygen bar)? And I believe they didn't negotiate worth a damn. Buddy of mine was looking into Ducs and stormed out of that place pissed off.

BMW Atlanta I think took the Ducati line. Which is good because htey are good people.

Triumph in Cumming closed but I forgot why. Moto400 I believe took their line.

Infact a few small motorcycle stores have popped up around us. Then the countless scooter places in Midtown have been doing great. Hell Riders Hill in Dahlonega took MV Agusta and MotoGuzzi recently.

Damn, the Atlanta motorcycle market seems to be kicking ass now that I think about it. Shit the asshole sales people here still treat their bikes like they are made of gold and blow jobs.

11-05-2009, 09:06 AM	#11
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Chenango Import Motors (where I bought my SV because they have the best prices on new bikes around here) is apparently closing this month. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-05-2009, 09:38 AM	#12
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	The largest local Euro store (Triumph, Ducati, KTM) closed their doors recently. It was a combination of factors that led to their closing. Thankfully, the next closest Euro (Triumph, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi) shop was able to step in and take on the Ducati line and expand their Triumph service area. __________________ Racing For Smiles

11-05-2009, 10:17 AM	#13
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	One store closed in the past year, but it was pretty crappy to begin with. Oddly enough, two local shops have upgraded from normal-size shops to ENORMOUS showrooms (one is 45,000 square feet!) within the past year... remains to be seen how well they'll do. They were pretty pricey to begin with, I can't imagine what they're like now. __________________ Considering Verizon Business service? Perhaps you'd like to consider a nice drain cleaner enema instead?

11-05-2009, 10:23 AM	#14
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I haven't noticed any closing but I haven't been to one in over a month so it is possible.

11-06-2009, 03:53 PM	#18
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	Yup, a huge one about 15 minutes from me.