bob (04/26/83)
If you are treated rudely by a dealer then write to the motorcycle
manufacturer and say so, they are interested in selling bikes to
anyone regardless of their current stead. I have only been to a
Harley dealer once and was treated well even though I obviously
couldn't afford even a used Harley, that was however in Wichita,
Kansas and people seem to be friendlier in the middle of this
country than on the edges (why is that ?). Also I receive a
catalogue every year from a local Harley dealer here in California
even though I've never been near his place or ordered anything,
perhaps he read my licence plate as I flashed past on the freeway.
I have also had the good fortune to meet some pleasant, well
not unpleasant anyway, Harley riders out here. We had a good chat
about Harleys and Hondas and they were greatly amused when it was
discovered that my wife's CX500 had blown a gasket and dumped
most of it's oil on the pavement ! Still they had to get out the
tool kit to fix an electrical problem before they could leave.
I too am in the category of someone who would like a Harley as an
alternative bike but it would have to be my number three - I've
always dreamt of a Norton 850 commando cafe racer so that would
be number two. Number one is a Honda 750F and likely to stay
that way - I'm a lousy mechanic. Are there any Commando riders
in net land ? Do you like it (silly question) ? What do they cost
and are parts readily available ?
Bob Palin {ucbvax,decvax}!tektronix!zehntel!varian!bob