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Buell Forum » Quick Board Archives » Archive through October 19, 2006 » By request, the "Buell Wall" at Buell of Appleton

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Nevrenuf

Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 06:21 am:

i'll let you know as soon as i can thanks again

Gtmg

Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 10:57 am:

I love what Dave does. But there is an issue. What happens when Dave leaves? It seems like all the strong Buell dealers are driven by an advocate in the dealership who is rarely in a key management or ownership position. We need dealerships where the management embraces the brand. Just my opinion. Dave is incredible on service and demonstrates what it takes to sell any brand of motorcycle honestly beside the Harley. I hope like Court says that Buell is taking a hard look at their dealers and what is required to carry the brand. I am not sure that moving to the European motorcycle shop is the answer like many seem to think. I do like the idea of repackaging the Vrod line as a Buell line and expanding the product base. I have heard that talked about. Just my thoughts.

Diablobrian

Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 11:56 am:

I agree that it would be far better to have management more involved in the Buell brand.

I'm sure Dave (and Kandie) would be thrilled to own a franchise, but most dealers
are playing into what the majority of their customers want, and that is "the life style".

The fact the XBRRs sold so quickly could be taken as a sign of commitment, but I see it
more as dealers trying to snatch up a potentially very profitable limited edition.

On the good side though there are several dealers supporting road racing teams on Buells,
but this is not always a sign of commitment in the showroom. Some dealers that field teams
carry nothing with the Buell name on it other than the sign out front and the Rider's
Edge Blasts hidden somewhere in the back. Of course they'll "be happy to order anything
you want", and blame Buell for the delays wile they wait for the Buell order to grow "large
enough to send in".

I hope that Buell is taking a hard look at what is really happening, and covertly visiting
the dealerships instead of relying on what the dealers tell them. Something drastic needs
to be done...SOON! Owner satisfaction is being impacted by the lack of dealer support.
As the number of dealerships has decreased it has not led to an improvement
in the dealerships that are left, in fact many have gotten worse since you can no longer go
a mile or two down the road to the next dealer to get your parts etc. They treat the
Buell owners the same way they did H-D customers in the 80s when there was more demand
than supply. The difference is many Buell owners are not that devoted and will buy another
brand instead of dealing with that kind of treatment.

All is not lost however, Appleton, Stone Mountain, Liberty, Cycle Connection, etc. are
some very bright spots, and should definitely be looked to for examples of how to
do it right! I hope that the impending changes happen before the brand loses the faith
of too many customers and potential customers. Word of mouth can be your best friend,
or worst enemy. A disgruntled ex-owner can do an amazing amount of damage to a brand's
credibility. So can poor dealer support.

Enough of my rambling, hopefully BMC already knows all of this and they shouldn't
need my suggestions. It just needs to happen faster.

Edonis

Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 06:38 pm:

Badweb price for a pair of AlpineStar GP tech gloves?

Daves

Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 09:14 am:

I can look it up tomorrow for you.
Is that ok?

Nevrenuf

Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 06:30 am:

dave, looked at both of those web sites for the saddlebags, called up cortech and the guy wasn't helpful about how the bag would mount on the cyclone and as far as the other company goes i'll have to give them a call today to see what kind of info i can get from them cause they haven't replied to my email yet. any opinion would be greatly appreciated as to what i should go with.

Gentleman_jon

Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 08:59 am:

Couldn't agree more, Brian.

Daves

Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 10:47 am:

Alpinestar GP Tech gloves
Retail is 239.95
Badweb price is 215.95

Damnut

Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 12:32 pm:

DaveS...... pm sent

Daves

Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 12:35 pm:

sent one back atcha

Hardcorps

Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 05:29 pm:

Dave,
PM sent!

Hard Corps

Daves

Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 05:38 pm:

Got it, sorry I sent you the wrong shirt!
I went back to your post and you did clearly say the "black" shirt.
My mistake.
I'll make it right with you.
Let me know what you want to do.

Shred

Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 01:18 am:

Nice pics' Dave, and looks like you've got some serious Buell/parts in stock. If I'm ever within 100 miles of the store I'll be stopping by. Keep up the good work.