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Tires changes @ the rally...
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raven
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Metzlers at Franks Motorcyles................................
I understand that Metzlers truck will be at Franks Motorcycle Sales Http://www.franksmotorcyclesales.com in Essex Center (ten minutes from Rally) during the week of the rally. A person could likely reserve/schedule a set by calling Franks. (802-878-3930)
I understand that Metzlers truck will be at Franks Motorcycle Sales Http://www.franksmotorcyclesales.com in Essex Center (ten minutes from Rally) during the week of the rally. A person could likely reserve/schedule a set by calling Franks. (802-878-3930)
sufferin_boothead
Sufferin Boothead
Frank's BMW
I stopped by Frank's BMW last week. Lots of Ducatti and Triumph stuff and a little bit of BMW items. A few BMW jackets (at full list price) and that was it for accessories. I asked about if they were going to be bringing in extra items
for the rally and the young lad almost laughed at me. No mention of the tires.
Are BMW's designed to travel for miles and miles so we can locate a dealer that will respect the customer?? Makes one wunder!
I stopped by Frank's BMW last week. Lots of Ducatti and Triumph stuff and a little bit of BMW items. A few BMW jackets (at full list price) and that was it for accessories. I asked about if they were going to be bringing in extra items
for the rally and the young lad almost laughed at me. No mention of the tires.
Are BMW's designed to travel for miles and miles so we can locate a dealer that will respect the customer?? Makes one wunder!
U
Unregistered
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It is getting worse in the central US. At least seven BMW dealers are gone in the last two years. In case someone riding through doesn't know, these dealers are gone--Indianapolis, South Bend, St.Louis, Rockford, Peoria, Rock Island, Cincinnati. Most were exclusive BMW.
Happy trails.
Happy trails.
U
Unregistered
Guest
A few left in this crossroads of America are--Iowa City, Geneva, Champaign, Louisville, Fort Wayne.
sufferin_boothead
Sufferin Boothead
Frank's BMW
Hey Friedlee ....Don't panic.
Hope Franks comes through in the end.
What would I know anyway, I'm only a paying customer who talked to their staff in person last week and felt the negative vibes.
With this dealer being so small and carrying so many brands, perhaps
the 'fear factor' is sinking in knowing all of the customers that are on the way!
Hey Friedlee ....Don't panic.
Hope Franks comes through in the end.
What would I know anyway, I'm only a paying customer who talked to their staff in person last week and felt the negative vibes.
With this dealer being so small and carrying so many brands, perhaps
the 'fear factor' is sinking in knowing all of the customers that are on the way!
U
Unregistered
Guest
Better read the letter. Buy a Metzeler rear tire and get a front tire free.
Franks BMW
Dear Boothead - perhaps Lester knows that his market area is too small to survive on only BMW sales. If we want the convenience of small dealers scattered throughout the country we need to accept the fact that they will sell whatever brands and products are appropriate for their specific markets. We must also understand that they can't sell at tiny profit margins and stay in business. The bottom line is that we can't expect big box pricing at the small dealerships. In almost 20 years of dealing with Franks the service has been excellent and the pricing very fair. Lester has never exhibited any "fear" of new business. He has even gone to the trouble of arranging for the Metzler tire truck to be at his dealership, putting up a covered area at his shop for BMW riders to work on their bikes, offering daily price specials, free oil and filter disposal, etc. I believe your impression of his interest in BMW is incorrect and I urge you to visit his shop again and speak with him in person.
Sufferin_Boothead said:
Dear Boothead - perhaps Lester knows that his market area is too small to survive on only BMW sales. If we want the convenience of small dealers scattered throughout the country we need to accept the fact that they will sell whatever brands and products are appropriate for their specific markets. We must also understand that they can't sell at tiny profit margins and stay in business. The bottom line is that we can't expect big box pricing at the small dealerships. In almost 20 years of dealing with Franks the service has been excellent and the pricing very fair. Lester has never exhibited any "fear" of new business. He has even gone to the trouble of arranging for the Metzler tire truck to be at his dealership, putting up a covered area at his shop for BMW riders to work on their bikes, offering daily price specials, free oil and filter disposal, etc. I believe your impression of his interest in BMW is incorrect and I urge you to visit his shop again and speak with him in person.
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tuber1
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Frank's
being able to maintain a BMW dealership in such a small area is prob difficult, so they carry other brands. We only have 500,000+ ppl in the whole state. not exactly a perfect business location, for a unique brand motorcycle. I think we are lucky,considering a metro area like St Louis can't maintain dealer.
being able to maintain a BMW dealership in such a small area is prob difficult, so they carry other brands. We only have 500,000+ ppl in the whole state. not exactly a perfect business location, for a unique brand motorcycle. I think we are lucky,considering a metro area like St Louis can't maintain dealer.
U
Unregistered
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It's gone.
V
vegas beemer
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Tires for your bike at rally
It has been my experience that buying tires at the national rally, unless an emergency, is not the best way to go. There will be plenty of vendors to sell you tires. I observed some price gouging at the Spokane rally on tires. Usually the lines are long as well, so unless you don't mind tying your bike up for the day, then I would suggest you either arrange for a stop at a dealer along the way to the rally, or put on new rubber before leaving home.
I would also suggest(if you don't already) you get yourself a good tire repair kit like the stop'n go and one of the small air compressors that run off aux. outlet of your beemer. ( these are available on line) or will certainly be at the Rally.
You never know when you might pickup a nail, screw, etc. and get a flat.
While the stock bmw kit is okay for large screws and bolts, it's still very difficult to plug a tire with, and three tries your done.
Have fun and ride safe,
Steve
It has been my experience that buying tires at the national rally, unless an emergency, is not the best way to go. There will be plenty of vendors to sell you tires. I observed some price gouging at the Spokane rally on tires. Usually the lines are long as well, so unless you don't mind tying your bike up for the day, then I would suggest you either arrange for a stop at a dealer along the way to the rally, or put on new rubber before leaving home.
I would also suggest(if you don't already) you get yourself a good tire repair kit like the stop'n go and one of the small air compressors that run off aux. outlet of your beemer. ( these are available on line) or will certainly be at the Rally.
You never know when you might pickup a nail, screw, etc. and get a flat.
While the stock bmw kit is okay for large screws and bolts, it's still very difficult to plug a tire with, and three tries your done.
Have fun and ride safe,
Steve
donbmw
New member
I have never been able to understand the number of riders that ride to rallies on worn out tires and get them changed at the rally. To change a tire on the road that is not do to wear or that rider is on a long trip and will wear out the tires before he could be back home is one thing but the numbers I have seen that leave home with tires that should have been changed long before the rally weekend or the start of a trip is just plane stupid. Some people do not care what is under their butt just like what is on their head.
Don
Don
donbmw said:
Well,I love poundin'on the miles,and I also like to support my buddy Rob ( the Tire Nazi),so I will somehow try to see that I'll be needin'a tire while I'm at a rally that he'll be at,since that's how he supports himself,and it's just a kick to be'round,watchin'the show.There's always more than enough t'do at a rally,that I find I'm not needing my bike every day,all the time.
