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Thanks for the photos Lee. I guess that place is what one might call a "Mega-Dealer."

That final photo with the aircraft reminded me of a plane in which I flew when I was in the Navy in 1969. The Navy called it an "SNB," which the wags called a "Super Navy Bomber." I think it's a variation on the Beechcraft Model 18 (See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beechcraft_Model_18)

Nice that you had some good weather for the trip. I think we've had about two straight weeks of rain in Boston. To show how desperate I am for interaction with my RT, I'm going to sit down in the garage and polish my exhaust pipes this afternoon...

Thanks, I was thinking Lockheed Electra.
The weather has not been good here and with the nice day yesterday the roads were thick with bikes.
Looks like rain the next 5 days.
Here's another angle on the Beechcraft.
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Spoke with Steve Hertler, today.

I am disappointed. Gina's was a great shop. This one looks not so much. Another great dealer down the tubes, perchance.

I purchased my bike in January of 2017; after Gina sold out. The sales and service have been excellent. I stopped by, today, and noticed the signs on the building about the move. My concerns were about how many employees moved to the new location. I went down the street to the new location to find out the status. Steve Hertler was gone for lunch, so I called him when I returned home. Steve said that Joey (Parts), Mitch (service) and Brent (mechanic) have moved on. I'm not sure about Woody; however, Jared is still there!! Jared has been there for over 20 years and he's an excellent mechanic and rider.

I was not happy to find out about the employees that are gone. I hope the owners took care of them and did not burn any bridges.

As long as I can continue to get great service (maintenance and sales), I will continue to be their customer.
 
I purchased my bike in January of 2017; after Gina sold out. The sales and service have been excellent. I stopped by, today, and noticed the signs on the building about the move. My concerns were about how many employees moved to the new location. I went down the street to the new location to find out the status. Steve Hertler was gone for lunch, so I called him when I returned home. Steve said that Joey (Parts), Mitch (service) and Brent (mechanic) have moved on. I'm not sure about Woody; however, Jared is still there!! Jared has been there for over 20 years and he's an excellent mechanic and rider.

I was not happy to find out about the employees that are gone. I hope the owners took care of them and did not burn any bridges.

As long as I can continue to get great service (maintenance and sales), I will continue to be their customer.
Nice report, thanks.
Welcome to the forum!
Gary
 
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