When I worked in construction, years ago, I remember working on a dealership owners house. It was a single story 12,000 square foot home. This was an auto dealer who only had one brand. Now most dealerships where I live sell multiple brands.
There are basically two motorcycle dealerships where I live. One Harley dealership. The second sells five brands including Triumph. They have been in business since 1948. Whenever I go there I hold my hands up because I feel like I am getting robbed.
They pissed me off 25 years ago because of the ridiculous prices, I haven't got over it yet. I average one trip there every 5 years. The owners of this dealership are wealthy they own restaurants,bars and other businesses . The seed money for these businesses came from the dealership not the other way around. Don't get me started on the Harley dealership owner.
I would rather support the motorcycle shops. Their main line of business is service work. They are hard working and don't live in a mansion. I work on my own machines but will give my business to these small shops upon occasion.
The dealerships will always have people that aren't inclined to work on their own equipment to give them business. And there are those that age and just don't want to work on their bikes anymore and have the money to spend.
I think the people who work on there own bikes are a minority. I have no pity for the dealerships. I say PISS ON THEM!
