Dont get to excited.....
Feb 12, 2003 | 11:21 AM
#11
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Even if Harley purchases them,,,,,this doesnt mean that all Harley dealers will be converted to Harley/Cannondale locations.
There are already many dealers that are sitting on thousnads in parts inventory,,,,that employee cannondale techs. The transition would be somewhat smooth.
There are already many dealers that are sitting on thousnads in parts inventory,,,,that employee cannondale techs. The transition would be somewhat smooth.
Feb 12, 2003 | 11:23 AM
#12
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Originally posted by: GeorgeGatto
I have been a Harley-Davidson dealer for many years and have a really tough time seeing this happening, I amnot saying it is impossible but very difficult. I have two stores, one is Harley and Buell, the second is Cannondale, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. The staff at the harley store is passonate about Harley and they would not be my choice as parts, sales, and technicians to do anything with Cannondale. It would take an entirely different staff, much like the staff at the second store.
Hope this makes sence to you all, payroll is one of the largest expences in running a business and to add more staff and showroom space would require a large investment. We have carried Buell since before it was part of Harley and even this category is very difficult. Think of the avid Harley enthusiasts you know and ask yourself if you would want to deal with them to buy your new Cannondale, parts, and do your service work???
I have been a Harley-Davidson dealer for many years and have a really tough time seeing this happening, I amnot saying it is impossible but very difficult. I have two stores, one is Harley and Buell, the second is Cannondale, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki. The staff at the harley store is passonate about Harley and they would not be my choice as parts, sales, and technicians to do anything with Cannondale. It would take an entirely different staff, much like the staff at the second store.
Hope this makes sence to you all, payroll is one of the largest expences in running a business and to add more staff and showroom space would require a large investment. We have carried Buell since before it was part of Harley and even this category is very difficult. Think of the avid Harley enthusiasts you know and ask yourself if you would want to deal with them to buy your new Cannondale, parts, and do your service work???
Feb 12, 2003 | 03:43 PM
#13
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I have no idea whether or not Harley will buy Cannondale, but if they do they will want the owners of dealerships who are interested in bringing the Cannondale line into their stores to do so. This only makes sense, because this way the cannondale dealer network will grow considerably, even if a relativly small percentage take on the cannondale motorsports line. Dealers probably won't be required to do so at all. To force the issue will only cause more problems.
Feb 12, 2003 | 04:29 PM
#14
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Originally posted by: 1TriCkEdOutCaNnY48
where is everyone getting there parts for now?? Mine is down until I get a new radiator coolant bottle (mine cracked) and I cant seem to find anyone who has one. Any Ideas????
2001 fx 400
A.S. +2 A Arms
RPM +4 axle
Big Gun exhaust
douglas scallop beadlocks
graydon nerfs
renthals
kustum ignition plate
lonestar seat lock
shave fenders
ps: How do you put all your quad info in a signature? I'm sick of writing it down in every post... thx
where is everyone getting there parts for now?? Mine is down until I get a new radiator coolant bottle (mine cracked) and I cant seem to find anyone who has one. Any Ideas????
2001 fx 400
A.S. +2 A Arms
RPM +4 axle
Big Gun exhaust
douglas scallop beadlocks
graydon nerfs
renthals
kustum ignition plate
lonestar seat lock
shave fenders
ps: How do you put all your quad info in a signature? I'm sick of writing it down in every post... thx
Look for MAZmx248 over at www.cannondaler.com. He has hooked me up with a coolant bottle, and sais he has a bunch of parts for sale. hope this helps you out.
Feb 12, 2003 | 08:39 PM
#16
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good lead 02~170. If you don't find any help there TrIckEd, call Kyle at R/S. I bet he has one. I'm surprised it took that long for your bottle to fail. I'm guessing it's a small crack at the upper seam? Mine went in just a couple months. The newer bottles are not a problem. Also, to add a signature click on the profile button above and scroll to the bottom~signature block.
Most of you are aware by now that cannondale is once again shipping parts to dealers. They're just understaffed and slow and are requiring credit card payment from the dealer.
Most of you are aware by now that cannondale is once again shipping parts to dealers. They're just understaffed and slow and are requiring credit card payment from the dealer.
Feb 12, 2003 | 08:49 PM
#17
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Good Point Ryan,
Plus everyone keep in mind CDale does not own the motorsports division anymore. Pegasus does. Just keep it in mind. Hopefully we will all see the final result come mid March.
Pegasus made a damn good investment @ 25 Mil for the Motorsports. I'd be willing to bet a sale for about 50-75 Mil. Just my thoughts.
Plus everyone keep in mind CDale does not own the motorsports division anymore. Pegasus does. Just keep it in mind. Hopefully we will all see the final result come mid March.
Pegasus made a damn good investment @ 25 Mil for the Motorsports. I'd be willing to bet a sale for about 50-75 Mil. Just my thoughts.
Feb 13, 2003 | 10:21 AM
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George, this is the 4th time you've posted the same info. We know! You own a harleybuelcanondaleducatihondakawasakisuzuki store....and your Harley guys wouldn't like this. IF Harley does purchase Cannondale, I SERIOUSLY DOUBT that they would be asking the current Harley dealers to sell/service Cannondales...do you sell Civics and Accords also???? I mean you DO sell Hondas.......right????[/quote]
@jcv400EX,
I am not the enemy and am curious why you should treat me as so.
I have a lot of money and time invested with Cannondale just like many of you. Because it is my life and business I have a different perspective than you do. I respect your opinion as you should respect mine. I am not getting emotional and/or making attacks on you, do I really deserve your negative comments?
Good luck to you...