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There are still good dealerships around. As mentioned, Pro Italia is a pretty cool place and the guys there really ride - as in commute, canyons, track, etc. The dealer that Varmint speaks of just didn't really want to sell me a bike and they have a terrible rep on the BMW boards. Irv Seaver BMW otoh is an amazing place. They have the first BMW ever built in the store along with about 20 other collectibles throughout the early eras. The owner is into restoring old bikes and everyone there rides. I've heard that West Valley BMW is a real "old school" place with the grizzled hi-miles guys gathering for coffee on the weekends to shoot the breeze. But I've also heard that if you're not "one of them" then you aren't...one of them. I can't say though as I've never been there. I didn't get the friendliest vibe from them before I bought my bike.
There are posers and serious riders on every brand. Some shops seem to cater more to one group than the other...
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