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Originally Posted by Evans, Marv
I must say I may have a different attitude about bikes and dealerships - of whatever brand. I have a liter bike I really like to ride, but to me it's a way to get me there & back. I suppose that comes from the days long ago when I had a bike for transportation - my only means of transportation for many years.
I do my basic maintenance but any more than that, I just don't have time for it. So I take my bike in to the dealership for anything more than I have time to do. I could care less about how the place is, who is there, or what they think or wear. There is a dealership for my bike brand along with several others about 15 minutes away. They have a good supply of maintenance items and parts. Their repair department also does a very competent job. When I'm there, I get what I need, ask the questions I need to ask and I'm outa there. I couldn't even describe anyone there after I leave.
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Well, one difference is that for Ducati or BMW, there likely isn't a choice in dealerships within 15 minutes. In addition, YamKawZukiDa tend to be more commodity bikes. Analogous to Chevy/Toyota/Honda vs Porsche/BWM/Ferrari.
Beyond that, bikes fall into the "lifestyle" side of things, because they either are a toy or someone has made a conscious decision to be miserable on the road. Both of those groups will often want to find like-minded folk to hang out with, and especially they want fellow enthusiasts to be the ones that get their money.
It can be just transportation. Or it can be more. Depends on the person...