The Harley Creed - Page 2

kenb · 10-21-2012, 11:49 PM

They must show that video at the beginning of every H.O.G meeting and every other H.D. sponsored event. Gotta fire up the image lemmings. I wonder how many worshipers cheered when they saw it.

ponch · 10-22-2012, 12:22 AM

Yeah, but I wonder how many of us want a HD after watching an episode of SOA?

elvis · 10-22-2012, 01:26 AM

I went to a Demo Ride for 2013 models on Saturday. I almost never miss these events and H-D Canada always makes its demos a great experience. I enjoy being surrounded by new bikes and the first hand experience riding new models. The same is true for Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha events, at least the ones that I've been to were good... Kawasaki does not do demos in my area.

Having said that I cannot stand the local H-D crowd. I dislike most of them because of the way they conduct themselves in a group setting, the way they "decorate" their riding gear, the way they talk to one another, etc. And I don't even want to talk about the "ranks" they display on their jackets.

Now that I ride an Electra Glide myself, I have even harder time associating myself with that bunch and I try to park my bike at an anonymous spot far away from theirs. But this becomes extremely difficult when you are at an H-D event.

Back to the subject, H-D ads work. Go to a demo ride or other H-D event to see it for yourself. But if you want to meet real riders, you need to cross the state line.

cactusjack · 10-22-2012, 08:31 AM

On Saturday, H-D of Scottsdale held "Bob's Biker Blast". "Bob" is Bob Parsons, the president of Go Daddy dot com and owner of the dealership. This was an all-day party with food and with .38 Special and George Thorogood and the Destroyers closing out the festivities. Admission was free for riders. Yep, if you have a motorcycle endorsement you and one other got in free of charge.

We didn't go, because we had other things to do. I'm just throwing this out there because how many otherdealers throw a party like this?

http://www.hdofscottsdale.com/events...&itemId=145225

**ringadingh** · 10-22-2012, 08:34 AM

That would have been a great party, Thorogood is one of my favorites. Other dealers may not be able to afford a event like that, I'm sure it cost a fair bit to put something like that on.

ponch · 10-22-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

On Saturday, H-D of Scottsdale held "Bob's Biker Blast". "Bob" is Bob Parsons, the president of Go Daddy dot com and owner of the dealership. This was an all-day party with food and with .38 Special and George Thorogood and the Destroyers closing out the festivities. Admission was free for riders. Yep, if you have a motorcycle endorsement you and one other got in free of charge.

We didn't go, because we had other things to do. I'm just throwing this out there because how many otherdealers throw a party like this?

http://www.hdofscottsdale.com/events...&itemId=145225

I guess we both missed meeting Chibbs.

cactusjack · 10-22-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

That would have been a great party, Thorogood is one of my favorites. Other dealers may not be able to afford a event like that, I'm sure it cost a fair bit to put something like that on.

Well yeah, Bob Parsons is a very wealthy guy. The annual Christmas Parties he throws for Go Daddy are legendary. He rents Chase Field (where the AZ Diamondbacks play), hires bands like Aerosmith or ZZ Top to perform and gives away cars and cruise vacations to his employees.

He has deeper pockets than most dealers.

I haven't been to his dealership in maybe a couple of years, I guess I should pay a visit and see what he's done with the place since he took it over about a year ago.

ponch · 10-22-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Well yeah, Bob Parsons is a very wealthy guy. The annual Christmas Parties he throws for Go Daddy are legendary. He rents Chase Field (where the AZ Diamondbacks play), hires bands like Aerosmith or ZZ Top to perform and gives away cars and cruise vacations to his employees.

He has deeper pockets than most dealers.

I haven't been to his dealership in maybe a couple of years, I guess I should pay a visit and see what he's done with the place since he took it over about a year ago.

I've been to the BMW/Big four side a couple times. It's ok. Nicer than the BMW dealer down your way, but I've heard GOAZ is expensive for service and sales stuff. I have to go there soon to have a couple warranty issues taken care of.

cactusjack · 10-22-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I've been to the BMW/Big four side a couple times. It's ok. Nicer than the BMW dealer down your way, but I've heard GOAZ is expensive for service and sales stuff. I have to go there soon to have a couple warranty issues taken care of.

The last time I was there it was Hacienda H-D and didn't sell any other brands (well, Buell). Time for a look around there, I suppose.

ponch · 10-22-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The last time I was there it was Hacienda H-D and didn't sell any other brands (well, Buell). Time for a look around there, I suppose.

It's always fun to go window shopping I suppose. May be frustrating too.

10-21-2012, 11:49 PM	#16
kenb Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Galt, Ca Posts: 514	They must show that video at the beginning of every H.O.G meeting and every other H.D. sponsored event. Gotta fire up the image lemmings. I wonder how many worshipers cheered when they saw it. __________________ VBA 00735 VROC 28102 2008 KVN MOB & NS The only hand-held device that should be legal to use while driving is the STEERING WHEEL! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-22-2012, 08:31 AM	#19
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	On Saturday, H-D of Scottsdale held "Bob's Biker Blast". "Bob" is Bob Parsons, the president of Go Daddy dot com and owner of the dealership. This was an all-day party with food and with .38 Special and George Thorogood and the Destroyers closing out the festivities. Admission was free for riders. Yep, if you have a motorcycle endorsement you and one other got in free of charge. We didn't go, because we had other things to do. I'm just throwing this out there because how many otherdealers throw a party like this? http://www.hdofscottsdale.com/events...&itemId=145225 __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-22-2012, 08:34 AM	#20
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	That would have been a great party, Thorogood is one of my favorites. Other dealers may not be able to afford a event like that, I'm sure it cost a fair bit to put something like that on. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-22-2012, 01:26 AM	#18
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	I went to a Demo Ride for 2013 models on Saturday. I almost never miss these events and H-D Canada always makes its demos a great experience. I enjoy being surrounded by new bikes and the first hand experience riding new models. The same is true for Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha events, at least the ones that I've been to were good... Kawasaki does not do demos in my area. Having said that I cannot stand the local H-D crowd. I dislike most of them because of the way they conduct themselves in a group setting, the way they "decorate" their riding gear, the way they talk to one another, etc. And I don't even want to talk about the "ranks" they display on their jackets. Now that I ride an Electra Glide myself, I have even harder time associating myself with that bunch and I try to park my bike at an anonymous spot far away from theirs. But this becomes extremely difficult when you are at an H-D event. Back to the subject, H-D ads work. Go to a demo ride or other H-D event to see it for yourself. But if you want to meet real riders, you need to cross the state line.
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