tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post3395346843982212731..comments2023-09-07T05:42:13.959-04:00Comments on Scooter Revolution!: The arrogance of some dealers (and some local vandalism)The City Mouse in the Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06522133156580411938noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-24326531838523079532015-12-25T19:16:49.002-05:002015-12-25T19:16:49.002-05:00My mind boggles at the vandalism thing. On the bi...My mind boggles at the vandalism thing. On the bike question I think you should go where you feel comfortable. The dealership is a big deal when buying a bike, but I wouldn't let one salesman with a bladder problem ( to be charitable) put you off. I check the mechanic's lair and I ask questions. Naturally i prefer the Bonnie to the CTX but I am a fan of old fashioned looks and my feet under me. Either bike will serve you well.<br /><br />I am renting an Indian Chief on Monday in Orlando and am casting about for a lunch destination. Make me an offer and I might head west... or just delete the comment and say nothing! (ooh, that was low).Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-65114152581720223092015-12-24T11:22:55.646-05:002015-12-24T11:22:55.646-05:00Sorry to hear about your neighbors bike. Vandalism...Sorry to hear about your neighbors bike. Vandalism unfortunately is a crime that will never go away in this country. Reggiehttp://www.gproslaw.com/Criminal-Law/Vandalism.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-71754575399746011372015-12-20T21:22:20.434-05:002015-12-20T21:22:20.434-05:00Rob, given a choice between the Bonneville and the...Rob, given a choice between the Bonneville and the Honda CTX, I would choose the Bonneville. It's not just looks. The big difference for me is that the CTX seating position has your feet forward, whereas the Bonneville, if I recall has your feet positioned more under you. It makes a big difference in terms of riding comfort, espectially over bumps.<br /><br />I rode Conchscooter's Bonneville earlier this year and it felt nimble and confortable. <br /><br />I may be remembering this wrong, but definitely compare the seating and footpeg positions if and when it comes down to those two bikes.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-37768454050888503762015-12-20T10:51:26.956-05:002015-12-20T10:51:26.956-05:00Yikes. Why can't people just leave other peop...Yikes. Why can't people just leave other people's things alone. I am glad the pain was water based.<br /><br />And as for dealerships...... There always seems to be quite a difference in them. Some area welcoming and will talk for hours even when you have no intention of buying and others are just an awkward experience. I really hate the ones that follow you around and feel the need to babysit sit you as you wander.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-25253152986876395972015-12-19T21:00:20.394-05:002015-12-19T21:00:20.394-05:00Robert - I wouldn't stray from my local Honda ...Robert - I wouldn't stray from my local Honda dealership. Even when I had a Bergman, they never tried to sell me - in fact most often offered compliments on the Bergie! When I DID trade it, that's where I went and in about a very pleasant hour, I had a pre-owned Shadow 750. Great people and they know I'll go there for everything.Michael J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15639403798444433518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2767318503668121403.post-9479766842207646772015-12-19T07:51:35.965-05:002015-12-19T07:51:35.965-05:00Robert, I am with you on the Bonnie and its retro ...Robert, I am with you on the Bonnie and its retro look, however I'd like it with modern technology, and I am still waiting for them to announce an ABS version, until then... I stick to my good ole Sporty, which is plenty reliable and also a very much retro looking bike. <br />I had a similar sales experience today in a bicycle shop with a guy who was completely overselling after I already my decision, and was ready to pay... oh well.<br /><br />Vandalism is terrible, and unfortunately it doesn't always come with the young and restless, but it could well be a disgruntled old neighbour of yours. It sucks when it happens. I hope they get the culprit, and tear and feather him.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com