CbrGirl Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 SANDUSKY, Ohio—Organizers of Ohio Bike Week say they’re worried that the closing of a Harley-Davidson dealership in northern Ohio will hurt the event, an important source of tourism dollars.Roeder Harley-Davidson in Sandusky has been the main sponsor of Bike Week, which has included live music, races and stunt demonstrations and is scheduled this year for June 5-14.Many events were to originate at the dealership, which shut its doors Friday after its bank started foreclosure proceedings. Harley-Davidson also says the dealership owes it $2 million.Bike Week organizer Steve Ernst says a portion of the dealership’s campus is expected to remain available, but it’s unclear if buildings will be open.The event began in 2001 as a bike rally that ended on the shores of Lake Erie.http://www.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/state_regional/article/bike_week_sponsor_to_close_doors/15893/That kinda sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Sucks they are losing their bike week, but frankly one less Harley dealership the better. I swear in the past few weeks I've met more HD squids that don't have a clue than zooki squids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 some of the new toys and features they are adding to the bikes are defiantly a step in the right direction, new frames, ecu controlled rear cylinder shut off when stopped to aid in cooling, upgraded engine mounts, they are some nice bikes its a shame they are closing because even though its a Harley its still two wheels and its one less place that would give someone the opportunity to experience the freedom and lunacy that makes motorcycles so much fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGrose Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 The local paper is updating this pretty regularly. You can always find the latest updates on the front page....www.sanduskyregister.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 That really sucks. I hope Dean doesn't have any problems finding another job. Hey AD Farrow guys, you hiring an experienced Harley sales guy by chance??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzwhtman Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 wonder if the june 13th stunt fest is canceled then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara_Rides Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 It's unfortunate I think, but it's not like they are the only dealer to have that issue lately, I've read about a few others that are at risk for closing their doors. I'm sure that another sponsor will step up for bike week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sucks they are losing their bike week, but frankly one less Harley dealership the better. I swear in the past few weeks I've met more HD squids that don't have a clue than honduhh squids.\agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 ohio bike week: sponsored by ohio-riders.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara_Rides Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 ohio bike week: sponsored by ohio-riders.net+1 That would be bad ass!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOJIRA Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Other sponsors have already stepped up and it's still gonna happen. They didnt fall on hard times. They are being sued cause they borrowed a ton of money and never made a payment! When HD cut them off they cut a deal with another dealership for bikes and acc. The local bank went to foreclose put found out that they never owned the lot they put the new store on nor do they own any merch thats in the store. They leased the lot with a second party and all merch belongs to south east HD. They just reopened the old dealership but painted over all the HD signs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara_Rides Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Other sponsors have already stepped up and it's still gonna happen. They didnt fall on hard times. They are being sued cause they borrowed a ton of money and never made a payment! When HD cut them off they cut a deal with another dealership for bikes and acc. The local bank went to foreclose put found out that they never owned the lot they put the new store on nor do they own any merch thats in the store. They leased the lot with a second party and all merch belongs to south east HD. They just reopened the old dealership but painted over all the HD signs.Hey, thanks for clearing it up and providing the info...it makes me not feel as bad...Harley's are everywhere...how could they not afford to make a payment with as many bikes as they sell? Just goes to show you it can happen to anyone...again, thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOJIRA Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Well they live large! Two houses over on the islands, one here and one or two in Florida. Plus a couple of planes(older ones). Then theres all the other stuff they blew money on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara_Rides Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Very Good Point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 \agree I missed it the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Yeah, not sure why people feel sorry for any dealership specifically. I think it is more a post saying they are bummed that a bike night isn't around anymore vs. a dealership...There are SO MANY shops that are struggling right now and to feel bad for one just due to a bike night is not really supporting the bike industry as a whole. Plus, HD has allowed so many shops to build what I call Boutique Style shops that they go into so much debt and are never going to pay it off - especially when HD has made it so that any person can pretty much go into an HD shop and get a bike right off the floor. There's no waiting anymore and thus, the image of HD isn't what it used to be...Sounds as if they somewhat were a little too loose with their money and it bit them in the ass. Too bad as I remember racing with their son and they seemed like a cool family. But, as we have seen with MOC and others, there are a lot of dealers that should have gone out a long time ago from practicing poor business tactics.I think this economy is going to allow the shops that SHOULD be around to survive and the ones that SHOULDN'T to fade away and die off. Survival of the smartest, if you will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara_Rides Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick37 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I would love to own a Harley because I ride cruisers and have always wanted one,But I refuse to pay that crazy amount of money for it, But anyhow I am thinking of riding up to bike week the monday after it starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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