OK I have been boring the folks in Reeky with the ongoing tale of my long distance purchase of a new (to me) Road King and I figured why spare you guys the pain. One thing I will say is, considering the time of year, this bike is putting on a heck of a lot of miles. Washington State to Delta BC and finally this afternoon Calgary Harley. http://www.actualriders.ca/roadking.htm And what a pleasure it is to deal with Calgary Harley. Their service, at least for today, is heads and shoulders above any I have received from an auto or bike dealer in the past few decades, maybe ever. The truck arrived with the bike in the back and the HD service manager had the fork lift lined up behind it almost before the truck driver had the back door open. Then he had three guys remove all the wrapping and go over the bike with a fine tooth comb looking for damage. Once we got all the paperwork sorted out he told me they would have it ready in a couple of days and if I don't have it registered by then or if the weather is crappy, they will deliver it to my place, free of charge. WOW! Friendly, polite, prompt service. I thought that was a lost art. Something Yamaha dealers could sure take a lesson in. My Yamaha service guy thinks he is doing me a huge favour by even talking to me. In fact they refused to do this safety inspection. It would be a terrific Christmas present if the Customs paperwork is processed in time to let me register the bike next week. The roads are relatively clear and the temps are hovering just below the freezing mark. I can ride in that. -- 2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium 2004 HD Road King Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Good Ride
Thanks, it does ring the bell for poser points. <g> -- 2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium 2004 HD Road King Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Good Ride
Tanks, I am pretty pleased with it. Of course, it was a little known option only available in 2004 -> Fred Flintstone Drive -- 2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium 2004 HD Road King Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Good Ride
Just borrowing them for the season Santa. -- 2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium 2004 HD Road King Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Good Ride
What a nice looking motorcycle! Congratulations on the acquisition! Hey, if you ever happen to find yourself in the vicinity of the nation's capitol (The U.S. capitol, that is) give a hollar, and I'll treat you to a fine crab feast! (It's kind of a tradition of mine with tx.moto posters who visit the Washington, D.C. area!)
Thanks Tim. I am pretty pleased with it. Of course being just an unwelcome visitor over here. Do I still get the feast? -- 2000 Yamaha Venture Millennium 2004 HD Road King Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Good Ride
=both you rascals are ''TxMoto welcomed''. Shoot, We even hope you fellers have a Merry little Christmas, and a Happy New Year.=bjay!
Sweet looking ride! I was working for a Harley dealership in Virginia when the '04 models came out. Harley made some interesting changes in the electrical system that year. And congrats on finding a good shop that knows how to treat their customers. I was fortunate that the 3 shops I worked for had some good service writers and would take the time to actually talk with the customers. We had people from North Carolina that would bring their bikes up to us due to poor service from their local dealers. Anyhow, I hope you have a short winter. Last year the Air Force transferred us back to Alaska and a couple of weeks ago I picked up an '83 Magna for my birthday. Unfortunately winter is in full swing up here right now ( it's been snowing all morning) and it's going to drive me crazy till it's riding season again. Have fun with the new bike. Ruppster
