HD Dealerships That Have Closed or Are Closing

[hard10]

There was a prior threat about Santa Cruz but here are a few more I got from another site:

Central Harley Davidson (North) in Kansas City, KS

Doyles HD in Roseburg, Oregon

Wilwert's HD Dubuque, Iowa

San Juan Capistrano Harley, CA

Birds of Prey HD Caldwell, Idaho

Hangtown Harley in Placerville, CA

Pineda HD in Melbourne, FL (merged w/ Space Coast)

**edited**
HD of Amador     Amador       CA
Auburn HD     Auburn       CA
Elk Grove HD   Elk Grove  CA
Jacson HD   Jacson   CA
HD of Rocklin   Rocklin   CA
Doyles HD   Roseburg   CA
The Ridge HD   Lake Wales   FL
Pompano Beach HD   Pompano Beach   FL
Birds of Prey HD   Caldwell   ID
Central HD (north)   Kansas City   KS
Riverfront HD   Lawrence   KS
Shreveport HD   Shreveport   LA
Outerbanks HD   Elizabeth City   NC
Littleton HD   Bethlehem   NH
Brooklyn HD   Brooklyn   NY
Dick's HD   Rome   NY
Roeder's HD   Sandusky   OH
Cerini HD      PA
Hartford HD   Hartford   WI

[JCZ]

You can add to the Hangtown Harley in Placerville.

[Capo]

There was a prior threat about Santa Cruz but here are a few more I got from another site:

Central Harley Davidson (North) in Kansas City

Doyles HD in Roseburg Oregon

Wilwert's HD Dubuque, Iowa

San Juan Capistrano Harley, CA.

Birds of Prey HD Caldwell, Idaho

They're droppin like 110's

[igofar]

Moderators,
I think a list of closed dealers would make a good sticky....
This would allow touring riders the chance to make note of missing dealership coverage on their GPS databases.
I know there is a few dealership POI lists out there but who knows how often they are maintained..

Brad

[dmnrdn]

Central Harley North (Shawnee Store) did close.  More of a consolidation than anything,  Their South (Olathe) store is much bigger.  The North Store was busting at the seams for space.  They opened the South store about 3 years ago. 

[SPIDERMAN]

Beagle and I were at BIGG's in San Marcos CA on Saturday. They used to have hands down the best H-D clothing section of any dealership within riding distance for us. The entire section was wiped out and in it's place a tricked out Camaro. One of the salespeople told us they were going to start selling "Muscle Cars" on consignment. "Good idea don't you think" he said. " I think it sucks beyond comprehension" was my response. I went on to explain to him just how much money I had spent on jackets, chaps, rain gear, jeans, boots, shirts, sweatshirts, hell even H-D socks at BIGGS over the years because their clothing section was so well stocked and complete. "If you guys are this hard up, you'll be locking the doors within 6 months" was the last thing I said as I walked out the door. Now maybe I'm not a businessman, but getting away from your core business as a method of keeping your core business seems more than just a little off-base. AND, we all know what happens when car people sell (or try to) motorcycles.

B B

[MJZ]

On the opposite end, Bumpus is opening a new store in Lynchburg, TN. and just bought his wife a new ZR1 Vette. Clearly us Bumpus customers must be paying way too much.

[SPIDERMAN]

On the opposite end, Bumpus is opening a new store in Lynchburg, TN. and just bought his wife a new ZR1 Vette. Clearly us Bumpus customers must be paying way too much.

Yeah but if you're just passing through you get an oil change and complete bike detail for $75 Mark. That's a heck of a deal. I'll rustle a California license plate for you to put on your rides. Rub some grime on your face and stuff your bags full full of clothes and tell em your on the road and need some service.

B B

[Capo]

Yeah but if you're just passing through you get an oil change and complete bike detail for $75 Mark. That's a heck of a deal. I'll rustle a California license plate for you to put on your rides. Rub some grime on your face and stuff your bags full full of clothes and tell em your on the road and need some service.

B B

Amen to that. We went to the big dealer in Ukiah on the way back from Fort Bragg and the Redwood forest heading to Clearlake and got the $105 oil change...man was I pissed. Told them we were on the road and we had WA plates for sure, we called a few hours out and got there at 4 on the nose from Mendocino. In and out in an hour...i'll never go back and they could care less.

[hard10]

Amen to that. We went to the big dealer in Ukiah on the way back from Fort Bragg and the Redwood forest heading to Clearlake and got the $105 oil change...man was I pissed. Told them we were on the road and we had WA plates for sure, we called a few hours out and got there at 4 on the nose from Mendocino. In and out in an hour...i'll never go back and they could care less.

I've never had to get the oil changed on the road. Are you saying that $105 is a lot?

[Capo]

I've never had to get the oil changed on the road. Are you saying that $105 is a lot?

Usually get it for $60 bucks at home! Maybe I need more crack?!?!?

[sportygordy]

There was a prior threat about Santa Cruz but here are a few more I got from another site:

Central Harley Davidson (North) in Kansas City, KS

Doyles HD in Roseburg, Oregon

Wilwert's HD Dubuque, Iowa

San Juan Capistrano Harley, CA

Birds of Prey HD Caldwell, Idaho

Hangtown Harley in Placerville, CA

I have heard the rumors a few months ago about Doyle's in Roseburg from another dealership in Northern California that tried to purchase, but mother Harley wouldn't approve of the purchase. Also heard about Hangtown problems almost a year ago, but i understand it was something to do with a divorce or something to that effect

[Harley Guy]

Businesses are closing at a record rate - be it HD or manufacturers, or software companies, or whatever.

HD closings mirror the economic world we live in today - Yes, sad, but not unexpected, IMO

[hdhog1]

  I do not feel all these closing are only due to the "Economic Slowdown".  Most of the people who own dealerships today are more than likely, only in it for the money.  I know, I know who isn't, but I mean no real love for the lifestyle.  They go from one business to another or run several at a time.  The one that dosen't show a good return on investment is cut loose.

  The days of pulling into a delership and talking to the owner/operator who has personally been riding since he was 6 are gone or are far and few between.  I have only met a few dealers who actually love bikes the way we do.  The majority unfortunately IMO are only investors.  Hence the reason the huge differences in pricing practices.  It won't be long before you will need an interpreter to buy a bike.  The influx of foreign owned business has spread quite wide.

  The Moco can take the blame for some as well.  You can't force a dealership to expand for a bigger more modern presence if bike sales or service is down.  The smart guy will take his marbles and go home every time.  Lets face it the motorcycle is a luxury to most.      Sorry again.   

[planenut]

well said