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I don't know if this is the correct place to put this, but I had an experience on a little trip I took and want all of you to know about this dealership in Dalton GA. When I went to leave my motel parking lot on Tues I discovered the rear tire on my Vstorm was flat. Oh Joy!! Natch, car tire people wouldn't talk to me. Nearest dealer was in Dalton, about 15 miles from me. Called Honda,wouldn't help, Kawasaki, no help, independent shop, no help. Called Suzuki/Yamaha dealer, said hang on, we'll be there in 30 minutes. By the way, I never mentioned what bike I was on to any of them. Mechanic picked me and bike up, they put on a tire I choose and 30 - 40 minutes I was moving again. I know, you're saying, " I bet he got soaked for all that" nope---normal cost for tire and $30.00 labor - no transport cost. How many dealers do you know that will mount a tire for $30.00? much less transport your bike? Dealers around here charge $50.00 to pick up your bike. So if you're near Dalton GA, stop in the Suzuki/Yamaha shop and tell them the Vstrom rider from Gaffney SC told you about them.

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Permalink Reply by Jerry Hampshire on October 8, 2009 at 12:26pm: I will keep them on my list of dealers to visit. If other manufacturers want to make a dent in the H-D following, they need to act like Harley dealers. Service sells.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Bub on October 9, 2009 at 9:59am: That's for sure, the Suzuki dealer here I was working with got so lax that I dropped him and now order parts,etc, either online or from the Honda dealer. Who by the way has been very helpful with my project bike, the 84 Interceptor. And I'm jealous of your trip to the Badlands. Would like to spend a week there.; ▶ Reply to This