From: mtrost@convex.com (Matthew Trost)
Subject: Re: Email bounced in Richardson
Organization: CONVEX Computer Corporation, Richardson, Tx., USA
Distribution: dfw
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 22:12:42 GMT
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In <BtvCty.A13@cmptrc.lonestar.org> neal@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Neal Howard) writes:
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>   Harley shop on Harry Hines only because they had two left in
>   stock last summer. I don't recommend their service dept at all, IMHO they're
>   rather incompetant. In my dealings with the Garland store, the people there
>   have an attitude that turns me off and don't trust their service dept at all
>   even though I have no experience with them... I just have bad vibes about
>   them. I still buy oil, filters, small items, etc. from that shop just because
>   it's close enough to go on my lunch hour.
>   The Harry Hines store never has what I need in stock and I've always had to
>   wait forever to get someone to wait on me, except the day I bought my bike
>   I had a saleman wait on me immediately (that figures). Whenever I had my
>   bike in for service for the 500 mile checkup, they did not perform every item
>   on the list but claimed they did ('nuff said), I doubt I'll ever go back to
>   that shop again. I've had very good dealings with the Bedford store. Their
>   prices are a wee little bit higher overall on accessories, but the folks
>   their are always cheerful, friendly, and don't seem to mind giving out free
>   tech info. They are usually well stocked and I have bought most of my
>   accessories there. They even still give me the 5% HOG discount even though
>   I forgot to renew my membership. I've heard their service dept is 
>   competent although they are usually very busy which may affect turnaround
>   time.

Ditto on the Garland shop. I won't ever buy anything from there because I think
they're attitudes resembles a stop sign. They also screwed a good friend of
mine around on a repair. Had the bike *THREE* months, and it still wasn't right.Fuck them!

Also, the Harry Hines shop I have problems getting the parts I order, but
they treat me well, as far as attitudes go. Although I don't really trust
Lee Wood, I've never been in the position to be burned. Also, I do all my
own work, so I don't know about the service dept.
Show & Go in Garland does all my technical work. The do excellent crome and
powder coating as well. The number is 214-343-8871 ask for Wayne. (tell him
Matthew sent ya)

The Bedford store is probably the best around Dallas. A year ago they had
some righteous old iron there. A few shovels, pans, even a knuckle. I was
there a couple months ago....it's all new iron (DAMN) Not knocking evos,
just prefer the older stuff.

I hear there is a cool shop in Deep Ellum Dallas called "Catalina". Wayne
from Show & Go referred me to them, and I got my lifter housings for $99.
(new, better, cromium) I wasn't there. Me girlfriend picked them up and
told me about it. (she's my parts-runner. What a sport!)
I'll have to get down there soon. I'm looking for a hardtail frame for
a 650 Triumph, a pan/shovel and/or pan motor and trans, and many other goodies.

Anyone out there got a pan motor and trans for sale?

Matthew

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