Pro 6 Cycle closing the storefront

[robertv19]

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Here's hoping they don't get as stretched thin as GP Bikes taking over so many speciality brands that need their own tools/machinery and certified techs.

My thoughts as well.

 

[Evoex]

Apex are some good dues. Would recommend anytime.

 

[Priller]

If I take it before the snow flies, they can have it until March for all I care. I'm at the point at which preventative maintenance will keep my V4 together. 2016-ish bikes are known for valves going out of spec early in life and then either destroying an engine or ... you get them adjusted and they last a good long time.

I'm at around 1200kms of racer abuse on that motor. That's plenty to be worried about the valve specs.

Definitely your best bet, then. Would only trust Moto Motori as a first choice or Studio Cycle as a backup. The big multi-line Aprilia dealers are Vos and Two-Wheel in Guelph, and I have heard awful things about Vos and my chats with Two-Wheel didn't inspire confidence at all. Way too many lines (and side-by-sides), there's no way those mechanics spend much time on Aprilia V4's.

One nice thing about the Guzzi: valve adjustment can be done in a couple hours with a wrench...

 

[Lightcycle]

The big multi-line Aprilia dealers are Vos and Two-Wheel in Guelph, and I have heard awful things about Vos and my chats with Two-Wheel didn't inspire confidence at all. Way too many lines (and side-by-sides), there's no way those mechanics spend much time on Aprilia V4's.

One nice thing about the Guzzi: valve adjustment can be done in a couple hours with a wrench...

Funny, the two brands you've mentioned above are the ones that are conspicuously missing from the rural areas, like where I live.

Wish there was an Ape dealer near me, I'd definitely consider having at least one of their models in the garage. Closest one is four hours away. Not ideal.

 

[NuggyBuggy]

I wouldn't consider either of them "large" - hard to consider anything large when there is GP Bikes out there - but there is also:

- ATC Corral in Uxbridge (Kawasaki and Suzuki). I had good experiences there about 4-1/2 years ago - in the course of 1 year, at the height of Covid I bought a street bike, 2 dirt bikes, and a trailer from them when nobody else had any stock. I dealt with a guy named Joey who was great to work with and very responsive.

I did check their website and while they are showing inventory for most power sports and dirt bikes, their motorcycle page is empty. Maybe they stopped selling street?

- Orillia Motorsports ( Suzuki and Honda)

EDIT:
VOS Motors - (Yamaha, Suzuki, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi)

 

[gsxr guy]

Good riddance.

More then one friend whose been and is being screwed by them.

You can't bash someone's business without a bit more explanation.

 

[85K100]

- ATC Corral in Uxbridge (Kawasaki and Suzuki). I had good experiences there about 4-1/2 years ago - in the course of 1 year, at the height of Covid

I went there to look at a new V Strom, at around the same time. I really liked it. The exact same bike was $1500 cheaper in Ottawa. ATC wouldn't budge, so I went to Ottawa and bought it.

 

[bigpoppa]

So the guzzi's are still easy to maintain/repair, even with their modern and new lineup?

 

[Wind Shear]

Bummer, but adapt or die, I guess

Soooo… clearance sale when?

 

[Evoex]

You can't bash someone's business without a bit more explanation.

Sure I can. It's no longer a business, at least not in the way that matters enough to talk about it.

 

[Soulcatcher668]

Bummer, but adapt or die, I guess

Soooo… clearance sale when?

Now....

 

[Jayell]

So the guzzi's are still easy to maintain/repair, even with their modern and new lineup?

The air cooled, push rod bikes (V7, V85, etc.) are so easy for valve adjustments. The newer water cooled models, Mandello and Stelvio? Not so much.

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