Help Wanted

[Robert Keen]

FWIW the latest (June 16th) issue of Cycle News has the following ad:

Sales Manager - Major Brand

The Garcia Automotive Group in Albuquerque, NM is acquiring a major motorcycle/ATV brand and is seeking a top level Sales Manager to build our team.........

Any rumors out there about what brand this might be?

[Eurobiker]

[Roadrash]

MOTORSPORT SOLD IT.....

[jsdesko]

Another one bites the dust. As a member in good standing with FEMA (Former Employees of Motorsport Association) I was always annoyed by the fact that on the marquee, the O in Honda was larger than the BMW roundel. C'est la vie, now the big H is gone as well.

[sgoat]

If you didn't already know, Motorsport on Montgomery is history. A friend of mine who runs a local Van lines called me to let me know. The signs are down and they're emptying the contents into trucks. Like John Desko, I too am a member of FEMA (Former Employees of Motorsport Association). Like em' or not, Motorsport had been around since the 60's. Lot of this going on around the country.

[Pug]

Doesn't surprise me they are gone

[TC Hobson]

There goes my lifetime battery warranty for the RS.

I guess it came down to their lifetime, instead of the bike's - or mine for that matter!

[sgoat]

Went by Motorsport today but didn't stop. Looked like they were having a bake sale with a few bikes outside. Signs were still up so I wonder whats up. Talked to a few more folks and they have heard the same story I got. I also heard they've hauled off all the Kawasakis, to where I don't know. Just can't be good new for them.
On a lighter note, I went by the new Powersport Honda and met the GM. Nice guy named Jeff out of California where he ran a Yamaha shop for years. Sounds like the Garcia group is in it for the long haul. Still lots of construction going on but he has a few bikes on the floor. Worth a trip by to check it out. They're located next to the Smart Car dealership. Jeff was asking about clubs and people to ride with so I aimed him here. Should be hearing from him soon!

[jsdesko]

Just wondering; who started first, Bodwell or Bobby J?

[Pug]

Went by Motorsport today but didn't stop. Looked like they were having a bake sale with a few bikes outside. Signs were still up so I wonder whats up. Talked to a few more folks and they have heard the same story I got. I also heard they've hauled off all the Kawasakis, to where I don't know. Just can't be good new for them.
On a lighter note, I went by the new Powersport Honda and met the GM. Nice guy named Jeff out of California where he ran a Yamaha shop for years. Sounds like the Garcia group is in it for the long haul. Still lots of construction going on but he has a few bikes on the floor. Worth a trip by to check it out. They're located next to the Smart Car dealership. Jeff was asking about clubs and people to ride with so I aimed him here. Should be hearing from him soon!

Did they still have Guzzi's ?

[sgoat]

John- Good question. Don't know the answer. Don't forget Al Simonson (Honda), and Joe/Mary Turney(BSA). They were all in the fairgrounds area in those early years.

Pug- They had a couple of 750's. Not sure what model(s) they were. The Moto Guzzi website still list them as Guzzi dealer but I think they just haven't updated the website. Hope I'm wrong. MG is making some nice products.

[marcelovasquez]

if I am not mistaken (something that happens very often) the Garcia Automotive Group holds the Vespa-Moto Guzzi dealership license for Albuquerque.

http://www.motorcycle.com/dealers/moto- ... -5173.html

[sgoat]

Marcelo,
Yes, Garcia Group is still listed as active, but while they were knee-deep in Vespas, the poor Guzzi's were pushed over in the corner. I wonder if they're still able/willing to order (and support) a new Stelvio, Norge, etc. if approached

[kindofblue]

Saw an ad in the paper today that they're open for business. Down at the Rennaissance Center.