MikeB60 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Just saw that we are getting a BMW Motorrad dealer in Columbus, GA. Never thought that would happen. Unfortunately, the local powersports dealer is the owner. We will see how this turns out. 3 Link to comment
szurszewski Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Any new dealer has to be better than no dealer…maybe they’ll turn out to be great! 2 1 Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Georgia is oddly devoid of dealers but fortunately Wooly's Cycles of Atlanta is a great BMW dealer, they just happen to sell KTM, Husqvarna, and GasGas. They used to have Ducati but the sales numbers were so poor they just gave up the brand. Damn fine service department. Blue Moon Cycle in Norcross dropped their BMW dealership awhile back and the group which took it over went under but they were North of Atlanta so having a dealer in Columbus will is good for some of those interested whose next closest was in Jacksonville 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 At one point, we had 3 in the metro Atlanta region, which included a powersports franchise in McDonough that had BMW. Looking now, that does not appear to be the case. Wooly's is great, but they will be busy for repairs due to new volume. That is why learning my Shift Cam Tech from Brad made it worthwhile. Unless something crops up that is above my pay grade, I will not have to worry about the wait time. 1 Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 My heart skipped a beat in anticipation of this actually being somewhat close to me. Sigh Link to comment
mickeym3 Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 The one in McDonough was a huge disappointment but FWIW I’ve never been disappointed by the Jacksonville store. Now that the Greenville store has changed (now in Greer close to the Performance Center) I’d be curious what people think about it. Biggest issue with Wooly’s is the wait time so to my knowledge South Georgia folks are pretty much locked into Jacksonville, which again is good but it would be nice to find service on rides to the north as I aim for better and cooler riding in the summer months. Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted February 14, 2022 Author Share Posted February 14, 2022 Both of my current BMWs are out of warranty and I am capable of maintaining/repairing the bikes myself. Not a lot of BMWs in the area either so not sure I will have much in the way of feed back on the service department. If the service department is ran better that its powersports home shop there may be some hope. Had a huge issue with them regarding an oil leak on the Spyder when it was under warranty. Ended up taking it to Montgomery for resolution. Haven't stepped foot in the place since that fiasco... Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Stopped by for a visit today. Nice place, front of the shop is Indian, BMW and KTM towards the back. Grand opening at the end of the month, BMW is sending down a demo truck for the event. The sales guy said they hired 2 experienced BMW techs Seem to be good folks, as I was getting on the K bike to leave the General Manager drove over in a side by side. Talked for a bit and he thanked me for stopping by. Hopefully they will do well. 2 Link to comment
Rinkydink Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 I wish there were more dealers. Sigh Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 I might go by and check them out. Free food at Grand Openings. Just sayin' 1 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 I might be in Alaska at the end of the month, if not we can meet up. Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Alaska? It ain't Spring time yet, so I hope it is warm enough for you. Sounds like a plan. I would hate to show up to your new dealer without you being there. I will keep an eye out for their website announcing the opening. I would love some freebies. Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted March 4, 2022 Author Share Posted March 4, 2022 Yep we are purposely heading to Fairbanks when it's still cold, go figure... 1 Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 @wbw6cos Grand opening is on 2 April. 1 Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Awesome! Maybe we can do a lunch ride. If it is like it was at Wooly's in Marietta, @Chris K may be buying lunch. Deifinitely interested. I may aim for Smoakie's in Cordele and miss a turn in Manchester, leading me to Columbus. Link to comment
RTinNC Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Certainly worth a ride down from Charlotte to check it out. Looks like a really nice set up. Link to comment
fourteenfour Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 9 hours ago, wbw6cos said: Awesome! Maybe we can do a lunch ride. If it is like it was at Wooly's in Marietta, @Chris K may be buying lunch. Dare we ask why you are breaking out the popcorn? Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Waiting to see what Chris says about him buying lunch. Why, you want some? Link to comment
Chris K Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 2 hours ago, wbw6cos said: Waiting to see what Chris says about him buying lunch. Hey, it's on you this time. I offered to buy lunch on Saturday and you did not even show up! 1 Link to comment
RTinNC Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 13 hours ago, wbw6cos said: …,,,,If it is like it was at Wooly's in Marietta, @Chris K may be buying lunch. Wait someone’s buying lunch? Great!! Thanks for the heads up Link to comment
wbw6cos Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Yeah, meet me at BMW Motorcycles of Columbus. Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 I'll cook up some brats and burgers. Let me know if you're in! 1 Link to comment
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