One of them is even a teacher at the local college to teach motorcycle repair.” The service and parts departments, however, haven’t missed the hard times of the economy. “Our technicians are long-term employees,” said Walker. The dealership’s technicians’ reputation has helped the store greatly. “Frame of mind is smaller means more economical,” said Walker. “Their riders probably have money,” he said, “but they’re not so apt to spend it right now.” Motorcycles that are moving, however, include everything between 250cc-650cc bikes. “That customer base (Gen Y) doesn’t even walk through the door anymore.” A lot of the cruisers aren’t moving either, notes Walker. “They’re probably in more dire straights than we are,” Walker said of middle-aged consumers. Good Times Motorsports has pretty much lost the new, younger generation buyer. “Everything else is a small portion of what we do,” noted Walker. Kawasaki is trailed by Suzuki and then Ducati. “That’s a bike you just can’t stop selling.” Kawasaki is the dealership’s most prevalent brand, adds Walker. “The most popular model in the past six months has been the Ninja 250,” Walker said. “‘No matter how much you have your heart set on this motorcycle, you might not get approved for it. “We’ve done a good job of explaining up front how approvals are going,” he commented. “One lender will say absolutely not, and another lender will offer you twice as much as what you were asking for.” Pre-warning consumers of approval rates has helped prevented some lost sales, says Walker. Not only does a lack of lending options make it difficult for customers to get approved, but a concern is also the inconsistencies among financial institutions, says Walker. The dealership sells Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati, Aprilia, Husqvarna and Moto Guzzi and has about 14 employees. They’re on their third, and final building, “unless things change and get a whole lot better,” said Jeff Walker, owner. Jeff Walker and his father, Sherman, bought the dealership in 1988 and have owned it ever since. ![]() It hasn’t come without its costs, but with well-known technicians, Internet marketing and a few other strong business practices, the dealership is moving forward. 0 and the Alabama Adventure Route Rev.0.Fighting the good fight, Good Times Motosports is powering through the down economic time. We will make sure you get exactly what you want.įor Adventure Bike Route Downloads go to click on 'Extras" then click on "Adventure Route Downloads", See the Tennessee Adventure Route Rev. Call us or stop by our Knoxville-area shop and let us know how we can help you. Our Parts Department is staffed with qualified parts specialists who can take care of any of your needs. We also added a space specifically for kids! We service BMW motorcycles and sell BMW motorcycle parts. Here at Alcoa BMW Motorcycles, we have recently added more than 18,000 square feet of space to our showroom. ![]() Our store is located in Louisville TN near Knoxville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Maryville and Kingsport. We provide the Knoxville area with a great selection of new BMW motorcycles for sale, used BMW motorcycles, and BMW scooters. Alcoa BMW Motorcycles is your full-service, authorized BMW Motorrad dealership in Eastern Tennessee.
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