Now if Royal Enfield would only franchise additional new dealers located in more convenient locations and chose existing shops that don't specialize in selling motor scooters.
Sorry for this cross-post, but regarding the topic of dealerships perhaps I should mention here that last month, in response to a much earlier thread in the
'RE Dealers News and Announcements' section of these forums, I cobbled together a handy Google Map of
Royal Enfield Dealerships in USA and Canada, which anyone can edit or add to. For example, if you know of a fine local shop who may have been a past dealership shed in the recent "shakeup," but which can still sort out a limping Bullet, then by all means feel free to add them to the map
! It is very easy to do. The good folks at Winchester Motosports in Clear Brook, Virginia are one example of a former dealership who can still get you on your way, as described in their map listing's note: "Former Royal Enfield dealership, but still provides parts and service".
I thought such a phone-accessible interactive map with contact and other info might be really useful for those who, like me, might want to do a little longer-distance touring than the occasional weekend snort and could use a visual guide to the distribution of the nearest "ports in a storm" for service or parts en route. I expect it might also be useful for those looking to get their hands on a Royal Enfield of whichever type, new or used.