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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet with the UCE engine => Topic started by: r80rt on February 22, 2009, 11:40:39 pm

Title: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: r80rt on February 22, 2009, 11:40:39 pm
I called my two closest dealers yesterday, they both said they had no idea when the C5 would be available, and also said they wouldn't order any until remaining stocks of old bikes were sold. So I'll have to special order one if I want to see one in the flesh. Any one want a good buy on a Bonneville black?
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Kevin Mahoney on February 23, 2009, 01:36:28 am
A word to the wise, if they told you that they didn't have any idea when they were coming there is a good chance that they have also not yet gone through training. The G-5 and C-5 will not be avaiiiilable to any dealers who have not been trained. If you want to send me a private message with their dealer names I will let you know.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: r80rt on February 23, 2009, 01:50:39 am
Thanks Kevin, I'm excited about this bike and can't wait to throw a leg over one.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: r80rt on February 23, 2009, 10:17:09 pm
Kevin, If the C5 won't be available to all dealers, what kind of ordeal will it be for me to find one when I get ready to buy? ???
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Kevin Mahoney on February 24, 2009, 03:34:10 am
The UCE bikes (E-5, G-5 and C-5) will be available to any dealer that wants to sell them and completes training on the new bikes.We would like to think that all of our dealers would make that commitment.
  These bikes are 'deal changers" for Royal Enfield as a company and for Classic Motorworks. I am adamant that dealers need to fully understand and be able to properly prepare and support these new bikes. Most dealers welcome the opportunity for this type of thorough training and they have the same goals as we do.
  I would ask your dealer straight out what their plans are. If they do not want to sell these new bikes, there are plenty of dealers who have been trained and made the commitment to the product.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: r80rt on February 24, 2009, 03:38:40 am
Thanks, I'll call the dealers and find out if they plan to get the proper training.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: doomed1 on February 24, 2009, 06:56:51 am
somewhat related: the Motorcycle Warehouse in NJ told me they won't be getting the bikes in until FALL of this year due to some unspecified federal standard that had yet to be met. i called both the brand store in the Twin Cities and UK Motorsports in Long Island, and they both told me that the G5 will be in by early April. i haven't yet called Classic Motorworks yet, but plan on it Thursday. do you know what's up with this? are there some hurdles for the state of New Jersey that have yet to be jumped? i know they have plenty...
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: r80rt on February 26, 2009, 01:17:13 am
Is there a way to find out who is the closest dealer to me, that has had training on the UCE?
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Archersix on February 26, 2009, 02:27:55 pm
Kevin,
Maybe you could list on the dealer page those dealers who have completed the training? I know you don't want troubles with those who haven't/won't do the training. However, it's already hard enough for some of us who live far away from ANY dealers, that would make it easier to shop for the bikes.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: exiledcarper on February 26, 2009, 10:58:16 pm
Well, who's fault is it if any dealer doesn't want to stand behind the product?  I agree, a list of qualified dealers would be most welcomed by prospective EFI buyers.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: r80rt on February 27, 2009, 01:56:56 am
 I'll buy the first one I find within a reasonable distance.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Kevin Mahoney on February 27, 2009, 03:08:40 am
We have planned to do this, I suggest that you write to our resident web nurd Rhett and ask him to get on the stick.
rw@classicmotorworks.com
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: whitey on February 27, 2009, 01:28:15 pm
Both Gene and I attended the training and cannot wait to be involved with such a wonderful achievement by the company..

We are fully commited to the UCE and will be stocking new models asap.

I contacted some friends in the UK and the feedback for the UCE is very positive.

Congratulations to all who took this from conception to completion.

Personally .....I want one too... ;D

Paul White

Holopaw Fl

Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Alaroyal on February 27, 2009, 03:46:29 pm
Paul;

Sounds like you are a RE dealer.  If so, where are you and what is your contact info?

Both Gene and I attended the training and cannot wait to be involved with such a wonderful achievement by the company..

We are fully commited to the UCE and will be stocking new models asap.

I contacted some friends in the UK and the feedback for the UCE is very positive.

Congratulations to all who took this from conception to completion.

Personally .....I want one too... ;D

Paul White

Holopaw Fl


Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: The Garbone on February 27, 2009, 08:26:30 pm
Both Gene and I attended the training and cannot wait to be involved with such a wonderful achievement by the company..

We are fully commited to the UCE and will be stocking new models asap.

I contacted some friends in the UK and the feedback for the UCE is very positive.

Congratulations to all who took this from conception to completion.

Personally .....I want one too... ;D

Paul White

Holopaw Fl



So Paul,  when should I plan my trip to Holopaw?


Dave,
Here is a link to to what I believe is his shop..=======> Linky<====== (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Holopaw,+Osceola,+Florida&sll=28.803767,-81.820679&sspn=0.537907,0.870667&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=FbtSrQEd5t8q-w&split=0&ll=28.134972,-81.076355&spn=0.270662,0.435333&t=h&z=11&iwloc=addr&layer=c&cbll=28.135137,-81.076248&panoid=6FQqFKOC60NRvDncPeEqLQ&cbp=12,246.24414,,0,5)    It might take a few seconds to load up.

I think that is him mowing the lawn....
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Vince on February 28, 2009, 12:07:42 am
     I'm sure all the dealers I mentioned in my UCE Seminar at Vince's thread either have, or have on the way, The new bikes. mine were shipped yesterday. I'll have them next week.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: r80rt on February 28, 2009, 12:11:19 am
Are any of you trained dealers anywhere close to Arkansas?
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Vince on February 28, 2009, 12:24:38 am
     I used the dealer locator to find Scoot-N-Scooters and Classic sports in Arkansas. If they are not certified, try Perry's M/C in ft worth Texas. I know he is certified because he attended the seminar here.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: r80rt on February 28, 2009, 12:35:45 am
Thanks, I've spoken to the two dealers in Arkansas, it appears they are not trained on the UCE.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Blue Ridge Wheeltor on February 28, 2009, 02:13:26 am
http://holopawcorvette.webpointusa.com/
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Kevin Mahoney on February 28, 2009, 07:15:05 pm
Rhett has partially completed inserting a "EFI certified" logo next to those dealers who have been trained. You may note that Vince's store does not have one yet, but he is a fuly certified UCE dealer and will ahve bike quite soon. By Monday or Tuesday they should all be up. In Texas both Perrys in Ft. Worth and Naplam in Austin are certified. We will be opeing a new dealership in Houston who will be trained by the end of this month.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Cabo Cruz on March 01, 2009, 08:31:20 pm
Thanks, Rhett and Kevin!
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: whitey on March 02, 2009, 09:25:16 pm
Hi , i havent seen a pic of me mowing the lawn ,, but we do have a lot of it( 20 acres)
arrgghh.

We are located in Holopaw on 441 , just off 192 about 30 miles from Orlando and 30 miles from Melbourne.

We have a few interested parties in the UCE and so are trying to finalise the deal to ship in numbers.

Currently we have all models in AVL configuration on the floor.

Paul, ,  ;D
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: magus on March 31, 2009, 02:16:15 am
Kevin

Any update on the Houston dealer? That would be fantastic for those of us down here.

David


Rhett has partially completed inserting a "EFI certified" logo next to those dealers who have been trained. You may note that Vince's store does not have one yet, but he is a fuly certified UCE dealer and will ahve bike quite soon. By Monday or Tuesday they should all be up. In Texas both Perrys in Ft. Worth and Naplam in Austin are certified. We will be opeing a new dealership in Houston who will be trained by the end of this month.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Frenchy on April 01, 2009, 10:40:55 am
It's nice to know that my "EFI Certified" dealership is only 48 miles away!  ;)

Way to go fellas at "Interstate".
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: motorcyclewhse on April 13, 2009, 02:31:05 am
somewhat related: the Motorcycle Warehouse in NJ told me they won't be getting the bikes in until FALL of this year due to some unspecified federal standard that had yet to be met. i called both the brand store in the Twin Cities and UK Motorsports in Long Island, and they both told me that the G5 will be in by early April. i haven't yet called Classic Motorworks yet, but plan on it Thursday. do you know what's up with this? are there some hurdles for the state of New Jersey that have yet to be jumped? i know they have plenty...
I don't know who he spoke to at Motorcyclewhse. I am the owner. We plan to attend the training on the new models. There are two of us at the shop and we are both aware that the bikes are available now and we are not aware of any requirements that have not been met in the state of NJ. Just posting to set the record straight. I am sure we could order the bikes in now if someone is ready to purchase.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: The Garbone on April 13, 2009, 03:38:06 am
Hi , i havent seen a pic of me mowing the lawn ,, but we do have a lot of it( 20 acres)
arrgghh.

We are located in Holopaw on 441 , just off 192 about 30 miles from Orlando and 30 miles from Melbourne.

We have a few interested parties in the UCE and so are trying to finalise the deal to ship in numbers.

Currently we have all models in AVL configuration on the floor.

Paul, ,  ;D

Ok,  here is the picture cropped from Google Earth...kinda creepy...

(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h165/thegarbone/lawn.jpg)


If I get some time I will be heading your way in a week or so.  Want to take a gander at those hack rigs you got there...
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: Bullet Bill on April 13, 2009, 04:33:55 am
I dunno, that's not a very good photo... think maybe they could get a view up your nostrils from outer space?  ... Creepy, indeed.
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: singhg5 on April 15, 2009, 02:02:49 am
I don't know who he spoke to at Motorcyclewhse. I am the owner. We plan to attend the training on the new models. There are two of us at the shop and we are both aware that the bikes are available now and we are not aware of any requirements that have not been met in the state of NJ. Just posting to set the record straight. I am sure we could order the bikes in now if someone is ready to purchase.
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Mark and Ryan : Glad to hear that you will be able to get UCEs.  You have quite a bike there in the picture. Had read about it in one of the RE blogs.
 
Title: Re: Spoke to two dealers about C5
Post by: magus on April 29, 2009, 07:18:58 pm
So about that Houston dealer??? You'd think the 4th largest city in the US would be able to field one RE dealer ??? ??? ???

By the way, "Napalm MotorSports is the #1 Royal Enfield Dealer in The United States." - this off of the Austin, TX dealer's sire -- is this true???