Meredith Harley is sold to Orlando Harley

dpg · 09-29-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Yes, Orlando HD owners recently bought Meredith HD and renamed it Laconia HD. It is a good marketing move on their part. Tough times for bike dealers but they have the financial wherewithal to survive.

Why is a good move on their part? I just don't see all kinds of new business coming to the place because of Laconia bike week.

VitaBene · 09-29-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Why is a good move on their part? I just don't see all kinds of new business coming to the place because of Laconia bike week.

Every HD rider in the US has heard of Laconia bike week and therefore the name has instant name recognition. It also clearly indicates new ownership. Personally I prefer White Mountain HD.

SIKSUKR · 09-29-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Every HD rider in the US has heard of Laconia bike week and therefore the name has instant name recognition. It also clearly indicates new ownership. Personally I prefer White Mountain HD.

Except that it not located in the White Mts.

dpg · 09-29-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Except that it not located in the White Mts.

Or Laconia for that matter.

GWC... · 09-29-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Or Laconia for that matter.

A check with the history of Laconia might find a little mention of Meredith Bridge, NH.

http://www3.gendisasters.com/new-ham...fire,-feb-1823

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laconia,_New_Hampshire

VitaBene · 09-29-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

Or Laconia for that matter.

Laconia- White Mountains-I know, though I think they still have the Conway area store as well- WM HD fits better there. I guess ultimately I don't care what they call it. My bike is a 94 that is paid for and has been for a long time! Meredith HD has extracted $120 in parts from me in 10 years or so.

WeirsBeachBoater · 09-29-2008, 03:55 PM

I had the opportunity to meet Mr Deli, and Kyle the new GM on Saturday. Very nice people! I look forward to what they have to bring to the table. It will be nice to have a professional working relationship with the local HD dealer! I had some thoughts about the name at first, But I see the need for the change, and understand the instant Brand recognition that Laconia has!

Slickcraft · 09-29-2008, 08:06 AM

As a long time customer of Meredith HD I was a little disappointed to see the name change, after all the store is in Meredith and the town has been good to the business over the years. Of course if Lee and Steve still run the service dept then I'll live with the name change. They do have their best sales of the year during Laconia bike week.

I received 3 mailings last week from Laconia HD including: an invite to a welcome celebration at the dealership Oct 5th and a three day sale on new bikes (Oct 3-5) with promise of good deals. With this economy the bikes probably have not been flying out the door.

09-29-2008, 03:55 PM	#7
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	Met the owner/ GM on Saturday I had the opportunity to meet Mr Deli, and Kyle the new GM on Saturday. Very nice people! I look forward to what they have to bring to the table. It will be nice to have a professional working relationship with the local HD dealer! I had some thoughts about the name at first, But I see the need for the change, and understand the instant Brand recognition that Laconia has!

09-29-2008, 08:06 AM	#8
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,332 Thanks: 1,242 Thanked 2,118 Times in 968 Posts	As a long time customer of Meredith HD I was a little disappointed to see the name change, after all the store is in Meredith and the town has been good to the business over the years. Of course if Lee and Steve still run the service dept then I'll live with the name change. They do have their best sales of the year during Laconia bike week. I received 3 mailings last week from Laconia HD including: an invite to a welcome celebration at the dealership Oct 5th and a three day sale on new bikes (Oct 3-5) with promise of good deals. With this economy the bikes probably have not been flying out the door.