Guzzi dealer/service in Atlantic Canada?

[Luma46]

Hi guys
I am new to this forum and as of now I am kind of an "intruder" here, riding 2006 1200GS. Now the reason I ended up on this forum is that this is going to change, as I am actively shopping for a new 2012 Stelvio NTX. It is turning out to be quite a challenge as my closest dealer Blackfoot Motosports in Calgary is sold out or rather pre-sold out for the season, but there is couple more possibilities in the making... In any case, at my location, I will not be closer to a Guzzi dealer then some 250 kms.
That wouldn't be too bad, I do all my maintenance and small fixes myself anyway, but with a new bike I never laid my hands on, one never knows. Unfortunately things will get worse next year, as we plan to move for our retirement to Moncton, NB and I just do not see any Guzzi dealers in Atlantic Canada?
Are there any Guzzi owners from NB, and what do you guys do if things go wrong with your bikes and you do need a professional assistance?

BTW, what is a consensus among Canadian Guzzista about the Stelvio NTX? I have done a lots of reading about this bike, I like generally what I read, I like all the features and the way the bike looks. But I still have some doubts if parting with my 60 k kms 12GS is a vise move.

Thanks for any feedback...

 

[kinkajou]

Hi,

those guys in Montreal sell piagio so they have to sell guzzi too....http://motosportnewman.com/en/

and those guys in quebec city sell guzzi....and it look like they have the ntx stock....but if you only speak english it may be an issue....
http://www.smsport.ca/fr/newinv/categor ... &type=moto

if no, there is dealers in ontario....

anyway, those things are super easy to work on....


Hope it helps

 

[geoff in almonte]

There is CorsaMechanica in The Big Smoke and GuzziSudbury in Ontario.

There is also Gearhead in Ottawa. I, personally, wont deal with these guys even though they are located only 30km from my home. YMMV.

Consider, also, importing one from the US. It's not a difficult thing to do, but it can be a PITA. There is a good dealer, Seacoast, in Derry NH.

Go over to wildgoosechase and ask there. There are lots of Guzzitsi there that can help.

Just remember to bring your Red Suspenders and Corn Cob Pipe.

Cheers!

G

 

[BravoBravo]

Another Ontario dealer that seems to have a good selection of Guzzis is Two Wheel Motorsport in Guelph.

http://www.twowheelmotorsport.com/index.htm#

I have a 2009 Stelvio, but if I was in the market right now, the NTX is the way I would go. It comes equipped right out of the box with pretty well everything I have added after buying mine.

Bruce

 

[afulldeck]

There is CorsaMechanica in The Big Smoke and GuzziSudbury in Ontario.

There is also Gearhead in Ottawa. I, personally, wont deal with these guys even though they are located only 30km from my home. YMMV.

Consider, also, importing one from the US. It's not a difficult thing to do, but it can be a PITA. There is a good dealer, Seacoast, in Derry NH.

Go over to wildgoosechase and ask there. There are lots of Guzzitsi there that can help.

Just remember to bring your Red Suspenders and Corn Cob Pipe.
Cheers!
G

I imported my Norge from the US. It wasn't really that bad, the hardest problem was I had to stripe the gas tank in the Canadian Tire parking lot and at the border so they could see the VIN.

Seacoast? Haven't heard of this place, but its time for a day trip.

afd...

 

[geoff in almonte]

There is CorsaMechanica in The Big Smoke and GuzziSudbury in Ontario.

There is also Gearhead in Ottawa. I, personally, wont deal with these guys even though they are located only 30km from my home. YMMV.

Consider, also, importing one from the US. It's not a difficult thing to do, but it can be a PITA. There is a good dealer, Seacoast, in Derry NH.

Go over to wildgoosechase and ask there. There are lots of Guzzitsi there that can help.

Just remember to bring your Red Suspenders and Corn Cob Pipe.
Cheers!
G

I imported my Norge from the US. It wasn't really that bad, the hardest problem was I had to stripe the gas tank in the Canadian Tire parking lot and at the border so they could see the VIN.

Seacoast? Haven't heard of this place, but its time for a day trip.

afd...

I imported my '04 EV from the US (Maine to Ont). The only real issue that I had was the Border Guard transcribed the VIN incorrectly and it took several emails with MOT to straighten it out.

Seacoast was the shop where the PO bought the bike. They did the cam recall before he took delivery and were very helpful to me in getting all the required import documentation from Piaggio.

Gearhead refused to honour the Triple Tree recall, even when presented with the formal recall notice from Piaggio. That's one of the reasons I wont do business with them.

On a more intriguing note, I heard a radio ad the other day for PowerSports where Moto Guzzi was listed as one of the brands sold and serviced. That would be the shop on Hunt Club Rd. They are one of the bike shops owned by The Butler Group in Ottawa. I dont know if that means that Gearhead has lost their Guzzi dealership or what. They already lost the Victory dealership so it wouldn't surprise me.

I'll go check it out wen the weather warms a bit.

G

 

[coldcanuck]

Unfortunately Gearhead still holds the Piaggio dealership here in Ottawa. I was at the Powersports shop last Thursday and they had a 2004 or 2006 1100 Breva in excellent shape but it was sold. They now also have a Yamaha dealership, so they pawn Honda and Yamaha sbikes now. Never done business with them, but they are trying to give the Goodtime Centre a run for nicest bike shop in town!

I stopped by Gearhead to price out a couple of parts. They had a few Hyosung bikes, a used, low mileage 2009 Stelvio another Guzzi, a sold 10-yr old BMW and not much else. It looked like it was one week from going out of business. Probably the best thing that could happen to the brand here in Ottawa. I was told the parts guy was away for the day so I'd have to wait until he got back the next day for my quote. I was surprised the owner couldn't use the system to give me a quote but I thought whatever - I had already placed my order with Moto International in Seattle and was just comparing US and Cdn prices. I never did get a call back from Gearhead.

Fcuk 'em.

Coldcanuck

 

[afulldeck]

Yes its very unfortunate they still have the guzzi right here in ottawa. Since they screwed with me, I have never been back. But there is a glimmer of hope with PowerSports....

 

[colinjca]

Does anyone know if Vespa Halifax will service Guzzis?

 

[Luma46]

Does anyone know if Vespa Halifax will service Guzzis?

I have asked - they don't. Looks like not a single Guzzi dealer in Atlantic Canada.
Would anyone know what is the best online source of Guzzi parts (hopefully I will not need any)?

 

[michaudr]

Does anyone know if Vespa Halifax will service Guzzis?

I have asked - they don't. Looks like not a single Guzzi dealer in Atlantic Canada.
Would anyone know what is the best online source of Guzzi parts (hopefully I will not need any)?

Moto International in Seattle is your best choice and you will find their service above standard. I have used them reliably for several years with complete satisfaction and delivery to Fort McMurray. You also have the choice of MPH out of Texas, Harpers in Missouri and MG in Wisconsin. I have bought product from all and was satisfied which each.
I will find a huge cost advantage to saving $ using cross border shopping compared to Canada as well as the expertise you receive from these establishment. I support my Canadian dealer for bike sale, but draw the line on product knowledge to these vendors south of the border.

 

[geoff in almonte]

+1 on all the parts sources listed......MI, Harpers, MPH and MGCycle are all repuatable.

I have also had good service from MotoMecca in the UK.

If you are looking for 70/80's parts try Loudbikes in Ottawa.

Take care when ordering internationally that the supplier will ship via USPS. If they use UPS or Fedex you will get dinged an expiditing fee for using their customs brokerage. USPS and Canada Post use Purolater for international shipping. They do not charge this extra fee and will ship to a post office box.

Cheers!

G

 

[michaudr]

+1 on all the parts sources listed......MI, Harpers, MPH and MGCycle are all repuatable.

I have also had good service from MotoMecca in the UK.

If you are looking for 70/80's parts try Loudbikes in Ottawa.

Take care when ordering internationally that the supplier will ship via USPS. If they use UPS or Fedex you will get dinged an expiditing fee for using their customs brokerage. USPS and Canada Post use Purolater for international shipping. They do not charge this extra fee and will ship to a post office box.

Cheers!

G

Both Moto International and Harpers will ship United States Postal Service. Stay away from the UPS Fed Ex fees