R.I.P. U-Honda
1959-2009
It's very like a death in the family.
Last week as I was e-shopping for a second bike (I'm thinkin' TW200, but that's not what this post is about) I stopped at the website for University Honda/Yamaha/MuZ to check the PreOwned Inventory and was greeted by big red letters on their homepage informing me that the oldest Honda dealer in the US (opened in 1959 with 2 Cub 50s as inventory) has closed forever.
"We regretfully announce that after 50 years of business, University Honda/Yamaha has closed its doors. I want to thank everyone for their support over the years, and wish everyone well in the future."
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On the eve of the 50th Anniversary of HondaUSA, too. Very sad.
I bought my first streetbike there (an '83 CB550SC). And my second (an '81 GL1100i), both at the Ravenna location (B&W picture). And gallons & gallons of 20w/50 for my BMWs. And so much gear I can't begin to list it all.
They were (are) people who knew their business and cared about the bikes and the customers who bought them. They will be sorely missed.
