Where's my invite??

peebee · Jan 18, 2024

A very good motorcycling friend of mine for the last sixty years popped round on Sunday and we got chatting as you do------about bikes, and I just happened to mention about the new 961 in the garage . He was always interested in my old Sport but when he saw 'Black Bess' he started to spit feathers. He stood there looking over it for what seemed ages then sat on and started her up and started to grin. Well to cut a long story sideways I have never seen Derek so enthusiastic since he bought his v4 Panigalli . Bugger me he rings up tonight and asks if I have been invited to the open night at the dealers I bought the bike from , it seems they have forgotten to send out my invite probably just a clerical oversight , or is it because I have just spent my money and they are not really interested now my bank account has dwindled some what ( am I being a little cynical here) . Whatever I will be ringing Simon on the morrow to see if they don't mind too much if I turn up to ask some silly questions to the Norton man.

Stephen_Spencer · Jan 19, 2024

‘Gate crash’ Pb, you know it’s the right thing to do! Shiny new(ish) Norton motorcycles, gratis refreshments and the opportunity to ask awkward question of unsuspecting Norton staff! Silly not too!

Whilst you‘re at it, further encouragement to your mate should help recruit him into the fold! I’m sure he’ll thank you later! Hopefully!!

Madnorton · Jan 19, 2024

Why not an open night for anyone without invite, might increase sales.

kommando · Jan 19, 2024

Madnorton said:
Why not an open night for anyone without invite

If you are convinced you have a luxury brand to sell then you do not let the riff raff in. The invite only is to promote exclusivity, somewhat diluted by ignoring the slightly older bikes, not defending residuals and endless price offers.

peebee · Jan 19, 2024

kommando said:
If you are convinced you have a luxury brand to sell then you do not let the riff raff in. The invite only is to promote exclusivity, somewhat diluted by ignoring the slightly older bikes, not defending residuals and endless price offers.

Riff Raff indeed.

Stephen_Spencer · Jan 19, 2024

Or maybe just practicality? Or a more targeted approach - not a new concept in sales. They’ve done open nights and gatherings with test rides and displays all over the place. An invite only for those in the area that registered an interest (or ordered)? Doubt they have any preference for class, just cash!

You could be your mates ‘significant other’ Peebee

! Lots of pictures are compulsory of course and maybe search out the most inexperienced Norton staff member and try and trick him into divulging the family secrets!

Stephen_Spencer · Jan 20, 2024

Guess none of us were quite right!

Although no hair (unless it’s on yer chin) appears to be a pre-requisite, ‘riff raff’ or no!

Bald, beards, bikes’n’beers! Why wouldn't you!

74ok · Feb 4, 2024

meanwhile, in the real world

I Always Wanted One to What Is That. . .

I have a couple of friends that are Motor Cops. My guess is that they are in their mid 40s so they are not young but not terribly old ether. I had lunch with them yesterday and I rode my '74 Commando. After lunch they had a good look at it and one remarked "It shifts on the right side!" "Not...

www.accessnorton.com

The day before, I was getting gas and a kid that looked like he was twelve years old rolled up and one the the new Harley "Sportsters." He looked at my Norton and said "WOW what's that. It's looks cool and retro but I have never seen one." He took a picture to show his dad.

Stephen_Spencer · Feb 4, 2024

74ok said:
meanwhile, in the real world

I Always Wanted One to What Is That. . .

I have a couple of friends that are Motor Cops. My guess is that they are in their mid 40s so they are not young but not terribly old ether. I had lunch with them yesterday and I rode my '74 Commando. After lunch they had a good look at it and one remarked "It shifts on the right side!" "Not...

www.accessnorton.com

The day before, I was getting gas and a kid that looked like he was twelve years old rolled up and one the the new Harley "Sportsters." He looked at my Norton and said "WOW what's that. It's looks cool and retro but I have never seen one." He took a picture to show his dad.

Real world…….?

Where's my invite??

The day before, I was getting gas and a kid that looked like he was twelve years old rolled up and one the the new Harley "Sportsters." He looked at my Norton and said "WOW what's that. It's looks cool and retro but I have never seen one." He took a picture to show his dad.​

The day before, I was getting gas and a kid that looked like he was twelve years old rolled up and one the the new Harley "Sportsters." He looked at my Norton and said "WOW what's that. It's looks cool and retro but I have never seen one." He took a picture to show his dad.​

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The day before, I was getting gas and a kid that looked like he was twelve years old rolled up and one the the new Harley "Sportsters." He looked at my Norton and said "WOW what's that. It's looks cool and retro but I have never seen one." He took a picture to show his dad.

The day before, I was getting gas and a kid that looked like he was twelve years old rolled up and one the the new Harley "Sportsters." He looked at my Norton and said "WOW what's that. It's looks cool and retro but I have never seen one." He took a picture to show his dad.