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1976 At 1330 Rosslyn road, our founder Ted Ciotucha started a customizing and paint shop called Rosslyn Motorcycle Clinic. Here we made and customized parts as there were no aftermarket suppliers then. He worked in construction by day, and on bikes on evenings & weekends. We even silk-screened our own t-shirts on his dining room table. As the workload increased, he hired staff and was the logical choice when the Harley-Davidson franchise became available. The back yard garage was not suitable any longer and a new building was in order.
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| 1977 TO 1984 The new shop was four times the size of the old one, and when it was completed, Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson was born. As the demands on Ted's time increased, he quit his job in construction to build the city's first and still only single line dealership. For the first time customers did not have to walk around lawn mowers, snow machines, or power products to get to the Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
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| 1985 TO 1992 The isolation of Thunder Bay in Northwestern Ontario, and 23% interest rates were responsible for the near demise of Harley-Davidson's struggling franchise so it was decided to build another building at the rear of the shop where a separate operation contributed to the shop's survival. (see other stuff )
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| 1993 TO
2001 The Harley-Davidson Motor Company's commitment to product improvements and increased demand for our motorcycles made the showroom too small to handle the volume of people looking for accessories, motor clothes, and collectibles. A massive renovation doubled it's size and made it possible to offer our customers a modern exclusive Harley-Davidson retail outlet, that would make anyone feel welcome and comfortable. Work continues on the outside as the parking lot has been expanded, and look for the service dept. improvements. In the meantime drop in any time, the complementary coffee is always fresh. |
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| 2002 TO 2004 More picture windows on the front and side of the shop, gives the inside lots of light. Trees are relocated to the rear and a boardwalk in the front will give visitors a place to rest in the shade. |
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| 2004 To Present The acquisition of the property at 636 Arthur Street West has given us a presence on the busiest intersection for hundreds of miles around Thunder Bay. The Bar & Shield will be seen by every Harley Rider traveling across our great country as well as riders coming into Thunder Bay from the USA . Look for future developments as they occur. |
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