We were planning to challenge our pending cancellation as an authorized Harley dealer, by Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada, at the Federal Competition Tribunal hearing in Ottawa this October 2005. For reasons including the fact that we could have to pay Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada's legal costs (which could have been approx $300,000)if we lost our appeal to save our Authorized Harley Dealership, we have decided not to pursue the Competition Tribunal hearing.
As a result of this decision we did negotiate on some terms with Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada. We will no longer be an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer under Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada as of December 31, 2005.
On October 4, 2005 we will be arguing at the Competition tribunal against Deeleys in regards to the legal costs that we and Deeleys have incurred so far.
This was not an easy decision to make as we feel a strong loyalty to all of you who have supported our family business as an authorized Harley dealership. We also feel a deep loyalty to the Harley-Davidson brand that we have sold here since the 1960's. Even though we will be cut off from Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada, We want to confirm that will be staying in business to serve you as best possible.
We will continue to find Harley Bikes, Parts and Accessories, and provide all the same service that we have in the past, to the best of our ability.
Keep posted to this section for further updates. Thanks for your past and future support.