WOW! Geelong HARLEY-DAVIDSON comes clean on MILLION DOLLAR BOGAN, Parry & the HD 120th Anniversary!

I sit down with Col and Andrea Jones of Geelong Harley-Davidson, Australia. to discuss their dealership, Million Dollar Bogan, Parry, the Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary celebration and the future of Harley.
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[@danielhayes-domore]

Great interview ! good people

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks much Danny! Hope all is well with you. Missed you here in Milwaukee. Ride safe brother.

[@9milsOn2wheels]

@@trippontwowheels Yeah, Danny is subbed to my channel too! 😆

[@robosborne6514]

What an awesome interview. Go Hard Geelong Harley

[@turtle19dad]

Look out for the old ladies turning left in front of El Diablo Danny.

[@warrenw273]

Great interview with a true down to earth Aussie HD dealer..

[@turtle19dad]

Colin won an award for putting up with Danny!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@trippontwowheels]

He should have won two! 🙂

[@PlatinumRatio]

DESERVED!!

[@liamedwards3968]

Colins a champion and as an experienced technician myself couldnt agree more. Geelong harleys point of difference is in service. Theres not many dealership owners youd see making positive contribution out the back on the tools ... Immense respect for this and dealership of the year award absolutely well deserved by the entire team at geelong harley

[@trippontwowheels]

Well put Liam, and spot on in my opinion. Ride safe brother.

[@ablokeinatroopyaustraliawide]

One of the very few, genuine bike riders that is a dealer and very straight up guy. He's into the riding and repairing older bikes which is a rare quality in any bike shop these days so hats off to him and his lovely lady.

[@trippontwowheels]

Well put. Ride safe brother.

[@talkingrock7011]

Its not difficult to see Colin doesn’t like the camera , but Colin is a solid man and I love to see his passion for racing

[@brucehelppie6119]

colin has a quick wit and is actually pretty good on camera...

[@frenchonion4595]

I don't think he really likes the attention but the wife makes him go along with it

[@beans4491]

Total genuine couple, could listen to them all evening. ✅

[@trippontwowheels]

I was with them three hours, and it wasn’t enough!

[@williamjohnson6517]

Never met or seen , heard of an Aussie I haven't liked yet .They are down to earth people. 👍🇬🇧🇺🇲😎

[@PlatinumRatio]

That can change fast I'm afraid, but we still have many cool, grounded people, as do you.

[@romandybala]

Um. thats the English flag in your emoji.

[@colinreid9303]

He's kiwi not Aussie

[@roadwarrior22]

Seem like great people! You can tell Colin is old school and wont convey his true feelings for Danny in front of people. Congrats to their dealership on the award. Seems like they truly care about their customers.

[@virafsurty5023]

Congratulations to you both on the award you received on the 120 th anniversary celebration wish you and Geelong the best always 🇮🇳🌺🙏🌎

[@carlbruhn1772]

Sadly, here in the US this is not the way our dealerships are headed. Family owned shops are quickly disappearing to multi owned dealerships with no relationship being built with customers.

[@itslev4404]

Same here in Australia. I own Harley’s, ducatis and ktm. It hard as hell to find independents, but that’s what I try and do. I drive 5 hours and past 2 other Ducati dealers, to keep it independent

[@mountainconstructions]

It will happen in Australia too.. Just give it time. In the meantime appreciate a team like Andrea and Collin... because big business doesn't care about people anymore.

[@Henry.58]

HD is shit on service and crazy on the labor prices and not to mention stoned face employees who act as though they are doing you a favor by taking your hard earned money, In Ohio and now here in Central Florida I have seen this. I'll go to mom and Pops if I can everytime. Good for these 2 who still believe in the Customer is the most important.

[@rpmfreak9150]

Harley-Davidson is going to run great people, such as Colin and his wife completely away from their franchise! I have a custom Motorcycle shop in Chattanooga Tennessee, and after the Covid-19 lock downs it's been a nightmare keeping it going and it's just a little mom and pop shop. Political bullshit is driven small business owners, under like never before. The only thing I can see helping, is a change of direction in leadership not only here in America but Everywhere. Sorry for speaking my mind, but I can definitely feel their frustration in a number of ways. Great video brother thanks for sharing.

[@judynpeterjones3307]

Well done Andrea and Col, recognition at last!!

[@deborahcabot3100]

Bought my first Harley from Grant and Deb in Red Deer, Alberta. I'm hoping to one day ride Australia and New Zealand. Congratulations Geelong Harley Davidson on winning award. Well deserved I'm sure. Lots of love from Canada.

[@PeterJvanHaren]

Small world. From Red Deer as well.

[@deborahcabot3100]

@@PeterJvanHaren It really is!

[@tex9280]

& Australia will open their hearts to have you here Living The Dream ❗ Remember rule #1 Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

[@deborahcabot3100]

@@tex9280 I work in Urgent Care here in Alberta and meet a lot of Australians and New Zealanders coming in for care. Great people, and great sense of humour. One of these days me and my Harley will be heading there.

[@NickCager]

I'm here in Dallas and I ordered several neck gaiters from Geelong's website and I requested the one and only Collin Jones autograph them... and he did! The dude is awesome. I wish his shop was here. He seems like a very fair guy and a guy that respects the customer not withstanding Danny whatshisname... Hayes is it?

[@trippontwowheels]

Colin is a great guy and hilarious to boot. Andrea is a class act and funny as well.

[@bruiser6479]

Interesting interview. They both present very well. Clearly very competent business people.

[@tex9280]

They are both amazing ♥️ Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

[@NickCager]

@@tex9280 Collin's the boss in that duo... he's the man and she should never forget it!

[@gasmann6746]

Great interview with some quality people. I can attest to getting a traveller going Colin and his crew got me going on a very busy Saturday and saved my trip , actually turned it into the highlight of the trip..👍🏻🇦🇺

[@trippontwowheels]

It was a pleasure spending time with these two. Very genuine people.

[@turtle19dad]

@@trippontwowheelsthey seem really cool.

[@briankay3414]

How cool is that... to be able to watch people from Australia then to meet them here in the states. You tube had definitely made the world smaller... so dang cool

[@trippontwowheels]

You’re so right Brian! Thanks and ride safe.

[@gpod63]

Truly down to earth people! I have been to Geelong HD many times, and I am Always welcomed with a smile. Congratulations on the award, very well deserved!

[@michaele1201]

Great interview, Col and Andrea are top notch. HD's laying down some strong arm tactics, Geelong HD will comply, perhaps a bit reluctantly, but only because they love the business and make HD look good.

[@MrTlovinglife]

Enjoyed that interview. We have visited, and bought from, Geelong HD twice. Travelled 900 km to do that. Well done to all.

[@trippontwowheels]

Good on ya Sarah!

[@o0Hotiron0o]

Wow, special guests Col and Andrea from Geelong ….. much appreciated

[@trippontwowheels]

You’re welcome friend. Ride safe.

[@Jody-xd1vs]

It's a shame that Harley wants all their stores to look the same. Part of the fun of visiting dealerships is the uniqueness of them. If they're all the same than what's the point of traveling to different dealerships.

[@t.williams9643]

Such an awesome couple. Cole is salt of the earth. Thanks for the interview.

[@trippontwowheels]

You’re right and you’re very welcome!

[@amberbali8881]

Great interview. I love Colin, he is sharp as a tack with a dry sense of humor. Andrea seems very sharp and involved in the internals of their dealership where Colin is at home in the shop. Would love to meet them.

[@trippontwowheels]

Nailed it. They were fun to be with!

[@Freedomridingcompany]

Great to hear from both of you and see that you both enjoy what you do.

[@stefanwolf1178]

Forcing the dealers to renovate their dealerships into those mc Donald’s like standard cubes will kill most of the mom and pop stores that have so much passion for their clients, make you feel like you are home and offer that extra it of service, a large dealership can never provide. Very sad.

[@daveco1270]

So glad Harley is honoring Collin and Andrea.

[@trippontwowheels]

Very deserving they are.

[@paulfairbrass4424]

Congratulations col and Geelong for the award.

[@trippontwowheels]

Well deserved!

[@Donfleebie1]

Congratulations to Colin and his wife.

[@trippontwowheels]

Amen!

[@xpresident]

Colin is one funny dude! He rips Danny apart in his dealership

[@trippontwowheels]

Right on both counts!

[@xpresident]

Actually, they both hammer each other pretty good. Funny watching them together

[@lachlancannard]

As a newer rider, I was one of those people disappointed with the lack of LAMS bikes from Harley. Now the Nightster, a bike I was interested in, starts at $26000, and requires three years of experience to ride. The lack of more affordable, smaller displacement models drives newer riders straight back to the Japanese manufacturers.

[@trippontwowheels]

Precisely. One of my biggest fears regarding Harley’s future.

[@2502stokebloke]

they tried that with the street 500 but it was such a piece of shit that Harley stopped selling it, maybe if it wasn't built in India from cheap parts it might of worked

[@karrpilot7092]

​@2502stokebloke The dealers put on added bling that no body wanted or asked for. Then upped the prices, and wouldn't deal. Now you know why they languished in the showroom.

[@dalehatton6965]

Colin and Andrea, good people who always say hello when I go into the store or I see them at Bike Night in Geelong.

[@ronzeller1647]

I like these people and love when Danny has them on his vlogs

[@brucesaville6976]

I bought my harley from geelong, and service is the best ive encountered, if he says im going to be there to pick up youre bike up which is 3 hours away he is there bang on time, when youre bike is delivered back and he says that he has road tested it, you no that there isnt going to be any problems. The sales staff are pretty good as well, you feel confident in purchase and welcomed into the geelong harley davidsons family....

[@trippontwowheels]

Good to hear!

[@Dirk1961-l7y]

Nice interview. Nice people and indeed give Danny space and vice versa. In Holland there is not a single dealer with an award (anymore). The good mechanics have all started for themselves. Service in The Netherlands is a drama. Loose hanging parts on your bike. A renewed front tire on 0.8Bar when you get home. Also diagnosis is strange for them! There is a lot of room for improvement here. I passed through Italy on the way back from 120th Harley celebration in Budapest and stopped at HD Bolzano. Well....that didn't look like anything at all. Geelong HD is a palace compared to that.

[@juans3728]

He is absolutely right about the quality of service to all Harley customers, customers expect this from a dealer and it's too bad not all dealers are created equal.

[@trippontwowheels]

Amen.

[@fearsomename4517]

I really enjoyed this. You all had great points, such a interesting conversation by all three of you .

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks fearsome! Much appreciated your kind words. Thanks for watching! Feel free to share with anyone you think may enjoy it.

[@Scouserdeluxe]

If I ever buy a new bike I will only buy it from Colin He is a real old school enthusiast

[@peterrichards8762]

I bought my first and only Harley off Greg and Andrea back in 1994 and saw how hard they worked It disappoints me to hear the organisation being Harley Davidson are making successful dealerships outlay huge amounts of money to meet their standards and basically rebrand That’s like saying you’re the best and here is your award now change because you’re not good enough Be careful Harley Davidson other companies have done this and have lost the core to the detriment of the brand

[@BrizBiker]

Nice interview. Good to see and hear different perspectives. Thank you from another Aussie!

[@trippontwowheels]

You’re welcome Briz!

[@tonyf7997]

Great vid guys- Great to see Geelong HD and hear the great stories and side of the dealerships. One of the best dealers in Oz was Morgan & Wacker in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast - originally founded around 1902 by the Wacker family selling machinery and then was the oldest independent HD dealer in Oz until they sold out to the Moto Group when HD took all independents over 15 years ago now.. Yep HD do want all stores to look and smell the same and that was part of the reason they did not want independents who were distributors and sales - they want to control end to end exactly like McDonalds so they get their maximum profits like most blood sucking companies!

[@marclacroix3343]

Colin is just the best. Thanks for the interview. I just hit subscribe 👍🏼

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Marc! I really appreciate your support. Feel free to share this video with every man, woman and child on the planet. 🙂

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, I have heard a lot about Harley dealerships struggling because they’re being forced to change the shops layout and put a vast amount of money into there showrooms , not a good attitude, This guy is well known for servicing, and looking after its customers, I think rocket man is been there, 😂. From what he was saying. I have had a 1200 sportster . FXRS 1340 , Softail Deuce, 1999/2000. , the 350 looks a nice bike, ride safe, Phil from the moulin France,

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Phil! Ride safe.

[@southysmototonysouthwell1779]

I've been buying and riding Harley Davidson's for almost 40 years, and Geelong Harley Davidson is the best HD Dealer in Australia. It's just like going to an old school bike shop, they are so helpful, and their service department cannot be faulted. I don't even live in Victoria.

[@daapgaming]

Awesome interview mate much love from New Zealand

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks much!

[@lee-annelandownunder4731]

Excellent interview- thank you!

[@savemoneyoneverything4091]

Great interview. Good to hear the other side of the story.

[@leojansen2773]

Colin you are the best. And of course Andrea.

[@WOLFIE-96B-UK]

Really interesting interview, always good to hear people's opinions 👍 🇬🇧

[@trippontwowheels]

Agreed! Have a great day Wolfie!

[@mantis2334]

Was in Melbourne 2 weeks ago from NZ and I went into geelong harley hoping to meet colin. But he was away, but i still managed to buy a bob head hat tho. Enjoyed my visit great shop.

[@trippontwowheels]

I’m sure he’ll appreciate hearing that. He may even read your comment!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Life is good.. I just learned the History of Colin and Andrea recently from an Australian youtube channel, Hogs Cogs and Two Aussie Flogs

[@GeelongHarleyDavidson]

Awesome interview, glad you two are having fun over there!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks! I can assure you they are. Which one of the Geelong Gang just posted?

[@GeelongHarleyDavidson]

@@trippontwowheels Zane, GH-D's social media and marketing guy!

[@trippontwowheels]

@@GeelongHarleyDavidson Great to hear from you Zane! I have an idea I’d like to run past you. Could you send your contact info to [e-mail] ? Thanks and ride safe!

[@GeelongHarleyDavidson]

@@trippontwowheels Done!

[@neano62]

They remind me of a couple that ran a dealership here in Cincinnati. I wouldn’t go anywhere else to buy a bike. They are missed …

[@leannecallanan2104]

Awesome to hear from you guys. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Akaroa_Pilot]

Fantastic interview guys, did Australia proud. 🇦🇺

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks! I’ve always been fond of my mates from down under.

[@woadshaman]

Really impressed with your interviewing skills.

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks! To be honest, I thought I did a lousy job. Good to hear someone thinks otherwise!

[@mickmicko2720]

Thanks mate for bring some genuine down to earth people on here!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thank you Mick.

[@woofersd2383]

Very Very Very Awesome People. Really good interview. I sorta think Geelong Harley, should start their own channel.

[@trippontwowheels]

Thank you much! They actually do have their own channel.

[@woofersd2383]

Stop. Really?

[@WreckingCrewHR4K]

Geelong Harley - Davidson do have a KZbin channel with some great clips, just need a little encouragement to make more show and ride outs.

[@trippontwowheels]

Yes. It may be under GH-D.

[@adrianstrand1120]

Col, biggest Star of MDB channel.

[@trippontwowheels]

Poor Danny. 🙂

[@SusanWillan]

Bought my road King classic new in 2012 off Geelong Harley Davidson when they were in Mercer Street

[@sfcustomcycles]

Love these 2!!! Great people!!

[@highwayman1218]

Congrats guys and Geelong! 👍👍 Im here in the U.S. and have Geelong merchandise in my Streetglide bag. I purchased Geelong merchandise as support when HD was causing grief to Colin with a woke incident with Danny.

[@MadMax-zu9eq]

Bravo Madame et Monsieur Colin très bonne interview. 🇨🇵

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks!

[@StoichioJoe]

What a nice surprise! Nice to see youtubers on cross sites. Great job!

[@MacMckenzie]

Colin is such a down to earth guy. I plan to go visit the HD dealership in Geelong.... ride down from sunny Canberra in the hope I get to see how things play out there.

[@trippontwowheels]

Wish I could do the same. But for me it would involve two days of air travel. 🙂

[@MacMckenzie]

@@trippontwowheels where are you located ?

[@arizonarider6998]

Colin is pretty cool . Stopped watching Bogan when he got political .

[@trippontwowheels]

Andrea is every bit as cool as big Col.

[@arizonarider6998]

@@trippontwowheels I bet she is .

[@LilWixxy]

The iron 1200 was 19k in Australia in 2021. The cheapest harley in Australia at the moment is the softtail standed 24k

[@trippontwowheels]

We were speaking in terms of US dollars.

[@CaptainsvLogs]

You guys have to come to Florida to see Berts. Hardly Davison dealerships. He has Bert's Barracuda in Clearwater, Florida and Berts. Black Widow in port, Charlotte. Bert is always over the top in everything he does. And this is why his dealerships are literally the best in the world. You have to come see both of them

[@theadventurousrider]

Very good Interview. I laughed when he said he couldnt get a Harley to lock up the brakes before ABS as I did.mine right as I was able to wreck. Also from what I've heard the 350 they built for the Rider course is strictly for the riding course not for consumer sells.

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Carson! And you’re totally correct on the X350.

[@dennislizotte315]

They need to come to Northern, Ontario and show our local dealerships how to run their business. Old school and new riders don't even want to deal with them.

[@trippontwowheels]

You probably just let him know. I think Colin’s been reading the comments. He’s pretty astounded this video has gotten as many views as it has!

[@Whiskeyitis]

The love never dies.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

This was GREAT ! Love those folks !

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks much Flip! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Life is Good, Colin should stop smoking so he can live a good and long life! It was interesting to learn that Colin was a machinist by trade. Machinists make good mechanics..

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content Thank’s

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Jason.

[@paulmihaere8270]

Gasoline Alley - amazing dealership

[@robbynelson3]

The jet lag must be killing Colin more than Danny twerking in his shop!

[@9milsOn2wheels]

My dealership, Horny Toad HD, told us that they are going to start renovating soon, that the lounge that we use for our meetings will be no more!

[@trippontwowheels]

The big lounge with the couches and vending machines? Love that lounge. Was just in it a couple weeks ago. Bad news!

[@9milsOn2wheels]

@@trippontwowheels Yep, even the clothing area is being made smaller, one of everything will be on the floor, you will have to tell someone your size and they will get it from the back.

[@wrkings]

Great video mate, really enjoyed it

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks much.

[@Henry.58]

I'm not in the habit of buying Harley swag,but I did get a Geelong- Harley T-shirt, Mainly because of Col and his demeanor.

[@ncautolink]

Great interview!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks man!

[@gunshipgray4295]

Great video ! Great interview !!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks much gunship! Thanks for your kind words.

[@johnelmslie6922]

Great to see Colin relax haha

[@trippontwowheels]

You think he was relaxed? 🙂

[@johnelmslie6922]

Touch of sarcasm haha

[@ritchieok29]

I concur with Colin’s comment on Gasoline Alley. They are A1. I’d also comment that not only is MDB entertaining and giving publicity to GHD, but it allows us to see behind the curtain in the workshop and the great work they do. If I was in Victoria I’d take my bike there. One more thing, you can ride the whole length of Australia through the middle, not one dealer. The only dealer in Alice has gone. There is a limited market due to sparse population, but a lot of passing traffic. Asking dealers to spend the money to build McDonalds stores is not practical, but where does that leave the rider, coming through doing a 3,000k ride and needs a tyre or an oil change, or has a breakdown.

[@stevenwaller192]

Totally jealous 😄Big Fan of Colin and Geelong Harley because of M$B . Would have loved to say hello!

[@trippontwowheels]

You’ve still got a chance! I’m selling his cell number for $50K a pop. 🙂

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I used to watch Danny's videos religiously, until he turned them into reality shows. I still wish him the best.

[@WreckingCrewHR4K]

So true and so sad, Danny's long haul rides into the unknown Vastness used to be a light in life's field of darkness for quite a lot of people.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@WreckingCrewHR4K Yes. The struggle taking a Road King places a middle-weight ADV would struggle was epic, the Alaska trip, etc...

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Colin is a famous guitarist 🎶 🎶🎶🎶

[@purepontiacgarage2286]

Cool interview!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks PPG!

[@mountainconstructions]

First time I've seen Col not really want to be there. Some great insights there.... Interesting regarding the dealership upgrade, Mercededs went around Australia about 5 years ago building 3 to 5 Million dollar dealerships... Warrambool, Vic a classic example.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Awesome Tripp! Are You planning on exploring the FUEL store renovation story in the future?

[@trippontwowheels]

The thought has crossed my mind. I’ll have to give it a bit more thought.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

The Street 500 the XG-750 a Chinese Company bought Italian Benelli .. The almost Identical version of this 350 500 Twin ect has been sold for years in the USA. Yes my Local HD Dealer has 6 new Chinese built twins with crash bars for the HD Riding Academy. Sell a low price bike and the Dealer can still sell Helmets, riding gear and T-shirts.. Then the new rider has a bike to "Trade Up" in a few years. The best way to run a sound Business is to got be in Debt. I get the Impression the Colon does not want more overhead than he has now .

[@craighill6164]

A solid cpl credit to harley davidson and refuses to change for anyone congrats

[@bartbug1]

Brick Top from the movie 'Snatch' seems very Australian?

[@whisperingwolf8217]

wish we had dealers like this here in the usa

[@clayfarnet970]

Col should be Harley’s worldwide spokesman. It’s what Harley used to be. No bullshit, just bikes. 👍

[@trippontwowheels]

Can’t argue with that!

[@cntzbanga]

colin is more comfortable i the workshop , he is more open in a closed enviroment itseems , he is my favourite guy to listen to on the blogs , next to danny :)

[@SaddleTrampTV]

So cool, Tripp!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks. It was a lot of fun sitting down with those two!

[@harleydaveandson5580]

Fantastic interview

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks brother.

[@John-ue7id]

He's spot on about gasoline alley

[@enrico1856]

Hey guys , are your bikes in Australia imported directly from USA or do they come from Thailand? If so, how's the build quality from Thailand?

[@CaptainRon1913]

Would love to someday fly out and buy or rent a bike from Geelong and ride Australia for a couple months

[@trippontwowheels]

Take me with you!

[@RyanTaylor1223]

Damn, he was in Milwaukee? Wish i would have bumped into him

[@trippontwowheels]

They’re both still here. You leave already Ryan?