so why is this like tiptoeing around a funeral

CACTUSREID · #1 08-26-2016, 12:01 AM

Is it just me or are some of you folks wondering and waiting for the GG bikes to actually hit north America?
has anyone actually seen a new gasgas yet?
Im in the market for a new bike, and if I knew there was a new gasgas headed this way, I might not be thinking about switching brands? Anyone have any info that might make me cool my jets and be patient for a while?

Jakobi · #2 08-26-2016, 12:34 AM

Doesn't help you, but here in Australia local dealer has his stock on the floor.

(F5) · #3 08-26-2016, 03:53 AM

Maybe you could post a selfie on one to make him feel better.

Not with speedos though, that's probably a step too far.

Dirt Dud · #4 08-26-2016, 04:26 AM

Matto has them on his floor now.

CACTUSREID · #5 08-26-2016, 08:23 AM

all right good to hear, that the bikes are actually showing up!

Mark Berg - CPD · #6 08-26-2016, 10:43 AM

I am very dissappointed at the lack of knowing, in regards to the US market right now on the forum. We use facebook on a daily basis, along with working with all the magazines, tests, photo shoots and the website, and try to inform everyone as much as possible. Almost every GG dealer has new 17's on their showroom floor, with more bikes coming.

Canada is taking a bit to get the dealers comfortable and to ship enduro bikes, but if you take a look at the dealer locator and find a dealer near you, go to them and tell them your interested in a GG but want to see it on their floor. This will help.

ggrider.org was kind enough to give us a separate section for announcements and there will be a newsletter sign up soon on the new website as well.

So other suggestions (kind ones) to keep everyone informed would be valuable, please let us know more how to spread the word? Within reason, of course.

fst96se · #7 08-26-2016, 06:32 PM

This forum has been completely dead for over a year. I usually check in every couple of days by clicking the "new posts" tab... And often there are only four or five threads that have been posted in.

Really, the HUGE drop off felt like it happened after Rod moved on. Meaningful, enthusiastic communication from people "in the know" seemed to completely stop.

I'd really like to see more activity here as well.

That said, I "like" almost every Facebook post... Me and about 75 other people. There needs to be a HUGE effort to get NEW followers of your Facebook page. Promotions maybe?

coopernicus · #8 08-26-2016, 06:42 PM

Mark, thanks for taking the time to respond. I would like to point out there are a lot of folks who don't use Facebook for various reasons with me being one of them. It would be nice if a subset of that information could make it to this Forum on a somewhat regular basis.

Eric

wrench · #9 08-27-2016, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by coopernicus

Mark, thanks for taking the time to respond. I would like to point out there are a lot of folks who don't use Facebook for various reasons with me being one of them. It would be nice if a subset of that information could make it to this Forum on a somewhat regular basis.

Eric

A great deal of corporate IT depts flag social media like FaceBook. You may not be getting the desired exposure due to that reason.

cbutler · #10 08-27-2016, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by coopernicus

Mark, thanks for taking the time to respond. I would like to point out there are a lot of folks who don't use Facebook for various reasons with me being one of them. It would be nice if a subset of that information could make it to this Forum on a somewhat regular basis.

Eric

I TOTALLY agree with this, I get my info here.

It was AWESOME having Rod "here for us" it would go a long way for the brand to have that level of involvement on this site