A new motorcycle dealership opening would not normally be cause for comment, but with all the negative news about the state of the motorcycle industry both at home and abroad, any new development is a welcome positive note.
Leather & Chrome, situated at 153 North Rand Road, Bardene, Boksburg, concentrates solely on used motorcycles and, given that the owners are also the Harley-Davidson dealership owners in Cape Town and Durban, there is a large selection of Harley models, from Sportsters through to three-wheeled Tri-Glides and Pan America adventure bikes and virtually everything in between. Every motorcycle on the floor is impeccably presented and they must be some of the best examples available anywhere in SA.
In addition to these is an ever-increasing selection of models from other manufacturers, covering every riding style, from sports bikes of every make to a rather tasty Triumph Bobber and a wide selection of BMW GS models. As with every motorcycle dealer, the stock will be continually revolving and evolving, so we’d recommend keeping an eye on the Leather and Chrome listing on ZA Bikers.
The healthy complement of BMW GS models is easily explained as the parent company in Cape Town operates a motorcycle hire business and, naturally, the iconic GS is a popular choice, even if the journey is to take place solely on tar, with not a bit of dirt in sight. Rates seem reasonable so please get in touch with Leather & Chrome for more details at: 011 611 8008.
Any dealership stands or falls on its staff and Leather & Chrome has a depth of experience that is hard to beat in any dealership in Johannesburg. Jared Vorster has over 12 years of experience with BMW in Gauteng; Clint Swart is an acknowledged Harley specialist with over 17 years of experience in the industry and Rassie Venter also has more years than he cares to admit (20-plus!) in both automotive and motorcycles. Experience such as that is not to be sniffed at.
Even as an experienced motorcyclist, walking into a dealership can be a daunting undertaking but the welcome at Leather & Chrome is immediate and warm and makes you feel right at home, which is the perfect start to the process of choosing your next two-wheeled investment.
At present, the Leather & Chrome service and maintenance workshop is being planned and configured, so there are no facilities on site, but every Harley-Davidson, BMW, KTM, Triumph, Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda, Yamaha or Suzuki that comes in that is still within its warranty period is placed into the official brand dealer network to have a full service and a thorough check before it is offered for sale. Even older bikes that are out of warranty will be given a service and checked over by a reputable and experienced motorcycle workshop. That can only be reassuring.
Leather & Chrome don’t claim to be reinventing the motorcycle dealership but, from what we have seen, they are determined to bring a very high level of professionalism to the pre-owned motorcycle market, both in terms of customer experience and the quality of the motorcycles that are being offered for sale. A visit is highly recommended for you to confirm this for yourself.
