Robert"Diamond" Patterson
Sacramento, CA (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
Victory Lane Cycles
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Location:
Sacramento
Industry:
Automotive
Year Founded:
2008
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
Victory motorcycles are a part of the Polaris Corporation. Victory is the only other American made motorcycle aside from Harley Davidson. These motorcycles are beautiful bikes that look like customs but have the reliability of the Japanese brand bikes.
I am partnered with THE premier and knowledgeable Tech/Mechanic for Victory Motorcycles in the Western United States, Gary Smith. I myself have over 20 years of management and business experience. I started riding two years ago and have been bitten hard by the motorcycle experience. Gary and I make great partners since I know very little about being a motorcycle mechanic and he knows very little about running a business. This way we don't step on each other’s toes.
Gary and I have a strong old school philosophy of great customer service and world-class service. We have a very large following of customers that encompass California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Due to the philosophy of Gary and I we have a great relationship with Victory, which enables us to do warranty work that other dealers cannot. We also enjoy this same relationship with other Vendors like Arlen Ness, Kewlmetal and Cycleops.
The economy as of now is hard hit but motorcycles sales are rising along with the price of gas. People are not looking at motorcycles as a luxury any longer but a necessity of life.