Williamsville Competition

In 08 I blew a Guzzi oil line late on a Saturday afternoon 70 mi from home but close to Al. He said none in stock but would call a customer and ask to borrow from repair job in the shop. Customer agreed, I paid to replace borrowed line and back riding before nightfall.

Miss ya Al :-(

this is what a bike dealer should be like, knows his stuff. no BS .its to bad al died. I really like going down to his shop looking at bikes and talking with him. I bought two bikes from him 1996 ducati 900ss sp and 2006 1000 sport. now you go to the new duck dealer they don't even know the bikes ... labor rates are sky high and no personal feeling with them they just want to sell a bike. will miss you big al.

The owner, Al Gillan is from another time and space, and I mean that in a good way. His knowledge and bike stock is the best in the region. The showroom needs paint and a designer's touch, but that's okay, because what this shop is about is the best European bikes and decades of intimate knowledge. ... Yes, if you come in knowing it all, and won't put up with his old school way he can be a real jerk, but if you take the time to listen and show interest in his products and knowledge, you are in for a real treat. He has worked on three of my Ducati's and exhibited care and great skill with each one.

One of his son's is in charge of engine design at MV Augusta in Italy, and the rest of his family is pure class.

They don't make them like him anymore, come late in the day sometime and enjoy shop talk the way it was meant to be.

Bill Mammosser here,

I have purchased two bikes from Al (2008 Guzzi 1200S and a 2013 MV F3). His prices and service are top notch. Great old-school shop with the latest bikes and coolest people.

I really wanted a euro motorcycle. I knew exactly what I wanted and had cash in hand. Then I had the joy of dealing with this miserable ,decrepit moron. After months of researching i did a 180 and decided on a jap bike. I couldn't bare to ever come here if I needed a part for a husqvarna bike and ... other dealers were too far away. If this guy didn't carry such a specialized product he wouldnt be in business.

Purchased a 990 KTM from Al about a year ago. First off the price was excellent. I travelled about 400 miles to pick up the bike and arranged for some accessories to be installed. Al was a man of His word and I was completely satisfied with the deal and the workmanship.

I will make ... it a point to purchase future motorcycles from Williamville, even though it's a full days ride just to get there.

Dave from New Jersey

Hi guys out there,

I bought a 1998 EV11 in 1999 from him for an extremely good price. No other dealer could beat his price. His service was also very very good. By now I got 92000 miles on it and still runs like new. And for the guys out there who are surpriced about his little showroom - ... if you can't google - don't go there !

Thanks Al, I will be back for at least one more deal. BR Arthur ( the German from Jamestown, NY )

The owner is an old school guy, straight shooter and very reasonable in his service costs. There are slicker dealerships and dealers out there but of course all that comes with a price tag.

The owner is a backwoods foul mouthed idiot! Every other word out of his mouth was Fuc-. I was stunned! he was filthy, he had only one bike (GUZZI) and it was two years old. I thought I was in West Virginia 100 years ago. Honestly, I am not exaggerating. I finally walked out before I was too ... tempted to punch him in the mouth. He is 74 years old! Shocking!!!!!