Terry Christensen

For anyone who remembers the pure fun and enjoyment of riding a motorcycle as a kid, I would strongly suggest you visit the fine folks at Baxter Cycle in Marne.

My brother and I are "60-something" lifelong motorcycle riders.

We have purchased 20 motorcycles between the two of us since age 14.

Yes, we primarily bought, rode and enjoyed Harley's over the years.

As of last fall, my brother hadn't owned a bike for several years and I went my first full summer after over 40 years without one.

In October, we decided maybe it's time to look at bikes again. My goal was something different than HD. I found a Triumph online at Baxter's so we made the 2+ hour drive to Marne. From the people answering the phones, to the sales, parts and service people, everyone was friendly and genuinely happy to see us - as if we were long-time customers!

After a test ride, along with some excellent insight from Fuzzy Biker, I purchased the Triumph. The transaction with Jeremy was straight forward and to the point. The plan was for me to come back that weekend and pick up my new ride.

This is the best part of the day, after driving the Triumph I also test drove the Royal Enfield 350 Meteor. Upon my return, my brother could see my ear-to-ear grin - this 350 took me back to my youth. At this time, my brother had not renewed his motorcycle driver's license so he didn't drive the 350. It was obvious, my test drive of the 350 peaked my brother's interest, so much so, he worked a deal with Jeremy on the phone for the 350 - without even a test drive. We left Marne with 2 motorcycles!

Fast forward to March, my brother is excited to see online the Royal Enfield 650 Super Meteor that was a "Baxter Custom". Again, he worked a fair deal with Jeremy on the phone so went back to Marne.

When we arrived, the Royal Enfield rep was at Baxter's, with many driving the new Shotgun, including Fuzzy Biker. During the excitement of people test driving the Shotgun, the enthusiasm caught up with me; I test drove the Super Meteor, Celestial model. We drove away with my brother's new bike. During the trip home, it was now me thinking about my options. I reached out to Mark and Jeremy the next day; within 24 hours we worked a trade for my new ride.

The people at Baxter's LOVE motorcycles, they are knowledgeable, engaging and willing to answer any question you have - with absolutely no pressure to buy.

This approach is rare in today's retail world. Need a bike or not, take some time to visit Baxter Cycle in wonderful Marne, Iowa...WAHOO!