Dave Noe and John
Thomas began a friendship in 1981 when Dave was looking for some used parts for a 1979
Gold Wing. John had just finished refurbishing a 1977 yellow Gold Wing and had given
the left-over parts to Dave. As a result Dave and John decided to start a business
called "D&J's Gold Wing Parts", so the could begin buying and
selling used Gold Wing parts. They went to different dealers and bought used items
such as Vetter Faring, saddlebags, trunks, Califeia and Honda-line parts, used engines,
wheel, forks, rear ends, etc. But they wanted more! Then Dave and John heard of a
chrome dealer going out of business so they made him an offer on all his inventory.
The purchase included Drag, Show Chrome, Add On, and Markland items. They even took
the peg board hooks! Then they had to get down to brass tacks and start selling
those parts and accessories. That's how "D&J's Gold Wing
Parts" got into business.
At that time Dave and
John both had full time jobs. Dave was an auto mechanic, and John was a high school
auto shop teacher. That"s where Lucille, Dave's wife came into the picture.
They didn't have time during the day to make contacts; so Lucille took care of the
paper work, booked the shop work and scheduled rally dates. Today she finds herself
also involved in the maintenance and repair work.
Business is now
booming. The large showroom and complete repair shop are stocked with Honda OEM
parts, Show Chrome, Add On, Markland, Drag, KuryAkyn, Motul and Golden Spectro oils, NGK
spark plugs, rains suits, gloves, J&M headsets, Custom Touring Windshields. In
addition they have the best tire and oil prices around.
Come to our shop or
tour our web pages. We will find away to get into your pockets as we help you dress
out, repair and/or maintain that Gold Wing. Give us a holler!!