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 MCC back in the day...
Unbeknownst to us, MCC started in our parents' garage in 1976. We were racing motocross and learned how to maintain and rebuild motorcycles. Before we knew it, our parents couldn't even park their cars in their garage because of all the customer bikes! All this, while maintaining full-time employment.
Fast forward to January, 1980. We opened the doors to MCC, at first with partners until summer of 1981. We initially had full-time "real" jobs, and ran MCC in the evenings part-time just to get the store off the ground.
At that time, our partners didn't see any future in the business (fools!) and we purchased a controlling interest for ourselves. We decided to add our first line of motorcycles, Husqvarna. Soon after we were able to stock, sell, and repair a full-model line-up of what was then the most dominant marque in off-road motorcycling.
Then in 1983, we added Laverda streetbikes. This was the first fuel to our growing fire of passion for Italian machinery.
In 1985, we added the brand Cagiva to our line-up. At that time, Cagiva was in control of Ducati motorcycles. There were only a few models available from Ducati, but the name was widely known.
By 1987, Ducati was on the gas with a flurry of new models, and we just kept getting busier!
In 1989, we took on KTM motorcycles as our latest endeavor. By then the Cagiva group (which controlled Husqvarna) fumbled, and we needed another great European off-road brand to fill the gap.
1992 saw the beginning of a new era for the most respected brand to come out of Europe--Triumph Motorcycles. I sent a letter to Triumph in England (not truly expecting one in return) and damned if they didn't just reply, they invited me to see the new product they were launching in Canada in 1993. As soon as I saw the product, we were on board and became one of the first dealers in the USA!
In 1999 came the addition of two great new brands from Italy. Aprilia motorcycles and MV Agusta motorcycles. Aprilia provided a different flavor of V-twin for our customers. And MV came with four cylinder powerplants and probably the finest craftsmanship of any machine seen in our 25 years. Between 2005-2006 Aprilia sought to take their product in a different direction. We decided to part ways in the spring of 2006 in order to focus more on our current brands: Ducati, Triumph, MV Agusta, Husqvarna, and KTM.
Our staff are all enthusiasts. We ride what we sell, and we race it on weekends. No matter what you're looking for: dirt, street, track, or even if you're not quite sure...we'll help you find it. |
MCC today... |
The original "TWO BROTHERS RACING": Greg and Geoff
circa 1982 ???
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 At MCC, safety is key. Here we see Greg operating a phone wearing appropriate safety gear so that he doesn't injure himself. |
"Track Day Hero" and part-time sales assistant NICK. |
 The MOON... |
This is Julie.---->
When you call us up, and a cheerful woman answers the phone, that's Julie.
Be nice to her or we'll put sugar in your bike's gas tank. |
 Service Manager Dave "D2" Kamaris
..."King of Blackhawk" |
Motor Cycle Center
518 W. St. Charles Road Villa Park IL 60181
Phone: (630) 782-2010
Fax: (630) 782-2015
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