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Motor City Harley-Davidson superstore

Porter Anthony Davenport parks a 2015  Limited touring bike at the new Motor City Harley-Davidson superstore in Farmington Hills Aug. 25, 2016. The dealership  opens Friday after four months of work transforming the long-vacant former Sam’s Club at 24800 Haggerty.
Porter Anthony Davenport parks a 2015 Limited touring bike at the new Motor City Harley-Davidson superstore in Farmington Hills Aug. 25, 2016. The dealership opens Friday after four months of work transforming the long-vacant former Sam’s Club at 24800 Haggerty.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Owner Tom Celani said the new store is one of the 10 largest in the country. The 35,000-square-foot showroom can hold about 200 bikes. A shop, winter storage facility and outdoor area for rider training is just steps from the showroom floor.
Owner Tom Celani said the new store is one of the 10 largest in the country. The 35,000-square-foot showroom can hold about 200 bikes. A shop, winter storage facility and outdoor area for rider training is just steps from the showroom floor.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Employee Greg Smith, 26, polishes a 2015 Street Glide bike.
Employee Greg Smith, 26, polishes a 2015 Street Glide bike.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Rows of bikes line the inside the 35,000-square-foot showroom of the new Harley-Davidson Superstore.
Rows of bikes line the inside the 35,000-square-foot showroom of the new Harley-Davidson Superstore.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A 2015 Harley-Davidson CVO  Softail Deluxe is on display at the new store.
A 2015 Harley-Davidson CVO Softail Deluxe is on display at the new store.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Sales associate Kelsey Liepa, 25, folds T-shirts.
Sales associate Kelsey Liepa, 25, folds T-shirts.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Employee  Brenna Brancart hangs items in the parts and accessories department.
Employee Brenna Brancart hangs items in the parts and accessories department.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Bob Semposki, left, and James Ferrett of Inovation Surface Works prepare a table panel for the reception counter.
Bob Semposki, left, and James Ferrett of Inovation Surface Works prepare a table panel for the reception counter.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Harley-Davidson plans to open a new brewpub and restaurant at dealership in Farmington Hills.
Harley-Davidson plans to open a new brewpub and restaurant at dealership in Farmington Hills.
Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit News
Water bottles bearing the Harley brand are on display at the store.
Water bottles bearing the Harley brand are on display at the store.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Harley-Davidson garage signs are on display at the superstore.
Harley-Davidson garage signs are on display at the superstore.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A red and orange 2015 Limited touring bikes sits on display in the store. By early next year, owner Tom Celani and general manager Craig Collins will partner with with Norm LePage, an owner of Birmingham-based Griffin Claw Brewing Company, on a restaurant and brewpub in the dealership.
A red and orange 2015 Limited touring bikes sits on display in the store. By early next year, owner Tom Celani and general manager Craig Collins will partner with with Norm LePage, an owner of Birmingham-based Griffin Claw Brewing Company, on a restaurant and brewpub in the dealership.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
The front fender of a Limited Touring bike.
The front fender of a Limited Touring bike.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
Vintage photos adorn the wall in the motor clothes department.
Vintage photos adorn the wall in the motor clothes department.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A leather jacket is on display in the motor clothes department.
A leather jacket is on display in the motor clothes department.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
A wall mural with the likeness of general manager Craig Collins is on the wall in the motor clothes department.
A wall mural with the likeness of general manager Craig Collins is on the wall in the motor clothes department.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News
The front grill of a Road Glide Special.
The front grill of a Road Glide Special.
Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News