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In 1959, Trevor Deely (whose family to this day owns the Canadian distribution rights for Harley Davidson) made a trip to Calgary to show off some Japanese motorcycles that had been manufactured by a then-unknown company called Honda. In what was more of a personal favor than a deliberate business move, Jim Sr. accepted three Honda Cubs on a consignment basis. And with that, Bow Cycle & Motor officially became Alberta's first Honda dealer. Before Trevor Deely even made it back to Vancouver, Jim Sr. had sold all three Cubs... and all three were back in the shop with shifting problems. However, after ironing out a few minor parts glitches, Jim was well on his way to becoming a leader in the motorsports industry. The years went by, and Calgary continued to grow and prosper. In 1963, Bowness officially became part of the city. At that point, the old Bowness Post Office was closed down, as it was no longer needed. In 1964, Jim Sr. recognized the need for expansion and purchased the post office, necessitating a move of one address east. The next major milestone for Bow Cycle & Motor occurred in 1973, when the store underwent a renovation that added on what is now the main part of the Bow Motor showroom, extending east down Bowness Road. That same year, history was made when Bow Cycle & Motor became the only bike store (pedal or motor) in Calgary to have a separate accessories department (which was located downstairs). ...

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