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Joined: Jan 28, 2011 Posts: 250 Location: Gas City, IN
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject: Who is, and where is Paul Miller?????
Who is Paul Miller?
I keep hearing this name in reading about vintage and NOS Suzuki parts.
Anyone have ANY contact info on him???
I had an aol email addy this morning which came back to me.....twice.
I have a T200 problem I'd like to get solved, and maybe Paul is the man that can help with that.
Seeking up-to-date, reliable info.
Anyone???
Regards,
Steve Koontz
Hoosierland, USA _________________ Fine tuning the proper daily ratio of Maxwell House to Bacardi 151.........
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Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 2050 Location: New Britian, CT
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:33 pm Post subject:
Yes I can tell you about him as I live about five minutes away from him. He owns two businesses one is called Miller Foods, which is his main source of income. His other business is Paul Miller Suzuki, which is located in Kensington, Connecticut. His number is 860-828-1771. He got more Titan and Triple stuff then anyone I know. I got some Titan stuff, and some GT380 stuff. But he has more then me. Most if not all is NOS, where mine is used. He is an interesting character tho. If you meet me at a meet I will tell you some stories.
Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 2050 Location: New Britian, CT
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:35 pm Post subject:
Now if you need a machine shop or an engine rebuilt I can also reccomend a few people as well. Paul Miller mostly does parts and he will sell bikes that he restored. But he does not do repairs.
Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 2050 Location: New Britian, CT
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:35 pm Post subject:
You have to call him. Like I said he is a colorful character. He don't use email, he loves the AMA, but I have never seen him on a bike (but not saying he doesn't ride). Need I say anymore. He does have a ebay store or did.
I had an aol email address for Mr. Miller from VJMC seller, Bill Gorski.
So far, the aol messages get bounced back to me, "Recipient address rejected".
The attbi.com addy doesn't seem to work either. I get the following error message when attempting to send to the advertised email address:
"An error occurred while sending mail. The mail server responded: 4.1.8 - Domain of recipient does not resolve [R0309001].
Please check the message recipient vintagesuzuki [at] attbi [dot] com and try again."
I found another email addy for Mr. Miller at http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/parts.htm which is listed as vintagesuzuki [at] comcast [dot] net
I just sent to that addy, and so far it hasn't bounced back.
Whether I will get a reply is another thing altogether.....
As I was typing this I received a reply from either Mr. Miller or someone responding on his behalf.
Eureka......the vintagesuzuki [at] comcast [dot] net addy works!
Unfortunately I struck out on my T200 muffler inquiry......
Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 2050 Location: New Britian, CT
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:24 pm Post subject:
I live close by his shop and I do know the guy. He is an interesting character to say the least. I do know quite a bit about his operation that those guys do not know. If anyone wants to know what is currently going on with that stuff, let me know. This my eventually lead me to get some painters together,etc. but at this time I am not interested in painting. But I do have a good machine shop near by for cylinder boring,etc.
Joined: Jan 28, 2011 Posts: 250 Location: Gas City, IN
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:19 pm Post subject:
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I do know quite a bit about his operation that those guys do not know
MR.CHocko,
Who are "those guys" to which you refer????
What about all the conflicting business addresses, phone numbers, and screwed up email addys???
It seems to me if someone is in the NOS parts business, you would want all of that information clearly well known, documented, and "out there" for any potential buyer to latch on to, ASAP, without searching 45 web links, sending emails that come back, dead links to web sites, and lots of general hassle.
By comparison with Yammy parts, I cite Speed and Sport in PA.
Doesn't take much searching to find them. They make it real easy to deal with them, they have the stuff, and they get it out the door pronto.
Looks to me Mr. Miller is relying mainly on eBay to unload his wares.
I sure haven't found a retail web site he runs on his own behalf.
I have to ask......why not???
The Pic With The Sign:
So where is this site? Is it associated with one of the previously mentioned addresses? Is it a separate site for the NOS parts business, or is it a side door to his primary food business?
It interesting to me as a newcomer here all you old timers in the parts business obviously know him, but for a newcomer drifting in nosing around for parts, its like Mr. Miller is almost invisible.
Why is that????
Anything you would care to share but don't want to post it here, your are more than welcome to PM or email me about.
Inquiring minds want to know.
Regards,
Steve _________________ Fine tuning the proper daily ratio of Maxwell House to Bacardi 151.........
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Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 2050 Location: New Britian, CT
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 4:12 pm Post subject:
Check your messages. This is a hobby for him. IF you are at Mid-Ohio or maybe the Barber Vintage Festival you may find him. Otherwise you can't find him. Me? You go to any of the larger meets on the East Coast and you will find me. I will be there either as a vendor or on one of my bikes. Most likely it will be probably be the "Green Monster", my CB500K.
Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 51 Location: Northern Virginia
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:14 pm Post subject:
Hey guys, like many I have spoken to Paul Miller on the phone, bought parts from him, and only met him once. I moved to Virginia over 10 years ago but I grew up right near his shop and have family in that area of CT. I do not know him well so there is more about him I don't know, but I do know his restorations are real nice. For example, take a look at the nice T500 he is selling now on feeBay! In that regard I wanted to find a good home for two old Cobras I came across while trolling for bikes (I already have a Cobra). So, to all take a look at my post titled "Two 1968 Cobras - Both to Paul Miller" in this same LOUNGE topic area, down below this topic because I started the post about February 14 2011. Take a look at the pics; I gave him the leads on both bikes and he bought both! Just wait a year or two and be awestruck at the transformation at the hands of Paul Miller! Hey Mr Chocko the next time I am in CT I need to buy you a beer or a coffee and check out your parts! Regards, Eric
Joined: Jan 28, 2011 Posts: 250 Location: Gas City, IN
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:35 am Post subject:
I've done some more research on Mr. Miller.
It would seem he has several different businesses. Very much an entrepreneur.
The web site http://www.reproductiondecals.com/paulmiller.html (one page) lists 72 Whispering Brook Dr., Kensington, CT 06037 as its address.
After looking at Google Earth, this is without a doubt in a residential neighborhood. Probably this is Mr. Miller's home address.
The reproduction thing likely is minor sideline which may or may not be a legal business entity. It may operate in some fashion such as Paul Miller Suzuki DBA (Doing Business As) Reproduction Decals, or some such. Actually I've never heard much about this being a going concern, unlike Speed & Sport's huge reproduction department in PA.
See: http://stores.ebay.com/SpeedandSportGraphicReproduction_On-Road-Graphics/_i.html?_fsub=1230544016&_sid=3106476&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
An examination of Miller's eBay US store, http://stores.ebay.com/PAUL-MILLER-MOTORCYCLE, reveals only two decals for sale, and they are NOS. So on the surface, it seems this is something that has a name, but really isn't doing or selling anything. There is also a non-working email address posted at this site. Interesting.
I have concluded without a doubt the 100 Harding Street, Berlin, CT 06037 address is the location of the actual NOS business.
However eight other businesses are associated with this same address also. This must be a former manufacturing location which has been converted to warehousing and business suites.
A search of this address reveals Miller Paul Motorcycle LLC is credited with the listed 860-828-1771 phone at the address.
I know from my eBay inquiry this was the number sent in the reply to me. In fact the phone number was the only thing sent. As to whether this is a location which you can actually walk into and does a retail, over the counter business is undetermined.
The two addresses cited thus far are only a short distance apart (a few miles at most), but apparently are located in different municipalities which adjoin each other.
So, the info below looks like the most valid contact info for Paul Miller.
Paul Miller Motorcycle LLC
100 Harding Street Ste 112
Berlin, CT 06037-5301
(860) 828-1771
About Paul Miller Motorcycle LLC:
Paul Miller Motorcycle LLC in Berlin, CT is a private company categorized under Motorcycles. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of $500,000 to $1 million and employs a staff of approximately 1 to 4.
* http://www.manta.com/c/mm4j016/paul-miller-motorcycle-llc
Here's another shot of the 100 Harding Street address:
_________________ Fine tuning the proper daily ratio of Maxwell House to Bacardi 151.........
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Joined: Oct 02, 2006 Posts: 2050 Location: New Britian, CT
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 2:42 pm Post subject:
Whispering Brook is a residential Neighborhood, trust me I know where it is. The other location is an old factory and there are several tenants in it. There is a huge sign above the door that says Paul Miller Suzuki on one of the doors. That is all I know from when I ride by the building to escape the light at the intersection. You might want to talk to Soggydollars, he lives in that area, he could probably fill you in on the building. All I know is that the guy has a LOT OF PARTS and does some over the top restorations.
Joined: Aug 19, 2010 Posts: 89 Location: Australia
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 1:20 am Post subject:
Geez, If I was him I'd think I was being stalked.
Let him run the business the way he sees fit. If he burns you, post here or any other forum you see fit. Get it off your chest and move on. If he has the stock you want, but wont return your calls, maybe get the hint and move on..
Google Earth photos?? Your are f***** joking arent you?
Sit down, cup of tea, and 15,000 people with husbands, wives and children, missing in Japan.
Paul _________________ A100-3 Rebuild Project (Now have a deadline 21 Oct 2010)
1980 CB900F
´80 KZ440 to cafe
´84 EN454 - damm they look good -now gone..$$$ for A100 shiny´s
Fleet of Honda 79-81 XL´s (Now selling to fund CB900 rebuild)
Joined: Jan 28, 2011 Posts: 250 Location: Gas City, IN
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:55 am Post subject:
A little more on Mr. Miller.
The web site http://www.reproductiondecals.com/paulmiller.html is a one page affair.
It mentions nothing about reproduction decals, which one would naturally assume you would find at a site of that name.
It actual highlights crank building:
"Introducing Paul's GT750
Crankshaft Rebuilding Service
We will dismantle your crank, professionally inspect all parts, install factory fresh crank seals, and any other parts needed.
$259.00 US with crank seals
(additional parts extra)
Satisfaction Guaranteed!"
The phone number listed at this site is the number associated with Mr. Miller's residential address.
The email address listed at this site is vintagesuzuki [at] attbi [dot] com and it is not functioning.
Interestingly enough, there is a very similar web address: http://www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frameset.html?content.html~main
This business is located in London, Ontario, Canada.
It sells things other the decals, among them Kawa NOS parts, and offers a wheel building service.
Several of Miller's bikes are pictured there and there is a link to Paul Miller Motorcycle which points to www.millersvintage.com, which is dead link and a non-functioning site.
While there is no direct reference to a cooperative effort with Mr. Miller, the similarities in web site addresses could introduce the possibility there is some business connection.
Mr. Miller apparently has possession of several domain names, and if he isn't a party in this Canadian business, perhaps he has leased the domain to someone who happens to makes reproduction motorcycle decals.
Or vice versa.......flip a coin.
In the April 2011 issue of VJMC magazine, Miller has an ad on page 32.
The business is listed as "Paul Miller Motorcycle".
It cites the residential address rather that the 100 Harding Street address.
It also lists the phone number associated with the Harding Street warehouse/business location.
It would seem phone numbers, street addresses, web addresses, and email addies are a revolving door affair and are used interchangeably to fit the circumstances.
Either there is a very well thought out plan and reason for doing all this, or it's just chaos in one form or another.
Very curious...... _________________ Fine tuning the proper daily ratio of Maxwell House to Bacardi 151.........
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