Harley Davidson rep's - Unprofessional at best
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: ottawa
Too bad you had a bad experience. I have been to a few demo rides, and they have always been VERY well attended as well as organized. It must be very difficult to coordinate hundreds of people and make sure everything goes perfectly. My first time I had never ridden a Harley before and I didn't know the starting procedure, all other bikes I owned had/needed a key to start them, so I needed to be shown the process.
If you are done with Harley since you are already aware the resale will suck, I am willing to offer you $50 for yours if you include shipping to Canada.
If you are done with Harley since you are already aware the resale will suck, I am willing to offer you $50 for yours if you include shipping to Canada.
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Joined: Jul 2014
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From: the fringe of the Motor City suburbs
I have to laugh when people complain about Harleys having bad resale because a 9 month - 2 year old bike is worth a few grand less than they paid and the 15-pc skull collection package they bolted on isn't holding its value. Yes, there were times when I could buy a new one at Michigan dead of winter pricing, ride it a year or two and get all my money back selling it .... but that isn't normal for any consumer product.
There is no "issue" with Harley resale value compared to any other motorcycle.
Why the hell were you out demo-ing a bike exactly like the one you have anyhow?
There is no "issue" with Harley resale value compared to any other motorcycle.
Why the hell were you out demo-ing a bike exactly like the one you have anyhow?
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: USA
I bet you'll be 100% happy with your 2015 Indian. I hear neither them nor Victory EVER have any problems.
Heck you'll probably become an administrator on an Indian forum.
Then everybody will be happy won't they ?
(btw I was at the Indian demo truck in Sturgis. What goat****)
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From: Vero Beach FL
Riding a Harley is so much Americana, they (Harley) are fortunate that they can survive is a market based upon their name. These factory guys that show up at dealers have a "rock star" attitude about them, I have also seen it.
For me I never demo'd a bike, just went in and bought it. They said I have 24 hours to void the purchase, that was my demo ride security there. The buying experience is nothing like when I bought my wife's Mercedes but didn't expect it. I have bought three new Harley's over the past 5 years and each buying experience was a joke. Best thing to do with these factory guys is call them out loudly in front of everyone, in the end they will come back down to earth.
When I bought this 14 Limited I went in with an attitude. Told them they have 60 minuted to get the paperwork and bike ready, at the end of 60 minutes I would write them a check, they barley made it.
That said I have zero problems with my 14 Limited and love it.
For me I never demo'd a bike, just went in and bought it. They said I have 24 hours to void the purchase, that was my demo ride security there. The buying experience is nothing like when I bought my wife's Mercedes but didn't expect it. I have bought three new Harley's over the past 5 years and each buying experience was a joke. Best thing to do with these factory guys is call them out loudly in front of everyone, in the end they will come back down to earth.
When I bought this 14 Limited I went in with an attitude. Told them they have 60 minuted to get the paperwork and bike ready, at the end of 60 minutes I would write them a check, they barley made it.
That said I have zero problems with my 14 Limited and love it.
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Colorado
Nah, I think now I'll test ride one those really swell Kawasaki's. I don't like the wind so I'll get 16 different wind deflectors. Oh and my delicate hands get cold I'll need heated grips; maybe heated sox, shoes, pants and jacket too. And I don't want a harsh ride so I'll put soft shocks on and a extra padded seat. I don't like the sound so I'm going to put 27 speakers on it with 6 amplifiers. And of course I'll need a NAV system so can complain about everything it does..... WTF, sign of the times I guess.
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From: Long Island NY
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From: Atlanta
I think it's interesting that the OP complained about demo rides. Where I live Harley Davidson is one of the few dealers that goes out of their way to even do demo rides, the Yamaha dealership brings a truck once a year, Honda flat out says no, and the Triumph folks took my name and number 3 times and never called back. I have had some issues with being ignored in some HD dealerships, but also some great demo rides and learned some things. Ride what YOU like, and maybe try some decaf.
