I got the opportunity to finally see the Fat Bob in person today....... San Jacinto HD in Pasadena TX has itmarkedup $2,000 over MSRP. that makes it only $400 less than a Fat Boy, and $3000 more than a Street Bob.IMO the Street Bob fit me better... ie: seat, controls and handlebar. besides,I would NOT pay a premium to get any bike.

however, I would say that it's a good looking bike. and I'm sure HD will sell all of them.

 

$2000.00 over?
Pass................... find another dealer.

 

The dealer had mine marked up $750; I got it for the MSRP of the black units (this was the higher priced colored model), so saved a few hundred dollars. I was very happy with the transaction - after experiencing a thing where they insisted on a $2000 chartiable donation in addition to the price of the bike a few years back, I was concerned about going back in; but no such problems this time.

 

4 dealers in my area have at least 2 per dealer....2 asking msrp...one asking 2k over....one asking msrp and no freight or setup....

 

absolutely!!!!

I told the salesman, I'd wait until August and buy one when they discount them..... he didn't think that was too funny.

 

I didn't want to wait.... lol

Never seen the dealers here discount them (although I didnt shop around much). I thought they rarely came off MSRP very much - is this true?

 

the 3 Houston and 2 San Antonio dealers I went to were selling at MSRP - no discounts, a couple offered a $500 card (to be spent at that dealer) I got a VIP card... good for 10% on any parts, clothes or service.

like you, I wanted my Fat Boy now... not next year.they really see us coming, you know???

 

Yep. I got a tshirt, no card or discount. lol

That's okay, though; I am a very happy customer and like having something unique (for now anyways). It what I loved about my Dodge Vipers (all 4 of them!); you can wait and save a few bucks, but then again you could get hit by a bus walkinga cross the street and then you would have never had the chance.

I don't work my *** off to sit around and wait for the things I want; nor should you!

 

oh, I got 2 dealer Tees also... but they didn't have HD on them anywhere.
I agree - live life to the fullest each day - this ain't a trial run!

 

Yeah, I did the trial run, it was kindaboringCaused me to wait an awful long time for my scoot.
Don't want to go out in a big flame,but not waiting for things so much these days.

If you ain't living, your dying slow.

DougJ