OP--You could save $1,000's buying a 1 or 2 year old garage queen.

 

Emax, unless you plan on riding in lots of rain, i wouldn't worry about abs... I have it on my BMW which i ride in the rain a lot, but i like not having it on my FatBob...
If you really want to save some cash, take lo-riders suggestion and look at used, i got mine, it was 10 months old, with 6,000 miles for 13,000 with goodies thrown in , same dealer as a 4 month old FXDF now, with 341 miles, almost same price... Dealers here wont negotiate much on new, but used, everything is negotiable...

 

In my case, I had a dealer in mind where I preferred to purchase from and establish a relationship with. They had been very helpful with me and let me test ride bikes and discuss options. When it came time to buy I stopped in at a couple other dealerships to talk money for what I decided on which then gave me a benchmark for negotiation with my preferred dealer. Didn't even tell them I was shopping it, but felt better armed with info on what was possible. I was able to get about a grand off list, F/P waived, and 20% discount on parts and labor for the initial mods. But as mentioned, time of year and different parts of the country make a big difference. IMO, you should not need to pay over list though and I think getting the F/P waived and maybe even getting the 1000 mile services included are very realistic expectations. Good luck and find the bike you want as the priority over focusing on saving a couple bucks.

- Dan

 

no abs and vivid black

 

I don't know if dealers can haggle nowadays. Prices seem to be set by HD themselves, and the dealers just list what they're told to list them at. New ones anyway, I think old year models are bought out by the dealers, and sold at their own discretion. I could be wrong though, it may be different in the States.

 

best money i've ever spent.

 

Dealers around here don't haggle much on new bikes. It depends on time of year, if it's a leftover, sales numbers etc. From what I am told the MoCo has them locked in as far as price. If you have a trade you may be able to do a little better because they can "hide" the money off MSRP. My dealer gave me a $500 gift card for the dealership plus 10% off parts but the bike was MSRP. You may be able to do better but don't be surprised if not.
Forgot to add, we were also planning on buying my wife a new Sportster (and did) from the same dealership. It didn't make any difference on price for either.

 

I love the color Big Blue pearl.. Thats what i got my 2012 FatBoy Lo in! Out in the sun the flakes really pop and the blue looks amazing! In the shade it looks dark blue and at night it looks black. Sweet color for sure!

 

When I bought my new Dyna Street Glide Custom the dealer reduced the price $1000 right off the bat. I then negotiated 20% off any parts or equipment we needed. I got a windshield, rear sissy bar, Screaming Eagle Exhaust, front controls, 2 riding jackets and 2 helmets. They will deal if you find the right dealer.

 

pic zakk!!! I don't think i've seen that color blue. I love the kobalt blue though! That orange I've seen on the new ultra classics makes me DROOL though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!