Why Call It a Stealership?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
The downside of hanging around with Harley owners: everything they talk about has a political bent, and it's always hard to starboard. *eyeroll*
Wish y'all would save that bullshit for the appropriate sub-forums. It gets old, and you're not changing anyone's mind. You're just back-slapping.
And yes, I'm a veteran of both the military and riding. Doesn't make my position on political issues any more valuable than anyone else's.
Wish y'all would save that bullshit for the appropriate sub-forums. It gets old, and you're not changing anyone's mind. You're just back-slapping.
And yes, I'm a veteran of both the military and riding. Doesn't make my position on political issues any more valuable than anyone else's.
Sometimes you are better off just ignoring.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 360
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From: New York
I'm assuming that you're being facetious. Believe it or not, some of us don't hire "them" and we actually work honestly. My conclusion is, that this thread is about the Viability of the AMERICAN "Free Enterprise System". Having any business small or large, takes very serious outlays of money for operating in the black. And virtually all that is invisible to the consumer. But if anyone wants to make this a political POS, 1st read what "Cloward Piven" would do to business in the USA.
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Joined: Aug 2010
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You just hit a nerve!!!!! You gotta be kidding me. I AM the landscaper. When I show up. Just to trim a few shrubs, I'm bringing $ 100,000 + worth of equipment with me. If not on the site, it's sitting idle while I trim your pretty shrubs. Oh yeah, here in N.Y. You gotta have workman;s Comp. at upwards of $ 50k per yr. and more. + business insurance on top of that. Shall I go on? Who, mister narcisist /genius / naive/ cheapskate do you think should pay for this? Maybe you should hire a UNION man to do it next time. Ya make me sick!
Club Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
I assume most people on this forum have a job. The place where they work exists to make a profit. If the company would not make a profit, they would not have a job. I, for one, am sick of the mentality that is rising on society that making a profit is evil. Don't like the price? Fine. Buy it elsewhere. Nobody is forcing anybody to buy a bike or parts and accessories. The amount of bitching about everything is astonishing. Go out and get laid already!
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Prior Lake, MN
I Don't think HD parts prices are any worse than others. Try buying boat parts. The Suzuki dealer charged $15 for the oil filter for my last bike. Ever buy appliance parts? They don't exactly give those away either.
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Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Texas, USA
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Midlands of SC
My dealer treats me just fine. I usually buy my parts from Surdyke HD because of the 20% discount, free shipping, and no sales tax. However, I sorta feel guilty about not buying from them because I do not want to see them go out of business. The next closest dealer is way far away for me, plus they treat me well.
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Joe Kucinski
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Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Southern NY, known as Florida
Because business people are not supposed to pay the rent. They should do for free for everyone. I have "friends" who used to try to use me, still do, they get nothing. They feel I should work on their bike or car for free, now they do not even get advice beyond find someone else...lol
Had one loser who wanted to buy a biketronics system, because of sales tax I was like 819, the direct price was 801. He says, I am going to buy direct to save $20. When I get it can I come to your shop on a Sunday and "we" can install it and new handlebars (for free) you cannot make this crap up
Had one loser who wanted to buy a biketronics system, because of sales tax I was like 819, the direct price was 801. He says, I am going to buy direct to save $20. When I get it can I come to your shop on a Sunday and "we" can install it and new handlebars (for free) you cannot make this crap up
lol