Trade in?
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From: St. Charles, MO
Being in Ohio, I'd do it sooner rather than later. It's fall - nobody north of the Mason-Dixon line is buying motorcycles right now, ESPECIALLY new ones (a buddy of mine is a saleman at the local HD dealership). Right now, they'd work with just about anything to put a tick on their ledger. The only potential upside might be to wait later in the month, when the salesman knows whether it's going to be a passable month or a miserable one.
Good luck either way, and WELCOME!
Good luck either way, and WELCOME!
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From: Georgia
To be honest, it never hurts to go talk to them and tell them you are not happy with what they sold you....and see what they will do for you. The biggest thing is...be nice....do not place blame...just be straight forward and honest...Worst thing that happens is nothing... 
That being said, be prepared to take it in the ***, but for a monthly payment that is very similar to what you are paying now...
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Don't take this guy's advice. Worse ever. Go ahead and tell them this and they will take advantage of you and bend you over without lube. First of all they duped you in getting a street Bob knowing you wanted a street glide. If they convinced you in getting a street bob imagine when you tell them you want a street glide now. That salesman eyes will light up with dollar signs on his eyes. Either go to a different dealer or a different salesman. Saleman don't care, he already made a nice profit by selling you a used bike and steering you into a street bob. Go in prepared or else you will regret buying the bike you wanted
First of all this is awful advice, first of all the "duped" part of this is funny, If you purchased a street glide, signed paperwork for a street glide and then took delivery of a street bob and were then convinced that it was indeed the bike you did paperwork on, that would be "duped", what we, any of us, buy, is all our decision. If you go into the dealer with the attitude that they are the ones who sold you the wrong bike and not the attitude that you are the one who bought the wrong bike I guarantee you wont get out of there feeling good about the situation. However, if you go into this with a positive attitude, and are realistic that you wont get out of the motorcycle what you bought it for, things will go well for you. I can personally attest to this, traded my bike in after 25 days of ownership, did I pay to much for the new one, probably, am I happy? Yep and that's all that matters.
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From: Georgia
I've bought plenty of things in my life. No one has ever sold me anything. You might want to adopt that mentality before you go back. Do your research. Don't sign anything. Take their best offer home and think about it and by think about it, I mean shop every other dealer within reach to try to beat the deal you were offered.
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4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Ohio
In February of 2015 I purchased my second Harley from the same dealer. The 1st was used but the second was new. My question is, although what I bought is nice, it's not for me and my wife. I wanted a Street Glide but kinda let them talk me into a Street Bob. How soon could I take it back to trade in for the Street Glide which is what I truly always wanted. I've never been late on any payments either.
I put $3500 down and what got me to go with the Street Bob was that it was a 2014 and I bought it in February 2015. Still it was brand new just not a 2015 and which was higher priced. It's not that I don't like the bike cause when riding alone I still enjoy it but my wife likes to go with me and let's face it, a Street Bob isn't really designed for two people especially being that it comes with a solo seat. I had to buy a seat for us both.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: US
1 way to find out and only cost you time, until then it's just speculation. I agree that friendly attitude is best. Pointing fingers and laying blame just causes people to dig their heels in.
Good luck!
BTW, you'll love a Street Glide if it works out for you.
Good luck!
BTW, you'll love a Street Glide if it works out for you.
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Don't take this guy's advice. Worse ever. Go ahead and tell them this and they will take advantage of you and bend you over without lube. First of all they duped you in getting a street Bob knowing you wanted a street glide. If they convinced you in getting a street bob imagine when you tell them you want a street glide now.
If this was me, I'd take the Street Bob back. I'd tell the dealer that I'll buy a new Street Glide if he will take the Street Bob back for the retail price I paid. This might prompt the dealer to offer something more than wholesale trade allowance for the Street Bob. If the strategy fails, tell the dealer you're going to shop another area.
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From: Georgia
Duped?? If the salesman wanted more commission, wouldn't he steer the buyer to the Street Glide instead of the Street Bob?
If this was me, I'd take the Street Bob back. I'd tell the dealer that I'll buy a new Street Glide if he will take the Street Bob back for the retail price I paid. This might prompt the dealer to offer something more than wholesale trade allowance for the Street Bob. If the strategy fails, tell the dealer you're going to shop another area.
If this was me, I'd take the Street Bob back. I'd tell the dealer that I'll buy a new Street Glide if he will take the Street Bob back for the retail price I paid. This might prompt the dealer to offer something more than wholesale trade allowance for the Street Bob. If the strategy fails, tell the dealer you're going to shop another area.
Get their best, don't sign anything. Shop it and if you like the salesman, call him back and give him one last chance to beat your best offer, if not.... roll smoke.