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Joined: Jul 2019
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From: CA
New buyer...
New HD buyer here - first real bike.
What’s your advice on negotiations for buying new?
In no real hurry, but will probably move in the next month - after the 2020s are released.
Appreciate the advice.
Thank you!
What’s your advice on negotiations for buying new?
In no real hurry, but will probably move in the next month - after the 2020s are released.
Appreciate the advice.
Thank you!
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Unless you're a new motorcycle rider, AND confirmed new bike ( only) buyer...I'd recommend deciding which model or style you want to own then being patient.
Keep checking pre-owned listings and I suspect you'll find one heck of a deal on a low mile bike someone needs to get out of their garage.
Keep checking pre-owned listings and I suspect you'll find one heck of a deal on a low mile bike someone needs to get out of their garage.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Catalina AZ
It depends on which model you want.
But like stated above you will take a hit buying new.
Buying a low mile garage queen (at the right price) will almost always save you $$$.
But like stated above you will take a hit buying new.
Buying a low mile garage queen (at the right price) will almost always save you $$$.
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If you do end up buying from a dealer, here's a few things. Obviously a free T shirt, some dealers also give you a cleaning kit, a kickstand puck, keyring etc but I would also want these, 1000 mile service free, free labor on day of purchase for any add ons you want now, 15-20% off parts and labor in the first 90 days which you must get in writing because anybody you do a verbal deal with will magically no longer be an employee. . Do not fall for dealer warranties and service contracts. Unless you are going to ride about 15,000 miles a year the service contracts are not worth it. A new bike comes with a warranty for 2 years, don't get hustled into buying an extended warranty immediately. You have 2 years to purchase an extension and there are aftermarket ones too.
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From: Louisville, KY
Unless you're a new motorcycle rider, AND confirmed new bike ( only) buyer...I'd recommend deciding which model or style you want to own then being patient.
Keep checking pre-owned listings and I suspect you'll find one heck of a deal on a low mile bike someone needs to get out of their garage.
Keep checking pre-owned listings and I suspect you'll find one heck of a deal on a low mile bike someone needs to get out of their garage.
I will likely never, ever buy another new bike from a dealer. Too many almost new bikes, many still in warranty, available.
