I'll pass!
Tires for life with bike purchase?
also the dealer must remain open ...dealership can change ownership quickly
hint if you do this pay for it on a Harley or other charge card i made a similar deal with the dealership in Janesville Wisconsin they closed in less than a year called US Bank and got a refund
hint if you do this pay for it on a Harley or other charge card i made a similar deal with the dealership in Janesville Wisconsin they closed in less than a year called US Bank and got a refund
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I am a bit inclined to agree with most of what Architect said ( I tend to avoid calling dealers names like stealerships).
When I looked at the promotion, the works advised that "all" services must be performed by the selling dealer. That said - what happens if you are on an out-of-town trip and something happens to your bike. The verbiage seems to suggest that I have to haul the bike back to them to be covered. Adding fuel to that fire, it also includes the note that even all warranty work has to be performed by that dealership. I really wonder why this is included.
So, let's say I am off to Sturgis - a 4000-mile trip for me. I take the bike in and say - hey, the tires look a little worn. They check - well not ready for new ones yet. Ride a little longer and we will catch you next time.
OK - and, off you go. 2000 miles later, you are ready to head home and notice just how bad your tires look. To be safe, you want to have them changed. Your dealer agrees - just bring it here and we will honor that commitment. Doesn't sound like something that is in my best interest.
When I looked at the promotion, the works advised that "all" services must be performed by the selling dealer. That said - what happens if you are on an out-of-town trip and something happens to your bike. The verbiage seems to suggest that I have to haul the bike back to them to be covered. Adding fuel to that fire, it also includes the note that even all warranty work has to be performed by that dealership. I really wonder why this is included.
So, let's say I am off to Sturgis - a 4000-mile trip for me. I take the bike in and say - hey, the tires look a little worn. They check - well not ready for new ones yet. Ride a little longer and we will catch you next time.
OK - and, off you go. 2000 miles later, you are ready to head home and notice just how bad your tires look. To be safe, you want to have them changed. Your dealer agrees - just bring it here and we will honor that commitment. Doesn't sound like something that is in my best interest.
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This came into my mind as well.
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"pay AHD for all required ancillary parts (e.g. valve stems, wheels, tubes, etc.) and then current retail labor pricing for labor install and shop supplies."
To me, the above quote makes the "deal" not worth it.
Good luck with your decision.
To me, the above quote makes the "deal" not worth it.
Good luck with your decision.
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