Your thoughts on MSRP
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Danbury CT
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Danbury CT
Not on 2.0 baffles or smaller. 2.5 require fuel management. The ECU will automatically adjust on 2.0 and smaller.. But I did add a Stage 1 SE/KN air filter so now it was necessary. I picked up a brand new V&H Fuelpac on ebay for 125.00. Installed it in 30 minutes & the bike runs & sounds great. A stage one upgrade on the ECU is not required. I'm running stock on the ECU.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: TX
I have a friend who just bought a Street Glide, ther are 3 dealers close by us (So California Desert) and we went around to all of them, 2 of them acted as if they could care less if he bought a Bike, even more since he was paying cash, we went back to the dealer we began with and worked them down.
He ended up getting about $1500 off, and 20% 1 time deal on any parts and labor to add some extras.
He ended up putting 50% down and when the first payment came he paid it off...
They really dont want cash, but paying a couple of bucks in interst is not bad if it gets you a better deal
He ended up getting about $1500 off, and 20% 1 time deal on any parts and labor to add some extras.
He ended up putting 50% down and when the first payment came he paid it off...
They really dont want cash, but paying a couple of bucks in interst is not bad if it gets you a better deal
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 313
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From: UT
Well, Harley Davidson screws everyone that buys a bike from them. We all want a Harley so we pay it. MSRP is set up to include freight, set up etc... that harley charges us extra for. Marketing people for Harley are genius. They stick it in and break it off and convinces everyone they like it and want more. So we all buy Harley this and Harley that to feed our egos or whatever it may be. It never ceases to amaze me. If you buy a Harley and have Harley products you are cooler or whatever it may be than other people.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: G-burg, Penna
(hopefully my first post will be a good one)
Ive been riding American since 1984. I bought a Shovel basket-case that I wound up riding for nearly 20 years. Then (with more dollars in my pocket than sense in my head), I took possession of nearly 30 grand worth of junk (read: American Iron Horse). Im sure a lot of you have had great experiences with one-offs and special construction bikes and Im not looking to badmouth either. Me, I wound up unloading the AI for pennies on the dollar and Im eyeballing an 09 Road King. And heres my problem
I havent been an HD dealership in years, so Im wondering if youre dealing with cash, is there any room to negotiate these days? Way back when, you paid MSRP for the bike and were lucky if the dealer hadnt piled on $1000s worth of genuine accessories (at 300% profit)
So what gives, can I walk in and offer 10% under msrp? 20%? Or are they goin to laugh me outta the dealership?s
Ive been riding American since 1984. I bought a Shovel basket-case that I wound up riding for nearly 20 years. Then (with more dollars in my pocket than sense in my head), I took possession of nearly 30 grand worth of junk (read: American Iron Horse). Im sure a lot of you have had great experiences with one-offs and special construction bikes and Im not looking to badmouth either. Me, I wound up unloading the AI for pennies on the dollar and Im eyeballing an 09 Road King. And heres my problem
I havent been an HD dealership in years, so Im wondering if youre dealing with cash, is there any room to negotiate these days? Way back when, you paid MSRP for the bike and were lucky if the dealer hadnt piled on $1000s worth of genuine accessories (at 300% profit)
So what gives, can I walk in and offer 10% under msrp? 20%? Or are they goin to laugh me outta the dealership?s
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 280
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From: Poulsbo, WA
(hopefully my first post will be a good one)
Ive been riding American since 1984. I bought a Shovel basket-case that I wound up riding for nearly 20 years. Then (with more dollars in my pocket than sense in my head), I took possession of nearly 30 grand worth of junk (read: American Iron Horse). Im sure a lot of you have had great experiences with one-offs and special construction bikes and Im not looking to badmouth either. Me, I wound up unloading the AI for pennies on the dollar and Im eyeballing an 09 Road King. And heres my problem
I havent been an HD dealership in years, so Im wondering if youre dealing with cash, is there any room to negotiate these days? Way back when, you paid MSRP for the bike and were lucky if the dealer hadnt piled on $1000s worth of genuine accessories (at 300% profit)
So what gives, can I walk in and offer 10% under msrp? 20%? Or are they goin to laugh me outta the dealership?s
Ive been riding American since 1984. I bought a Shovel basket-case that I wound up riding for nearly 20 years. Then (with more dollars in my pocket than sense in my head), I took possession of nearly 30 grand worth of junk (read: American Iron Horse). Im sure a lot of you have had great experiences with one-offs and special construction bikes and Im not looking to badmouth either. Me, I wound up unloading the AI for pennies on the dollar and Im eyeballing an 09 Road King. And heres my problem
I havent been an HD dealership in years, so Im wondering if youre dealing with cash, is there any room to negotiate these days? Way back when, you paid MSRP for the bike and were lucky if the dealer hadnt piled on $1000s worth of genuine accessories (at 300% profit)
So what gives, can I walk in and offer 10% under msrp? 20%? Or are they goin to laugh me outta the dealership?s
Not sure if this makes a dif these days with the way the economy is going, but a tactic that will help place you in a better negotiating position is to plan to do the deal on the last day of the month (or near it). Come in early in the day and be willing to walk away if you're not happy. They will usually call you, stop you at the door or in your car to prevent a sale from going somewhere else.
The dealers have quotas they like to meet and are more willing to negotiate price in order to move inventory.
Other things to consider (which may or may not be of value to you) are store credits, first free service, etc. I've read some have gotten a $1,000 store credit so if you have plans to modify the bike you could use a store credit for exhaust, luggage, etc.
It's a buyers market so you have the advantage.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
BTW, I got my 2008 XL1200N for MSRP and $500 store credit. I've seen better deals on the same bike by other posters here.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: WA
Well, Harley Davidson screws everyone that buys a bike from them. We all want a Harley so we pay it. MSRP is set up to include freight, set up etc... that harley charges us extra for. Marketing people for Harley are genius. They stick it in and break it off and convinces everyone they like it and want more. So we all buy Harley this and Harley that to feed our egos or whatever it may be. It never ceases to amaze me. If you buy a Harley and have Harley products you are cooler or whatever it may be than other people.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Northern VA
(hopefully my first post will be a good one)
Ive been riding American since 1984. I bought a Shovel basket-case that I wound up riding for nearly 20 years. Then (with more dollars in my pocket than sense in my head), I took possession of nearly 30 grand worth of junk (read: American Iron Horse). Im sure a lot of you have had great experiences with one-offs and special construction bikes and Im not looking to badmouth either. Me, I wound up unloading the AI for pennies on the dollar and Im eyeballing an 09 Road King. And heres my problem
I havent been an HD dealership in years, so Im wondering if youre dealing with cash, is there any room to negotiate these days? Way back when, you paid MSRP for the bike and were lucky if the dealer hadnt piled on $1000s worth of genuine accessories (at 300% profit)
So what gives, can I walk in and offer 10% under msrp? 20%? Or are they goin to laugh me outta the dealership?s
Ive been riding American since 1984. I bought a Shovel basket-case that I wound up riding for nearly 20 years. Then (with more dollars in my pocket than sense in my head), I took possession of nearly 30 grand worth of junk (read: American Iron Horse). Im sure a lot of you have had great experiences with one-offs and special construction bikes and Im not looking to badmouth either. Me, I wound up unloading the AI for pennies on the dollar and Im eyeballing an 09 Road King. And heres my problem
I havent been an HD dealership in years, so Im wondering if youre dealing with cash, is there any room to negotiate these days? Way back when, you paid MSRP for the bike and were lucky if the dealer hadnt piled on $1000s worth of genuine accessories (at 300% profit)
So what gives, can I walk in and offer 10% under msrp? 20%? Or are they goin to laugh me outta the dealership?s
Don't rush the purchase of your 09 RK. Hit several different dealers and see what kind of deals they're giving. Also get on the internet and check out dealers outside of your local area to see what they're doing. With a little homework, you can make an informed purchase.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: NJ
Well, Harley Davidson screws everyone that buys a bike from them. We all want a Harley so we pay it. MSRP is set up to include freight, set up etc... that harley charges us extra for. Marketing people for Harley are genius. They stick it in and break it off and convinces everyone they like it and want more. So we all buy Harley this and Harley that to feed our egos or whatever it may be. It never ceases to amaze me. If you buy a Harley and have Harley products you are cooler or whatever it may be than other people.
