Canadian Harley parts prices are a complete rip off
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: montreal
Flip side of the coin is you can get a Rocky Patel Decade torpedo in the US for $4 and they are $24 in Canada . Hondurans are where it's at these days!
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Rome (Italy)
In Italy retail prices are nearly the double for parts. Example? Daymaker costs 505 euros which is about $680!!! Moreover dealer discounts are lower, max 10% off while in US you can find same parts with 20% off. VAT is 22% and custom fees are terrible even because you pay taxes also on shipping costs! An average custom tax would be in the range between 25/30% of the original price of the item. And please don't dare to say that's only a matter of country taxes. That's only a factor but the MoCo is killing us with these prices. That's the reason why they do not allow US dealers to sell abroad, it's so simple.
Glad to hear that here there are some Bros that could help us in buying some items if we should need to. We, "european bros", really appreciate your help!
Glad to hear that here there are some Bros that could help us in buying some items if we should need to. We, "european bros", really appreciate your help!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Kuwait
Likewise. Here in Kuwait, our beloved and respected dealer charges us at least 65-70% over the tag price in the US. On top of this, we have to wait at least 2-3 weeks for parts delivery. For example, i got my 21" detachable windshield for around USD600. And this is in a tax-free country with very little customs fees (5%). Same story goes in other countries in the region (UAE, Qatar and so).
So it looks to me that it is more of a MoCo sales strategy rather than countries' taxes or customs.
So it looks to me that it is more of a MoCo sales strategy rather than countries' taxes or customs.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Newcastle, OK
Ya ok take it as you will ... its my opinion and not yours ... its not just us in Canada ... its everyone who resides outside the USA ... Germany etc. etc.. we get screwed no matter how you look at it ... imagine if the tables were reversed and the plant was here in Canada ... I am only going to guess that everyone else outside of Canada that had to pay the same way we would be a little put off as well ....As for the YAKKING and WASTED PHONE CALLS ... everyone is entitled to do as they choose ... YOU however choose to BITCH about a fellow pissed off Canadian that paid full price for a new HD and feels he is getting screwed for parts and accessories based on what everyone else pays cross border ..... JMOPJA if your not sure what that stands for , PM me!!!!!! I would be glad to clear it up for ya !!!!
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Canada
sorry but the company you refer to is Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) with manufacturing facilities in the United States (Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina) and is 50% owned by Bain Capital which is an American alternative asset management and financial services company based in Boston.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Canadian in Germany
When shipping from States into Canada, if you can get the seller to ship USPS instead of UPS or FedEx, you will not have to pay brokerage fees. USPS can ship up to 70lbs.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Ontario Canada
Sorry to vent again but here we go again ... I am wanting to do the Blackline dash mod and after inquiring here at my Stealer about the prices for the items required it comes to 436.88 with taxes ..... unbelievable !! I priced all parts online at NewCastle HD and same parts are 200.12 but they will not accept a Canadian Billing address ... This really bites for having to buy genuine HD parts ...
Harley prices in Canada are high but less than Europe. The odd time I make a ride plan to the US and have the parts installed there. If you have part shipped you may have duty to pay and for sure HST.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Canadian in Germany
No kidding.....a Daymaker for my Train here is 400....I got a brand new one off of the forum sent to an APO address for like $250. Kutters had them for $320 US. Even Harleys are ridiculous.....I saw a 2014 Trike for something like 39000 I think...
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