2011 Custom 1200
2011 Custom 1200
I'm looking into purchasing the new Custom but was wondering if anyone had any negotiating tips? How much wiggle room to you think I'll have when offereing a reasonable price? Your experiences would be most welcomed! 
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Pittsburgh,PA
Good luck on negotiating on a new model! Unless they have a bunch of inventory, sticker price. I have seen shops offer up to $1000 of store credit but that was in the june-july time frame. Depends how bad they are hurting to move bikes. Plus getting to the spring fever season here in the norteast. I like the 2011 front tire look.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Western New York
I would buy one of many garage queens available due to this economy. Also H-D financing will finance a used H-D from a private owner if that was why you would be buying from a dealer. ..........WVleo
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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I paid cash for my 2011 1200custom. I didn't get any deal, just $10,299 plus shipping and unpacking. The dealer just got the sporty in and was not interested in dealing. It's funny, but since I bought it, 2 weeks ago, I have been in the dealerships for accessories etc. I have had a lot of salesmen and misc people come to me and say, "you bought that new custom, I really like the fat tire."
I can't help too much with negotiation since I paid MSRP. Let me know what you end up paying.
p.s. The dealer still doesn't have a new sporty in yet.
I can't help too much with negotiation since I paid MSRP. Let me know what you end up paying.
p.s. The dealer still doesn't have a new sporty in yet.
thanks all! i've been looking and used 1200's but when i saw the 2011 one, i fell in love with the style of the front end!! @ drdriller, how long did you have to wait to received your bike? i heard approximately 6 to 8 weeks.
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
Since they won't have them sitting around the showroom they will not have overhead issues to deal with . Negotiations will be limited. They will deal probably on all of the new or used bikes that me be clogging up current floor space though.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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When I went to the dealer, they just got the 2011 in the day before. It is (was) the first 2011 they received. I was at the dealer yesterday, and they still did not have another one. I did not order it. I went in just to buy a Harley and not worrying about the price. I sat on all the bikes, test rode a couple, and just liked the sportster the best, so I bought it.
A funny story. I actually paid $11,699 for the bike, as I didn't do any research. This was a spur of the moment purchase. When I got home to tell my wife, she looked up MSRP on the internet, and saw it was $10,299. Anyway, the next morning, she went to the dealership, spoke to the GM, and they gave me back $1,400, to bring the price in at MSRP. I don't know of anyone else who could have gotten me a refund AFTER I bought the bike and brought it home.
A funny story. I actually paid $11,699 for the bike, as I didn't do any research. This was a spur of the moment purchase. When I got home to tell my wife, she looked up MSRP on the internet, and saw it was $10,299. Anyway, the next morning, she went to the dealership, spoke to the GM, and they gave me back $1,400, to bring the price in at MSRP. I don't know of anyone else who could have gotten me a refund AFTER I bought the bike and brought it home.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Milwaukee, WI
When I bought my 09 1200C two years ago, the dealer I went to took $1000 off the final price which basically covered the $800 in accessories that I had put on. Go to a few different dealers and see how much they can move that price down. Two months ago, the dealer I bought my bike from was sending me letters about purchasing a new bike. If I only had the money I would have since i knew they would be willing to work out a price. Good luck!
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