Why so few 2017's ?
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From: Honah Lee
Just wait then. But keep in mind, if all the improvements motor companies have been claiming were true. these bike could ride on water. Just be sure to deal hard and get 1 year depreciation off. (or walkout..they will call you back somewhere in the middle for sure) If you trade often, wait for sure since a 2016 is one year old as soon as you ride off the lot with your brand new title.
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Jan 9, 2017 at 06:34 AM.
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From: Manitoba, Canada
Perhaps broadening your search would help, including looking at smaller dealers who don't move as much product. These tend to be more customer service oriented anyway IMO. The basic law of supply and demand, reduce supply and price goes up provided demand is there. A reduction in production to me is a short-sighted strategy, as a company they should want as many bikes on the road as possible. More coming in for service and buying accessories.
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From: Kennesaw, GA
Area that I am in is opposite, but is the largest city in the southeast. Very few 16's and plenty of 17's. I know my local dealer moved some 17's, nothing substantial, however it is the fall/winter season here. And there are deals to be had on the 17 because nobody is flooding dealerships, at least around here for them. I've been told there has been way more curiosity, than sales. I own a 17 and like it, very refined. But I can tell you that I just can't afford to buy a new touring bike every 4-5 years anymore. It's purely a recreational vehicle for me. And the prices keep getting higher.
Long story shortened harley corporate has a new marketing strategy and they want the market back like it was in the early 90's with waiting times and people bidding over MSRP for a bike when they come in. Clearing the floors of old stock, holding the line at selling 17's at MSRP or close to it and limiting availability of new bikes is the first steps in that plan. This was all layed out at the big dealers convention last year, they are calling it " Bringing value back to the brand name ". Look for dealers to be closing in the next year also .
You can always shop any dealer in the country but you will have to travel there to buy it (I believe). At least my dealer requires you to show up in person to close the deal. Want to make sure there is real person behind the emails. Then have the service done locally.
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From: MT. Olympus
I can't say that I know what the moco's marketing plan is but my local deal has 6 '17s on the showroom floor as of this weekend.
They are making pretty good deals on '16s now to move them though
They are making pretty good deals on '16s now to move them though
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Harley did cut production for 17, and really cut it a lot on the CVO models.
The dealer I work with is one of the top dealers, and he has only had 5 touring bike CVO's for 17, not a one hit the floor. Usually by January he has sold 12 to 14 CVO's. He could sell more now, as I know people waiting he just is not getting as many due to cut backs in production.
He also has maybe 15 17 M8 bikes on the floor now. In Sept and Oct, he had none. He is complaining he is not getting enough of them also.
The dealer I work with is one of the top dealers, and he has only had 5 touring bike CVO's for 17, not a one hit the floor. Usually by January he has sold 12 to 14 CVO's. He could sell more now, as I know people waiting he just is not getting as many due to cut backs in production.
He also has maybe 15 17 M8 bikes on the floor now. In Sept and Oct, he had none. He is complaining he is not getting enough of them also.