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Andy from Sandy 12-04-2018 06:46 AM

Over here money laundering rules makes companies wary of accepting a lot of cash. My dealer would take a maximum of £8000.

Notgrownup 12-04-2018 06:56 AM

Cash will only help you...make sure you compare 2 or more dealerships for prices. Easy to look online at inventory...

bfd317 12-04-2018 07:34 AM

My father just picked up a 19 RGS for 24k + fees in vivid black. South Florida. Price difference for an 18 or a 16 was close enough that it made sense to go for the 19. Oh, and all cash.

Mofo67 12-04-2018 07:50 AM

My advice is walk in, find the bike you want and then let them know if the deal is right you will buy today. It is more difficult for a dealer when a buyer is looking at a couple of different bikes even if the MSRP is nearly the same. For an ‘18 I would want $4,000 - $5,000 off and a break on fees as well as any accessories I purchase. Also let them know you have good credit and are willing to finance the bike or you can pay cash if that is an incentive to them. Today dealers feel more comfortable to spend time with you if they know you can get financing or can pay cash. They don’t want to run numbers waste time trying to make the deal right only to find out you can’t buy anyway. Deal will not be as good on a ‘19 but they have some room even if it’s just against the fees and parts discount.

I bought an ‘18 the end of July and this is how my deal shook out.
$3,000 discount on the bike
Retail for my trade
20% off parts
A couple hours discount on labor
Good Luck...

TwiZted Biker 12-04-2018 07:51 AM

I will add argue the dealer prep fees , it's bullshit and vary widely between dealers get it cut by at least 1/2, make a list of add-ons you might want and a couple services tossed in to sweeten the deal if they won't move off MSRP. You can make up for any discounts you don't get that way and most dealers will play that game.

skratch 12-04-2018 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker (Post 17868465)
I will add argue the dealer prep fees , it's bullshit and vary widely between dealers get it cut by at least 1/2, make a list of add-ons you might want and a couple services tossed in to sweeten the deal if they won't move off MSRP. You can make up for any discounts you don't get that way and most dealers will play that game.

agreed with this. the factory reimburses the dealer for prepping the bike for sale. but, i would't get too caught up in it though, if the final numbers are good, how the dealership writes it up is irrelevant. that's for their own internal accounting.


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Uncle Larry 12-04-2018 09:38 AM


Originally Posted by Down South (Post 17867914)
Oh, BTW, I'll be going with Franklin's in my pocket. That should make some difference?

They ( generally ) make more money on the financing than they do on the scooter

Down South 12-04-2018 09:50 AM

Thanks for all of the insight guys. I'm heading out shortly. LOL, got to go sign up for Social Security first. The SS office is within sight of the HD place.

Schex 12-04-2018 10:05 AM

Don't let them BS you on the freight, it's on the HD site under specs and pricing,, $435

hbsoldier3 12-04-2018 10:20 AM

I would wait till the end of the month.


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