EXCESSIVE
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From: St George, UT
RE: EXCESSIVE
I saw the lot guy uncrate an Ultra the other day. Looked like the most that had to be done was install the windshield plexiglas, tour pak, maybe mirrors and such. I think $800 is about double what it should be. Just trying to fluff up the profit. The freight sounds about right.
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Tourer
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RE: EXCESSIVE
Don't pay frieght or set-up. Those are just things they list in order to charge you more. Tax & License plus any add ons (ABS, Cruise, etc...) are reasonable charges. Try to get them to throw in your 1k service w/synthetic.
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From: Indy area
RE: EXCESSIVE
I didn't dicker for the 1k service when getting my first Harley this spring because it'd always been part of the deal for me before with other bikes. It's really the final touches on the setup for crying out loud! Imagine my surprise a week later being asked to shell out another two and a half bills.
I think I paid about three and a half for the setup fee, too. Overall I'm not wishing I'd done things much differently. What can I say? I'm head over heels in love.
I think I paid about three and a half for the setup fee, too. Overall I'm not wishing I'd done things much differently. What can I say? I'm head over heels in love.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
RE: EXCESSIVE
I paid about 1/2 that for setup in January 07. Prices on freight and setup vary from dealer to dealer. I shopped around at probably 10 different dealers in 3 states. I run the roads a lot in sales. None were really willing to negotiate at that time. They were basically like, thats our price, take it or leave it. I bought from one 100 miles away for MSRP plus about 800 in frgt. and setup, because they were the closest one that would take myVTX on trade.
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Tourer
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RE: EXCESSIVE
I didn't pay Freight or Setup, I wish I had negotiated for the first service which I'm finding most have been able to get thrown in as well.................
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From: Billings,Mt.
RE: EXCESSIVE
ORIGINAL: Billiam92407
Don't pay frieght or set-up. Those are just things they list in order to charge you more.
Don't pay frieght or set-up. Those are just things they list in order to charge you more.
Some dealers will work with you on this and some wont.
When I bought mine the local dealers were charging between $500-$1000 for set up!They would not deal.
The prices also depend on geographic areas.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: MONTGOMERY,AL.
RE: EXCESSIVE
Freifgt is a legitimate charge and is 4345.00 on any touring bike. Set -up,Doc fee and anyother fee is simply dealer add on fees. You can look at the official HD brochure and they post all freight charges which vary from on family of bikes to the other. 4800.00 however is way too high. .Either offer the less,about half or take your buisness elsewhere. Up front negoiations are the key. There is very little over MSRP pricing anymore so dealers are trying every trick they can to make more profit. At Daytona they are charging $5,000.00 over sticker on the Ultra SE and cannot keep them in stock. Believe it or not some Harley owners like to say the bought their bike at Daytona bad enough to pay such prices.