It Kinda Makes You Wonder....
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It Kinda Makes You Wonder....
Just what the mark-up is on H-D parts when they can offer 25% off. I just bought the Screamin' EagleŽ Hydraulic Cam Chain Tensioner Plate Upgrade Kit and all the extra necessary parts to go with it (listed on the plate installation sheet) plus a few extras for $500.00. I saved (did I really?) about $166.00.
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The local dealer had 30% off on Wednesday afternoon and this morning. I spent $1300, but it is better than paying full price. (I never do that!) I was really surprised that there were very few people at the dealership. The sale was supposed to start at noon. I picked out my stuff and had them add the stuff behind the counter and I was out before noon. Mirrors and some items were special order, but still 30% off.
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The local dealer had 30% off on Wednesday afternoon and this morning. I spent $1300, but it is better than paying full price. (I never do that!) I was really surprised that there were very few people at the dealership. The sale was supposed to start at noon. I picked out my stuff and had them add the stuff behind the counter and I was out before noon. Mirrors and some items were special order, but still 30% off.
My local dealer has that MVP program which is BS. I went shopping at a dealer a little further away. It was worth it.
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Chicago HD has 20% off everything all the time. Local dealer is msrp on everything. Has some holiday sales going on now but I just order from Chicago HD whenever I want something. I buy tires and maintainence items from the local dealer so everything is on their records as far as oil changes. Parts and motorclothes get ordered online.
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Markup on factory parts usually runs 200%-1,000% and more, depending on the factory of course. (How else does a pair of MOCO $15 wheel bearings get up to the $150 I've read quoted here?)
True story: Called a factory to order a needle thrust bearing (AKA - sun bearing) for a piece of heavy equipment I operated and was quoted $322.95 + $11 ea. for the races. Needless to say I was astounded. I then went down to one of the local bearing suppliers and purchased the identical bearing (same brand, etc.) for $23.95 +tax races and all. This bearing was even made by a subsidiary of the equipment manufacturer.
There's big bucks in parts, for sure.
True story: Called a factory to order a needle thrust bearing (AKA - sun bearing) for a piece of heavy equipment I operated and was quoted $322.95 + $11 ea. for the races. Needless to say I was astounded. I then went down to one of the local bearing suppliers and purchased the identical bearing (same brand, etc.) for $23.95 +tax races and all. This bearing was even made by a subsidiary of the equipment manufacturer.
There's big bucks in parts, for sure.
