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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:23 AM
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My dealer gave me a parts catalog and a free cool vest (which I had to talk them into instead of a t-shirt).
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:34 AM
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i had all my paperwork finished and was doing the walk around for them to explain how everything works on the bike and i hit up the parts manager for a backrest for the ole laady and he asked if i had it in my paperwork i told him no. then he went and got i one and installed it and said, " well i dont know why a street glide came factory with backrest" and i rode off lol and he gave me a 30% off card for my next visit
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by davessworks
If you didn't ask before you agreed to buy the bike there's nothing left on the table. Just be gracious and enjoy the bike - by the way where are you buying from? (message me if you'd rather not post here)
I agree but you (OP) could ask politely for a break on the installation cost of any accessories you might add at delivery. I bought a docking kit and backrest and had them put on for free. No big deal I know, but money is money!
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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you may not get anywhere but it never hurts to ask
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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When I bought my Ultra I asked if I could get a free T shirt for me and my wife. The salesman said if I brought somebody in and they bought a bike, he'd give me the shirts.

That purchase was the last time I've been in that dealership.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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The dealer where I bought my bike won't even give the time of day without a check.

Can't hurt to ask because you know the answer if you don't.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:43 AM
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See if they'll throw in a service manual. That thing is priceless.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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see if they'll throw in a service manual. That thing is priceless.
wish i had tried that
 
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My dealer tried to charge me $30 for an inspection plate after I asked them to not put an inspection sticker on it.

The salesman whispered that he was doing me a 'favor' by letting the (brand new) bike go without a sticker.

A shirt would've been like asking for his first-born
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Some dealers hate the military sales and some like it as they see it as supporting the military. Ask for anything, you never know what the answer will be until you do.
 
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