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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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FYI, If you drop Zanottis name or HD Chicago, thedealers I have dealt with will give you "almost" 20% off. Roger in Racine is one good guy.

If he doesnt refer to somewhere else for a cheaper price, he will tell you:

"I'm about giving you the best price you can get today, I might not make as much on this sale, but you will be back to see mefor the same discount many times in the future." This guy knows we can get better deals elsewhere, but he takes the cut on his commission so he can get the return customer.

 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 02:48 AM
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I could almost walk to my stealer. Not a good thing as I tend to spend money there everytime I visit.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:28 AM
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Motherroad HD is less then 200 yards from my house..... I can spit on the building.. LOL

I drive to Vegas alot and have three in vegas within 30 miles. I visit all of them regularly
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 03:30 AM
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I have 7 dealers within 75 miles of the garage. The closest and the one I deal with is about 14 miles. It is a nice short ride!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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One up the road that is absolutely horrible, NOT one good thing to say about them. The next is in Sante Fe 44 mi. or so. Seem to be good people. Small shop and hardly any stock on hand. The wife and I seem to travel a bit, with and without the kiddos, and I have yet to pass a dealer without buying at least a shirt, if in my size 4-5xl. If not, the wife gets one by default.-PapaTravis
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 12:08 PM
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Default RE: How far is your dealer?

ORIGINAL: Kern

FYI, If you drop Zanottis name or HD Chicago, thedealers I have dealt with will give you "almost" 20% off. Roger in Racine is one good guy.

If he doesnt refer to somewhere else for a cheaper price, he will tell you:

"I'm about giving you the best price you can get today, I might not make as much on this sale, but you will be back to see mefor the same discount many times in the future." This guy knows we can get better deals elsewhere, but he takes the cut on his commission so he can get the return customer.


Roger, a.k.a Shorty, is the best isn't he?

 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Leaving in about 10 mins to pick up my new to me 02 FLHTC, it's a 3hr drive one way but i think this time it's gonna feel like forever.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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I am right in the middle of three....takes just a little over an hour to get either of the three. They are all about the same and I seldom go to any of them. They don't have anything I really want or even need. I need a HD dealership like I need fiberglass toilet paper.
 
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Two dealers within 15 min. ride. Five in the county, two withthe same owner.I've purched bikes fromfour of them, but do most of my parts buying from only one. I've developed a repore with a couple of their counter guys and know I can trust their judgement. Still has a Mom and Pop shop feel.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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Closest dealer is about 15 miles but that's not the one I consider my dealer. Mine is about 55 miles and worth the drive.
 
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