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From: Denver, CO
Hello from Denver!
Hi Everyone,
My name is Matt & I live in Denver, Colorado.
I'm about to buy my first Harley.
I decided on a Road King Classic.
I have limited experience on motorcycles and almost all of that has been on Japanese sport bikes. I've ridden a friends Harley once and just to be safe, I'm going to take a riders safety course for heavy motorcycles.
I was wondering if you all might share your opinions on what to expect when buying from a dealership. I have no experience here and don't want to get fleeced on my first outing.
Do they come down on prices like car dealers do?
I'm happy to be here with all of you and any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
-M.
My name is Matt & I live in Denver, Colorado.
I'm about to buy my first Harley.
I decided on a Road King Classic.
I have limited experience on motorcycles and almost all of that has been on Japanese sport bikes. I've ridden a friends Harley once and just to be safe, I'm going to take a riders safety course for heavy motorcycles.
I was wondering if you all might share your opinions on what to expect when buying from a dealership. I have no experience here and don't want to get fleeced on my first outing.
Do they come down on prices like car dealers do?
I'm happy to be here with all of you and any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
-M.
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From: Oregon
Welcome to the forums Matt from Oregon. I would check the H-D MSRP price for the model you are interested in and include the extra charge for paint, security system and any other factory items that may be installed. Yes, dealers will "dicker" on the price and with riding season getting closer to the end of the season (at least for Colorado!) they should be willing to deal. Get a quote and check with other dealers. We did that on the wife's Deluxe and saved almost $4,000 from our first quote. A good note you are enrolling in an MSF course or Riders Edge. You will not be sorry and will more than likely save money on your insurance premium to boot. Best wishes and ride safe. When you get that bike lets see some pictures for crying out loud!
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northern CO
Matt, Welcome to the party! I'm in the Denver area too and recently bought my first Harley, although not my first road bike. If you haven't gotten cozy with a dealer yet, I looked all over, but I bought from Mile High in Aurora. My sales guy Rich McClure was great to deal with, and I haven't had a bad experience from Mile High in all the times I've been there since. I've also been shopping dealers with my dad, he's in the market for a new Superglide and I just get the best 'vibe' from Mile High. You may have a different experience, but that's my two pennies. Also, the best piece of advice I got about riding heavy touring bikes is this... make sure the front wheel is straight when you stop. If it's not, especially if you use the front brake at slow speed, down you go. Best of luck with your new purchase, and I'll see you around.
Kevin.
Kevin.