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(04-15-2014, 06:37 AM)Ridem32_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I think it works like this: honda dealer orders a red deluxe for you, it goes to the honda warehouse for that dealers area! Then a honda powerhouse dealer decides he wants a red deluxe and if that bike is still at warehouse honda ships it to the powerhouse dealer bumping you & your dealer back. I don't think it's fair but powerhouse dealers have all the pull. I walked in my dealer told them I wanted a red deluxe on a Thursday and the next Friday I had my bike! That was last Friday today is Tuesday! Honda should ship & sell to the dealers as they order them
Michael


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Yeah, I think you are probably correct. Bottom line: IT SUCKS!

(04-15-2014, 06:37 AM)Ridem32_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I think it works like this: honda dealer orders a red deluxe for you, it goes to the honda warehouse for that dealers area! Then a honda powerhouse dealer decides he wants a red deluxe and if that bike is still at warehouse honda ships it to the powerhouse dealer bumping you & your dealer back. I don't think it's fair but powerhouse dealers have all the pull. I walked in my dealer told them I wanted a red deluxe on a Thursday and the next Friday I had my bike! That was last Friday today is Tuesday! Honda should ship & sell to the dealers as they order them
Michael


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That's right Michael, you're riding my bike! I ordered on 2/28/2014 and live in the Chicago suburbs. You would think if there was a bike sitting in a Chicago warehouse it should have had my name on it! Grrrrr!!



I stopped by my dealer and he said the difference between 2013 & 2014 is like night and day as far as demand goes. He says they're so popular this year that guys are throwing extra money at them to be put at the top of the list. He also claims that the owner of a suburban BMW bike dealership has put out word that he wants one too.... Hmmm.

Damfino: it might of been yours ! Lol but don't worry this bike I got is way to fast for you. You should get the next one but it want be as fast as mine lol. But for real what's helping the sales on the red deluxe is made as dealers order them plus 6 speed plus duel exhaust ! The made to order was a smart move on honda part also when you get yours you will be happy and I will have the new wore off of mine NOT !! Lol. . I hope you get yours soon.
Michael


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(04-15-2014, 12:39 PM)Ridem32_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Damfino: it might of been yours ! Lol but don't worry this bike I got is way to fast for you. You should get the next one but it want be as fast as mine lol. But for real what's helping the sales on the red deluxe is made as dealers order them plus 6 speed plus duel exhaust ! The made to order was a smart move on honda part also when you get yours you will be happy and I will have the new wore off of mine NOT !! Lol. . I hope you get yours soon.
Michael


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sunny weather, 10 degrees,
and I am going to pick up my 2014 black EX model in 90 min...

what a wonderful, perfect day


maybe, just maybe someone can peel me off the bike I'll make some pictures

Congratulationsl it'sme67!

(04-15-2014, 06:48 PM)itsme67_imp Wrote: [ -> ]sunny weather, 10 degrees,
and I am going to pick up my 2014 black EX model in 90 min...

what a wonderful, perfect day


maybe, just maybe someone can peel me off the bike I'll make some pictures

Woohoo You don't have to get off......just hand the salesman your camera, we will accept pics with owner on board

Wow, what a wonderful, perfect work of art, a dream in metal the CB1100 is. I got the bike, had a seat on it and immediately became one with it. It felt like it was only waiting for me (and I am for the bike for sure )

I had a nice ride, first in the city, then after a few kilometers outside the city. In sum I did my first 170 km today. I am still so impressed how natural it felt to ride again on the CB after a 20 year break. Not sure if I’ll sleep tonight or just think about the next rides. And I wasn't the only one who was impressed by the bike: several truckers and car drivers stopping nearby at the traffic lights just pulled down their windows, asked me smtg about the bike and congratulated me. It seems Honda did a great job.

@The ferret: you computed the list of 2014 models ordered …you can mark mine as delivered
Here’s the proof:

The black and silver looks really nice! Congrats itsme67.

Notice how he posted all those pictures of the spoked rims? He's taunting us! Taunter! Taunter!