The Only Reason You Should Pay More Than You Have To...

[calamarichris_imp]

Thanks, relieved to hear it.
But by that logic, if all the dealerships decide to gouge us, it's okay because none of them are actually doing it.

IMO, they're doing it exactly because these military guys who're returning from hell with fat wallets, have more money than patience or diligence. And they're getting lulled into complacency by the "We Support Our Troops" painted on the windows. Lord knows I was pretty young, dumb, & gullible when I was in the Army.

Also the Big Four dealerships are learning from Harley Davidson of a few years ago. When the demand for Harleys went crazy in the 90's, all the dealerships were adding on insane mystery-fees (as in several thousand dollars), and once it became the norm, none of them were gouging anyone, because everyone was doing it.

I'm not a cheap b@$t@rd by any means, (I tip the technician who installs & balances my tires $20 every time) but I hate seeing this kind of thing. They know we're excited and happy to be buying a new motorcycle, and we'll do almost anything to NOT walk out of that dealership without a bike. After all, what's an extra 700-$800...?

Well, it's two high quality helmets.
Or about FORTY tankfulls of gas.
Or about four new rear tires, installed & balanced.
Or an extra 3-4 monthly payments if you're financing it.
Or an Aerostich safety suit that could save your life someday....