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Joele
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 07:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Do dealers usually charge $495 freight and $295 set up fee in addition to MSRP?

(Message edited by joele on October 26, 2004)
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Lastcyclone
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 07:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just bought a new bike, SB9SX, (pronounced suburban cross) and paid $250 total for freight and set up combined. Someone is trying to take you for a ride. If you've been to the factory, you know they are crated almost ready to ride and very little is done at the other end.
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Fullpower
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 08:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

you do not have to pay for setup, nor do you the purchaser have to pay for "freight" you may well have to pay a state sales tax, and in addition you have to buy your own gasoline. but the other stuff is very carefully camouflaged dealer profit margin.
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Buells Rule!
(Dyna in disguise)

Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 08:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The one that gets me is the Document fee...usually around the $60 area. Thats strictly for the salesperson to fill out the paperwork.
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Joele
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 09:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well - I'm both fed up and disappointed - the $790 in fees plus the outrageous insurance increase it would cost me have led me to the conclusion that I can't afford to buy - sadly.
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Daves
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 09:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Could I interest you in a trip to Wisconsin?

Dave
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Joele
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 09:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If I could afford the insurance, which went up to 2000 / year after adding the XB9SX - I'd take you up on your offer. Having read through previous posts - you seem to be a straight shooter DaveS.
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Countryx
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That's seems awfully high on the insurance. I hope you can get that reduced somehow so you can get the CityX. It is a great bike.

I'll vouch for Dave being a straight shooter...at least on things Buell. I don't know how his hunting went this year.
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Robxb
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - 11:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

the freight is legit, but the set up fee is BS. thats where the dealerships make the extra cash
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Nick
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 03:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well, I didn't get charged anything on top of the price in the UK for my CitX. But then, I did pay $11,007 in US money.......Penalty for living is Rip Off Britain.
I'm defo moving stateside just as soon as the little person is a bit bigger. (She's only 11 months).

We're also paying $6.94 a gallon over here for gas....
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Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

And to think I was bitchin about $2 a gallon.
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Voto077
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My 9sx was 8,695 witch is the same price that is on the website. Dont know if i got a deal but dont feel ripped off. I thought it was a fair price. Would never pay over sticker msrp. Dont think i was charged a fee or it was just rolled over to the whole cost.
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Daves
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

MSRP doesn't include the freight. The dealer is charged 215.00 on top of the invoice price for freight. The MSRP also does not include the set up fee. This should run 100-200 depending on the labor rate in your area.

Some dealers may choose to absorb this into the MSRP, other may choose to try to "up" the charges to the customer. I guess it depends on the dealer.
Some dealers advertise low prices but then make up for it with high frt and setup fees.
Whenever you buy something you need to look at the bottom line number, it's the only one that matters!

I could advertise my 05 XB12s for 100.00 plus fees and then add 10,395.00 in fees!
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CJXB
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Whenever you buy something you need to look at the bottom line number, it's the only one that matters!

DUH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ingemar
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 02:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Fullpower
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 03:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

cj has an XB. very cool lady, congrats. how are you liking? is seat good on the low? enjoy, dean
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Joele
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 03:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So I wrote an email to my dealer this morning and they thought it over (I guess) and gave me a call - they offered to cut the freight to $295 and the set up to $195 - effectively lowering the cost by $300 more. I thought that was reasonable so I will probably get the bike but there is that matter of insurance - called a few places today - Markel, Sentry, Progressive - each had a high rate on the Buell with the best deal coming in at $1132 a year for full coverage (Sentry / Dairyland). Felt like that was still awfully high for one bike - called the insurance rep that my dealer recommends - they offered me $889.00 (same coverage) for both the Buell and my 919. Not too shabby.

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Daves
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 04:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'll sell you a new XB9SX City Cross for,
MSRP 8695.00
Badweb price 7755.00 (savings of 940.00)
Frt 215.00 (savings of 80.00)
Setup 180.00 (savings of 15.00)
Total 8150.00
You'll have to pay the tax and lic in your state when you go to register it.
Can you drive to Wisconsin to save 1035.00?
That will cover the first year of insurance!
I have 4 in stock.
First come, first served!

Dave
daves@h-dappleton.com
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Court
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 04:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Badweb price 7755.00 (savings of 940.00)
Frt 215.00 (savings of 80.00)
Setup 180.00 (savings of 15.00)
Total 8150.00


Wait a minute...you are telling me that you'll sell an XB9 City Crosser for $8,150.00 including freight and set-up?

What are you nuts?

Crazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy Daves Motorcycle Sales!
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Daves
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2004 - 04:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yep!
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Blake
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 06:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

In DOWN-TOWN Appleton, WI?
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Daves
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 07:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Ingemar
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 07:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm on the wrong side of the globe ... *sigh*
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Mikej
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 08:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ingemar,
I'm fairly certain that Daves would consider your location more of a challenge than an obstacle. Trust me, he could get a bike to you, I have no doubt.
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Daves
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Never done an overseas bike sale but I'm pretty sure I could pull it off.

Dave
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Joele
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 10:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ok, so I bought the bike after the dealer called back with more reasonable numbers - $295 freight and $195 prep. Glad to be an XB9SX rider!
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Outrider
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dave...Not questioning the dealers right to charge for set up but would like to know what all the dealer has to do to prep a bike before it goes on the showroom floor. Please advise.
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Daves
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 01:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Uncrate the bike.
Look for any damage(takes longer than you think)
Check battery voltage
Install maxi fuse
check oil lines
check cold oil level
check primary drive for adjustment and oil level
Inspect fuel system for any leaks
Check low fuel light operation
check all lights and gauges, set clock
check tires for damage and set to correct pressure
Check brake fluid levels, frt and rear
check headlights for proper adjustment, adjust if needed
Road test bike at low speed, check for,
Shift from first through third gear, checking clutch
operation, throttle control, and transmission operation.
Verify low-speed braking for front and rear brakes.
Verify handling under braking conditions.
Verify low speed handling. Verify that vehicle does
not pull to left or right.
Check for any abnormal vibrations.
Check electrical lamps, indicators.

Road Test of Vehicle: Highway Speed
Shift from first through fifth gear, checking clutch
operation, throttle control, and transmission operation.
Verify highway-speed braking operation of front and
rear brakes.
Verify proper handling at highway speeds.
Check for any abnormal vibrations.

Engine Oil:
Check and correct hot level.

Create Vehicle Birth-Certificate using Digital Technician:


Clean Vehicle: This also takes longer than you think.

AT POINT OF CUSTOMER DELIVERY

Suspension Adjustments:
Adjust preload, rebound and compression damping front and rear.

Brake Pedal Height Adjustment:

Shift Linkage Adjustment:

Brake Hand Lever Adjustment:

They also forgot,
Fill with fuel!
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Outrider
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 02:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Whew...That's a big list of chores and well worth the little bit charged.

I noticed you didn't mention anything about checking fasteners for tightness or torque. You know, the big stuff like motor mounts steering head bearings and the rest of the frame and drivetrain stuff.

Am I correct in assuming that that is the factories responsibility? At what point in a new vehicles service schedule would the servicing dealer check these items under the guise of their "full service" program?

Not fishing for anything legal here, no bone to pick with anyone and doesn't apply to my Buell. I am just looking for my personal information concerning my Wide Glide. If you feel uncomfortable answering this online, please email me.
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Daves
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 02:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

According to the owners manual, that kind of stuff is done at the 10,000 mile service.
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