Stealer says $1k For Handlebars?
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01-09-2017 | 07:12 AM
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slowrollin - I believe I was the first to mention that we should refer to them as "dealers - not stealers". I am not offended by your referral.
I was trying to point out that when our inside voices say things - if often comes back to hurt us. Plus, I was mentioned that it is winter tie and you might ask for a winter discount. I am a bit like you - I don't work on my bike
A great example - over the holiday period, I had my XM radio installed. The book rate on this is 1 hour - so, I was looking at $100. All my friends said it was an easy install - but, as mentioned, I will not do my own work.
For Xmas, my daughter gave me a $50 HD gift card. So,great time to get the install. I told the dealer about the card and how pleased I was that she gave it to me.
Install took about 30 minutes - and when I gave them the card, he said, that covers it. Said it was winter time, they were not busy and a real easy install. So, he decided to adjust the rate to better match the actual time.
Yep,we spent extra money on something else - but this is how we support one another.
I was trying to point out that when our inside voices say things - if often comes back to hurt us. Plus, I was mentioned that it is winter tie and you might ask for a winter discount. I am a bit like you - I don't work on my bike
A great example - over the holiday period, I had my XM radio installed. The book rate on this is 1 hour - so, I was looking at $100. All my friends said it was an easy install - but, as mentioned, I will not do my own work.
For Xmas, my daughter gave me a $50 HD gift card. So,great time to get the install. I told the dealer about the card and how pleased I was that she gave it to me.
Install took about 30 minutes - and when I gave them the card, he said, that covers it. Said it was winter time, they were not busy and a real easy install. So, he decided to adjust the rate to better match the actual time.
Yep,we spent extra money on something else - but this is how we support one another.
Your points are well taken. Rob0225's post sounded like he was offended by it. I used the word in jest and it was not my intent to offend anyone. I have grown accustomed to the high prices of dealers' service departments but sometimes you get a number that just makes your head spin. We've had snow here for the last few days and there isn't much work going into the shop. Now would be a good time to do just as you suggest and ask about a winter discount. Probably be a good idea to scratch the stealer reference from my memory banks too. Won't be hard. I forget just about everything these days.
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#52
01-09-2017 | 07:18 AM
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#53
01-09-2017 | 02:32 PM
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slowrollin - I believe I was the first to mention that we should refer to them as "dealers - not stealers". I am not offended by your referral.
I was trying to point out that when our inside voices say things - if often comes back to hurt us. Plus, I was mentioned that it is winter tie and you might ask for a winter discount. I am a bit like you - I don't work on my bike
A great example - over the holiday period, I had my XM radio installed. The book rate on this is 1 hour - so, I was looking at $100. All my friends said it was an easy install - but, as mentioned, I will not do my own work.
For Xmas, my daughter gave me a $50 HD gift card. So,great time to get the install. I told the dealer about the card and how pleased I was that she gave it to me.
Install took about 30 minutes - and when I gave them the card, he said, that covers it. Said it was winter time, they were not busy and a real easy install. So, he decided to adjust the rate to better match the actual time.
Yep,we spent extra money on something else - but this is how we support one another.
I was trying to point out that when our inside voices say things - if often comes back to hurt us. Plus, I was mentioned that it is winter tie and you might ask for a winter discount. I am a bit like you - I don't work on my bike
A great example - over the holiday period, I had my XM radio installed. The book rate on this is 1 hour - so, I was looking at $100. All my friends said it was an easy install - but, as mentioned, I will not do my own work.
For Xmas, my daughter gave me a $50 HD gift card. So,great time to get the install. I told the dealer about the card and how pleased I was that she gave it to me.
Install took about 30 minutes - and when I gave them the card, he said, that covers it. Said it was winter time, they were not busy and a real easy install. So, he decided to adjust the rate to better match the actual time.
Yep,we spent extra money on something else - but this is how we support one another.
#54
01-09-2017 | 03:46 PM
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slowrollin - thanks. This is exactly wy I enjoy coming here.
sailmotion - I don;t think it would take a lot for me to restore your faith. After all, you and I have chosen the most beautiful bike and color combination that was ever possible. So, we already thing a like (actually my wife picked it out. She said lets get a new bike..and I just shut up)
I see you live in New York - I use to live in Bacon - love riding is NY - especially in the finger lakes area.
sailmotion - I don;t think it would take a lot for me to restore your faith. After all, you and I have chosen the most beautiful bike and color combination that was ever possible. So, we already thing a like (actually my wife picked it out. She said lets get a new bike..and I just shut up)
I see you live in New York - I use to live in Bacon - love riding is NY - especially in the finger lakes area.
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01-09-2017 | 03:54 PM
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slowrollin - thanks. This is exactly wy I enjoy coming here.
sailmotion - I don;t think it would take a lot for me to restore your faith. After all, you and I have chosen the most beautiful bike and color combination that was ever possible. So, we already thing a like (actually my wife picked it out. She said lets get a new bike..and I just shut up)
I see you live in New York - I use to live in Bacon - love riding is NY - especially in the finger lakes area.
sailmotion - I don;t think it would take a lot for me to restore your faith. After all, you and I have chosen the most beautiful bike and color combination that was ever possible. So, we already thing a like (actually my wife picked it out. She said lets get a new bike..and I just shut up)
I see you live in New York - I use to live in Bacon - love riding is NY - especially in the finger lakes area.
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01-09-2017 | 04:30 PM
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01-09-2017 | 05:25 PM
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01-10-2017 | 01:55 PM
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I stopped in at a dealer that is close to my house to see what bars they had in stock. After looking at a number of handlebar options for my RG and a price quote, I asked how much and install would cost. I was quoted a 7 hour job at 105.00 per hour. I ordered some Paul Yaffee OEM Monkey bars and will be doing the install myself. I have replaced handlebars on other bikes, but these will be the most time consuming. But I got time.
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