Everything Low Rider ST Thread
#91
05-11-2022, 05:38 PM
Well I contacted them today and got a weird response. I thought I'd share just to see what you all think.
I inquired about a black FXLRST amd since they are supposedly an MSRP no fee dealer, I thought I'd give them a try. All the local dealers here in Phoenix area fee the bikes up almost $9k. So their response was that they are unwilling to work with out of state people and are concentrating on local sales and riding community only. I thought that was a strange response. I figured they would be glad to take my money and put me on a list. I'm not in any rush to get one. I figured they would be fine with out of state sales especially since I'm only about 4 or 5 hours away and more than willing to make the drive. Its a disappointment but I'll keep looking around I guess. Maybe when production increases and more are available it'll be a bit easier and more cost justifiable to get one.
I inquired about a black FXLRST amd since they are supposedly an MSRP no fee dealer, I thought I'd give them a try. All the local dealers here in Phoenix area fee the bikes up almost $9k. So their response was that they are unwilling to work with out of state people and are concentrating on local sales and riding community only. I thought that was a strange response. I figured they would be glad to take my money and put me on a list. I'm not in any rush to get one. I figured they would be fine with out of state sales especially since I'm only about 4 or 5 hours away and more than willing to make the drive. Its a disappointment but I'll keep looking around I guess. Maybe when production increases and more are available it'll be a bit easier and more cost justifiable to get one.
Also, H-D corporate has some pretty strict rules about selling outside the individual dealers sales area (or so I’m told).
#92
05-11-2022, 05:53 PM
Cruiser
#94
05-11-2022, 07:11 PM
Road Master
#95
05-11-2022, 07:13 PM
Road Master
not sure how that would work I can go to about 10 different dealers here in SoCal from San Diego to Ventura to the desert I’m sure they would all be happy to sell me a bike .
#96
05-11-2022, 07:13 PM
Consider too that Laidlaw’s has a pretty loyal base, and I would venture to guess that the majority are local. They may need to support their local base, and continue to have the locals bring them business in terms of future bike sales, servicing, parts, and other misc stuff. As a Phoenix resident, I don’t think that you would be going to Laidlaw’s for services or misc parts.
I know that as a San Diego local, I’ll be riding up to them as much as I can, and do my services with them.
I do hope you find one. The LRST is an amazing bike!
Last edited by Sanjuro; 05-11-2022 at 07:15 PM.
#97
05-11-2022, 07:20 PM
Cruiser
Now don't quote me on these numbers but it went something like this:
21749 msrp
750 HD surcharge
850 setup fee
650 shipping
Doc fees which I can't remember numbers
200 Cali emission fee(which I pointed out that we aren't in Cali so why pay those fees)
TTL which is a given anywhere and varies by state
and some emormous dealer premium surcharge or something that took the total to right around $29k.
I walked out with my deposit in hand. Can't justify that price for any motorcycle.
21749 msrp
750 HD surcharge
850 setup fee
650 shipping
Doc fees which I can't remember numbers
200 Cali emission fee(which I pointed out that we aren't in Cali so why pay those fees)
TTL which is a given anywhere and varies by state
and some emormous dealer premium surcharge or something that took the total to right around $29k.
I walked out with my deposit in hand. Can't justify that price for any motorcycle.
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#98
05-11-2022, 07:23 PM
Cruiser
I hear you.
Consider too that Laidlaw’s has a pretty loyal base, and I would venture to guess that the majority are local. They may need to support their local base, and continue to have the locals bring them business in terms of future bike sales, servicing, parts, and other misc stuff. As a Phoenix resident, I don’t think that you would be going to Laidlaw’s for services or misc parts.
I know that as a San Diego local, I’ll be riding up to them as much as I can, and do my services with them.
I do hope you find one. The LRST is an amazing bike!
Consider too that Laidlaw’s has a pretty loyal base, and I would venture to guess that the majority are local. They may need to support their local base, and continue to have the locals bring them business in terms of future bike sales, servicing, parts, and other misc stuff. As a Phoenix resident, I don’t think that you would be going to Laidlaw’s for services or misc parts.
I know that as a San Diego local, I’ll be riding up to them as much as I can, and do my services with them.
I do hope you find one. The LRST is an amazing bike!
#99
05-11-2022, 07:58 PM
Road Captain
Now don't quote me on these numbers but it went something like this:
21749 msrp
750 HD surcharge
850 setup fee
650 shipping
Doc fees which I can't remember numbers
200 Cali emission fee(which I pointed out that we aren't in Cali so why pay those fees)
TTL which is a given anywhere and varies by state
and some emormous dealer premium surcharge or something that took the total to right around $29k.
I walked out with my deposit in hand. Can't justify that price for any motorcycle.
21749 msrp
750 HD surcharge
850 setup fee
650 shipping
Doc fees which I can't remember numbers
200 Cali emission fee(which I pointed out that we aren't in Cali so why pay those fees)
TTL which is a given anywhere and varies by state
and some emormous dealer premium surcharge or something that took the total to right around $29k.
I walked out with my deposit in hand. Can't justify that price for any motorcycle.
$800? that’s a little more reasonable. but still, I consider this a “mark-up” tho not a straight up add-on charge for no other reason then “they can” which apparently some are doing…so I accepted.
#100
05-11-2022, 10:07 PM
Cruiser
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