Who knows where a feller my find a used Police bike??
#11
RE: Who knows where a feller my find a used Police bike??
Call JC at Petersons HD in Miami, This guy is great and will jump through hoops to help you. He always has used Police bikes both Road Kings and E-Glides and if he doesn't have on he will find exactly what you want and it is always quite a bit cheaper than other dealers even with the shipping. Below is the site. Also he will ship a bike for you to anywhere in the US for $500.00. I'm in Michigan but he will be the one I go to when I purchase another bike.
http://www.miamiharley.com/default.asp
http://www.miamiharley.com/default.asp
#12
RE: Who knows where a feller my find a used Police bike??
Renegade HD in Alexandria, LA had severalusedlisted. Now if you are looking for an actual used and abused Police bikes from a police department they usually put them up for auction but you would have to contact the department personally.They might trade them in to the local Harley dealership also. Other members might know more about it than I.
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RE: Who knows where a feller my find a used Police bike??
north shore HD in slidell, LA normally has quite a selection at very good prices. i got my 2001 FLHPI brand new with 9 miles in Trussville, AL for $15,750 when FLHRIs were going for $21K. motor company rarely gives ok to sell a new on to the public but it was an overstock and the 2002s were already on the showroom floor.
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Ft. Lauderdale Harley. I was there today, and they must have had 50 of them sitting on the lot. Caveat Emptor. They will *** you over if given the chance. I bought 3 new bikes from them, but you have to pitch a tent and spend 3 hours negotiating with them. If you can handle that, you will get an awesome deal. Do your homework first over the phone/internet with other dealers. When you walk in, be prepared to take the bike home. If you are not ready to take it home, they will not allow you to waste their time or your time.
Personally, I love buying that way, but that's just me.
When I bought my last bike from them in '07, after 2 hours, the salesman came out of the managers office and said "that's our final price, there's no more left.....we are all done". I said "I'm the one that tells you when we are done" I got another $700 off before we shook hands and signed the papers.
Admittedly, a lot of people don't have the stomach for this, but I love it when they squirm.
Personally, I love buying that way, but that's just me.
When I bought my last bike from them in '07, after 2 hours, the salesman came out of the managers office and said "that's our final price, there's no more left.....we are all done". I said "I'm the one that tells you when we are done" I got another $700 off before we shook hands and signed the papers.
Admittedly, a lot of people don't have the stomach for this, but I love it when they squirm.
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ORIGINAL: huffhuff
north shore HD in slidell, LA normally has quite a selection at very good prices. i got my 2001 FLHPI brand new with 9 miles in Trussville, AL for $15,750 when FLHRIs were going for $21K. motor company rarely gives ok to sell a new on to the public but it was an overstock and the 2002s were already on the showroom floor.
north shore HD in slidell, LA normally has quite a selection at very good prices. i got my 2001 FLHPI brand new with 9 miles in Trussville, AL for $15,750 when FLHRIs were going for $21K. motor company rarely gives ok to sell a new on to the public but it was an overstock and the 2002s were already on the showroom floor.
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RE: Who knows where a feller my find a used Police bike??
Damn straight. I used to work for the guy that owns the dealership, but I live in a different city. From someone on the other side of the desk, I actually think it's a fun process, too. But you are absolutely, positively correct. With that particular dealership conglomerate, you MUST be ready to buy when you walk in. The reason they don't fart around with you if you're not buying is that they could be helping another customer who is. There's an old saying in the vehicle industry: "Be-back salesmen raise skinny kids."
Also, if no one is in the store, and it's just you an me, sure, we can hang out, shoot the breeze, I'll tell you everything about each bike. But that doesn't put food on my table if there's others in the store. I don't live in Ft. Lauderdale, but I'd love to do business with someone like xcelr8. You seem to be a straight shooter. I know you like to make salesmen squirm. There's also types that'll not only squirm for a sale, but will politely kiss your *** for one as well. They've got to eat just like anyone else.
Buyers and consumers have an unequivocal right to service, attention, and most, most, most importantly, honesty. I also believe salesmen deserve the same. We don't often get it. I know many can relate several nightmares from crappy, dishonest salesmen. I can relate a few from dishonest customers as well. But just a few. But that's all it takes for someone in sales to try to really hone in on a buyer and not just a tire-kicker.
Whew! Sorry. I apologize. I digress. I'll give you a little info that not many know about police models.
When a copbike comes in to the dealership, it has to be what we call "de-policed." Often, there are some on the showroom floor. There are also several often waiting to be de-policed in the back. You get a different set of tires, a different seat, they take all the radio equipment and sirens off, change the color of the lights on the light bar, that type of thing. They also have a heavier-duty stator than regular bikes. But that's about it. Some models only have a few hundred miles. Some have several thousand. You can find many at great prices with only a few hundred or a few thousand miles on them.
Something else many may not know. All California Highway Patrol Models come stock with 110 inch engines. All 2007 and 2008 models from everywhere else come stock with 103 inch engines. HOWEVER, that being said, there are departments other than CHP that will upgrade the engine to 110. But it's up to that department.
I would check the Daytona stores. They outfit most departments within almost a hundred mile radius of their Ormond Beach store.
No matter where you buy, if you can get someone to look for you, ask to see the models in the back. They may have a few in the showroom, but bunches more in the back.
Also, if no one is in the store, and it's just you an me, sure, we can hang out, shoot the breeze, I'll tell you everything about each bike. But that doesn't put food on my table if there's others in the store. I don't live in Ft. Lauderdale, but I'd love to do business with someone like xcelr8. You seem to be a straight shooter. I know you like to make salesmen squirm. There's also types that'll not only squirm for a sale, but will politely kiss your *** for one as well. They've got to eat just like anyone else.
Buyers and consumers have an unequivocal right to service, attention, and most, most, most importantly, honesty. I also believe salesmen deserve the same. We don't often get it. I know many can relate several nightmares from crappy, dishonest salesmen. I can relate a few from dishonest customers as well. But just a few. But that's all it takes for someone in sales to try to really hone in on a buyer and not just a tire-kicker.
Whew! Sorry. I apologize. I digress. I'll give you a little info that not many know about police models.
When a copbike comes in to the dealership, it has to be what we call "de-policed." Often, there are some on the showroom floor. There are also several often waiting to be de-policed in the back. You get a different set of tires, a different seat, they take all the radio equipment and sirens off, change the color of the lights on the light bar, that type of thing. They also have a heavier-duty stator than regular bikes. But that's about it. Some models only have a few hundred miles. Some have several thousand. You can find many at great prices with only a few hundred or a few thousand miles on them.
Something else many may not know. All California Highway Patrol Models come stock with 110 inch engines. All 2007 and 2008 models from everywhere else come stock with 103 inch engines. HOWEVER, that being said, there are departments other than CHP that will upgrade the engine to 110. But it's up to that department.
I would check the Daytona stores. They outfit most departments within almost a hundred mile radius of their Ormond Beach store.
No matter where you buy, if you can get someone to look for you, ask to see the models in the back. They may have a few in the showroom, but bunches more in the back.
ORIGINAL: xcelr8
Ft. Lauderdale Harley. I was there today, and they must have had 50 of them sitting on the lot. Caveat Emptor. They will *** you over if given the chance. I bought 3 new bikes from them, but you have to pitch a tent and spend 3 hours negotiating with them. If you can handle that, you will get an awesome deal. Do your homework first over the phone/internet with other dealers. When you walk in, be prepared to take the bike home. If you are not ready to take it home, they will not allow you to waste their time or your time.
Personally, I love buying that way, but that's just me.
When I bought my last bike from them in '07, after 2 hours, the salesman came out of the managers office and said "that's our final price, there's no more left.....we are all done". I said "I'm the one that tells you when we are done" I got another $700 off before we shook hands and signed the papers.
Admittedly, a lot of people don't have the stomach for this, but I love it when they squirm.
Ft. Lauderdale Harley. I was there today, and they must have had 50 of them sitting on the lot. Caveat Emptor. They will *** you over if given the chance. I bought 3 new bikes from them, but you have to pitch a tent and spend 3 hours negotiating with them. If you can handle that, you will get an awesome deal. Do your homework first over the phone/internet with other dealers. When you walk in, be prepared to take the bike home. If you are not ready to take it home, they will not allow you to waste their time or your time.
Personally, I love buying that way, but that's just me.
When I bought my last bike from them in '07, after 2 hours, the salesman came out of the managers office and said "that's our final price, there's no more left.....we are all done". I said "I'm the one that tells you when we are done" I got another $700 off before we shook hands and signed the papers.
Admittedly, a lot of people don't have the stomach for this, but I love it when they squirm.