It all depends on the dealer. I had $800 of parts on the part counter and asked for the key so my wife could use the rest room, I was told would have to go across the street rest room was out of order.( I know it wasn't because some one just came out of it) Left parts there said we were going to rest room never retruned. Dealer said he did not want my bike in trade I rode it to much (50,000 miles). One dealer asked about a new Ultra he told me that was not the bike for me but he had the right one for me. I had an Ultra at the time was looking to up grade, went to another dealer was treated great bought new Ultra. Went to first dealer for some charity ride and he saw the new bike and would not talk to me told everyone how I screwed him!
Some dealers and sales people have treated me great those are the ones I deal with.

 

I went to my local dealer and was treated like gold from my first visit to my last. Every single person on the staff treated me like an old friend. I made many visits, asked TONS of questions, made phone calls and was treated well in all areas. Their prices were competitive with others in the surrounding areas. I was the only woman in there buying and the guys I saw were treated very well also. My salesman was very low key, no pressure. I guess I got lucky.
Since it was brought up, my ***** are just average and no, they weren't hanging out either. ;-)

 

I think Toypuller has the best answer to your question.

 

Hi Softone just been reading your tales of woe,first you get your jacket stolen ( probably ) then the dealerships dont want to sell you a bike,alls i can say is good luck for 2011 hope bikewise things go better for you.

 

I know your pain.....
Last year the wife and I went out to get her a bike.

Wasn't sure on brand as she's never had one, so we weren't sure what she'd like, or what would fit her.

We probably walked out of a half dozen assorted dealerships because the salesman would ignore her questions and talk to me.

Also it seemed more so than not, we'd have to go track down a salesman and the minute she mentioned She wanted a bike, they'd lose interest.

We'd walk out again.

Does seem it's dam hard to find a good salesman.

We did end up at a Yammie/BMW/? dealership, and a guy there spent over a hour answering the wife's questions and showing her different bikes and she now is riding a little 250 Yamaha to learn on.

But don't feel bad, I didn't get treated much better in many of them dealerships.
Both Harley and others.

Al

 

Man it seems like if I wanted to make a good living as a harley salesman all I would need to do is abide by the golden rule. I wouldn't even need to be a bike expert, just treat customers with respect and give them undivided attention.

Do they train salesman to be dicks? Seems like the majority are.