Still shopping around for a new bagger. One of my local dealers/stealers is charging $1295 for set up and freight WTF. I dont mind paying $300-500 for freight/delivery. How much set up is involved? I think they come in a box or a skid. I could see paying 2-3 labor hours ($300-400). Maybe that is why two flys and me were the only ones in the show romm!

 

If he wants to sell it he has to have it. I would just as soon do my own set up so can He load the box in my truck? They will charge what ever someone is willing to pay.

 

Find another dealership. That's the highest I've heard.

 

I didnt pay a set up fee when I bought my bike and would refuse to do so.

 

Dont pay a setup fee it xtra profit for the dealer. if you look around you may find one that will sell no freight or setup.... I went to 3 dealers and one did just that

 

Who in California is charging $1295.00 for set-up & Freight?? Think freight was around $345.00 (or so)... And most dealers only charger Avg 2.0 hrs ($160.00) on set-up... You can still Wheel & Deal and keep looking!!!

 

The dealer (Gator Harley in Leesburg FL) I bought my 08 Street Glide from charges a flat fee of $500.00 that includes shipping and setup. The other dealers in the local area were charging $1100.00

 

I just bought a new 2008 FLHX Street Glide. I was told set-up was $995. It was the only thing negotiable on the deal. I offered $440 and they accepted. They told me Electra Glide Classics and Ultra Classicswere $1,495 set up fee, and some customers who did not ask were charged $1,995!!!My buddy just went to Temple, TX and got a new Electra Glide Classic and paid $200 set up fee. Seems to be negotiable depending on where (how far out in the country)you buy your motorcycle. These days they are unlikely to sell you a bike in the crate because of liability concerns. There is minor handlebar assembly, etc., and some fluids to add, so they can use the "liability" excuse to rake in more profit. In the past, a dealer friend did let us buy (Yamaha and Ducati) bikes in the crate because we were going to roadrace them anyway.

 

I am wondering which stealer this is too.

 

Anything over $500.00 is way out of line for set up and freight. WAY OUT !!!