Just got an e-mail. They are doing 24m and 36m leases on new and used bikes. Would have been perfect for me a few years ago as much as I was switching bikes. LOL

 

Oh boy............you were definitely the wrong person to receive that email........you'll be switching like underwear. LOL

 

Leasing is the biggest rip off there is when it comes to consumers and vehicles.

Avoid it at all costs

 

...sooner or later.
There are enough people out there who will find some kind of benefit in it, real or imagined, to make it worth HD's time and effort.
There sure are enough people leasing cars to make it the big question at the bargaining table in any car dealership in the US.
I think it's a good idea for companies and corporations to lease vehicles but not so much the average Joe.

GSF

 

I wonder how much it will cost? might end up being cheaper than trading every few years. would you be able to add performance upgrades and bling? or do you have to keep it stock? Interesting concept.

 

If you know how a lease works and what is negotiable, leasing is not a bad way to go. Basically the componants of a lease are a "purchase price", a "residual" and an "interest cost" know as a money factor. About the only thing not negotialbe is the "residual" amount. If it's an open end lease (you have the option of buying at a preset amount or turning it in) it might be a good deal. I just wonder what they set the residual of a new bike at. If you don't know how to figure a lease payment most dealers will "pencil whip" you bad.

 

wrong . . . depending on the miles per year and resale value of what you lease it can be a very good deal. I have leased cars and the cost was much less than trading every three years. Just depends on your personal situation.

 

A lease is a rent-to-own plan. More like a fleece...
Might make sense if someone wants a new garage queen every other year.

 

I'm on your bandwagon man. Vehicle leases are not the best choice 99% of the time. This web link explains the reasons why. But to each his own.

http://outofyourrut.com/why-leasing-...is-a-bad-deal/

 

Leasing is not for me a bike is not something I change every 36 months it's a little more personal for me.