Dealers You Wouldn't Recommend.

BuffaloBill

Hello TQ
Know what you mean I bought my 03 RKC and 07 EGC at Republic when the 1st opened they were great Donnie was the Service Manager at the time and always trerated me well. In 07 when I purchased the EGC Donnie was the General Manager I went to Republic shoping for a new 09 UGC and Donnie was gone New guys in sales they quoted me 2K more then Goe HD thier service charges are $200.00 more then Goe's on the 1000 mile service Guess where I went GOE HD Howard the owner treats everyone that comes in as family
I am sorry to say that Iagree with you 100% Even though Rebublic HD is 3 miles from my home I get on the Scooter and ride to Goe HD for all my servcie needs 80 Mile round trip but worth it Not a bad ride if you take FM 521 into Angleon

Ride Safe
BuffaloBILl

TQuentin1

Yep. When I was in the market for a bagger, I priced a new (I think '06) UC at Republic. Went through the whole deal even filling out all the paperwork. Luckily (for me), I told them I wanted to look around some more, since they did not have a black bike on the floor. Wandered down to GOE and saw the exact bike I wanted with more add-ons than the one at Republic. It was $2k less!!! And no pressure.

But they also had an '03 UC anniversary edition. Looked at both real hard, and decided to save the $7k and buy the '03.

So I agree with what you said. I will wander out of my way to go get parts. Of course, now I have had a bad experience with "Harley Davidson of the Woodlands" and won't go back there either!

TQ

smorgan

Dean's HD in Sellersville PA. Ive never delt with them on service but I was in there the other night with the hots to buy a new Road King & after 20 minutes of standing around an empty showroom someone wandered up.. He had such an " I dont want to be here " attitude & kept looking at his phone ( I assume reading txt mess) I left... What a shame in this economy as I walked out of there with my 10g deposit still in my pocket. Although it was good for me as Im now bouncing back & fourth new to used with some of te killer deals on used out there.
Sean

drake

Charlie's Harley Davidson/ Huntington W.Va. was in the show room a couple of weeks ago lookin around and spotted a street bobber I was interested in. While I was eyeing the add ons, a salesman walks up and asks if I'm ready to buy? I asked him "how much"? His reply was "If you have to ask the price, you probably can't afford it"! Needless to say I left and will not return. Have heard good things about Man o War Harley in Lexington. Guess that's my next stop.

biglew55

I have two that have rubbed me wrong.

1. Heartland HD in Burlington, IA.
I used this guy for about 7 years. Bought 2 new bikes and thousands worth of chrome and go. I NEVER felt like I got a break. My friends and I have a pet name for the owner, but I don't wanna go POOF. I also never felt good about their service. It seemed they were ALWAYS training the new guy at my expense.

2. Weiblers HD in Davenport IA.
This is less of a rant, but a few months ago, I was shopping for a new Street Glide. They didn't have a 2009, so they tried to sell me a 2008. The salesman says 'The '09 aren't that much better!'. Yeah, right! I bought one at the next dealer I went to.

Just watch your back whenever you approach a dealer these days. We don't call them stealers for no reason!

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NEWHD74FAN

Sad, but true. Sometimes METRIC dealers will do a better job at a better price for some things especially "Generic" work like tires change and balancing (carry-in off the bike).

In Ventura County - Southern California

Ventura HD in Camarillio as far as the Retail Sales and Parts departments, list prices only, but are friendly and knowledgable. If Active military, ask for 10% discount. They are my primary source for HD parts and accessories. Have not had any service done there so cannot speak about it.

Santa Maria HD in Santa Maria as far as the Retail Sales and Parts departments, list prices only, friendly and are also very good, but again I cannot speak for the service done there as well.

Cycle Pro in both Oxnard is very good regarding sport riding gear suitable for both metric and V-twin crowds, but their pricing of oils, lubes and chemicals is very good. The newer one in Simi Valley is similar, is also good.

Buena Ventura Motor Sports - also caters mainly to the metric crowd, especially riding gear and accessories; but has plenty of used V-Twins and again their pricing of oils, lubes and chemicals is also very good. They are the ones who mount and balance the tires FREE if you carry in, and you buy from them.

Work with your retailer, negotiate prices close to what you find on the Internet (does not hurt to ask them price you expect to pay (10% off list price or 10-15% above lowest price seen on Internet...I never try to gouge them especially if they stock the part or go through the trouble of ordering it for you...just take advantage of using your credit card "Product Guarantee protection clause" (Do not pay in cash or check for big ticket items).

shovelhead80

Harley Davidson of Jackson Ms. This place is beyond a joke. A buddy of mine was getting a valve job done here on a set of shovelheads.We gave them new Harley valves and guides to put in the heads.All we wanted to have done was cut the seats and lap the valves and re-assemble.When we went to pick them up they told us one of the valves was bent and charged him for a new valve.I pulled my buddy to the side and told him to get the "bent" valve.When he asked for it the mechanic had a strange look on his face and said, wow I put the old valve back in here.He left for a few minutes and came back with the head and a obviously old bent valve that had been cleaned up.My buddy raised cane but they would not come off the price of a "new" valve.Thats only one of many horror stories that my friends have gone through there.I was at Chunky River H-D this past Friday(very good people by the way) and the parts guy told me that he needed a part ,that was out of stock,so he called Earl(owner of Jackson H-D) and wanted him to UPS it to him.Earl said ok that'll be full retail so the parts guy at Chunky River told him he was a dealer as well.He then told him oh ok it'll be retail plus 10%.What a jerk.Anyway he ordered it from Baton-Rouge H-D(also very good people) and it was there next day for dealer cost + shipping.When the new models come out every year you have to camp out at the dealership to get one.Earl will come out during the night and check on everybody and if you have left for any reason you lose your place in line.They are the most arrogant bunch of people you will ever come across.When you buy a bike from them you pay full sticker or you go elsewhere.A friend of mine was in there a while back and a guy parked a GoldWing out front and was interested in a new Ultra Classic.Earl came out from the back and said in a loud voice "whoever parked that Jap piece of crap out there needs to get it out of my parking lot".Needless to say he lost a potential new customer.

jincargo

I can echo the sentiments of the Frederick, MD location. Wasn't impressed by anyone in there...aside from the bikes.

The Seaford, DE dealership has some friendly and helpful employees...I plan on getting my bike from there this spring. (My dad just recently bought a 09 883L from the same location. Good people.)

kemo

Priced a saddle bag latch spring at Bruce Rossmeyers in Ormond Beach. The spring at another local dealer is $1.50. At Rossmeyers the same spring is $2.83. A Screaming Eagle Ultra at Rossmeyers is $46000. Other local dealer $36000.Bruce Rossmeyers Destination Harley will not get any of my money

Lamar07

Pierce In Dekalb Illinois Wont stand behind thier work.