Wojo72 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Any suggestion on how to track down end of year promotions? I've seen a couple listed on cycletrader. There have to be some deals out there since the riding season is winding down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Typically, the promotions will really kick in September... Most OEMs have had current programs like low financing or incentives. The season has been somewhat tough this year and more incentives to persuade customers than ever before. But, the good ones come this coming month... Hang tight and you'll get some good ones... Don't use Cycle Trader. Use the OEM website and educate yourself on the promotions available and look at the timelines. Also look at details because some dealers will quote you a price including those promotions and you cannot expect that you can get a lower price if used... Dealers are very open to moving units as the new 2015s start to arrive now and they are paying flooring on units from 2014. This is an incentive to dealers to sell. But, it is also a business and the margins are not 40-50% like a lot of people think they are. Also look at the fact that if a dealer 100 miles away has a better deal and it is maybe $500-$1000, how does that actually stand up if you have to drive 200 miles, wait and do the things like eat, fuel, etc. Then to only be able to get service several weeks out because they are managing customers that buy from them and you get placed at the end of the line. I know everyone does their own service. But, to maintain warranty work, you need a dealer. It can mean 1 week get your bike or 3 weeks before you can get it in... That's worth something... Anyways, keep a look out. A lot may very well pop up mid september also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 ORDN strikes again. From retail sales economics to motoporn in 3 posts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Pauly, you make me proud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 I don't know about deals, but I was inside NorthenOhio Ducati on Friday and licked one of the 899 Panigales. Pretty sure that makes it mine, per "playground rules". So, don't buy it...or else cooties.Please tell me it wasn't the black one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Check ebay for the best price on a new bike then see if a local dealer will match it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7fx Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 check out Honda East Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 1, 2014 Report Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hadn't noticed they made them in black. Fuck me.... They do not make a Dark 899. Now, you can slap on Dark 1199S bodywork... Or have it painted which N. OH tends to sometimes do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tall_tracy Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I don't know about deals, but I was inside NorthenOhio Ducati on Friday and licked one of the 899 Panigales. Pretty sure that makes it mine, per "playground rules". So, don't buy it...or else cooties.I knew there was a reason I liked you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Do the 1199 Dark models have that weird fork kit, where one fork controls rebound and the other controls compression? The 749Dark was like that. I thought it was a really odd thing to do. No. Standard fork adjustments for the Ohlins. They are electronically controlled, though. The 899 has the big piston forks, though... The rebound and compression controls on different forks is getting more and more common... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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