Nosferatu
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I'm usually one of the first ones to steer people away from dealerships for accessories, tires, maintenance items, etc. However, for some ungodly reason, I get bored today and decide to take a ride down to one just to see what they have.
I walk in the door, expecting to get swarmed by salesmen who haven't sold a bike in 3 months, frothing at the mouth at the opportunity to put me into a bike I can't afford. To my surprise, one simply greets me and allows me to walk right through the showroom to the parts department.
Now I have no particular items in mind. I am in the market for a tailbag and I have an obsession with gloves, so those are the first things I migrate towards. They have the usual selection of Joe Rocket, Alpinestars, Icon, et al. Nothing twists my nipples enough to break out the wallet.
I see the tires and decide to take a look-see at what they stock. Michelins seem to be their showcase brand. I look for pricing on the Pilot Road 2's. I don't see any 190/50's in stock, but they do have the 120/70's for $130.99. Not a GREAT deal, but not typical dealership tailjobs without the courtesy of a reacharound. I decide to inquire at the counter to see if they have some 190's hiding in the back. He looks, nope, none in stock, but he can have one in a few days for $169.99. This brings the total up to $300.98. Not too shabby, about what I would pay for a set online including shipping. Before I can say "thanks, I'm just looking right now", he springs this doozy: We're running a special for the winter, free mount & balance if you buy a set of tires from us."
Well suck me sideways!! I'm in!
They will call me when the rear has arrived, which should be around Tuesday.
So, I walked out $300 lighter in the wallet (No sales tax in Oregon). If everything turns out well, they've made a customer for life!
I walk in the door, expecting to get swarmed by salesmen who haven't sold a bike in 3 months, frothing at the mouth at the opportunity to put me into a bike I can't afford. To my surprise, one simply greets me and allows me to walk right through the showroom to the parts department.
Now I have no particular items in mind. I am in the market for a tailbag and I have an obsession with gloves, so those are the first things I migrate towards. They have the usual selection of Joe Rocket, Alpinestars, Icon, et al. Nothing twists my nipples enough to break out the wallet.
I see the tires and decide to take a look-see at what they stock. Michelins seem to be their showcase brand. I look for pricing on the Pilot Road 2's. I don't see any 190/50's in stock, but they do have the 120/70's for $130.99. Not a GREAT deal, but not typical dealership tailjobs without the courtesy of a reacharound. I decide to inquire at the counter to see if they have some 190's hiding in the back. He looks, nope, none in stock, but he can have one in a few days for $169.99. This brings the total up to $300.98. Not too shabby, about what I would pay for a set online including shipping. Before I can say "thanks, I'm just looking right now", he springs this doozy: We're running a special for the winter, free mount & balance if you buy a set of tires from us."
Well suck me sideways!! I'm in!
They will call me when the rear has arrived, which should be around Tuesday.
So, I walked out $300 lighter in the wallet (No sales tax in Oregon). If everything turns out well, they've made a customer for life!