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[BLM777]

Look about 35 NW of Florida City and a little NE of Everglades City .......

[ice6900]

google coordinates 26°10′9.58″N 81°30′1.08″W

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[amigo Jorge]

I was talking to a Sales Manager yesterday about this bike and he mentioned me that the bike HAS TO BE ORDERED by a customer (not in stock by now) with the "obligation" of this customer takes the bike on the delivery. He can't be retracted of the deal otherwise the dealer would be penalized.

[RedFXR2]

I was talking to a Sales Manager yesterday about this bike and he mentioned me that the bike HAS TO BE ORDERED by a customer (not in stock by now) with the "obligation" of this customer takes the bike on the delivery. He can't be retracted of the deal otherwise the dealer would be penalized.

It would have seemed to me that the XR1200 was an attempt by the MoCo to appeal to a younger market--something they need badly to do.  If this dealer has the position you state, then it would appear he has no confidence or interest in selling the bike.  I highly doubt that the MoCo would develop a new bike, then penalize a dealer for not pre-selling them sight unseen.

I'd like to e-mail the MoCo and ask them if they're aware of this dealer's "policy".

Bottom line--sounds like more dealer BS.

[harley56]

The first wave of bikes are orange and number 700+.  Until, I believe, December 15th dealers may pre-order a unit with a customer's name on the form.  If the person on the pre-order form is not who ends up showing on the warranty registration the dealer will have a financial incentive removed.  Regular shipments will start sometime after the first of the year and also have black available.  Some dealers are willing to put down a bogus name to get the bike in stock and suffer the removal of the small financial incentive, some are not. 

[RedFXR2]

The first wave of bikes are orange and number 700+.  Until, I believe, December 15th dealers may pre-order a unit with a customer's name on the form.  If the person on the pre-order form is not who ends up showing on the warranty registration the dealer will have a financial incentive removed.  Regular shipments will start sometime after the first of the year and also have black available.  Some dealers are willing to put down a bogus name to get the bike in stock and suffer the removal of the small financial incentive, some are not. 

Okay.  Because it's HD we're talking about here, I believe you.  Only the MoCo would introduce a new model in times of already difficult sales, and figure out a way to make it even more difficult to sell.

[amigo Jorge]

The first wave of bikes are orange and number 700+.  Until, I believe, December 15th dealers may pre-order a unit with a customer's name on the form.  If the person on the pre-order form is not who ends up showing on the warranty registration the dealer will have a financial incentive removed.  Regular shipments will start sometime after the first of the year and also have black available.  Some dealers are willing to put down a bogus name to get the bike in stock and suffer the removal of the small financial incentive, some are not. 

This is what the SM was taliking about!!

[harley56]

This is what the SM was taliking about!!

Yes, he was giving you accurate info.  Always good to know you can trust them

[RedDevil]

Saw one of these up close and personnal at a dealership when I was out in Austin, TX last week.  It's a good looking Sporty, but two main things I didn't care for at all.  The rear-set foot controls (put my old legs into a position that actually hurt my knees), and the rock-hard seat, if you want to call it a seat. I would probably last 20 mins in that seat before I'd have to get off.  It has one he!! of a beefy swingarm.  Haven't seen something that big on an American bike before.  The rear brake cylinder sits above the footpegs external to the frame and is surrounded by a metal protection cage.   It's the first production Harley I've seen with a digital speedometer, but had an analog tach though.  It has a 180 rear tire and a pretty beefy front tire, and inverted forks. The bike was sitting on the sales floor, but the salesman said that it was sold as he stated that the initial batch were by order only. 

 

[Fired00d]

Charlie,
I think the intent is to get there fast and not be on it long.... either that or it's not for old (broken up) farts like me and you.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[UFO_HOG]

I had an opportunity to sit on one at the International Motorcycle Show in San Mateo, CA this last weekend. The bike just did not feel right under me. Foot position was fine, handlebars were ok, nothing a good tilt couldn't fix. But, there was no place to put your knees into the tank for aggressive turning. I have a Ducati Monster I use for my days when I want to haul it in the hills, I think it's going to stay with me for a while now.

[SBB]

OK


I rode one Thursday.

It has a similar 2 into 1 into 2 like the dressers.

The cat will have to go.

Had to talk with Tman about what he can do.

I ordered one for an April delivery. (a silver and black one)

 


Gotta get some curb feelers for my knees.

                     

[Fired00d]

OK


I rode one Thursday.

It has a similar 2 into 1 into 2 like the dressers.

The cat will have to go.

Had to talk with Tman about what he can do.

I ordered one for an April delivery. (a silver and black one)

 


Gotta get some curb feelers for my knees.

                     

 

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[RedDevil]

Charlie,
I think the intent is to get there fast and not be on it long.... either that or it's not for old (broken up) farts like me and you.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

I think the latter is true Gary.   

   

[Hoist!]

HeHe!!! That should be fun! Congrats man!

Hoist!