Topic: Jostens (Read 9103 times)

Glenncarp · « **on:** July 22, 2012, 12:48:53 AM »

I saw in the local HD shop that Jostens makes HD rings, I remember the name from high school. I went onto the web site (www.jostens.com) and designed a cool ring for my 11 SERG. I dig the Harley #1 and I was able to incorporate that into the design. There are options for EVERY Harley model and a CVO Specific page with every CVO also available. I was able to add my name and VIN # to the inside of the ring.

The only bummer is I have to take the print out the the local HD before I know what the ring will set me back. I'll report once I am over the "sticker shock"!

Glenncarp · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:53:17 AM »

Sorry, here is a better copy of the ring order page

hard10 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:02:06 AM »

Before you do ANYTHING, call Rebecca over at Tri County HD 513-874-4343. They will give you the CVO 20% discount on the ring. I think it got mine down around $700.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:03:59 AM »

Quote from: hard10 on July 22, 2012, 01:02:06 AM

Before you do ANYTHING, call Rebecca over at Tri County HD 513-874-4343. They will give you the CVO 20% discount on the ring. I think it got mine down around $700.

Holy chit I'm glad I don't wear jewelry. That's like a set of cam chest parts

!

AJ!! How you doin' man?

MadCVORG · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2012, 04:07:50 AM »

Yep, same company that's been cranking them out for years. I ordered one with my FLTRUSE; had name and VIN engraved. I got the large--it's a real hunk of metal, but it looks great and the details are cut well. Definitely shop around for the best price!

dayne66 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:39:11 AM »

They don't have the FLHXSE3 yet......will check in a month or two.

Puzzled · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2012, 08:36:08 AM »

That's pretty cool....

It would be nice if they showed retail pricing while building the ring (I may have missed it).

dayne66 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2012, 09:34:25 AM »

it showed "US$" in the corner...but no #

JR · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2012, 09:57:47 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on July 22, 2012, 01:03:59 AM

Holy chit I'm glad I don't wear jewelry. That's like a set of cam chest parts !

AJ!! How you doin' man?

I'm with you Don! I was thinking the same thing when I read it!

Glenncarp · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2012, 10:45:31 AM »

Quote from: MadCVORG on July 22, 2012, 04:07:50 AM

Yep, same company that's been cranking them out for years. I ordered one with my FLTRUSE; had name and VIN engraved. I got the large--it's a real hunk of metal, but it looks great and the details are cut well. Definitely shop around for the best price!

Shop around where? Does someone else aside form Jostens make the ring? If not, then HD is the only placxe to order it. Is there much of a pricing difference in Dealers aside from the one one mentioned above?

Wow, 20% off and it brought the ring DOWN to $700!!!! I was thinking along the lines of $400. I LOVE the design and the ring would be great, but $700? I donk like it that much!

VaEagle · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:07:34 AM »

Harley has had a licensing agreement with Jostens for years.
So the dealership is the place to order one of those rings. You can't order them from any other location even Jostens. That is why one of the 20% off dealers are nice.
My local dealer gives a HOG member discount once a month and I wait for that day to get big ticket items.
As far as ring pricing I bet the rising price of gold has an effect. The rings are large and heavy.

I save money and buy the alloy metal version not true gold. I think it was about half the price of gold, been a couple of years though since i bought one.

As far as specific models not being available look at the thread I had here several years ago. I like to think that fellow SERG owners made enough requests at the dealerships and Jostens to create the demand for the overlooked model ring.
Those of you without a ring model may want to do a similar thing.

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=43544.0

VaEagle · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:14:29 AM »

Also as far as owning the ring, it makes a nice conversation piece. It is a nice way to remember every model bike you have owned too. I like it better then holding on to a "Gold" key.
It could be something to pass on to your kids or grandkids, engraving of your bike with your name and vin#, and any personal touch you choose.
Worst case scenario you could knock the snot out of somebody with it if you had too...

EZRIDN · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:47:35 PM »

Possible alternative here guys....

I met/talked to Scot yesterday at the 'Day of the Hog' ride (Omaha, NE). Mentioned to him about coming up with some CVO 'styled rings/jewelry'....possible group buy for CVOHarley custom design? He was enthused to possibly doing such a custom project. I encouraged him to join the site even though he does not currently own a CVO...however he does ride a Road King.

I saw some of his products and actually purchased a knuckle-buster for myself (Royal Empire Shield Ring)....whereas the wife bought a leather-style bracelet. This is high-quality stuff guys. The best part is he is more than reasonably priced and he uses stainless steel material that will nearly blind you and will last forever. AND is made right here in the U.S.

I made a posting for him in the 3rd party buy area when he did his initial site launch ( http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=75580.0 ) and he said a couple folks from here have already contacted him...not sure who it was though. Take a look and judge for yourself...the quality & price & shipping can't be beat.

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Sklywag · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2012, 12:59:09 PM »

Just remember, if you sell the MC the ring is made for, HD requires you to return the ring & there is no refund.

LovemyCVOgirl · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:04:47 PM »

Quote from: Sklywag on July 22, 2012, 12:59:09 PM

Just remember, if you sell the MC the ring is made for, HD requires you to return the ring & there is no refund.

You are kidding right? Cause I have a ring customized for my Softtail that I had made 7 years ago and I as going to trade it in on a more current ring with my FLHXSE.

hard10 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:08:41 PM »

Quote from: Glenncarp on July 22, 2012, 10:45:31 AM

Shop around where? Does someone else aside form Jostens make the ring? If not, then HD is the only placxe to order it. Is there much of a pricing difference in Dealers aside from the one one mentioned above?

Wow, 20% off and it brought the ring DOWN to $700!!!! I was thinking along the lines of $400. I LOVE the design and the ring would be great, but $700? I donk like it that much!

Understand that was for my ring: 14 carat with all the diamonds. You can bring the cost much lower. When I ordered my ring, my model SEUC² had just been released. They said no problem to adding it to the side of the ring. As mentioned, the only way to buy an official HD ring is through a dealership that's why the 20% helps.

Josten's told me that if I sold the bike within a year of purchasing the ring, they would remake it to a new model at no charge.

Sklywag · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2012, 01:24:53 PM »

Gotcha

But it does sound like something HD would do doesn't it.

Puzzled · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2012, 05:02:09 PM »

Quote from: Sklywag on July 22, 2012, 01:24:53 PM

Gotcha

But it does sound like something HD would do doesn't it.

LOL

I was thinking trade in value like with the bike.

Puzzled · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2012, 05:02:44 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on July 22, 2012, 01:08:41 PM

Josten's told me that if I sold the bike within a year of purchasing the ring, they would remake it to a new model at no charge.

That is cool of them.

Glenncarp · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2012, 06:32:22 PM »

I stopped at the local HD and asked them to price the ring I had designed. I got a "Who pooped in my Easter Basket" look from the girl behind the counter. After 3 calls to the Store Manger who was off, she handed my the attached pricing guide. It appears that the side panels and engraving is included in the listed price, but I might be wrong on that one. I am definitely not going with the 18K gold!

Glenncarp · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2012, 06:52:50 PM »

Sorry, forgot to attach pricing guide

Puzzled · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2012, 06:57:39 PM »

Thank you. That is a big help.

Glenncarp · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2012, 07:06:21 PM »

Glad I could help, i have received MUCH help from this form in the last year and a half!

JR · « **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2012, 02:01:49 AM »

Quote from: Sklywag on July 22, 2012, 12:59:09 PM

Just remember, if you sell the MC the ring is made for, HD requires you to return the ring & there is no refund.

What refund...I didn't pay for my ring anyway! Came with the bike and the gold key.

MadCVORG · « **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2012, 08:49:50 AM »

Try sending the order form to several area dealers, and ask them whether they can provide a discount, especially if you deal with them on parts and/or service. Unfortunately, I didn't do this; I simply asked the dealer for a quote, without shopping around. And definitely stay away from the 14 and 18K styles; with gold prices these days, the cost is almost prohibitive.

JoeSDE · « **Reply #25 on:** July 23, 2012, 09:52:53 PM »

Whew!!! Sticker shock from that price guide. Noticed that the large 14K that I purchased years ago is now almost 3X more than what I paid for it. Lucky investment without really knowing it. JoeS

North Georgia Hawg · « **Reply #26 on:** July 26, 2012, 08:41:16 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on July 22, 2012, 01:03:59 AM

Holy chit I'm glad I don't wear jewelry. That's like a set of cam chest parts !

AJ!! How you doin' man?

AMEN, TwoLane! I just spent about that for a Fueling 8015 cam plate, 7060 oil pump, a set of SE 259e cams, and some lightly used roller rockers and forged support plates! I'll get a LOT more benefit from all that than a CVO ring.

Glenncarp · « **Reply #27 on:** September 09, 2012, 04:10:13 PM »

I posted a few months ago about a Jostens ring. For those that care and for those like me who procrastinated:

Good news! Jostens/Harley are offering a 110th anniversary ring, they are only making 1903 of them. The limited edition design was only $65 more than the classic design.

I ordered mine yesterday, Lustrium (The stainless Steele was $150 more and you have to clean SS, you can simply wipe down the Lustrium, per my expert jewelry adviser, the Wife!). I got the classic HD #! on the left and my FLTRUSE on the right side. My name and VIN number engraved on the inside. Total with tax was $448.11.

cvobiker · « **Reply #28 on:** September 09, 2012, 06:37:14 PM »

Quote from: JR on July 22, 2012, 09:57:47 AM

I'm with you Don! I was thinking the same thing when I read it!

x3

Cyclegirl · « **Reply #29 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:35:22 PM »

They are making a 110 anniversary ring this year.

Puzzled · « **Reply #30 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:41:20 PM »

Quote from: Glenncarp on September 09, 2012, 04:10:13 PM

I posted a few months ago about a Jostens ring. For those that care and for those like me who procrastinated:

Good news! Jostens/Harley are offering a 110th anniversary ring, they are only making 1903 of them. The limited edition design was only $65 more than the classic design.

I ordered mine yesterday, Lustrium (The stainless Steele was $150 more and you have to clean SS, you can simply wipe down the Lustrium, per my expert jewelry adviser, the Wife!). I got the classic HD #! on the left and my FLTRUSE on the right side. My name and VIN number engraved on the inside. Total with tax was $448.11.

Nice looking ring.

Glenncarp · « **Reply #31 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:42:02 AM »

Quote from: Cyclegirl on September 23, 2012, 10:35:22 PM

They are making a 110 anniversary ring this year.

See photos I attached three posts above!

Puzzled · « **Reply #32 on:** December 28, 2014, 07:20:51 PM »

If you haven't looked in a few years there are some nice new designs.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #33 on:** December 28, 2014, 09:14:11 PM »

I have the 110th ring, with the CVO RK on one side, and my vin of my 110th CVO RK in the ring. It's a nice ring, and figure I will not sell the bike, as I bought it to keep with my 100th fatboy.

Chains · « **Reply #34 on:** December 28, 2014, 09:56:05 PM »

Quote from: Sklywag on July 22, 2012, 12:59:09 PM

Just remember, if you sell the MC the ring is made for, HD requires you to return the ring & there is no refund.

Never heard of this, my wife bought mine for me as a gift 5 years ago and I can guarantee you if I switch bikes I am keeping the ring.

As I remember without digging out the paperwork Jostens will repair the ring for life if you damage it.

Puzzled · « **Reply #35 on:** December 29, 2014, 10:33:50 AM »

Are there any dealerd offering 20% off of these rings? I tried Rebecca at Tri County and they sell the rings for list price.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #36 on:** December 29, 2014, 09:17:50 PM »

Quote from: Puzzled on December 29, 2014, 10:33:50 AM

Are there any dealerd offering 20% off of these rings? I tried Rebecca at Tri County and they sell the rings for list price.

Not that I am aware of. Due to my wife being a part time employee, tried to use her 20% discount and could not. She gets 20% on everything but bikes, and stuff from Jostens.

Puzzled · « **Reply #37 on:** December 29, 2014, 09:23:46 PM »

Kutter was also a No Go's for a discount......

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