On the CVO Breakout , all of the Aussie allocation have been " sold " or had a $5K deposit put on them apparently !!
Might be pure hype , might be true enough , each dealer site only getting 2 from what I've heard...
gmeikle,
If they have all be allocated to deposits I would still put my name down, somebody might pull out.
Here's a short story for you.
Back in 1997 I wanted an Ultra Classic in a certain colour, ready to put down a deposit, dealer looked up on the system and found they have all been sold.
Was asked for my second choice in colour, in the mean time dealer did a ring around and located what I wanted (3931klms / 2442miles away) bike was on hold and after half an hour it was mine.
So I got what I wanted and the start of a friend ship with a number 1 dealer.
Relocating to another state tells a different story.
Purchased a new bike in 08 from the local dealer and all was good until I questioned there workmanship on repairs. Long story...
As time passed I went to the local dealer, asked for a CVO and was told I would not get one this late in the year (May), didn't even look on the system to see if any would be available.
Did my own enquiries ringing dealers and found 4 in Victoria, 3 in NSW within a few hours and didn't bother ringing any further as I found what I wanted. Plus one of the dealers found other CVO's on the water on the way to Australia.
In the month of July, 2 months after my enquiry locally. Got a phone call from 2 dealers out of town to let me know they have just received new stock.
The rest is history.
As for dealing with the locall dealer I have no problems, and look at adding to my collection, however to my discuss not sure I would feel welcome at the local dealer. Another long story...