Harley Davidson Dealership Buying Experience: Redemption
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- The buying experience with my new 2024 Harley Davidson Fatboy.
Email: csa1nt@outlook.com
Prairie Harley Davidson
101 Carson Road
Emerald Park, Sk.
S4L 0E5
Phone: 1-306-522-1747
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Yep, same for me...........I will NEVER buy another harley Davidson, I have bought at least six of them so far, but High Desert HD in Meridian, Idaho has to be one of the most deceptive dealerships I've ever dealt with. They didn't used to be that way, but with the influx of californians to our state, I guess they feel as though they can screw over everyone.............of course the californians will gladly buy, no questions asked.
I'll never give Harley Davidson my business, at least not in my town. Worst dealership experience I've ever had. They had the most condescending, rude, sales people I've ever dealt with. Ended up not buying anything last year. Now the wife works for Honda and I'll be going there to look at a few new bikes as soon as life gives ke some time.
Worked for 6 different dealerships over my lengthy career, these experiences don’t surprise me at all, it’s a crapshoot weather you get a worthy salesman or not, most dealerships hire kids or people with zero experience, there are many other contributors to poor experiences, especially since Covid.
But one of the biggest factors are, if your dealership pays its staff peanuts..expect to deal with monkeys!
Wow. What a great experience. Make sure you spread the word about the good dealership. Maybe even let HD know.
So satisfying to hear this story.
Congratulations.
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Congrats man! Glad you got the service you deserved. Just traded in my 22 fatboy for a 23 low rider s. I loved the fatboy but I want to do a performance oriented club style build. I’ll send a pic in when finished.
Thanks. The Low Rider is a good platform for a build like that.
Mama pa dealerships are the best
Congrats on the new bike, really happy you got a fantastic experience this time around.
Thanks. It definitely was completely different from the last time.
This was a good video. Glad to hear such a good story about a Harley dealership. Enjoy your new bike. Looks great!
Thanks. There needs to be more good stories.
Great story. This dealership sounds really exceptional. Congrats on the bike!
Thanks. The dealer was pretty good on this bike purchase for sure.
Great video mate, Ur somebody to me, enjoy Ur new ride bro
Thanks boss 👍
good luck mate, great bike got one myself, handles like a walmart trolly with a broken wheel but hell that ads to the beauty of it and my local harley dealer in Maidstone England is as good. have a blast.
Thanks. This is my 5th Fatboy so I’m definitely used to the handling. Nice to hear from folks across the pond 👍
Bravo. good on that dealer and yourself.
Thanks 👍
Did Prairie H-D give you a free H-D battery tender for your new bike? They gave me one in 2021 when I bought my new Fat Boy from them. To this day, I'm not sure if that was a gift from H-D Motor Co. or a gift from the Prairie H-D dealership. Anyway, I would be interested to know if it's still being done. Congrats on a great looking bike! I should mention that I have dealt with Prairie H-D since 2008 and they have always treated me top notch and it blows my mind when I hear bad stories about other Harley-Davidson dealers throughout Canada and the U.S.
They were going to but I already have two tenders. I’m pretty sure it’s up to the dealership. They should be giving you one for these new bikes. As long as Prairie stays independent they should be good for years to come.
I am in Sask and paying attention and #harleydavidson best not think we are not listening you woke company you!
Keep the Nik. . In the rocker box,, don't let dealer tear your whole top end of engine apart, lol, you'll have issues,,
good wright up enjoy your new bike what mods are you doing to your bike
Thanks. You’ll have to keep watching to see, haha!
i will thank you @@canadiansa1nt309
That’s a great tip regarding buying from a family owned business.
Been following this progression of events since last fall; can't offer enough condolences for the first dealership encounter (and vituperation to those individuals), and every congratulations on finding some people WHO ACTUALLY WANTED TO DO BUSINESS. I have no doubt that the latter dealership will get word-of-mouth pulling new people in faster than your basic horse can trot...or Harley-Davidson can torque, your choice. All congrats.
Thank you. This dealer definitely restored my faith.
Wow !!! What else can I say? We have heard all these horror stories about dealers that do not treat the customer right. Now to have you tell your apparently true life experience at a Harley dealer with good results, I am beside myself. I won't name my local Massachusetts dealer (not an H.D. dealer) but I had a very disappointing experience today 3/2/2004. Needing service on my 2014 bike, a front tire, 25,000 mile schedule maintenance, etc., etc. Rode my bike to the dealership about 8 miles away only to find it was CLOSED. Sign on the door said: "By Appointment Only". OK, by appointment, sure...... for work to be done in the next few days, next week or so. BUT the doors were locked on a Saturday. You can't even go in to check their new bikes on the showroom floor, chat with the people on hand, sit down with a cup of coffee, look over their jackets, shirts, helmets, etc. NO. How uninviting. All I have to say is, they must be close to shuttering the shop, otherwise why would they do such a thing? What a turn off. There's a new dealer in Southern N.H. 44 miles & 50 minits away. I'm tempted to head there verses the local dealer 8 miles from my house. I'll ask: "What would you do?" But I already know the answer to my question. BTW, this dealer refuses to work on older bikes, and I don't mean antiques. My neighbor has an older bike of the same make as mine needing maintenance, was told - 'No we can't help you.', so he's also not happy with that snobby attitude.
That sounds pretty crazy that a dealership would be by appointment only. I agree that is definitely not inviting at all. I would be trying the other place.
Seems a lot of dealers don’t want to work on the older bikes. All those old techs are retiring and the young guys only seem to care about the new models. They just want to plug in the bike to a computer to find out what’s wrong rather than diagnosing the issue themselves.
Thanks for sharing your dealership experiences. I really enjoy watching your videos every Saturday.
Thanks for watching 👍
That is so great to hear you had a fantastic dealer experience I'm really happy for you my man. I wish my dealer that I've bought all my Harleys from was like that when I really have to take it to get serviced my bike comes back scratched and dented. Love the channel Bro 🤘💀🤘
Thanks. The independent dealers are always the best.
Good looking bike. Thanks for the video. Fixing to buy my first Harley. Now I know a couple more things to look out for
You have to watch out for a lot of shady dealers these days.
Congratulations!! Beautiful bike, spring is coming! Ride safe!!
Thank you. Spring can’t get here soon enough.
I don’t know if anyone else has brought this up but as far as the dealership knowing you do RUclips or not, could be applied to the same dealership that treated you like crap. Because you were doing RUclips videos prior to purchasing the low rider S. Great video and a happy ending to an originally horrific buying experience. Purchasing a new Harley Davidson motorcycle is big decision and significant investment. It should be a positive and memorable occasion. Not what you went through. I’ve often wondered what the name of the hook and crook establishment is. I don’t know if that would cause you problems but people should know where to go and where not to go for buying a bike. I live in the states so no big deal to me but could be for others.
It was definitely a better experience than the last one. As far as naming the bad dealership goes, there’s only two in this province and I named the good one here. Anyone who is from around here will know exactly who it is. It’s kind of like naming them without actually doing so 😉
Small or not CS you've reached the UK. Enjoy your new ride as after your previous experiences you deserve it.
Thanks boss 👍
Congrats! Welcome back to the fat side. Just in time for spring too.
Are you doing the 16inch apes again? I tried motobars recently and they are a No go, so I built some modular mini apes(8.5inch).
Glad you had a great dealership experience. When my dealership came through to get my bike back out on the road when the BCM had problems, they earned a customer who keeps coming back.
I fully believe that the majority of HDs problems are nothing to do with the MOCO but everything to do with the amount of trashy dealerships who dont understand what HD riders really want, and what people who wanna ride HD would like.
With all the young progressives starting to come into their mid 30s and early 40s, the MOCO is doing what they can to match up, but the dealerships... most of them need to wise up.
It's not 90s boomer days anymore. We want good service and treatment, not just the badge.
I should send my bike in for your viewer bike's segment, but I still have a lot of work to do to appearance wise. And yeah his bike has Eliminator 300s, the same pipes that I took off. They're pretty poor for performance, especially if you do a stage 2 or higher. They also dont sound that great. I modded a set of RineHart racing clone mufflers and they sound way better and make better torque and power.
I doubt I’ll do apes right away. I’ll ride it a bit to see exactly what I want. I did consider some 4 inch pull back risers but we’ll see. And yeah, you should email your bike. There’s a few others in front of you but it will get posted.
I had the 300’s on my 2021 Fatboy. I didn’t mind the sound other than it was too quiet for my liking.
@@canadiansa1nt309If you do the 4inch Curved Pullback Fat Risers from HD, those fit without having to extend the cables or brakeline. But it does pull the cables tight, so I would at the very least grab some Custom Dynamics 4inch turn signal and wiring extensions to keep things from getting pinched or pulled.
The stock Fat Boy looks much better
Hay congratulations on the new fatboy. From what i can see she is a beauty. Cant wait to see what add ons you have planned. I must admit i was thinking that the dealer was aware of your RUclips channel and the problems you had with your last dealership but as you say you are a growing channel with few subscribers at present. Anyway you have made me a very jealous guy
Thank you. I often wonder about folks on RUclips getting special treatment because they do videos. All I can say is if they know I’m on RUclips, they’ve never mentioned it.
Right on, bike looks good. Good to hear that this dealership is better. I know I haven’t had anything positive to say about the previous dealership since it was bought by you know who & heard from others also. Haven’t visited your local dealer yet but hope to check it out this year.
Thanks boss
I live in central Florida and would love to hear a story like this about a dealership in my area, There are a couple of dealerships that are quite local within 50 miles, However even after buying my bike from 1 of them, I do not trust them any farther than I could throw them and the dealership that is closest to me seem to be the snobsters that seem like the dealership you were talking about when you took your bike to for trade in value.
That’s unfortunate to hear. Seems more and more dealers are becoming that way. On the bright side, you get to live in Florida compared to this frozen wasteland where I am, haha!
Thank you, friend! You have restored faith in goodness. Congratulations on buying this fatty. One day I will have the same handsome one
Thanks. I’m sure that you will 👍
Glad everything went well . . . as you said - redemption! Hoping you do a ride review (in terms of your riding experience with it for those that are considering getting one).
I plan on doing a complete detailed review once I’m able to get out on the road.
I've had nothing but great experiences with my local dealer. Congrats on your new bike, and I'm glad you have a renewed excitement about Harley.
Thanks. This dealership definitely turned things around.
Used bike prices are plummeting. Interest rates are going up. The problem with the Lowrider S. No wind protection. If you want a bar hopper buy a Street Bob.
Dealerships are a rip off. LMFAO. You know your deal sucks when you want to puke.
We have the same issues where I live. The big corporations that own many dealerships are terrible and the family owned are all good to work with.
There’s becoming all too many corporate dealerships.
Happy Trails to you! Can't wait to see how you customize that mean machine.
Thanks champ 👍
Awesome Man I am Stoked for ya. Great stuff man . Enjoy your new Bike its awesome ,love the Black .:)
Thanks boss. I’ll just have to wait for better weather now, haha!
@@canadiansa1nt309 ya Meto 😉 soon !!
Hey man, nice looking bike thanks for sharing your story glad you got a good dealership to deal with, sometime bigger isnt better stick with the smaller guys who are glad to have your business happy riding
Thanks. This family owned dealership was definitely the right choice.
Glad this experience was so much better! That’s why I always advise to visit several dealerships. It’s Harley, so there are probably several within a couple hours.
Unfortunately, around here there are only two in this province. Luckily the local folks treated me well.
I did forget that, Canada is a bit of a different story.
I ride a Fatboy, 018,, yea it's a led sled,, had the 013 zx 14 r Ninja for 7 years, 200 mph bike, go to 180 faster than a harley go to 60, lmao, I'm old 67 , had to slow down,, but all the years I've ridden, hmm harley a old fart bike lol slow and low,, rode metrics for 40 years,, Harley a name, just over priced money pit,,
Harley a money pit,, it's about marketing,,, lol, got the money,, hmm, it's a toy, junk on wheels. Lmao,,
I went to mmi in phx,, lol payed 11 grand to learn to work on harley shit, hmm rode a zx 14r Ninja, , thought harley was cool. Hmm Not, just junk
Corporate dealerships don't care steeler ships
Agreed 👍
There nice to you, because you do vedioes,, they should pay you to be in marketing for there dealership,, hmm
I pay cash for my toys. Even the nice dealers treat me like crap 🤣
They’re probably pissed you don’t finance anything, haha!
@@canadiansa1nt309 yea, they never make anything off me. They always seem reluctant to sell me anything
that handle bar setup on that s is wild
Indeed. 16” Carlini Apes.
He going to have issues, lol,, harley a old school bike,
Guys looking at the Fat tired bikes, Suzuki m109 r boss, buy em for 12 grand new, 125 hp, 118 ft torque, squese a 280 on the rear,, basic Hot rod muscle. Cruzer,, been out scence 06,, ,, my 018 Fatty, broke the compansator, needed new oil pump, tires lasted 3500 miles, 3 batteries,, cost 190 bucks for three hole oil change,, I do it,, bikes never been to a dealer, I don't trust em,, why I went to school, lol
That guy destroyed that anniversary fatty lmao, he should bought a street glide,,
Congrats man! Looks great
Thanks 👍
Krusei originals music?
Nope. Taylor McClam I believe.
Nope. You're using the same bumper music as Krusei Originals. Carefull, he's an alpha male. @@canadiansa1nt309
Thanks!
Thank you Joe. And thanks for watching 👍
@@canadiansa1nt309 Get a cup of
"Joe" on your next ride.
Harleys are led sleds,, been that for ever,, lmao