I really wanted to by a wr300, neighbour bought one last yr and it seemed like a good machine (from what i rode of it). Anyways, the plan was to buy from one from a local dealer. Thing got cross threaded with their service, -one guy said that they weren't getting 2011 and that he would give me 200 off of a 2010 -another guy said 2011 were coming in April, buy the 449 on the floor -one of them said we have 2010 YZF450 on for a good price -then I discovered that they ripped me off of some race fuel i bought from them, took it back and they wanted to give me in store credit. I was so mad that I could have punched him in the throat. WHY ARE SOME DEALERS A PITA. I use to work a kawi dealer and never told people a bunch of lies, and made a point of screwing people around. I consider myself a great customer, go in order my stuff in a timely manor, (quite often give them the PN and tell them from which distributor, pay my bills, never order something that I don't pick up) So back to my trusty KTM deal and know have a brand new KTM 350 XCF in the garage. I really wanted to get back on a 2st this year and would have, but my dealer said "have one 350 xcf coming in and your name is on it, or I can get you a 2012 300 XC". I will try it and see if it works for me.
well no matter how much you like or want a certain bike...you have to go with what you can get support for...not saying a deal but a good local dealer....that right now is the problem with husky in my area...no Husky dealer for...ummmm hell dont know maybe 500 miles...there are good dealers out there but that still doesnt replace that relationship between you and your local dealer....IMO good luck on the Kaboom...i never had a problem with them...although I was the dealer(lol)
That's a bummer about your dealer giving you the runaround on the bikes you were really after. On the other hand though, the 350 is a very fun motorcycle to ride. I was lucky enough to spend a couple months with one while we were developing products for it. Didn't get to ride it as much as I wanted to, but had a blast every time I did ride it. And if you don't like it the good news is that next year there will be another round of new bikes to choose from and you can try again.
My local dealer is geographically 2,000 miles away but also as close as my computer/telephone. I bought my bike from Bill's Motorcycles Plus, it was shipped to me in a crate and I've been buying parts via the brown truck. I do have the ability and tools to work on the bike myself so I really don't need any support that requires more than a phone call. The couple of times I have called Bills for advise and they were very helpful. Dealers that treat people the way you are describing usually don't last long, hopefully they will be replaced with a good one like Bills.
Have to agree a great dealer makes all the difference. Can't beat Bill's ,genuine caring enthusiasts there. That KTM should be an awesomet bike also.KP
Good luck with the "Creamcycle", people are liking the 350. So... who is this "Bad Dealer"? It would be nice to know, so others can be spared. I'm very fortunate to have Bottones, as my dealer.
thers one of those dealers here in town too but not husky, thanks god i have halls close to me. the place recently lost its ktm dealership privleges im assuming because of it. screw em, sucks you didnt get the husky but you go wherr they are goin to help you. keep lookin im sure youll find a good husky dealer for down the road. enjoy that ktm in the meantime!!!
