Originally Posted by
Robert Foster
Have you ever paid sticker price for a Car or Motorcycle? Sometimes if you are trying to buy a very popular car you might have to pay MSRP but why not try to get a better deal? You could maybe ask to have a helmet or pump or some other piece of gear tossed in and then you might buy the bike. But if you are going to try and deal make sure you have other options. If you have one or two extra shops to deal with you have a better chance in dealing on the bike you want. However if the bike is already on sale it can be harder. Just think of a bike as a vehicle and see what you can do. If all else fails you can always go back and get the bike at the price offered. But just don’t try to deal if you aren’t ready to walk out and say you will check around first. You simply can’t look too hungry.
This isn't a car or motorcycle. Customers usually have the preception that LBS's make the most on new bike sales. The reverse is true. All you can do is ask if the price is negotiable on the bike. Don't be a ****** hardass about it. If you don't like the price, go buy it from somewhere else - seriously.