How does this work?

jh14 · 06-21-2012, 08:37 PM

I found a motorcycle I'm interested about but it is quite a distance away. Since it's at a dealer, what are my options on negotiations and shipping? By the way it's a new bike, not used.

I looked around and all other threads are dealing with private party / ebay sales.

RedKat600 · 06-21-2012, 08:55 PM

Define "quite a distance". If you find a local dealer, talk to them about the bike you want but mention it's at another dealer. Sometimes they will arrange for it to be sent there via inventory swap as some dealers will work with others.

Grantizzle · 06-21-2012, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by RedKat600

Define "quite a distance". If you find a local dealer, talk to them about the bike you want but mention it's at another dealer. Sometimes they will arrange for it to be sent there via inventory swap as some dealers will work with others.

this. or buy a one way ticket and ride the bitch home.

RedKat600 · 06-21-2012, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Grantizzle

this. or buy a one way ticket and ride the bitch home.

This sounds like a much better idea to me!

Jims08Z06 · 06-21-2012, 09:07 PM

Just curious as to how far is a long ways away??? Good suggestions have been made, it's likely to develop some new scratches in the process of shipping. As far as negotiations you will need to explain in more detail. If it's new but last years model you may have some negotiation room. Look on the web site of the manufacturer, they usually have suggested retail. If not call around and find what other dealers are asking for the same bike. If you have cash, you have a powerful negotiation tool. Good Luck...AJ

jh14 · 06-22-2012, 02:00 PM

Thanks all,

As far as distance, the nearest is LA CA, and as far as Miami FL... several out there. Just none in the northwest. I'm looking at a 2010 FZ1.

nsrg500 · 06-22-2012, 02:21 PM

easy ride from LA. Been there done that in one day on an 87 FZR1000.
Go for it!

Maybe you can hitch a ride with dude on his Rebel 250?

Sorry.

Bald Guy · 06-22-2012, 03:06 PM

for Fly and Ride!

What an excuse for a road trip!

"Really honey, the closest one is in Miami. See you in two weeks."

Dusty

evander · 06-22-2012, 03:26 PM

Not to throw a wrench in your plans or anything but just an FYI a California bike will have some gas vapor emissions crap that will lower the fuel capacity of your tank. Not by much but if you're not a cali resident I don't see why you would want a cali bike.

KevinD · 06-22-2012, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by evander

Not to throw a wrench in your plans or anything but just an FYI a California bike will have some gas vapor emissions crap that will lower the fuel capacity of your tank. Not by much but if you're not a cali resident I don't see why you would want a cali bike.

Says the ex-Califonicator!

KevinD

fastfoodfred · 06-22-2012, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Grantizzle

this. or buy a one way ticket and ride the bitch home.

fuck that!!!! Bikes are for the garage, not your butt cheeks.

MitchellDietz · 06-27-2012, 08:03 PM

Every one has a Fz1, go with a fz8 its only been in the states for 2011 and 2012 models, and they are badass,

Jeffytune · 06-27-2012, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by jh14

Thanks all,

As far as distance, the nearest is LA CA, and as far as Miami FL... several out there. Just none in the northwest. I'm looking at a 2010 FZ1.

Paradise Harley has one for sale in the used fleet.

It's red and has been race tuned.

503-924-7300

Tell then I sent you.

Jeffytune · 06-28-2012, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by KevinD

Says the ex-Califonicator!

KevinD

If it is at a dealer (New or used) and they do not have a Oregon dealer license, you may find yourself paying 8% state sales tax because you are picking it up in there state.
To avoid paying the tax you have to have the bike shipped and take delivery in Oregon.

DGA · 06-28-2012, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jeffytune

If it is at a dealer (New or used) and they do not have a Oregon dealer license, you may find yourself paying 8% state sales tax because you are picking it up in there state.
To avoid paying the tax you have to have the bike shipped and take delivery in Oregon.

Don't you pay the sales tax when you register the bike, just as you would do for a car?

Jeffytune · 06-29-2012, 11:57 AM

Yes, but if you take delivery in California, the bike will need to be registered before it can leave the shop, if this dealer is a Oregon dealer, then he can register in with Oregon. But California has been going after internet sales and if you take possession in there state, they want the tax money.

A Privet sale you can ride off with the signed pink slip and register it when you get home. If the state wanted to collect, it would fall on the seller if California wanted to collect the tax.

But he said it's a a business and that means he would either have to pay the tax of have it shipped out of state and take delivery outside of California.


06-21-2012, 08:37 PM	#1
jh14 Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 From: Hillsboro, OR I Ride: lil' Yamaha	How does this work? I found a motorcycle I'm interested about but it is quite a distance away. Since it's at a dealer, what are my options on negotiations and shipping? By the way it's a new bike, not used. I looked around and all other threads are dealing with private party / ebay sales. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-21-2012, 08:55 PM	#2
RedKat600 Joined: May 2011 From: LaCenter, WA I Ride: 2003 Copper SV1K	Define "quite a distance". If you find a local dealer, talk to them about the bike you want but mention it's at another dealer. Sometimes they will arrange for it to be sent there via inventory swap as some dealers will work with others. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-21-2012, 09:07 PM	#5
Jims08Z06 Bat Crazed Joined: May 2009 From: WA I Ride: 08, R1	Just curious as to how far is a long ways away??? Good suggestions have been made, it's likely to develop some new scratches in the process of shipping. As far as negotiations you will need to explain in more detail. If it's new but last years model you may have some negotiation room. Look on the web site of the manufacturer, they usually have suggested retail. If not call around and find what other dealers are asking for the same bike. If you have cash, you have a powerful negotiation tool. Good Luck...AJ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Jims08Z06; 06-21-2012 at 09:12 PM..


06-22-2012, 02:00 PM	#6
jh14 Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 From: Hillsboro, OR I Ride: lil' Yamaha	Thanks all, As far as distance, the nearest is LA CA, and as far as Miami FL... several out there. Just none in the northwest. I'm looking at a 2010 FZ1. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-22-2012, 02:21 PM	#7
nsrg500 Shredder Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr	easy ride from LA. Been there done that in one day on an 87 FZR1000. Go for it! Maybe you can hitch a ride with dude on his Rebel 250? Sorry. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-22-2012, 03:06 PM	#8
Bald Guy Cone Head Joined: Jun 2008 From: Kennewick Wa I Ride: Because all the cool kids do!	for Fly and Ride! What an excuse for a road trip! "Really honey, the closest one is in Miami. See you in two weeks." Dusty __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-22-2012, 03:26 PM	#9
evander Race Qualifier Joined: Sep 2006 From: N side Spokane I Ride: a Yamaha slayer real slow.	Not to throw a wrench in your plans or anything but just an FYI a California bike will have some gas vapor emissions crap that will lower the fuel capacity of your tank. Not by much but if you're not a cali resident I don't see why you would want a cali bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-27-2012, 08:03 PM	#12
MitchellDietz Endorsed Joined: Feb 2009 From: Port orchard, Wa I Ride: 2011 Yamaha FZ8	Every one has a Fz1, go with a fz8 its only been in the states for 2011 and 2012 models, and they are badass, __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-29-2012, 11:57 AM	#16
Jeffytune Shredder Joined: Jul 2009 From: Beaverton I Ride: Harley FLHT	Yes, but if you take delivery in California, the bike will need to be registered before it can leave the shop, if this dealer is a Oregon dealer, then he can register in with Oregon. But California has been going after internet sales and if you take possession in there state, they want the tax money. A Privet sale you can ride off with the signed pink slip and register it when you get home. If the state wanted to collect, it would fall on the seller if California wanted to collect the tax. But he said it's a a business and that means he would either have to pay the tax of have it shipped out of state and take delivery outside of California. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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