New member from S. California, want a C-14

[IBJanky]

Hey guys, I'm a new member from Long Beach, CA just checking in.

I currently own a 2007 Yamaha FJR but I've been debating lately whether or not to sell it and get a 2011/12 Kawasaki Concours. I think the C-14 is a great bike with lots of cool features and would be a great addition to my garage.

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm looking forward to learning and sharing a lot with you guys 

myke

[ZG]

Welcome Myke, happy hunting bro! 

[DonB]

Welcome Myke
I had a 2004 FJR and went to an 08 Connie and now have a 2012 Connie. you will like it

[Gumby]

I currently own a 2007 Yamaha FJR but I've been debating lately whether or not to sell it and get a 2011/12 Kawasaki Concours.

86 that Yamaha, you will never look back, unless you have a friend on one.

[IBJanky]

So what do you guys think is a good price to pay OTD for a 2012 C-14? Please note that I am in California where prices tend to be higher than the national average.

I was curious today and logged onto the Costco website. I guess they have a buying service with Kawasaki. The website referred me to my local dealer (Long Beach Motorsports) so I called them up just to ask. They said they would sell the 2012 for $14655 + $1282 (tax of 8.75%) + $240 (registration) + misc fees = $16445 total out the door. I didn't have time to haggle over the phone, since I was busy at work, I just wanted to get an idea how much they're going for.

This seems kinda high to me. What are your thoughts, you guys?

myke

[DonB]

don't think they have any control on the taxes and registration. (but) what misc fees?
there are no misc fees except for more profit to the dealer.
pretty much the same deal I got 14600 for the bike plus registration and taxes

[So Cal Joe]

Your in Long Beach so check Berts motorcycle Mall in Covina.
1151 North Azusa Avenue  Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-6600
That's where I got my 09 in 2010. Another good place is Fun Bike center in San Diego, I did all my leg work over the phone, I called 4 or 5 different dealers and got the best deal at Berts.
Another place to check is Chaparrel Motorsports in San Bernardino.

[Gumby]

$1282 (tax of 8.75%) 

Road trip to Medford, OR is in your future.

[IBJanky]

don't think they have any control on the taxes and registration. (but) what misc fees?
there are no misc fees except for more profit to the dealer.
pretty much the same deal I got 14600 for the bike plus registration and taxes

I believe it's the usual dealer fees that the dealers tack on such as freight, dealer prep, doc fee, tire recycling fee (in CA).

myke

[IBJanky]

Road trip to Medford, OR is in your future.

What's over there?

myke

[xsv]

I will 2nd fun bike center in San Diego.  I bought my 09 in 2010.  I still saved $1000 even after having to pay $500 to ship it to me.  Might be worth seeing what they will do for you.

[SPX]

I will 2nd fun bike center in San Diego.  I bought my 09 in 2010.  I still saved $1000 even after having to pay $500 to ship it to me.  Might be worth seeing what they will do for you.

When I was shopping, FBC wanted $17,700 out the door for a 2011 and $18,300 out the door for a 2012. This was in January.

In addition, I found their sales team to be very dishonest. They would say whatever needed to be said to further their story. I wouldn't give FBC a penny. As a matter of fact, I would pay another dealership more just to not support FBC.

[SPX]

I believe it's the usual dealer fees that the dealers tack on such as freight, dealer prep, doc fee, tire recycling fee (in CA).

myke

Freight and dealer prep are BS fees and should never be paid. Kawasaki pays dealer prep (2.5 hours for assembly as of 2011 for a C14) to the dealer. Charging the customer is "double dipping."

Both fees are pure profit centers for the dealership.

[JeffM]

Berts is an amazing facility. My jaw dropped when I walked in there. Nice to meetcha, Myke. Looking forward to your review of the bike, as I'm also in the market soon.

[OregonJim]

Myke: Here in Oregon the Costco price is the same, but includes dealer prep and transport. You might want to check w/ Costco on their policy in Ca.

Jim

[IBJanky]

Myke: Here in Oregon the Costco price is the same, but includes dealer prep and transport. You might want to check w/ Costco on their policy in Ca.

Jim

I think you're right, the Costco price is the price you pay plus tax and registration, but no other dealer fees.

Maybe they were trying to pull a fast one on me.

myke

[ZG]

86 that Yamaha, you will never look back, unless you have a friend on one.

 

[SANDPSYCHO]

I'm out in Riverside county, I got my C14 back in Oct. I looked at Malcolm Smith, Corona Motorsports, and  Chaparral. I can't bring myself to go into Burt's MEGA MALL. They all wanted way more for the bike then I wanted to pay and they all have commission sales men, some don't even ride.
 
I ended up at John Burr cycles in Fontana and found they where closed on Mondays. They are a small family owned dealership just like all dealerships where 20 years ago. I went back when they where open and talked with Kurt, he gave me the no haggle bottom dollar price right up front, no pressure, no BS. A few days later I rode outta there on my new, black, 2011, C14 and I'm still smiling. I know Fontana is a bit far from Long Beach but its worth a phone call, good luck in your search.

John Burr Cycles
Kurt
(909)823-1338 ext 225

[katata1100]

You want price of bike before Taxes. Destination, freight, prep, setup, wax
Bum raping are all padding. Watch out for doc fee as anything above $20 is padding. Doc fee is for a secretaries time to type up a one page doc for the DMV, unless she gets paid $600, don't pay over $20( I have see places ask over$200 for what took ten minutes to do.
For Cali fied bikes with extra smog$hit, go to cycle trader and search Sacramento an Arizona dealers .

[SPX]

You want price of bike before Taxes. Destination, freight, prep, setup, wax
Bum raping are all padding. Watch out for doc fee as anything above $20 is padding. Doc fee is for a secretaries time to type up a one page doc for the DMV, unless she gets paid $600, don't pay over $20( I have see places ask over$200 for what took ten minutes to do.
For Cali fied bikes with extra smog$hit, go to cycle trader and search Sacramento an Arizona dealers .

$55 doc fee is standard in California. That's also the cap, by law.