Saddlebag support bars - interchangeable between years?

[alanmcorcoran]

I think I only paid about $52 for them (at a dealer...) I called in the order, they called me when they had 'em. I think they discounted them off the list price. Your dealer seems a bit greedy - or maybe he had the wrong part number.

[ncff07]

When I went in and ordered the oil filter and o-rings for my bike I pulled them up on the website first and printed the page for what I wanted before going in. The guy at the parts counter looked them up on his computer to verify the parts numbers to order them but the price I got off the website was lower than the price he was showing on his system. They gave them to me for the cheaper price I found online at the website.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by ncff07

When I went in and ordered the oil filter and o-rings for my bike I pulled them up on the website first and printed the page for what I wanted before going in. The guy at the parts counter looked them up on his computer to verify the parts numbers to order them but the price I got off the website was lower than the price he was showing on his system. They gave them to me for the cheaper price I found online at the website.

I find that my dealers price list is always higher than the Suzuki parts website by about 15%.He gives me the discount if I bring in lower quote.

[ArizonaKev]

I actually looked into ordering them and having them delivered directly to the local dealership for pickup, but for some reason, the online tool said that wasn't possible. Of course, I'm sure I could have had it done if I had gone into the dealership and asked them.

And that's some great advice guys - to print out the online price and bring into the dealer when attempting to get something. I will definitely remember that for next time

AZ Kev

[alantf]

Originally Posted by blaine

He gives me the discount if I bring in lower quote.

So - in other words - he charges what he thinks he can get away with, until you show him that you know what the correct price is. I think the term is "con man".

I used to find exactly the same thing with insurance companies in England. When it came time for the annual renewal, I'd check around until I found a lower quote. When I told the original company that I wouldn't be renewing, I'd get a phone call asking why. When I replied that I'd got a lower quote,they'd immediately say "we'll do it for that price". My reply was "then why didn't you offer it to me for that price originally? Go :fu: yourself" It's a pity more folk don't do it to this con man.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by alantf

So - in other words - he charges what he thinks he can get away with, until you show him that you know what the correct price is. I think the term is "con man"

These are the prices in his system,not what he wants to charge.Also if I ordered from on line site I would have to pay shipping.So I usally get the discount and save the shipping charges.