Hey All!
Well, I've been reading through some of this forum for a few weeks now and have to say that this is one of the better biker forums I've come across. Not many egos or bad vibes, just a lot of riders with a major common and undoubtedly fun interest. While out and about scanning the posts, I noticed a lot of active members that are from the Tampa/Central Florida area. I live in Clearwater and find it nice to see so many locals that are really into group rides and havin fun on some of Florida's better backroads
Anyways, I'm out bike shopping again. I currently own a Victory Vegas cruiser and have been thinking of trading it in or augmenting with a new bike. My top picks being a Busa, GSX-R1000, or GSX-R750. I love my bike but really want something faster
and hopefully more comfortable (ruling out the 1000 and 750)! BUT, I also want the same high respect and "gawking eyes" that I get with my Orange/Silver Vegas. I have always had a high respect for the Busas and am really starting to feel it might be the right bike for me since I'm a fairly decent sized guy: 6'+ @ 225lbs.
I'm not sure if any of you Tampa area folk are familiar with the my local Suzuki dealer, West Coast Powersports in Clearwater or not. If so, I was hoping that some of you could give me some inside info as to if you feel they are a good dealership or not and what might be a good asking price for an 05 Busa through these guys. I don't mind them making money but I don't want to get raped either.
As many of you know, its pretty hard to get a good deal on bikes in this area due to the supply and demand issue. I have found some great deals out of state if I don't mind picking up or shipping the bike (and it may come to that). West Coast does not deviate much from their prices and have close to $500 of add-on and taxable fees. I can't really blame them if they are willing and able to wait to find someone that will pay their asking prices. I find that I'm asking myself if that additional cost (upwards of $1500+ OTD over what I can find out of state) is worth a good dealer relationship and an additional $30+/- per month in payments.
So, if any of you care to comment on my delima, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if I do end up going with the Busa, or even one of the smaller Gixxers, it would be great to hook up with you locals and find a few more less traveled back roads to add to my list.
Later!!!
Cal
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Well, I've been reading through some of this forum for a few weeks now and have to say that this is one of the better biker forums I've come across. Not many egos or bad vibes, just a lot of riders with a major common and undoubtedly fun interest. While out and about scanning the posts, I noticed a lot of active members that are from the Tampa/Central Florida area. I live in Clearwater and find it nice to see so many locals that are really into group rides and havin fun on some of Florida's better backroads
Anyways, I'm out bike shopping again. I currently own a Victory Vegas cruiser and have been thinking of trading it in or augmenting with a new bike. My top picks being a Busa, GSX-R1000, or GSX-R750. I love my bike but really want something faster
I'm not sure if any of you Tampa area folk are familiar with the my local Suzuki dealer, West Coast Powersports in Clearwater or not. If so, I was hoping that some of you could give me some inside info as to if you feel they are a good dealership or not and what might be a good asking price for an 05 Busa through these guys. I don't mind them making money but I don't want to get raped either.
As many of you know, its pretty hard to get a good deal on bikes in this area due to the supply and demand issue. I have found some great deals out of state if I don't mind picking up or shipping the bike (and it may come to that). West Coast does not deviate much from their prices and have close to $500 of add-on and taxable fees. I can't really blame them if they are willing and able to wait to find someone that will pay their asking prices. I find that I'm asking myself if that additional cost (upwards of $1500+ OTD over what I can find out of state) is worth a good dealer relationship and an additional $30+/- per month in payments.
So, if any of you care to comment on my delima, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if I do end up going with the Busa, or even one of the smaller Gixxers, it would be great to hook up with you locals and find a few more less traveled back roads to add to my list.
Later!!!
Cal
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