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Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:17 pm
Zitat von paleolithictech im Beitrag #12 Your dealer sold you the fender extension shown in post #11 of this thread t3463f47-Puig-hugger-mudslinger.html#msg38157? Previously, that part wasn't available from US dealers. Typically, I don't ride with my bags, so they hang in the garage.
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I have one on order since early Jul, same color. Took until a few weeks ago to complete production, now waiting for a ship assignment to the US. Was hoping to see it in time for some fall riding. At this rate I’m tempted to see what the 23’ brings and maybe switch the order to that depending on what they do |
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #15Zitat von paleolithictech im Beitrag #14 Rolls Royce & Bentley are now owned by BMW & VAG respectively. KC3's latest purchase, whilst still a mere Prince was an electric Jag apparently. Made in the UK but owned by Tata from India. He has liked MGs in the past, which are now Chinese.
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Zitat von Nm2far im Beitrag #17 I wouldn't bother revising the order - changes are minor plus there is likely to be inflation in pricing, even for you $ customers. https://www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcy...s-updates-2023/
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #19Zitat von Nm2far im Beitrag #17 18OCT22-xchange.png - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Paying inflated prices with this exchange rate is simply giving away money. Until the costumer understands that they shouldn't be paying more, they will.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #20Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #19Zitat von Nm2far im Beitrag #17 19 minutes, quicker than I expected
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Zitat von Nm2far im Beitrag #23 Europe is seeing massive inflation due to currency movements increasing input costs, component shortages driving up prices and the effects of the war in Ukraine on energy prices. The euro prices of 2023 bikes leaving the factory gate is going to rise compared to current 2022 models. Your strong $ may reduce the impact of those increases to some extent but as in the above post, it is likely your importer will see this as an opportunity to increase profit margins.
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It is going to be a tough winter no matter in what country you live.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Zitat von Nm2far im Beitrag #23 But, the exchange rate reflects profit at the time of transaction and the ability to offer incentives. Relative to supply, a large number of new 2022 and 2023 GSs appeared at my local dealers, just before and after the August plant shutdown at Spandau. XCHANGE RATES.png - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #25 No. Do to the strength of the dollar and the US being a net energy exporter, we're shielded from a great deal of the inflation impacting Europe. Each time our prime interest rate increases, the exchange rate becomes more favorable for us, reducing the cost of imports and driving up the cost of exports. Accordingly, you can buy farkles and gear cheaper from Europe even with the shipping costs.
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Mr. 36654 .....I'm not sure what fender you mean .... but the one I bought is for the rear wheel and fits just over the tire. It keeps water from going up into the electronics around the battery. The dealer had all that stuff I bought and it shipped out right away for the most part ... larry l langford |
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Nm2far ... Mine arrived in late August. Ordered in Feb. I only stopped in once in that seven months to check on it. They never told me anything about production or specifics. The salesman just called up 08-30-22 and said it's here ...lol ... so I bought it on the 31 of August ... I think they may want to see if you will switch to some other bike the shops have in stock instead of waiting but I don't know for sure. My salesman definitely said that the RS is a hard to get model and they only get a couple, but would prolly take several if they could ... He claimed they had about a dozen people that showed interest if I backed out .... oh well I got it ....
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Zitat von paleolithictech im Beitrag #29 Zitat von paleolithictech im Beitrag #29 Well I’ve certainly been a lot more involved in tracking the bike especially as it is now a month plus past when it was expected. Dealer did say this was his only allocation and one he was getting this year. Same as someone else observed - lots of GS’s. Had them before and while brilliant, too tall and heavy for my tastes a this point and I don’t really “adventure” past the 1/2 mile of dirt road I live on. The RT’s are awesome but have gotten too porky and are a bit much just for an afternoon ride. Given the Goldilocks just right mix and flexibility between fun and touring ability I’m surprised the RS hasn’t been more of a hit. Of course BMW has not exactly put much emphasis on the RS or R which IMO are two of their best sorted all-rounders |
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