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Originally Posted by adouglas
What I do think could work would be a factory performance accessory catalog, with everything from engine tuning mods to upgraded suspension bits to whole front ends. They could even do packages... buy one part number, get all you need. Dealers need only stock base models. Those who really do want an upgraded bike could order the parts. Everybody wins.
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Well that is what they started with the Versys-X 300, I ordered the Adventure model, & the dealer tells me, that the 3 models are supplied as 1, the base bike, then the other 2, are dealer fitted kits, so the City or Adventure models, come as kits for the dealers to fit ! It's got to be better for the techs, than just doing services ! And it's a start to what you suggested.
Bike sales techniques are way behind cars. I can pick the spec of my car & its made to order, yes you have to wait 4-12 weeks for it, but you can have what you want. Bikes are still sold like chewing gum, same thing in different flavours, as in colours !