I joined the DS riders.

[bosko]

Dual Sport that is. Having sold my KX250 last fall I knew it was just a matter of time before I'd get another dirt bike. I've been researching this for a couple of years and decided the DR650 is the bike for me

Went to the city yesterday and went to 3 different dealers. The first dealer I went to was very busy. Lots of people asking questions and trying out bikes. Spring fever was running high. They didn't have any readily available and at $7300 out the door(OTD) I was kinda disappointed.

Second dealership was nearly empty. Only one other couple talking to a salesman and they were just leaving. I approached this salesman and tell him I'm ready to pick up a new bike today and he says "just one minute I'll be right back".
So I have a look at the bike carefully, then I got on and tinkered around with it for awhile, got off and checked it over again, looked at some pamphets, looked around the store. WTF don't they want any business. ???
Finally this younger guy comes up and asks if I can be helped. He gives me an OTD price of $6500 plus $500 Suzuki bucks. Sounds pretty good but I'm still kinda upset because of the first salesmans lack of service.

Third dealerships the charm. Same OTD price of $6500 plus $500 Suzuki bucks. Salesman came up to me right away and was very helpful. Although I didn't pick up the bike yet all the paperwork is done. They have to prep the bike and cause it's 3 hours away from home I'll have to pick it up next time I'm in the city. Still friggin snowing here anyways.

March 20 is pick up date. Any other Dual Sport riders here?