Dealer claiming profit down

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Was at the dealer recently and when talking to one of the service counter guys who's been around forever. He was talking about having a lot of work, business etc. but profit decreasing. The first example he brought up was loss in tire profit. He blames the internet and it's sales. Bringing up the fact that I can buy a motorcycle tire about $30 cheaper on the internet then what he want to charge me for the same tire, I basically said "what do you expect"... Then you want to charge $35 to put it on.......

He mentioned they were considering not even mounting tires that weren't even bought there. I told him that wouldn't be an issue for me because because I mount my own tires and don't have to worry about balancing because I use Dynabeads, right before I mentioned I have a car tire on the rear.

Now don't get me wrong this dealer has been around bikes of many types for a long time (3rd generation) and racing all circuits, but it's time for them to change their mindset.

I bought my Nad as a leftover for $10,000 when he wanted almost $13,000 and wouldn't budge. I bought it from Toledo OH and had it shipped for $500. Paid taxes in RI on the sale and saved boo-cu dollars. Wake up...............if you work with people and look to increase sales you don't have to make a killing on one bike.......and sell higher volumes of bikes........as well.

Don't charge exorbitant prices for aftermarket and dealer parts.

Utilize the Internet more because there is so much potential.................

Anyway I've said my piece.