Based on the picture above, we can conclude that BMW Motorrad's efforts at attracting a younger customer base are on target - perhaps a little over shot on this particular guy, but results are results. I was going to mention to him that BMW offers special interest rates on the S1000RR this month, and that we provide a track day through NESBA with each S1000RR, but saved the news for you instead.
For you older kids, we have an upcoming event you may have an interest in. A Tent Sale. Wayne will provide the details in an upcoming announcement, but it occurs August 20 and 21. There will be burgers, hot dogs and if we can get it, a wheelie machine where you can practice your stunt skills. What's on sale? Lots of stuff like riding gear, some Husqvarna bikes, a Red October Ural, and.....maybe a BMW.
There is good financing available especially on the S1000RR and (I hate to use this expression) I do need the room for 2011 inventory that is heading to us for September. Tent sale or not, there are great opportunities at South Sound for a new bike.
Call us if you want to know about 2011 colors and options - but be forewarned, we have no information like that on the K1600GT/GTL to pass along.
On a more personal note, It's become a bit of a teasing point with some customers who ask me what I'm riding each Saturday when they stop in for coffee. Having multiple bike disorder can be both good and bad. Good in that one gets to ride and appreciate a lot of different motorcycles and to get teased about it. Bad as sometimes you part with a bike that ought to have been a keeper.
I recently recovered from such an episode. A few years ago I parted with an R1150GS Adventure and regretted it almost as the ink dried on the new purchase. Consequently, I refused to ride the R1200GS Adventure until just recently - probably not wanting to confront my history or having some other psychological avoidance issue; but I finally did. Alex is responsible. He used logic.
The GS Adventure has almost as much weather protection as an RT, is lighter than an RT, powerful, handles ever so sweetly even with almost 9 gallons of go juice, and comes with a BMW saddle my posterior seems to tolerate. The new "Cam Head" engine configuration adds a bit of character and the 50+ mpg means I can go past the 400 mile mark between fill ups.
I succumbed - couldn't resist it - I'm back on an Adventure - and happy to confirm it with all who ask on Saturdays. All my BMW bikes have been excellent machines but the Adventures just work wonders. Don't wait 5 years to ride one like I did.
Sincerely,
Marty Hamilton
Sales Manager
South Sound BMW
