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November's Hot Tips - Bike Swap & Fantastic Labor Specials, More Events.....see details below! |
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From our Sales Staff
From time to time BMW Financial Services comes up with some pretty darn good financing deals. Well this month we are introducing the all new BMW Select Financing program. To compare standard financing and the all new select progam side by side Click Here . If you've always wanted that new BMW, but are concerned about the payments, stop in and chat with us to find out how affordable a new BMW really can be and how you can take advantage of our low monthly payment option. We even offer $0.00 down loans, and in many cases we can set up 90 days until your first payment. Let's see.....buy now and start paying next spring...Cool!
We have a great selection of motorcycles this time of year (It's difficult getting inventory in our busy summer season but we are loaded with bikes in the fall and winter...go figure!), so give us a call, stop in, or email us and don't forget we love trade-ins!
If you like playing in the dirt, we just picked up two more G450X's and right now you can save $500 off of MSRP, and get financing as low as 1.9% (plus 90 days to first payment) or $1000 in BMW accessories! Keep on riding!
Roman & John
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| Greetings!
Oops we goofed!
It's darn good to know that our e-newsletters are getting opened, especially since it's pretty much the only media source we now use to announce everything from events to special deals, plus our whole staff is involved in providing the qualty content that we hope you have come to enjoy, but it is my job to put it all together.
Well.....thank goodness we've got some sharp readers out there who are keeping us honest! Of course, now you've got me thinking about how I could turn this into an interesting contest by purposefully leaving a few spelling errors in each newsletter, sort of like "Where's Waldo".
I thought you migtht enjoy the following emails I received regarding our latest spelling "oops", and thank you all for not only reading our newsletters but keeping us honest!
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Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 10:44 AM
To: ridewest@ridewest.com
Subject: Re: You snooze, You loose!
Hey, Love You Guys... 'but'... should have title: You Lose (one "O")... rhymes with booze... (with 2 "0"s.. it rhymes with "goose" !!)
See 'ya when I get over from E. Wash.. !!
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 11:33 AM
To: ridewest@ridewest.com
Subject: Re: You snooze, You loose!
Sorry. I couldn't resist. :-)
USAGE:
The adjective loose, meaning 'not tight,' should not be confused with the verb loose, which means 'let go':: they loosed the reins and let the horse gallop. This verb in turn should not be confused with the verb lose, which means 'be deprived of, fail to keep': | I will lose my keys if I don't mend the hole in my pocket.
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Well there you have it. We value and appreciate your input and we are working hard to provide you an interesting, informative, newsletter so please keep those ideas, suggestions and comments coming. You can reach me at gm@ridewest.com
Sincerely,
David Swezey
General Manager - Ride West BMW
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New "Social Network" links
BMW is on YouTube
 Today almost every one is involved with some type of social networking, including BMW of North America and of course Ride West BMW. Here are a few interesting links for you to check out. PS be sure to bookmark them for future reference.
Also, don't forget that you can now look up your own parts with the all new BMW WebEPC! Click Here
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It's Bike Swap Time!
Friday and Saturday November 13th & 14th
This is our final Bike Swap of the year and there will be some great deals. Ready to sell your bike? So you've had a great summer riding your bike and now it's time to sell it for some Christmas cash....bring us your bikes! We make selling your motorcycle easy and we may even purchase or consign it on the spot. We only charge a small consignment fee and we handle all the paperwork. If your bike doesn't sell, it won't cost you a dime! As always Otis will be here serving up his smokin' BBQ (breakfast and lunch).
Call us to reserve your spot, 206-527-5511 or 888-527-7433
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Useful Quick Links
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MSF Training:
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8100 Lake City Wy NE
Seattle, Washington 98115
206.527.5511
888.527.7433
Hours:
Tue - Fri 9am to 6pm
Sat 9am to 5pm
Service opens at 8am
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- Free Service Loaners!
- Free Coffee!
- Free Doughnuts - every Saturday!
- Free Earplugs!
- Free Wireless!
- Free Trip Planning!
- Free Demo Rides - ask us about an extended demo ride!
- Free Used Bike Inspection - with every trade or consignment!
- Free 30 Point Inspection - with every service!
- Introducing FREE Seminars - see below!
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BMW Promotions
3 ways to save on your next bike!
1. GS TARGET FIXATION! - Irresistible Bikes, Irresistible Offers
1.9% or $2000 off Apparel / Accessories
Admit it. You've been fixated on a new GS for a while now. It's time to answer the call. Because the R 1200 GS and the R 1200 GS Adventure, quite simply, are motorcycles that you can no longer ignore. More Info
2. Holiday Offers - Extended through Nov 30th
October support programs on 2009 or prior model year F 800 ST, G 450 X, G 650 Xcountry,
G 650 GS, K 1300 GT & K 1300 S have all been extended through the holiday period.
3. Value Added Motorcycling - Extended through Nov 30th
Takes a proven best seller and makes it even more attractive with free BMW equipment. As a
result of the continued success of this program we have extended the current offers on 2009
and prior R 1200 R, R 1200 RT and K 1200 LT until December 1, 2009.
Stop in, give us a call, email us, or check out our website for more info.
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| Announcing More Service Labor Specials!
Now get at least 20% off labor on all models, until Feb 2010, then you get one more "Last Chance" labor special*
Need more...*OK, how about 10% off parts!
What are you waiting for...make your appointment today and start saving! |
Pick your bike, Pick the month
and save big bucks on your next service!
New Fall/Winter Service Special
Oct - Feb...All "oilhead" and pre '94 K Bikes - 30% off Labor
Oct - Jan...All non BMW models - 20% off Labor
Nov...All F & G Bikes - 20% off Labor
Dec...All 94 and newer K Bikes - 20% off Labor
Jan...All "oilhead" R bikes '94 and newer - 20% off Labor
Feb..Last Chance Service Special - 15% off Labor
This is the best time of year to have service done on your bikes. Whether your ride a vintage BMW, are still breaking in a new model and looking to add on some cool accessories, or have a few other brands in your stable, bring them on done to our shop and get your service done early so that you can relax all winter, save some money, and have your ride ready to go next spring.
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Spread the word... everybody likes to save some money, especially on service labor, so no mater what you ride, take advantage of these great labor specials..... now bring us your bikes!
The fine print: *This offer may not be combined with any other offer, This labor and parts special available on select BMW bikes only. Labor special valid only with appointments scheduled during monthly special. Parts savings only available on parts sold to repair orders. This labor and parts specials do not apply on warranty, insurance repairs, accident repairs, or sublet repairs. | |
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Reminder New Seminar Series - They're Free! - All riders and brands welcome!
November through April - First Saturday of each month at 8am.
 Beat the winter blues by joining us the first Saturday of each month at 8AM from November through April for our FREE educational seminars. Each session will be between 60 and 90 minutes in length, plenty of time to get wired on coffee and doughnuts! We have lined up several outstanding presenters to discuss topics such as "Surviving The Backroads" by David Hough, "Packing Light - Packing Right" by Tom Mehren, plus several other great topics.
We'll provide the coffee and doughnuts, seating is limited so sign up early, and as many of you may have heard (or better yet, learned by attending our events), we usually offer something a little extra for those that attend...hmm...what will it be this time?
November's Seminar: Nov 7th at 8AM
Topic: "The Five Keys To Cornering"
Presented by: Bret Tkacs (Lead Instructor for Puget Sound Safety. Bret presented this seminar at last years BMMOA rally and it was standing room only!)
Call 206-527-5511 ext 13 to reserve your spot.
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What's new in the Parts Department
Featured Products
Thank You!
Thanks to you, the October 24th Parts Swap was a huge success and once again the biggest and best Parts Swap ever! In fact, at 9:00am we had a whopping 50 people lined up at the door! Plenty of deals were to be had, especially when it came to riding gear. Remember, if you have any gear left over and are looking to upgrade, we now take trade-ins as part of our GearSwap program. In addition to great deals, we also had a record number of participants who dropped off items to be sold. And, most of you sold at least one item if not more. So remember to pick up your unsold items and of course, your $$$ check! We're always looking for ways to make our Parts and Apparel Swap better and hope you will pass your suggestions along for the next event. You can email your ideas to apparel@ridewest.com. Thanks again and let's do this again in the spring. Hot Items:
Grab-On Comfort Grips - Many of you have been asking for something to make your K-Bike grips bigger in diameter. These great slip-on Comfort Grips do just that. They can be cut to length and go on with just a bit of silicone spray. Gerbing's T-5 and G-3 Heated Gloves with Microwire - These are our hottest selling items, literally. Get hot hands fast! They heat up quicker than any other heated glove on the market and are in stock now. Click Here to visit their catalog. BMW - LED Auxiliary Brake Light - Do you stand out in traffic? Winter time is the time you need extra visibility. This auxiliary brake light is a license plate mounted LED block and provides an additional level of safety to your daily commute. And best of all, it's now available for most late model CAN-BUS BMW's. It's bright, will get you noticed, and may help you stand out just a bit more at stop-lights. We're all about safety, and think this addition to any bike is worth every penny. We also have solutions for converting your standard turn signals to LED's as well. November Clearance Sale!
Helmets - Starting in November we're having a huge helmet clearance sale! Select brands and models will be on sale at up to 40% off! Inventory is limited so check out our showroom for details and selection. Leather - Here's a rare opportunity to own a legend. We have a select number of jackets and pants from Vanson Leathers on sale! Stock is very limited, so gear up now for our next years advanced street skills class at Pacific Raceways. Summer Mesh Clothing - Summer's over but the deals are not. We still have a pretty good selection of select summer mesh gear on sale at amazing prices. Bill Niwa
Apparel and Accessories Manager
apparel@ridewest.com
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Tech Tip of the Month
We've got the team to make it happen!
The western Washington rains have arrived, and as we've come to expect the pace at Ride West BMW's Service Department has slowed down a bit. This has given us some time to think about how we can provide our friends and loyal customers with continued great service through the winter months.
We recently began to provide service for non-BMW brands, and feel that these cooler, wetter months may be the perfect time to get all your bikes fixed-up here at Ride West to be ride-ready come spring. Whether you want a GPS or radar-jammer on your trusty BMW, or an inverted-fork front-end on your Honda, we have the expertise to get it done right. From planning through implementation, we can help you realize exactly what you're envisioning in your mind's eye. Come on down to the Service Department and lets talk about your ideas.
Viva imagination!
Mark Eddy
Service Manager
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Current Events - Quick list
For all the details, check out our Event Calendar - Click Here
We're frequently asked about our upcoming events, so here's a brief list for the next couple of months - Note: We have limited seating and reservations are required for most of our events so please call to reserve your spot.
November
- FREE Saturday Morning Seminar - 8am Nov 7th - "The 5 Keys to Cornering"
- Bike Swap- Two days, Friday & Saturday November 13th & 14th
- Slide Show - Thursday Nov 19th 7pm - "Continental Divide Dualsport Ride"
December
- International Motorcycle Show- Friday, Saturday, & Sunday the 11th-13th
- FREE Saturday Morning Seminar - 8am Dec 5th - "Dymystifing Motorcycle Insurance"
- Slide Show - Thursday Dec 17th 7pm - "Italy to the Arctic Circle"
January
- FREE Saturday Morning Seminar - 8am Jan 2nd - "Why Don't They See Us?"
- Slide Show - Thurday Jan 21st 7pm - "Griptwisters Tour of the Olympic Peninsula"
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A message from our owners:
The history behind our Bike Swaps!
November 13 and 14, Friday and Saturday, are the dates of the third Bike Swap that Ride West will be conducting this year. Most of you  reading this missive know what these things are about, but you may not know how the Bike Swap concept came into existance. Well, it goes back a few years.
We purchased Buckingham BMW in July of 1995. At the time the dealership operated out of a small, funky building in the Green Lake neighborhood (across from Gregg's Cycle). The building was only about 4000 square feet, which included a shed attached to the outside of the building. Bill Buckingham was respected for his technical abilities, particularly on older BMW models, and he had the shed stuffed with used parts that he had collected over the years. Most of those parts came with the sale to us and we had no idea what to do with this stuff. So we decided to have a garage sale and asked our customers to bring their parts, accessories and apparel as well. We called it our Parts Swap.
A guy from Portland showed up the morning of the event with a motorcycle, having heard of the event and thought we might be able to sell the bike for him. We thought, "what the heck, let's give it a go". It sold that afternoon. That evening Ann said "you know, that bike was a good deal for the seller, the buyer, and for us. Why not have a Swap Meet just for motorcycles. We could invite all brands over a two day period and charge a small commission to cover our efforts. And if the seller's bike does not sell, we will not charge a thing."
Well, that was fourteen years ago and we have had two Bike Swap's every year ever since. And they have been so successful for buyers and sellers that last year we expanded the event to three times every year. And now, many of the bikes that do not sell over the weekend are either purchased by us or left on consignment.
These Bike Swaps have enabled Ride West to have a used bike sales department that is envied by many of our peers. And some of the other dealers have embraced the concept and have similar events of their own. So come on down on the 13th and 14th and get involved in the fun. Have a motorcycle you would like to sell? Bring it on down---it is the easy way to convert it into cash. Or perhaps you are looking for a new ride---we may have just what you are looking for. So please join us.
Ann and Keith Thye
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| $200.00
Referral
Coupon! |
Need a quick $200 bucks? Print out this coupon and bring it in with a friend, neighbor, co-worker, heck...even a total stranger, on their first visit, and if they purchase a new BMW, from Ride West BMW, then will give you a $200 Gift Card or $100 cash, which you can use in any department. You can use this coupon as many times as possible but you can only get one gift card per sale. So let all your friends know that BMW makes a motorcycle that meets everyones needs, style, and adventure, we even have a bike that gets 70 MPG, has heated grips and ABS standard, and that is only $8165* Did I mention.....we have a zero down option and you can get 90 days to first payment on approval of credit with BMWFS! (Lets see....ride all summer without payments...where do I sign!)
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| Offer Expires: December 31, 2009
*Includes freight but excludes dealer handling, tax, title, and licensing | |
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