I've been a Harley owner for a decade, and I still get that treatment at the dealers. I have tattoos, long hair and always wear jeans, a black tee shirt and a leather jacket. Doesn't matter. They're jerk offs. I think you have to be a prick to work the parts counter.
Hate the dealer, but I love my Harley (FXSTS). Best bike I've ever owned, and oddly the most reliable. That's after having three Hondas (RC51, XR650R & CR250), two Suzukis (VZ800 & RM125) and one Kawasaki (KLR650).
Both of the Suzukis were utter garbage, but that little RM125 had so much personality, it's my second favorite bike. The Hondas were smooth, bland and fairly reliable. I really liked the RC51 until the engine kept cutting out on high speed turns. Never did solve that before wrecking it.
FXSTC not FXSTS. Ugh. I wish I had a springer front end though. At least I think I do based on looks. Never rode one.
You should bitch to corporate.
Our local dealerships employees all treat us like gold.
The only “grief” I ever get from them is their disappointment, if I have not brought along a Dobermann or Boa when I visit.
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