Re: Where to buy in LA?
Everything here is my personal opinion and does not reflect the general attitude of BHD. I guess thats what you want.I don't want to plug for BHD, but I personally feel that they are good in aftersales service. My bike is relatively knew, so it has not needed any replacement parts so far. I cannot say much about how well they do parts sourcing etc.(knock on wood). I have been there for some minor adjustments and my somewhat intermitten starter problem. I was also there for my 620 mile service. Although they forgot to take off the MAINT display from the LCDs, they gave the bike the same day i dropped it off and have not "mishandled" my baby.
I have personally talked to the head mechanic and others who do the wrenching. They are friendly, and seemed to know their stuff. (Being an engineer myself, i have the notion that i can judge people's technical expertise).
Apparently BHD used to be owned by someone else earlier, and now a couple has bought it recently. Hence its "under new management".
Now to the aspect of Negotiation. I feel any dealer will be willing to work with the price. Be it Beverly Hills or New Delhi. Its upto your negotiation intention and skills. If you buy more acessories from them, they'll be even more willing to work with the price. I got my Bike, Helmet and gloves from them. Thats all and I got to work with a price for a few hundred dollars.
They tried to sell me some Dainese apparel, which was over my budget so I didn't go for it. But as i said, the more you buy from them, the more willing they'd be to work on the price.
Hope I have been clear and helpful. Remember, once you get on your bike and twist the throttle a bit, you'll feel that every cent was spent well. ;D Monster.
-Spaceman.