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BayAreaRick · 07-26-2016 11:08 AM

Purchased a 2014 CB1100 DLX in New York and shipping to California. So far:
7/20 - Picked Up in New Hyde Park, NY
7/21 - MONROE TWP, NJ (Checked In)
7/24 - COLUMBUS, OH (Checked In)
7/26 - SAN JOSE, CA (Checked In) --> only 30 miles away!!!
The ferret

Shipping Broker: Federal Motorcycle Transport, strapped to a pallet
This is getting exciting...

Beemer Guy · 07-26-2016 11:20 AM

Congrats! Those of us also in the market would be interested to know what you paid for the bike, and how much shipping cost you, if you'd care to share...

**The ferret** · 07-26-2016 12:11 PM

Congrats, you will love it. It amazes me people do this. I'm so old school (really just old).

LongRanger · 07-26-2016 12:14 PM

What, buy used bikes sight-unseen and have them shipped? It's all good!

**Cormanus** · 07-26-2016 12:14 PM

Congratulations BayAreaRick. Looking forward to hearing more about your new bike. When will it arrive on your doorstep?

BayAreaRick · 07-26-2016 12:21 PM

Bought it from a Dealer in NY. 1,927 miles on ODO, 30+ Hi-Rez Pics, 30-day warranty, prior owner traded it in. Paid $7.600, dealer covered more than 1/2 of shipping costs, FYI - it costs ~$200 more shipped from Long Island, NY and many shippers won't even go into the 5 boroughs (Haul-Bikes charges $300 more from Long Island, that's $450+$300). They cite access and all the toll-roads. All-in shipping NY -> CA $644.

(Estimated delivery 7/27-8/4; believe it's coming on Thursday/Friday 7/28-7/29 as it's now just 30 miles away)

EDITORIAL:
I joined this group in 2013, but I just couldn't get my arms around paying $11,900 + fees in 2014. So, I waited 2 years, rode around in my 2002 CB750 Nighthawk and watched the folks who bought and changed their mind about riding, it 'hurt too much', didn't have the time, etc.

Bighonda14 · 07-26-2016 12:30 PM

Congrats on the new bike BAR! Look forward to seeing photos. Sounds like you got a stunning deal plus a bike that will be in like-new condition.

BayAreaRick · 07-26-2016 12:36 PM

^^^
Thanks Dennis, hope to see yours also. The irony of it all, each at opposite coasts finding DLX's on opposite coasts!

dsinned · 07-26-2016 12:53 PM

CONGRATS! I know you must be very excited! Were there any "extras" on your bike (e.g. rack, wind screen)? IMHO, a very low mileage "DLX" for anything under $10K (all in) delivered to your door, is a GREAT DEAL! After dealer fees and taxes, I paid nearly as much for a leftover 2014 STD (non ABS) from a local dealer. The only "extras" I got with the bike was a tank of gas to ride it home. lol

I know its super hot outside this week, but if your only 30 miles from SJ, would you like to meet somewhere for a cup of coffee or maybe lunch or dinner? I'd love to see your new DLX and make your acquaintance as a new CB1100 owner. Maybe some of the other locals would like to meet as well. I try to get up to Alice's on weekends, if you'd prefer.

If you're interested, just name a time and place. I'm retired so I'm fairly flexible, but would prefer to avoid the traffic and heat of the day if possible. Btw, I recently finished breaking in my bike just shy of 600 miles, so I need to change the oil and filter after my next ride. I just received a filter and gallon of Honda's recommended "GN4" home delivered from Amazon.

BayAreaRick · 07-26-2016 05:15 PM

No extras on the bike, 'bone' stock.

Somewhere for coffee sometime would be great. Since I'm NOT retired, and my (tech) company works me pretty hard, so a weekday outing has to be planned in advance. Sometime soon, let me get the bike in order and we'll put something together.

Once I get the bike I know I'll have a round of 'stupid' questions to ask, so I ask your (and everyone else's) patience.