Otony
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Not to defend the dealer, because there is no defense, but Oregon actually charges sales tax on vehicles and has done so since 2018. See here: https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/businesses/Pages/Vehicle-privilege-and-use-taxes.aspx
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I take delivery on a 2024 Honda CT125 in May
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I just went through all this with a local (Illinois) Euro bike shop I've bought through before because they were acquired by a different Euro bike shop.
Charging a doc fee is up to the dealer. If they do charge one they may be required to charge the same fee on every bike sold from that location irrelevant of its MSRP. Some states also require a temporary plate be issued (for a street legal bike) irrelevant of if it leaves on a trailer or not, so if they don't charge a doc fee they eat or shift that cost. If you're in-state they may also be required to process the title application rather than providing you with the manufacturer certificate of origin. Some states reciprocate vehicle tax with each other where even if you buy out of state they may charge your own state's tax rate.
Charging a doc fee is up to the dealer. If they do charge one they may be required to charge the same fee on every bike sold from that location irrelevant of its MSRP. Some states also require a temporary plate be issued (for a street legal bike) irrelevant of if it leaves on a trailer or not, so if they don't charge a doc fee they eat or shift that cost. If you're in-state they may also be required to process the title application rather than providing you with the manufacturer certificate of origin. Some states reciprocate vehicle tax with each other where even if you buy out of state they may charge your own state's tax rate.
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eastema
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I bought 2 of the 2022s and was just under 5k each out the door here in Southern NH. The price markup was forgotten before I rolled out of the parking lot. I wanted it and that was their price. My favorite bike to ride still.
raptorfx4
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Yesterday got a call just got 3 trails in crates. Went today and bought for msrp and $300 doc fee. They have one left. Milwaukee WI
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deathgripz
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thanks for enlightening me! I did not know that
Austin125
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Was at the local dealer today (picking up ordered service parts) and inquired about the 2024 CT125 situation. They are getting 1 in April and then some in June (he was speaking very non-committed, and they have a bigger, i.e. closer to Austin, dealership down the road a piece. So maybe more of them there?). Asked about price/markup and here, in Central TX, (at this dealership, at least) nope. Just the stated MSRP, Destination charge, then tax and license.
deathgripz
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heck yea, love to hear that, I wish the west coast had more dealers with integrity like yours ^
Congrats! Were those long style seats on each factory or did you add those on already?
Austin125
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Well, I’m still hoping that is the situation. But I ain’t sat down and signed nor paid-on-full for nothin’, yet…
Well, I’m hopeful, yet reserved and cautious. I will wait until June (yes, deposit down on a yellow 2024) to be proud.
BaldRider
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I paid $5918 OTD last May including 7.75% sales tax for my 2023 at the Powerhouse dealer in Carson.
yellowtrail125
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Just got mine Thursday! The yellow was a huge selling point for me. Been wanting one of these since they were introduced, but never saw one. Once I saw the yellow, I put a deposit down and got it! Super excited to ride this thing! Nothing but smiles! 
Pittsburgh_Bob
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Greedy??? Come on.
Pittsburgh_Bob
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Pittsburgh Steelers bike!Just got mine Thursday! The yellow was a huge selling point for me. Been wanting one of these since they were introduced, but never saw one. Once I saw the yellow, I put a deposit down and got it! Super excited to ride this thing! Nothing but smiles!
NMCoyote
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Good for you, enjoy. Swap the front sprocket to a 13 Tooth fist mod. You will be happy you did!Just got mine Thursday! The yellow was a huge selling point for me. Been wanting one of these since they were introduced, but never saw one. Once I saw the yellow, I put a deposit down and got it! Super excited to ride this thing! Nothing but smiles!
yellowtrail125
New member
I will certainly consider that. Will changing the sprocket affect the odometer?
Yes. Depending on what tires you run with it, it can also cause the ABS to fault.
There are "speedo healer" devices that will correct the speed/distance for both the speedometer/odometer and the ABS:
And there are aftermarket gauges that can be configured to correct the speedometer/odometer, but not the ABS without also utilizing a speedometer healer such as the ones listed above.
Austin125
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As an addition, having a ‘23 (and working with 12oclocklabs to use their corrector), (before corrector installation) installing a 13-tooth front sprocket (with stock tires) did not cause ABS to fault. But the speedo was off by +10%. I was after an accurate speedo and with the addition of the corrector, I have that. It is my belief that the pre-2023 units (ja55 vintage) were a bit more sensitive to changes effecting the ABS.
