Stark - any benefits of direct purchase vs dealer?

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I'm assuming dealers get a fair discount, so what have we seen? Still get charged extra fees for those who can't/don't want to assemble themselves, or has anyone gotten a better deal than direct from a dealer with a good relationship/old stock?

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YZF_88 6/30/2026 12:22pm
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Wondering the same thing myself. Getting close to ordering an EX model. I'm on the lighter side and most of the dealers order the heavier springs. That'd be a benefit for me. Also, I really don't want someone else touching my bike. Title and registration will be a little more of a hassle but not too bad. Worth saving a couple hundred bucks IMO.

With all that said, I watching the Gypsy tales podcast and their CEO is teasing advancements that make me hesitant to pull the trigger.

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davis224 7/2/2026 1:57am
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YZF_88 wrote:
Wondering the same thing myself. Getting close to ordering an EX model. I'm on the lighter side and most of the dealers order the heavier springs...

Wondering the same thing myself. Getting close to ordering an EX model. I'm on the lighter side and most of the dealers order the heavier springs. That'd be a benefit for me. Also, I really don't want someone else touching my bike. Title and registration will be a little more of a hassle but not too bad. Worth saving a couple hundred bucks IMO.

With all that said, I watching the Gypsy tales podcast and their CEO is teasing advancements that make me hesitant to pull the trigger.

Cliff notes or time stamp? Now you've got me nervous!

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davis224 7/8/2026 8:34pm
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Finally pulled the trigger! Picking it up Friday. So what do I need to know?

 

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BossWool2800 7/9/2026 5:58am
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davis224 wrote:
  
1000031540
Finally pulled the trigger! Picking it up Friday. So what do I need to know?

 

That you charge it and go - never have to pay for gas, needs little to no maintenance, and lasts forever. 😎

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