BUYER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED
KEYS TO THE HIGHWAY The Chester dealership family helps customers stay protected— financially, mechanically and physically By SCOTT HIMELHOCH Contributing Editor
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t started the first time you heard the distinct exhaust note of a HarleyDavidson motorcycle. You’ve thought about it countless hours, dreamt about it in your sleep, sometimes while awake. You’ve gone as far as selecting the perfect motorcycle with the expert guidance of a sales representative at one of the Chester family Harley-Davidson dealerships in Arizona, Idaho and Wyoming. What’s next? How do you grab the dream by the handlebar and make it reality? Fortunately, your Chester family
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Chris Farney, the Business Manager at Chester’s in Mesa, outlines some of the great Harley-Davidson options for a customer.
Sales Manager Dave Fisher explains features of the CVO Road Glide to a customer at Snake H-D.
H-D dealership will help you navigate the road, avoid potholes and set a course for lifelong motorcycling enjoyment. Becoming a member of the Harley clan involves more than simply purchasing a motorcycle. The Chester dealerships are dedicated to helping their customers stay protected — financially, mechanically and physically. “Financing a motorcycle is different than financing a car,” says Chris Farney, Business Manager at Chester’s HarleyDavidson in Mesa, Arizona. “Most of our customers add chrome or engine upgrades before they leave the dealership.
By including this in the financing, the modifications are covered under the factory warranty.” Applying for financing is as simple as completing a two-page credit application at one of the Chester H-D dealerships. Approval typically occurs within 30 minutes or less. In addition to chrome and engine upgrades, customers can finance safety apparel, motor clothes, extended service plans, prepaid maintenance and accessories. “Your approval is based on your credit score and disposable income,” says Farney. “So don’t let your credit be pulled repeatedly prior to your purchase. Some lenders will send your application to multiple companies. This can result in a threepoint decrease in your score each time a company pulls your credit. That’s why we never send your application to more than one lender without your approval.” Farney also offers guidance on selecting the best insurance coverage. “We recommend coverage that makes sure genuine Harley-Davidson replacement parts and accessories are guaranteed. Many plans allow the insurers to use whatever parts they want. Also, make sure your soft goods are covered and that there is a rental benefit. You don’t want to have a problem halfway to Sturgis and not have a bike to ride.” GAP, ESP and LoJack
For complete motorcycle protection, Farney suggests a Harley-Davidson GAP www.chesterpowersports.com
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