Spyder in Australia costing $26,990

[docdoru]

Using values from Friday, May 30, 2008, American Dollar = 0.955101 AUD.
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23433707-5010760,00.html

 

[Derwin]

Are you kidding? Well, let the price gauging begin.

 

[mrb]

Hi Guys
A week ago I heard they were quoting $28,000 on the road now. I paid $25,990 plus on raod costs, dealer delivery etc.
I should have my rack and backrest soon - I paid $703 Aus for the rack and $440aus for the backrest. :edit: I would really like the Hindle exhaust but that is well over $1,000 here now.
On top of that we pay $1.50-$1.70 per litre for gas - thats about $6+ a gallon.
Work that out with the current exchange rates of about 95 cents Aus to the US $1.

 

[mrb]

Just read that Courier Mail article-
"There are sensors in the rear seat to detect a pillion and change the spring settings." err- I don't think so!
"Up front, riders will notice little different from a normal motorcycle, except for the absence of a right lever for the front brakes" - little difference that is until they hit the first corner!
Martin #930

 

[Roaddog2]

:spyder:Guess I got a deal 15,400 is what I paid for mine I guess that covers shipping :cus:

 

[Dyno824]

Interesting article: Was wondering about what they did to the pipe to reduce the db's.stuff some fiberglass in there?I just don't get it that are mates down under are getting the gears put to them.By whr is this what the market will bear. Any of you mates need some parts from the States i would maybe assist you, im not a dealer.Good Day Dennis #824 on the Oregon Coast

 

[mrb]

Hii Dyno

Thanks for the offer - If you are ever over this way I will trow an extra "kanga banga" (kangaroo sausage - they sell then in the supermarkets here) on the BBQ.

Martin #930

 

[Dyno824]

Sounds Good :bigthumbsup: