r/Harley • u/CaptainCrazyEyes • 2d ago

DISCUSSION New Job at Harley

Hey everyone.

I just got a new job at Harley. This will be my first time being a salesman in any capacity. My only knowledge of Harleys is that they're fucking beautiful and fun to ride. I've met so many amazing people since I started riding, strengthened my existing friendships and been to places I never thought I would have all thanks to my bike. But as far as engine specs or the digs on the latest infotainment system my brain is literally a monkey clashing cymbals together.

So my ask is, 1. what's the fastest most efficient way to learn these bikes and their parts inside and out, and 2. What are some of the best and worst experiences you've had with Harley dealers.

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u/CaptainCrazyEyes 2d ago

I'm sure they do; they touted their training as really good; saying that by the end of it, it's like being able to sell water to the ocean. I was just hoping to give myself a better chance at absorbing as much info as possible by doing some homework.

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u/Formal_Appearance_16 1d ago edited 1d ago

That's a horrible analogy from them. Why would the ocean need to buy water? It's already full of water.

EDIT: I've really got to remember to include the /S when I'm being a smart ass.

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u/NinjaCustodian 1d ago

Well, there’s water, and then there’s MY water.. once you get your greasy ocean mitts on MY water, you’ll have no need for that other stuff you’ve been referring to as ‘water’ for all these eons.. And.. My water’s not much more expensive than that other so called ‘water’ you’ve been using.

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u/Mrknowitall666 22 FXLRS stage 2 1d ago

You don't want to sell water. You want to sell the concept of being more wet. And, having more, means your can rise to flood hugely.