When I put my refundable deposit down on the Conti 535, I was told by the dealership that I was the first one on their list; however, when I got the paperwork I saw no indication of that fact. The dealership said it was the date of deposit and the date of the paperwork that was the indicator. I voiced my concern, and the dealership modified the paperwork to reflect that I had the first option to buy or the first right of refusal on their first RE Conti 535. They also said they expect it to be here in February.
For the people who are considering of buying the bike, you have to consider not only the base price, but also all the dealer fees and appropriate taxes.
I do have a concern that I would like to voice. My other bikes are cruisers with a sitting up riding stance. The Conti 535 Café Racer will be more of a front leaning stance and coupled with the larger gas tank and the shape of the gas tank itself, my fear that something on my clothing (zippers, buttons, snaps, or buckles of the either the pants, shirt, sweater, belt, or jacket) will scratch the gas tank. I wish the back area of the Conti fuel tank had a protector shield (just like my 2012 C5 has two protector shields on the rear left and right sides of the fuel tank).
I have been looking at my clothes to determine which ones might be appropriate for riding the Conti in order not to scratch the fuel tank. Of course, without ever being on one, my concerns might be unfounded. Does anyone else has this particular concern (more potential of scratching the fuel tank)? Maybe Royal Enfield or a 2nd party vendor will provide a means to protect the fuel tank more.
Maybe I'll have to put on one of those clear plastic protectors that they apply to the hoods and front of cars. But that would not look factory and might lessen the looks of the bike; however, scratches will lessen it more. What would other people do and what are the other options?
2012 RE C5 with sidecar