Hey! Glad to hear you're going to make the plunge. Very Cool. I couldn't be happier with my Triple.
I've bought a new 98 Superhawk from the folks at Lynnwood Cyclebarn and frankly, it wasn't the best experience... I was young and excited to get my first new bike and during signing, the deal suddenly appeared to be more than $1,000 high. When I questioned them, the told me it was the cost of doing business and it was only setup and doc fees. I told them I was going to walk and we ended up less than half their "new and improved" markup. The deal was fair as the advertised price was already discounted (prior year's stock) but the whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth. I guess I shoulda asked more questions, which I do now.
I have a number of coworkers that have had very similar experiences at LCB with crazy markup at signing. Watch them carefully and make sure you know the numbers going in. But, that was a few years back and I've heard they've changed management and are revising their business practices.
I-90 was dead nut simple. I walked in, and they kept throwing me keys to demo bikes. I thought I wanted a Sprint which was a great ride, returned to a waiting Daytona 675, and came back to the S3. I hadn't gone a block before I knew which one was perfect. I paid MSRP ($9999 at the time) and $300 for freight and setup plus tax. The Sprints were being discounted about a grand at that time - slower movers, but I couldn't find anybody locally doing similar deals with the Triple. I-90 definitely does not have the fit and finish that LCB has, but that works ok for me. I-90 will give you numbers over the phone happily. I had called them regarding the Sprint before driving down there and they were VERY straight shooters, giving me the total out the door price. It's worth a call at least.
If you can get a current year Triumph for near invoice price without paying setup, I'll buy dinner and beer for you the next time I go bike shopping for your help! ...and sorry for the ramble, I'm getting tired tonight.
Good luck! Are you buying that roulette green one that was there last week? :drink: