How do you know he's been on the forum?

I would have walked (and named and shamed!). If you'd told the story to another dealer, and mentioned that you'd started a thread on TC, then I'm sure they'd have been eager to give you a good deal in return for some positive publicity. Maybe you'll name the dealer once you've received the bike...

Got to love what you lot think dealers make on these bikes!! I'd be pretty certain that the dealer gave away money on this deal. Lets face facts here. Trials bike's sales make very little money for dealers. Selling 10 or so bikes might make them 4 figures (after overheads), IF they sold them without P/EX. Clothing's now that's another matter.