I finally picked my bike yesterday!
Coming from a zx6r I feel it’s grungier and maybe after break in it might be smooth ! However after reaching home I noticed this dent in the brake lever is this normal should I go back to the dealer ? And raise an issue under warranty?
I put a $500 deposit on a new Yamaha R9 back in March at Dealer #1. Originally they told me early April delivery, but it kept getting delayed over and over:
• April first week
• April mid
• April end
• May first week
• May mid
• now May 23rd
Because of the constant delays, last week (May 7th) I contacted Dealer #2 who showed an R9 in stock.
Yesterday (May 15th), Dealer #2:
• completed my financing
• got me approved through Yamaha financing
• took another $500 deposit
• scheduled pickup for this Wednesday
Dealer #2 says the bike is physically there and just needs assembly/PDI. And rescheduled pickup this upcoming Wednesday! (Not sure after all this I’ll get my 500 refund)
BUT… now Dealer #1 suddenly says my bike has shipped and they finally have a VIN assigned.(since it’s shipped they won’t refund)
Here’s the comparison:
Dealer #1: (in NJ)
• 10 miles from my house
• same state
• OTD: $14,500
• already waited months
• now finally has VIN/shipping info
Dealer #2: (in PA)
• \~75–80 miles away / 2 hours
• different state
• OTD: $14,800 (the otd is for my state only)
• bike supposedly ready next week
• financing already completed
You can service/warranty the bike anywhere, so that part isn’t a huge issue.
What would you guys do in my situation?
• Stick with Dealer #1 since it’s closer/cheaper now that it finally shipped?
• Or go with Dealer #2 because they actually have the bike ready and guaranteed?
I’m torn because I don’t want another delay again from Dealer #1 after waiting this long.
Update : The bike arrvied at the dealer #1 , its only 7 min drive from me so I guess moving with Dealer 1 is more convinient! looks like I will have to take a loss with Dealer # 2 I am still trying to get refund at least partially so wish me luck !
I initially put a deposit in February for a team blue Yamaha nine in New Jersey and I’ve been facing significant delays. The date is now again pushed for the third time to end of May so I’m not sure if it’s going to get shipped or be delayed further does anyone have any information or a good dealer who doesn’t inflate prices in New Jersey or surrounding area that can help me the OTD price quoted by this dealer was 14,200 btw
Pl help