Fellas,
I spoke with a Yamaha Marketing Manager, Mark....
He didn't sound thrilled with the way the dealers have worked the loopholes in the PDP.
Thank goodness for those dealers who found a way to get a few more FJRs for themselves. I would not be a 'waiter' had my dealer not gotten creative, it was only a month ago when I walked in and made my offer for an O6, too late for PDP. Why wouldnt Yamaha be thrilled to have dealers willing to pony up and order a few bikes beyond the PDP? I cant imagine any will go unsold. Has Yamaha gone Harley on us? Keep the demand high, availability low? I dont understand the marketing on this one.
+1. When I was run over a cliff while riding my '04, totalling the bike, I ws able to call my dealer and reserve one of the "extras" he had coming. I had my '05 in my garage in 10 days. Count me amongst those who are glad my dealer took the risk and did an "end-run" around the
rules. I don't know that I'd wait another 12 months being penalized for someone else's lack of ability and endagering my life. I love the FJR, but....