FULL REFUND ON MISFIRING 06 TAKE 2

[feejer222]

Sorry about the previous attempt at this thread. I did a long description about the problems that I have had with my 06A and the to-ing and fro-ing I have had with Yamaha and my dealer. I then thought about what I had put and with nothing to gain now by winding Yamaha up, decided that a brief update was all that was required.

In a nutshell, we could not come to an agreement on the bike. It was brand new and had a misfire from the first mile. Yamaha, after much testing and checking agreed, but seemed to think this was OK.

On this forum and another similar I have counted at least 12 others with the same problem, most of whom have decided to put up with it or spend money on a power comander to try and correct it.

My dealer was caught in the middle and gave me my money back after I had clocked 1125 miles on the bike. From what I can gather he has stood the loss with no help from Yamaha.

I was very sad to see the bike go. A superb bike, for me probably the best in its class. I might look for a decent 05 model. However if Yamaha decide to announce a recall I will be there with my lawyers. All the details of what has happened over the last 2 months has been carefully documented.

 

[Dan23]

So, if you got your money back, what will your lawyer ask for? Pain and sufferin'?

 

[mindtrip]

Sorry to hear you had such a rotten experience! I've put over 13k on mine in 5 months and have been just thrilled; just got back from a 2 1/2 week trip to Banff and had a blast. But it's VERY cool that you're dealer was a stand-up guy and gave you your money back--don't see that too much these days.

However if Yamaha decide to announce a recall I will be there with my lawyers.

You won't have a leg to stand on--after all, your dealer gave you your money back. Where is the harm? Your dealer made good, no judge is going to give you anything else. Now, your DEALER'S lawyer, on the other hand, would have a very, very good case, as he's the one currently getting shafted....

 

[feejer222]

Sorry to hear you had such a rotten experience! I've put over 13k on mine in 5 months and have been just thrilled; just got back from a 2 1/2 week trip to Banff and had a blast. But it's VERY cool that you're dealer was a stand-up guy and gave you your money back--don't see that too much these days.

However if Yamaha decide to announce a recall I will be there with my lawyers.

You won't have a leg to stand on--after all, your dealer gave you your money back. Where is the harm? Your dealer made good, no judge is going to give you anything else. Now, your DEALER'S lawyer, on the other hand, would have a very, very good case, as he's the one currently getting shafted....

I agree, he did. I would imagine that Yamaha would refund his expenses and losses if they did a recall.

I am pleased to get my money back, however I went through 6 weeks of pissing about and arguing, missed a pre-arranged weekend trip and had no bike for about 2 weeks while it was checked out.

The main reason that I would go into litigation, would be that I have argued with them for 6 weeks that there was a problem and they denied it....or rather said it was not such a big problem. If they announce a recall I will have sacrificed my bike and gone through the whole thing for nothing. It will have had a lot to do with my case if a recall comes about.

 

[Gary]

Eh, I'd just buy another one & forget about it.

 

[feejer222]

Eh, I'd just buy another one & forget about it.

I probably would, just still pissed off. Might buy an 05.

 

[RTSR1/FJR]

Eh, I'd just buy another one & forget about it.

I probably would, just still pissed off. Might buy an 05.

Go buy a Honda!

 

[RadioHowie]

Eh, I'd just buy another one & forget about it.

I probably would, just still pissed off. Might buy an 05.

Go buy a Honda!

One of these...in the BETTER Blue.

 

[madmike2]

Eh, I'd just buy another one & forget about it.

I probably would, just still pissed off. Might buy an 05.

Go buy a Honda!

I've been told the ZX-14 is a great sport-tourer. :lol: Faster, cheaper, no tick, no pegs dragging, better brakes and handling.....no PDP.

Or find an already farkled '05. B)

 

[trinibob]

Sorry about the previous attempt at this thread. I did a long description about the problems that I have had with my 06A and the to-ing and fro-ing I have had with Yamaha and my dealer. I then thought about what I had put and with nothing to gain now by winding Yamaha up, decided that a brief update was all that was required.
In a nutshell, we could not come to an agreement on the bike. It was brand new and had a misfire from the first mile. Yamaha, after much testing and checking agreed, but seemed to think this was OK.

On this forum and another similar I have counted at least 12 others with the same problem, most of whom have decided to put up with it or spend money on a power comander to try and correct it.

My dealer was caught in the middle and gave me my money back after I had clocked 1125 miles on the bike. From what I can gather he has stood the loss with no help from Yamaha.

I was very sad to see the bike go. A superb bike, for me probably the best in its class. I might look for a decent 05 model. However if Yamaha decide to announce a recall I will be there with my lawyers. All the details of what has happened over the last 2 months has been carefully documented.

whare did you buy this bike and whats the dealers name ??

 

[Rogue]

Sorry about the previous attempt at this thread. I did a long description about the problems that I have had with my 06A and the to-ing and fro-ing I have had with Yamaha and my dealer. I then thought about what I had put and with nothing to gain now by winding Yamaha up, decided that a brief update was all that was required.

In a nutshell, we could not come to an agreement on the bike. It was brand new and had a misfire from the first mile. Yamaha, after much testing and checking agreed, but seemed to think this was OK.

On this forum and another similar I have counted at least 12 others with the same problem, most of whom have decided to put up with it or spend money on a power comander to try and correct it.

My dealer was caught in the middle and gave me my money back after I had clocked 1125 miles on the bike. From what I can gather he has stood the loss with no help from Yamaha.

I was very sad to see the bike go. A superb bike, for me probably the best in its class. I might look for a decent 05 model. However if Yamaha decide to announce a recall I will be there with my lawyers. All the details of what has happened over the last 2 months has been carefully documented.

whare did you buy this bike and whats the dealers name ??

He's in the UK.

I don't recall reading about any US bikes with this but could be wrong.

 

[gulag]

Your dealer may have bought it back but Yamaha failed to uphold it's warranty causing you a hassle.Instead of warranty execution,Yamaha gave you intentional bullsh*t.I'd be pissed too. I just sold my 06' to get a different,non-yammy bike. Your experience will make me think long and hard about buying another Yammy. Only had one in 30 years.Good luck.

 

[madmike2]

He's in the UK.I don't recall reading about any US bikes with this but could be wrong.

Oh-oh. I feel badddd vibes, man. Did he get one of the French de-tuned engines? I heard they were working on the technology that allows the computer to "drop" cylinders, vis-a-vis Cadillac, while maintaining cruising speed.

:yahoo: :rofl:

 

[Ari Rankum]

I've put over 13k on mine in 5 months and have been just thrilled; just got back from a 2 1/2 week trip to Banff and had a blast.

Minor hijack - I must have passed you a few times - I just got back from Banff myself. I was up there from 9/1 to 9/5. I saw a lot of bikes, but no FJRs. Unbelievably beautiful up there this time of year, btw. Unbelievable.

 

[chornbe]

I've been told the ZX-14 is a great sport-tourer. :lol: Faster, cheaper, no tick, no pegs dragging, better brakes and handling.....no PDP.

I hope this post is in jest. It's not even the same class of bike.

 

[feejer222]

Sorry about the previous attempt at this thread. I did a long description about the problems that I have had with my 06A and the to-ing and fro-ing I have had with Yamaha and my dealer. I then thought about what I had put and with nothing to gain now by winding Yamaha up, decided that a brief update was all that was required.

In a nutshell, we could not come to an agreement on the bike. It was brand new and had a misfire from the first mile. Yamaha, after much testing and checking agreed, but seemed to think this was OK.

On this forum and another similar I have counted at least 12 others with the same problem, most of whom have decided to put up with it or spend money on a power comander to try and correct it.

My dealer was caught in the middle and gave me my money back after I had clocked 1125 miles on the bike. From what I can gather he has stood the loss with no help from Yamaha.

I was very sad to see the bike go. A superb bike, for me probably the best in its class. I might look for a decent 05 model. However if Yamaha decide to announce a recall I will be there with my lawyers. All the details of what has happened over the last 2 months has been carefully documented.

whare did you buy this bike and whats the dealers name ??

In the Uk, obviously I can't give the dealers name on here.

 

[RadioHowie]

In the Uk, obviously I can't give the dealers name on here.

Er...um...why not?

Did you sign a non-disclosure? Are the Euro-netcops outside your door? Or are you simply telling us a bullshit story?

 

[BrunDog]

However if Yamaha decide to announce a recall I will be there with my lawyers. All the details of what has happened over the last 2 months has been carefully documented.

Dude, I have no respect for thought processes like these. Running to your lawyers is only propagating our societal litigious tendencies, which in net effect serve nobody other than the lawyers themselves. You may think it would be cool to sue someone, but keep in mind that someone will be in line to sue you back.

You have no case. There was no negligence. You have no loss. You have no permament injuries. Your vendor made good on refunding your purchase. Face it, you've got nothing, other than some hope for attention by screaming for your lawyers. In the end, you'll get less attention as a result.

-BD

 

[donaldb]

Unlike here in the good ole U. S. of A., in the U. K. I believe their rule is looser pays (I confess--I'm not a Barron). What I mean by that is if you fail to prevail in a civil action you must pay the other side's legal expenses. I like and respect that rule, should we here in the USA have the balls to incorporate that kind of rule it would go a long way toward eliminating a lot of unneccessary civil litigation and the expense which goes along with such. The judicial politics (plaintiff atty's and their financial support of certain judges) however are in heavy opposition to such a rule claiming most of their clients do not have the financial means to pay should they loose and that a certain "class" would not be able to recieve their due justice. My thought is that if such a "good" case exists, and the lawyer files suit and looses, then make the lawyer pay. Just my conservative nature talking I guess. It seems to work good across the pond, dont understand why it wouldn't work here just as well.