silverhound
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Brillot2000's post in another thread about a dealer stating that the DCT had a "centrifugal clutch" [read post here] got me to thinking about two experiences I've had with a dealer that made me turn tail and leave.
What are some classic bone-head statements that have been made to any of you from a dealer or other supplier of motorcycle parts/accessories?
Here's my two
When I was first looking for a Yamaha FJR1300 (2008) I went to my local Yamaha dealer. It's a smaller store and they ONLY carry the Yamaha brand. I walked in and asked the salesman if they had any FJR1300's and he stated, "No we only sell Yamaha bikes here". I didn't even bother to tell him that an FJR was a Yamaha because I knew right then, this wasn't the place to buy one even if they could have ordered it or gotten one from another dealer.
Same dealership (it was close and convenient), went to the parts dept and asked if they could get me a Michelin PR3 rear tire for my Blackbird. Parts girl looks in her books and says she only has pricing on the PR2 but she is sure it would be the same for a PR3. She then stated she would just order me the PR2 and she was sure the distributor would send the "latest model". I said that I was pretty sure it wouldn't be the same price nor would they just automatically send the PR3. I told her to forget it (both out of exasperation and concern this would turn into a big mess when the PR2 showed up). Never went back after that.
What are some classic bone-head statements that have been made to any of you from a dealer or other supplier of motorcycle parts/accessories?
Here's my two
When I was first looking for a Yamaha FJR1300 (2008) I went to my local Yamaha dealer. It's a smaller store and they ONLY carry the Yamaha brand. I walked in and asked the salesman if they had any FJR1300's and he stated, "No we only sell Yamaha bikes here". I didn't even bother to tell him that an FJR was a Yamaha because I knew right then, this wasn't the place to buy one even if they could have ordered it or gotten one from another dealer.
Same dealership (it was close and convenient), went to the parts dept and asked if they could get me a Michelin PR3 rear tire for my Blackbird. Parts girl looks in her books and says she only has pricing on the PR2 but she is sure it would be the same for a PR3. She then stated she would just order me the PR2 and she was sure the distributor would send the "latest model". I said that I was pretty sure it wouldn't be the same price nor would they just automatically send the PR3. I told her to forget it (both out of exasperation and concern this would turn into a big mess when the PR2 showed up). Never went back after that.