BIKE SEIZED 850 miles

[Roboco]

First, Onetrack, they probably will not let me keep any of the engine parts. Since it's a warranty repair they may be requested to send the defective parts back to Japan engineers to inspect. However, thats an awesome idea and I will try to get at least the piston!!
As far as swapping out the engine with a new bike, the dealer said absolutely not as that would put them in a situation where they would be taking a new bike off the showroom floor that they could be making money on. Believe me when I say....I tried everything!!!!

 

[Bo67]

I can agree with not taking an engine out of a different bike. In the dealer (and manufacturers mind), I would think the increased labor of having to swap engines multiple times would be cost prohibitive plus re-entering different serial numbers on different bikes would probably get confusing.

Off-topic: I wonder what the total number of FZ6's produced is to date? Since Yamaha hasn't seen an engine failure like this in over "X" thousands of bikes produced, it seems to speak well concerning the overall reliability of the engine. Just curious.

Hope you back on the road again soon!

 

[Roboco]

I didnt think about it that way. You're absolutely right. If this is in fact the only time this has happened, that says a lot for the reliability of the FZ6.

 

[KUMAJ]

Actually, some parts are started to made in Taiwan but, I want to believe such a important parts are made in Japan. Also, it is fact that recently the amount of recall were inclease the motor bike made by Yamaha. Engineers rely on 3D Cad simuration too much?? In addition, you shouldn't buy motor bike producted in Apr or May because many new(young) guy will start to work in factory after they graduate though Yamahas procedure and education are quite good.

Also, I heard good Yamaha's engineer taking external assignment into TOYOTA......

Any way sorry...

 

[Nelly]

Kumaj san. that is really good qulaity info. In the UK we have two different registrations a year so I will definately look at month of manufacture. When I purchase my next machine.
thank you

 

[KUMAJ]

Hi perryn-san and all,

Also, you should take care not to by made in Mar. Some time, training for new bee will start from Mar.

good night zzzz

 

[Roboco]

Can't say that I completely agree on the times a bike is built or purchased. I would certainly hope ALL products go through extensive testing procedures before shipment. For example...if this were true we would see broken down bikes every spring!! I think they're all quality products (even though mine died).

 

[Roboco]

YESSSSSSSSS!!! Picked up the bike on my way home from work today. Spoke with the service guys about it for 15 minutes and was on my way. The bike has the brand new "hot" smell to it and they suggested I redo the break in. The mechanic put about 100 miles on it just as a precaution which I totally agreed with. Man, you dont realize how much you miss something like this until its gone! :rockon:

 

[wrightme43]

Wooooot!!! Glad your back on two wheels. Congrats on getting your baby back.

 

[gmickey2001]

SWEEEEEEEEEEET..........

:Sport:

 

[Nelly]

YESSSSSSSSS!!! Picked up the bike on my way home from work today. Spoke with the service guys about it for 15 minutes and was on my way. The bike has the brand new "hot" smell to it and they suggested I redo the break in. The mechanic put about 100 miles on it just as a precaution which I totally agreed with. Man, you dont realize how much you miss something like this until its gone! :rockon:

Excellent, I am thinking from your joyous post that Yamaha did foot all of the bill?

Neil

 

[Roboco]

Yep, Yamaha paid EVERYTHING! In fact, I didnt even see an invoice or sign any paperwork. The bike was sitting out front of the shop freshly washed with the key in it.

 

[Bo67]

Awesome! Now I'm jealous because you get to ride and I get to go shovel the snow off the driveway. Such is life I guess. Enjoyed your renewed ride!

 

[pedwards89]

Nice one mate. I'm jealous too, cold & raining hard here

 

[HavBlue]

Yep, Yamaha paid EVERYTHING! In fact, I didn't even see an invoice or sign any paperwork.

This is not a good thing. The bike, under warranty, should have the time it was in the shop extended "in addition to" the time of the actual in service date. This will be established via invoice. Also, that 100 miles should be credited to any mileage limitation expressed in the vehicle warranty. Often this isn't a factor with bikes as their warranty generally has no mileage limitation. You, as a consumer, are entitled to a copy of that invoice for your records. Had you been at a shop I worked at you wouldn't get out the door without it......

 

[mikebike]

I always learn stuff here.... Havblue

 

[Roboco]

On that topic, the service manager suggested I call back the customer relations and tell them I would like to have the warranty extended. He said to have them call him if they had any problems with it.

 

[HavBlue]

On that topic, the service manager suggested I call back the customer relations and tell them I would like to have the warranty extended. He said to have them call him if they had any problems with it.

There ya go..... Generally it would be done by the warranty administrator via the factory system. In the case of Yamaha International it may be done through the customer service network. Either way, this is a good thing and I am happy to read you are back on two wheels.

 

[Roboco]

Would the majority here suggest I bring the bike in for its "first" service after the problems I have encountered?? I have put on almost 600 miles since I got er back.....Please advise....
And...by the way...warranty extended till January '09 for the troubles!!

 

[grommit]

Would the majority here suggest I bring the bike in for its "first" service after the problems I have encountered?? I have put on almost 600 miles since I got er back.....Please advise....
And...by the way...warranty extended till January '09 for the troubles!!

YES.

Seems sensible to me.